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Jason Byrne brings ‘Head in the Clouds’ mayhem to Exeter

Irish comedy hurricane Jason Byrne is heading to Exeter with his brand-new live show, Head in the Clouds, on 8 November at the Corn Exchange – part of a major UK tour following his run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Known for his wildly spontaneous shows and chaotic audience interaction, Byrne’s latest tour promises the same high-energy mayhem – but with a fresh twist. In a recent interview, the Dublin-born comic revealed how he selects unsuspecting audience members: “Every time I’ve picked a woman, they’ve done what I asked perfectly. When it’s a man, it’s chaos – facing the...

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Exeter’s Head of Student Entrepreneurship reveals ‘double life’ as musician

If being an independent musician requires an entrepreneurial mindset, then it bodes well for Emily Davies.

Emily is the University of Exeter’s Head of Student Entrepreneurship, a role in which she helps Exeter’s student and graduate startup businesses to flourish.

But for years she has balanced the full-time job she loves with a passion for making music, which she accepts is no less entrepreneurial.

“Before I started this role I’d never considered being a musician as entrepreneurship,” she says, “but as an independent musician you’ve got to be a bit of a...

Local homebuilder raises over £70,000 in a year for hospice charities

Local homebuilder Barratt David Wilson Homes is delighted to announce that it has raised more than £70,000 for its two chosen charities of the year, Hospiscare and Children's Hospice South West (CHSW), during their 2023/2024 fundraising campaign.

The team’s efforts included a variety of fundraising events such as a golf day, a bingo night, a bake-off in the Barratt offices, and a glittering gala dinner held on 17th May. The gala dinner alone raised over £35,000 for the two charities, significantly contributing to the overall total of £72,071.

The funds raised will...

Exeter Neighbourhood Constable highly commended for excellent service

Outstanding police officers who work across Devon and Cornwall were given special awards last week.

PC George House, based in Exeter city centre, was Highly Commended in the Neighbourhood Beat Manager of the Year category. The officers received certificates to mark their achievements.

The first annual Excellence in Policing Awards ceremony took place at Sandy Park conference centre in Exeter on Friday 14 June. The event was organised by the Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall and a total of 22 awards were handed out.

The honours were presented by Devon...

Calls to protect Devon volunteers as community engagement grows

With the latest research from The National Lottery Community Fund [1] revealing an enthusiasm for volunteering among UK adults, Ansvar Insurance is urging charities and organisations in Devon to prioritise the safety and management of their volunteer programmes.

The research indicates that half of UK adults (a slight increase on last year) plan to volunteer in 2024, with 14% intending to volunteer for the first time, citing food banks, animal welfare, and charity shops as the most popular initiatives to get involved with.

The benefits of volunteering, such as providing...

Women researchers team up for Soapbox Science Exeter 2024

On Saturday 22nd June 2024, between 12-3pm, Exeter Quayside will welcome nine female inspiring scientists to the famous Piazza Terracina for a free family-friendly science day.

Now in its eighth edition, Soapbox Science Exeter opens a space for scientific debates and dynamic conversations which brings science to the public in an accessible manner using homemade scientific props. Soapbox Science showcases women’s ground-breaking research, challenging gender stereotypes in science careers. Each hour, women academics will stand on a soapbox and discuss their research with members of...

Barratt Homes supports local families with donation to Home-Start Exeter, East and Mid Devon

Home-Start Exeter, East, and Mid Devon, a local charity dedicated to giving young children under five the best possible start in life, has received a generous donation of £1,500 from local homebuilder, Barratt Homes.

This significant contribution will boost the charity’s efforts to provide compassionate and practical support to parents as they navigate the challenges of early parenthood. The funds will aid in the delivery of vital services such as home visits, group support, and access to essential items for children’s well-being.

Home-Start Exeter, East, and Mid Devon...

First annual recognition awards ceremony recognises excellence in policing

Devon and Cornwall Police has recognised police officers, staff and volunteers for their exceptional contribution to policing at the first annual recognition of excellence in policing awards. Organised by the Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall, the ceremony, which took place at the Sandy Park Conference Centre on Friday 14 June saw a total of 22 awards presented to the recipients in the company of colleagues, family and friends. Following nominations from within the Force, as well as endorsements from partner agencies, the honours were presented by Acting Chief Constable Jim Colwell...

Don’t end up with a red card during Euros 2024

As England gear up for their second match of the 2024 UEFA European Football Championship, Devon & Cornwall Police is reminding people to have fun, enjoy the football, but don’t end up with a red card.

England will be playing Denmark in their second group match of the tournament; the game kicks off at 5pm UK time on Thursday 20 June. England are due to play their third match on Tuesday 25 June.

During the Euro 2020 tournament, held in July 2021, there were more than 3,000 recorded incidents of anti-social behaviour - with the majority of them relating to rowdy and...

Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Charity Celebrates New Chapter with Successful Open Day Event

Step One, a leading mental health and wellbeing charity in Devon, recently held a successful Open Day event to celebrate a new chapter for the organisation. The event, held on 13th June 2024 at the charity's new home, the X Centre on the historic Exeter Quayside, attracted over 50 attendees eager to learn more about Step One's work and its impact on the local community.

“We were delighted with the turnout at our Open Day event,” said Ben Greaves, CEO at Step One. “This marked a significant moment for Step One as we settle into our new home, perfectly suited for hosting peer...

Exeter homelessness charity launches its first manifesto

A city-based charity launches its own manifesto this week, which is aimed at focusing minds on the traumatic subject of homelessness and its causes.

The two-sided A5 pamphlet, which is St Petrock’s first such document released during a general election period, is now being distributed across city centre venues as well as being available on the charity’s website .

Director, Peter Stephenson, said: “Rough sleeping is the miniscule tip of a gigantic UK homelessness iceberg. Every single day in our centre we see the impact of decisions made at ministerial level, so we...

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Jason Byrne brings ‘Head in the Clouds’ mayhem to Exeter

Exeter’s Head of Student Entrepreneurship reveals ‘double life’ as musician

Local homebuilder raises over £70,000 in a year for hospice charities

Exeter Neighbourhood Constable highly commended for excellent service

Calls to protect Devon volunteers as community engagement grows

Women researchers team up for Soapbox Science Exeter 2024

Barratt Homes supports local families with donation to Home-Start Exeter, East and Mid Devon

First annual recognition awards ceremony recognises excellence in policing

Don’t end up with a red card during Euros 2024

Local Mental Health and Wellbeing Charity Celebrates New Chapter with Successful Open Day Event

Exeter homelessness charity launches its first manifesto

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