Education

The ESO almost doubled in size recently as it welcomed members of St Michael’s orchestra to join its weekly rehearsal.

The children experienced being part of a full strength symphony orchestra as they teamed up to perform the first movement of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony as part of the school’s work on the BBC Ten Pieces project, to friends and family.

Music Co-ordinator and Reception Teacher at ethe school, in South lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Sarah Sowden said: "What a success, parents and children alike loved it. The children were buzzing when they left. It was a great...

On Saturday 12th March, Musicroom Exeter will be celebrating national Learn to Play Day by opening its doors and offering free musical workshops.

The annual event, run by the Music for All charity, is supported by a number of famous faces including Gareth Malone, Al Murray and Nick Mason to name a few. The event aims to inspire people of all ages, whether they have played before or not, to pick up an instrument and learn a new skill!

Rupert Macdonald from the ‘Exeter Guitar School’ will be conducting guitar taster sessions. Or for anyone who has always wanted to learn the...

Both DCET Training and Supertech Training are celebrating National Apprenticeship Week by holding both a Plumbing and Electrical open day at two of our centres located in Exeter and Newton Abbot!

On Tuesday March 15th we are opening our Exeter Electrical training centre to local schools and anyone who may be interested or want to find out more information about the electrical industry and apprenticeships.

There will be practical sessions and demonstrations running throughout the day with lecturers there who will be able to talk to students about the industry and answer any...

Devon’s largest event, Devon County Show, has teamed up with recycling specialists, Coastal Recycling to promote the value of recycling in the food and farming industry to primary schools around Exeter.

Proving that recycling is far from rubbish, over 200 pupils from Lady Seaward Primary School, Clyst St Mary Primary School, Ladysmith Federation Juniors and St Martins Primary School were set the challenge of designing a wheelie bin made out of recycled materials. The eight winning designs will be brought to life and be placed on the ‘Wheelie Wild Trail’ across the showground. Devon...