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Preparations for The Maynard School’s involvement with the Rugby World Cup 2015 are in full swing as the Senior Choir busily prepares for its performance at the Australian team’s Official Welcome Ceremony on Tuesday 15 September 2015 in the beautiful Bath Assembly Rooms.

With just five days to go until the ceremony ‘kick off’, the rehearsal schedule has ramped up a pace, nerves and excitement have reached fever pitch and the choir’s fame has hit the media limelight.

Consisting of 44 girls aged from 14 – 18 years old, the choir is performing daily rehearsals of the official...

Exeter’s most interesting and unusual historical sites and buildings will once again be opening their doors to visitors for Heritage Open Days.

Taking place between today (10th) to 13 September, this popular event is a unique opportunity to visit, for free, properties that usually charge for admission or are not normally open to the public.

This year, visitors can enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring local history to life. Highlights this year include the chance to explore Exeter’s Underground Passages, Exeter Synagogue, Custom House, St Nicholas...

Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) has received £5,000 to help fund a family suite for critically ill or end of life patients at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The donation was provided by the Santander Foundation which offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in local communities. ELF provides transport, accommodation and guidance services to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders. The grant will go towards the charity’s Chevithorne Appeal to enable critically ill and dying patients to spend crucial time with their family and...

The magic of the movies comes to Exeter next week as the Cathedral prepares to host its first ever Silent Movie Night.

The special screening of 1920s horror classic Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde takes place on Wednesday 16th September, accompanied by a live soundtrack on the restored Cathedral Organ played by internationally-renowned organist David Briggs.

Toronto-based organist Briggs was born in England and worked at Hereford, Truro and Gloucester Cathedrals before making a name for himself around the world as a musical virtuoso. His movie accompaniment will quite literally be...