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Halloween In Exeter: 5 Things To Do

Halloween is right around the corner on October 31st, and there are plenty of spooky activities in and around Exeter to get your hair standing on end. Of course, if you’re not one who enjoys things that go bump in the night, Exeter also offers some Halloween-related fun that won’t have you sleeping with the lights on.

A great way to get into the Halloween spirit is to go carve your own pumpkin at Powderham Castle . The cost is around £3 per pumpkin, and you’ll receive an entire carving kit and one hour to create a goofy, scary, or fearsome pumpkin that you can take home with you...

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Exeter Pride and Exeter Mosque panel discussion

Exeter Pride in partnership with Inclusive Mosque Exeter is holding a Panel Discussion on Friday 26 April 2019 at Exeter Guildhall. The topic is Religion, Culture and Sexuality and is a timely opportunity to discuss the issues arising when people struggle to reconcile their faith or culture with their sexuality.

The doors will open at 6.30 pm with the Panel Discussion starting at 7.00 pm. The Panel members, from diverse religious and cultural backgrounds will each address the topic from their particular perspective. There will then be time for questions and answers.

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Exeter College celebrates multi-million pound collaborative bid success for new Institute of Technology for the South West

A multi-million pound bid to revolutionise digital, engineering and manufacturing technology education across the South West has been successful, it has been announced.

The new Institute of Technology will establish a range of new buildings and facilities across the region.

The Department for Education (DfE) has confirmed the twelve successful applicants will receive a share of £170 million, awarded to establish a network of Institutes of Technology across the country.

The Exeter element of the bid will help part fund Exeter College’s plans for a new £10 million...

RD&E midwife wins national award

A midwife at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust has fought off the competition to win a national award at the Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Annual Midwifery Awards.

The awards, which were hosted by the One Show Presenter Alex Jones, are designed to recognise and celebrate outstanding achievements in midwifery across the UK.

Mair Davies, Lead Professional Midwifery Advocate and Midwife at the RD&E, was nominated for the Supervisor/Professional Midwifery Advocate (PMA) Award. This award recognizes a supervisor/PMA who demonstrates exceptional advocacy for...

Volunteer and Rock Out at Retro festival for FREE

LOVE LIVE music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free?

By signing up to do a four-hour shift with festival charity partner, Child Bereavement UK, selling wristbands and raffle tickets on the day, you will be able to not only help a great cause, but also enjoy the festival free of charge. Let’s Rock Exeter will take place at Powderham Castle on June 29th and will include live performances from The Human League, Billy Ocean, Belinda Carlisle and many more.

Child Bereavement UK supports families both when a...

Get stuffed! Collapsed fox turns out to be taxidermy

An RSPCA officer was called in to help a collapsed fox that turned out to be taxidermy.

Inspector Ellie Burt went to Farm Hill, Exeter, in Devon, on Monday (8 April) after a local resident grew concerned for a fox that had been hiding under a bush in the area.

She said: “The fox was described as lethargic and collapsed in the undergrowth. The caller said it had been losing weight in recent weeks and hadn’t moved for the past few days.

“We asked them to try the broom test - to ensure the fox was still alive - and were told that it didn’t move but tracked them with...

Exeter College finalist for coveted National Accountancy Training Provider Award

Exeter College has been named as a finalist for a coveted national accountancy award.

The college has been shortlisted in the prestigious AAT (Association of Accountancy Technicians Training) Provider Awards in the large training provider category.

This award is open to training providers with 150 students study an AAT accountancy qualification.

Exeter College are one of four providers shortlisted for this award, which recognises providers who have supported both students and staff to achieve their best over the last year.

The news comes as the provision of...

3 tips to get payday loans accepted the first time you apply

Each year, approximately 10 million Americans apply for a payday loan.

That's 10 million Americans who need money fast to pay off a debt, pay for a divorce or medical bill, take care of a car repair, or deal with some sort of other short-term, emergency issue.

As you can see, payday loans are a pretty awesome solution for anyone who finds themselves in a bind for cash.

But, there's one problem - not everyone gets approved for a payday loan. Just like any other type of loan out there, a lender can easily reject your payday loan application.

How do you make...

Green light for £30 million of transport infrastructure

More than £30 million of major transport infrastructure has been approved by Devon County Council’s Cabinet today (Wednesday 10 April).

The programme of transport schemes aims to deliver infrastructure priorities across the county and continues support for sustainable travel to encourage growth in walking, cycling and public transport.

DevonCounty Council Leader John Hart said: "This is a good news story for Devon as this programme will support economic growth, encourage sustainable transport and help achieve the objectives of the Air Quality Management Plans developed in...

Queen’s Drive Space reopens for new season of fun!

Queen’s Drive Space in Exmouth has reopened for a new season with a top line-up of entertainment and fun planned for all the family from now until September.

The outdoor space on the seafront, created by East Devon District Council, features a Jurassic-themed play park, scrumptious food and drink stalls and an events area for live performances and big screen films and live streamed shows from theatres across the UK.

The Space reopened at the weekend and scores of families enjoyed live music from the Break Beat Bandits and Laurie Ward joined by John Mcloughlin. With a beach...

The Donkey Sanctuary is granted NGO status

International animal welfare charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has this week been granted Non-Governmental Organisation status by the United Nations.

The accreditation is evidence of The Donkey Sanctuary’s growing international reputation and allows the organisation more opportunities to participate at a higher level on the world stage.

Ian Cawsey, director of advocacy at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “This is great news and places us right at the heart of the UN family. We have been working at the United Nations for around 18 months, and this status recognises our value, and...

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Halloween In Exeter: 5 Things To Do

Exeter Pride and Exeter Mosque panel discussion

Exeter College celebrates multi-million pound collaborative bid success for new Institute of Technology for the South West

RD&E midwife wins national award

Volunteer and Rock Out at Retro festival for FREE

Get stuffed! Collapsed fox turns out to be taxidermy

Exeter College finalist for coveted National Accountancy Training Provider Award

3 tips to get payday loans accepted the first time you apply

Green light for £30 million of transport infrastructure

Queen’s Drive Space reopens for new season of fun!

The Donkey Sanctuary is granted NGO status

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