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Shotgunned - UK-Wide Tour Kicks Off in Exeter This Weekend

Shotgunned , a brand new play written and directed by Matt Anderson, starts its 37 night UK-wide tour this weekend at Barnfield Theatre in Exeter.

Shotgunned tells the story of Dylan and Roz, a couple who unexpectedly fall out of love. It is a poignant and humorous reflection on the messy and the beautiful in relationships and how we can come up against a dead end, no matter how much we care for each other. It also speaks about our dreams and the courage and resilience it takes to follow them. In equal parts hilarious and heart-breaking, Shotgunned is a relatable and intimate...

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The Real McCoy Vintage Emporium launch party

Authored by PMM_2014
Posted: Wed, 08/06/2014 - 1:50pm

The Real McCoy, Exeter’s longest running retro destination, unveiled its new-look Vintage Emporium to customers and VIP guests on Friday 1 August. The Aladdin's Cave of the South West's fashion scene celebrated their expansion with Prosecco, canapés and a live set from DJ Charlie Goodvibes.

For the past three decades The Real McCoy has been the flagship of the South West’s vintage fashion scene, nationally renowned and drawing a loyal cliental from across the UK. Joining the Grand Dame as she enters this new phase are brands; A Kick up the Arts, Flip Out Retro, Bassy...

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Businesswomen celebrate awards nominations

Local businesswomen enjoyed cocktails and canapés to celebrate their nominations in the Nat West Devon Venus Awards 2014 at Sapphire Living Space on 10 July.

The event was organised by Sampson Hall who are sponsoring the awards' Business of the Year category.

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Celebrate this Christmas at Sandy Park

Authored by sandypark
Posted: Wed, 07/02/2014 - 9:20am

Join us at the home of the Exeter Chiefs & celebrate your Christmas party at our award winning venue!

Once again, we are offering a range of packages available throughout December for you to host your festive celebrations - Which ever package you choose, you can be sure of an evening of great food & excellent service

Keep things simple with a Christmas lunch or alternatively celebrate the night away on either a joint Christmas Party Night or at one of our Live Band Nights!

Once again this year's live entertainment will be from the talented 6-piece band '...

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Exeter's RIBA at Sapphire Living Space

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/01/2014 - 11:34am

Sapphire Living Space hosted an event for Exeter's RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) on 19 June.

Local architects and interior designers attended the showroom for presentations by Regen South West as well as Swiss Bathroom manufacturer, Laufen.

The presentations were accompanied by drinks and canapés, cooked by Daniel Dennis.

See below for a gallery of pictures.

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It's not too late to enter Exeter's Race for Life

With only six short weeks to go until Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Westpoint Exeter, women across Devon are being encouraged to jump into their training shoes and sign up for this year’s event! This week’s sunny evenings are the perfect time to begin training ahead of the 5k or brand new 10k race on Sunday 27 July.

Taking part in Race for Life at Westpoint Exeter is a great way for women of all shapes and sizes to enjoy the outdoors and get a little more active as they prepare for their event. Committing to take part, and encouraging their mums, grans, daughters, sisters...

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The Grand Reopening is a SELL OUT

Authored by sandypark
Posted: Tue, 06/24/2014 - 3:16pm

The chance to be part of history has proved the dream ticket for many as the final places for the Grand Reopening of Sandy Park were sold today.

A sell-out audience of 600 people will come together on Thursday, October 2 to celebrate the completion of the multi-million pound redevelopment.

With Sandy Park currently undergoing major redevelopment works, the award-winning Rugby & Event venue promises to be the crown jewel within the Westcountry when it comes to offering Premier Sport and Conferencing needs.

And it seems everyone wants to experience the new-look...

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McCoy takes a double at Newton before Ladies Day

Next Tuesday sees the social highlight of the season at Newton Abbot with the popular St Austell Brewery, Ladies’ Day, mixing fashion with an evening of summer jumps racing.

The racing action starts at 6.00pm with the Triton Galleries Maiden Hurdle over two miles and six furlongs and the curtain comes down with the Welcome Back Again Sean Dooner Lady Amateur Riders´ Handicap Hurdle at 8.45pm.

The two most valuable races of the evening are the St Austell Brewery Novices´ Chase over an extended two miles and five furlongs and the teamremovals.com Handicap Hurdle.

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Makeover raises over £1,300 for Dream-A-Way

Woodbury Park was the venue for a superb Makeover event arranged by Penny Albertella, the director of the Southernhay Clinic and the Dream-A-Way Dream Team.

Nearly 100 ladies enjoyed delicious canapés and refreshing Pimms in the newly refurbished Clubhouse.

Guests were invited to meet with many experienced and varied practitioners and to meet with the therapists from Bodyzone.

The ladies were treated to complimentary manicures from a professional team of beauty students from Exeter College.

There was even an opportunity to speak to jewellery experts from...

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Tickets for Bicton Fest go on sale

Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August is BICTON FEST - the successful new music Festival for Devon. We are excited to be working with the Music Mill to incorporate a third day to the weekend, the Big Gig, which celebrates 25 years of John Govier’ s contribution to the music scene in Devon. Think intimate and friendly, picnics and laughter, local food, beers and ciders, engulfed by amazing music…

Set within the 180 hectares of grounds and gardens at Bicton College and surrounded by the fields and woodlands of East Devon, BICTON FEST will showcase not only the best of Devon’s musical...

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Critically acclaimed play to tour the West Country

From Common Players, in association with Exeter Northcott Theatre, a new production of Jez Butterworth’s critically acclaimed play, Jerusalem, will tour the WestCountry in May and June. The new production will be made in a new way which will involve local artists and communities and teach new skills to those involved.

First performed in 2009, Jerusalem became the Evening Standard’s Best Play of the Year and is an epic and heroic play about our great British need for a connection with the landscape and our roots; an underpinning theme of the 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.

In...

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