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Exeter Cathedral to Host City’s Largest Volunteer Fair

Exeter Community Initiatives is delighted to announce the return of the Exeter Volunteer Fair, taking place on Thursday 23 April 2026, 11am–2pm at Exeter Cathedral.

This free-to-attend, drop-in event will bring together 75 local charities and community organisations, offering residents the chance to explore hundreds of volunteering opportunities in one place. With over 800 people expected to attend, the fair is the largest volunteering event of its kind in Exeter.

Whether people have a few hours to spare or are looking for longer-term roles, the Volunteer Fair helps...

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Personalising number plates: your full guide

There was a slight decline in the sale of personalised number plates at the start of the world economic downturn of the mid to late 2000s. But in recent years, it’s gone from strength-to-strength with the DVLA reporting the sale of over 400,000 registration numbers in the 2018/19 tax year. This might be due to all the advantages that come with having original and unique private number plates . Besides adding extra value to your car, it separates one vehicle from another while attracting people's attention and curiosity. It is a quick and fun process, as you'll only need to fill out a...

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Gus Mcvey with his bronze medal

Exeter College Coach earns international success

Exeter College Hockey Academy Coach Gus McVey has helped Zimbabwe Ladies to a bronze medal in the African Olympic Qualifying Tournament which was held in Cape Town.

Gus, 48, combines his role as Exeter College Hockey Academy Coach with being Head Coach of the Zimbabwe Ladies’ Hockey side and his developing team outperformed expectations to bag a bronze medal in the qualifying tournament held in South Africa over the summer.

The third-place finish represents the highest position the country has finished in the tournament since 1990 and Gus was thrilled to help his side on...

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The Owl and the Pussycat Coffee House comes to Exeter Library

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 10:33pm

Popular South Devon café and restaurant company, The Owl and the Pussycat, will be moving into the café at Exeter Library at the end of the month.

Sandra and Mokhless Bouzayen, the couple behind the The Owl and the Pussycat, jumped at the chance to take on the popular library café following a successful year of running the café in Newton Abbot Library at the Passmore Edwards Centre.

The Owl and Pussycat Coffee House will open its doors at Exeter Library on Monday 30thSeptember, offering 10% discount to all customers to celebrate their first week of operation.

Sandra...

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Poetry, place, haiku and the launch of Quay Words Winter at Exeter Custom House

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:55pm

Literature Works and the University of Exeter Places of Poetry project proudly announce the launch of Quay Words Winter at Exeter Custom House with a special event celebrating place, poetry, Devon, heritage and haiku.

On Thursday 3rd October at 6pm, we mark National Poetry Day with poet Sara-Jane Arbury, who will introduce and perform a sequence, or renga, of haiku. The haiku were all contributed by members of the public who visited historic locations around the city as part of the recent Exeter Heritage Open Days. As writer-in-residence for Exeter Heritage Open Days, Sara-Jane...

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Stagecoach South West announce Exeter depot open day 

Stagecoach South West is inviting the local community to its Exeter bus depot, on Sunday 6 October from 10am to 4pm, to find out more about how the busiest depot in the region operates.

The special event will give members of the public the chance to learn more about the bus operations and the opportunity to take part in a guided tour, and enjoy vintage games and giveaways. There will also be an array of old and new vehicles on display, including a number of vintage vehicles exhibited by the Devon General Society. The Centenary Exhibition bus will be on display, featuring memories...

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First nurses embark on pioneering new Exeter programme

The first intake of nurses today (Monday September 23) embark on a ground-breaking new pre-registration Masters programme at the University of Exeter.

Thirty pioneering student nurses are starting out on the four-year journey, which aims to develop outstanding future nursing leaders.

The structure and ambition of the programme reflects the University of Exeter’s commitment to developing the future of nursing. The course has been developed in collaboration with patients, members of the public, and with nurses from Devon Partnership NHS Trust, and Northern Devon, the Royal...

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Mussel in on seafood at Living Coasts

Mussel in on seafood at Living Coasts

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:39pm

England’s Seafood Coast is hosting England’s Seafood FEAST – and Torquay’s coastal zoo has a seat at the table.

Of course, seafood is always on the menu at Living Coasts – the penguins, seals and others all love fish. Penguins eat sprats, for example, seals eat mackerel. Guests, meanwhile, can try a local delicacy – mussels.

Spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “As part of England’s Seafood FEAST, Living Coasts is inviting people to enjoy fresh local mussels, accompanied by the panoramic views of the Terrace Café. And the food miles are almost non-existent, as the mussels come...

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Neonatal team at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital wins prestigious award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 11:34am

The neonatal unit at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has received the Water Wipes Team of the Year – Neonatal Excellence Award from Bliss, the UK’s leading charity for babies born premature or sick.

Bliss has granted the neonatal unit the award in recognition of the fact that the team go above and beyond to ensure every baby that enters the neonatal unit receives the highest standard of care.

Over the last five years, the neonatal team at the Royal Devon and Exeter have driven forward family-centred care, engaging and seeking feedback from parents, allied health...

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Forever Young Singing for Fun Exeter

Sing for Fun: Forever Young still singing in Exeter - we are not a choir

Isn't it fantastic that there are a number of singing groups in and around the Exeter area?

Is it any wonder that more people access a local singing group when singing is part of our popular tv culture eg., The X Factor, The Eurovision Song Contest, The Voice, Pop Idol, Fame Academy, Popstars, Over the Rainbow, Last Choir Standing, Any Dream Will Do, How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?, All Together Now ... to name but a few.

'Sing for Fun' began in Exeter January 2007 and named after the Bob Dylan song 'Forever Young' which ironically was the only song that was...

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Helpline make commitment to the Armed Forces Community

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/29/2019 - 11:28pm

Helpline has become proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant. Managing Director Maureen Cable yesterday visited Wyvern Barracks in Exeter for the signing ceremony.

Joining her were members of staff Steve Bowden, an RAF Veteran, and Bryony Parkinson, a RAFAC Flight Sergeant at City of Exeter 13 Squadron Air Training Corps.

The Armed Forces Covenant is an agreement between organisations and the Ministry of Defence, whereby employers and other groups commit to honour and support the UK Armed Forces and Armed Forces Community. This support can come in many forms, from...

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