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Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career

An Exeter woman who had a stroke aged just 29 has turned to comedy to help rebuild her life and confidence.

Molly Kinsey’s act focusses on the chaos of being a mum to her young son, and audiences are stunned when she reveals that she is a stroke survivor. She is determined to show that she isn’t letting the memory problems, fatigue, and eyesight problems she’s been left with since her stroke in 2022 stop her from following her passion.

Molly, who will be performing at the Bootlegger in Fore Street, Exeter, on Friday 31 July, said: “During my act, when I tell people that...

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New link between University of Exeter and local community

Academics from the University of Exeter and lifelong learners from the local community are celebrating a new agreement which will help them work more closely together.

Exeter U3A, a member of the University of the Third Age, and academics from the University of Exeter signed a Memorandum of Understanding at a ceremony this week.

The new formal link will support efforts already ongoing to create mutually beneficial relationships between academics and U3A members. It should enable more U3A members to collaborate with academics in research projects, attend lectures and be...

Exeter School of Art launches

In an exciting development for the city, Exeter College has recently launched the new Exeter School of Art – reviving more than 150 years of tradition.

Since 1854 there has been a strong history of art and design education in Exeter. Sited in Queen Street, very close to where the original Art School was established all those years ago, Exeter College has worked with partners to bring Exeter School of Art back to the cultural heart of the city.

The launch of the new Exeter School of Art was celebrated at a recent event held at Exeter College’s Centre for the Creative...

Help with hedge planting at Donkey Sanctuary

The Donkey Sanctuary is working with Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project to hold a hedge planting event on Wednesday 16 March at the Sanctuary’s Sidmouth site from 10am till 4pm.

As part of their Higher Level Stewardship scheme with Natural England, The Donkey Sanctuary actively manages hedgerows to improve conditions for farmland wildlife, enhance landscape character and protect the natural and historic environment.

Following on the success of their hedgelaying event in February, The Donkey Sanctuary is inviting people to help with hedge planting and fencing.

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Celebrating Exeter – The Organic Way

Organic, an Exeter-based performance and content marketing agency and consultancy, recently celebrated their 10th anniversary, and commissioned Instagram social influencer Paperboyo to capture some of the city’s most unique sights.

Rich McCor, better known by his Instagram alias Paperboyo (Instagram.com/paperboyo), is a photographer and social media influencer who uses creativity and the power imbued in social platforms to tell stunning visual stories.

With over 125,000 Instagram followers, Paperboyo’s creations celebrate cities and their history through innovative, outside...

Chiefs chat with Salvi

The third edition of the Exeter Chiefs podcast is now live. In this edition Marc Ryan & Chris Bentley speak to Flanker Julian Salvi about life at the Club on and off the field.

Hear about Salvi's first day at the Chiefs when he forgot his passport and only realised an hour away from the airport, how did Rob Baxter react?

Salvi talks the differences between Chiefs & Tigers, his reasons for moving to Devon along with his experience of being coached by England Coach Eddie Jones. He also shares his views on the current England performance in the 6 nations.

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Exmouth homes to benefit from improved flood defences

East Devon District Council is working with the Environment Agency to upgrade the sea and estuary defences in Exmouth. The proposed project will reduce the risk of flooding to over 1,000 homes in Exmouth.

Since Autumn 2015, the council’s Exeter based consultants WSP │ Parsons Brinkerhoff have reviewed information gathered from flood modelling, a topographic survey and geotechnical investigations and developed a number of options to upgrade Exmouth’s flood defences along the estuary side and sea front.

Following this, East Devon has held consultation events with local...

Get your car washed by a firefighter

Firefighters up and down the country are preparing to roll up their sleeves to take part in the National Car Wash this Saturday, March 12 to raise vital funds for The Fire Fighters Charity.

Bring your car along and have it washed in return for a donation to The Fire Fighters Charity, the UK’s leading provider of services that enhance quality of life for serving and retired fire service personnel and their families.

Lee Howell, Chief Fire Officer for Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Servicer said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a real...

PCC independent candidate announced

A retired East Devon police officer has begun his independent campaign to take over the role of Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon and Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Bob Spencer, a former Acting Assistant Chief Constable with 30 years experience in the force, is opposing the cuts in policing that is leading to fewer officers on the beat.

The current commissioner Tony Hogg is not standing for re-election having been voted in four years ago when the role replaced police authorities.

Mr Spencer has recently stood down as an independent chairperson of both the...

Uncovering secrets from Exeter’s hidden past

Secrets from Exeter’s hidden past will be uncovered in a major new archaeology project.

Lead by experts from the University of Exeter, the latest technology will be applied to RAMM’s collections to reveal where the city’s food and ceramics came from during 1st to the 16th centuries. The four-year study will show the extent of trading networks throughout the period and Exeter’s changing role within the region.

Project leader Professor Stephen Rippon, Professor of Landscape Archaeology at the University of Exeter, said: “There was a huge amount of excavation in Exeter in the...

ROC Active Exeter take an Avocet amble

As part of promoting “Avocet Ambles”, self-guided walks from the Avocet Line, the Exeter – Exmouth branch line, the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership recently took members of the ROC Active walking group for a day trip, travelling from Exeter St Thomas station to Topsham for a leisurely walk and lunch.

ROC Active is a charity which enables adults with a learning disability to take part in a wide variety of sports, gym, and swim sessions.

They organise a weekly walking group from their base at the Riverside Leisure Centre at Cowick Street, Exeter.

ROC Active Team...

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Exeter woman defies stroke at 29 to launch stand-up comedy career

New link between University of Exeter and local community

Exeter School of Art launches

Help with hedge planting at Donkey Sanctuary

Celebrating Exeter – The Organic Way

Chiefs chat with Salvi

Exmouth homes to benefit from improved flood defences

Get your car washed by a firefighter

PCC independent candidate announced

Uncovering secrets from Exeter’s hidden past

ROC Active Exeter take an Avocet amble

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