Wizard of Oz

Event Date: 
16/10/2020 - 1:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

In true theatre tradition the show must go on and with the Coronavirus pandemic, organisers have been working hard to ensure this year’s production allows safe family fun, with extra precautions put in place.

These include socially distanced seating, extra cleaning and a shorter running time without an interval.

Last year Snow White was the company’s most popular show ever, earning glowing reviews and even being nominated for an Exeter Living Award!

Director Ian Berry explains, “In recent years, some older panto titles like ‘ Robinson Crusoe’ have fallen out of...

Wizard of Oz set for Exeter Corn Exchange

The spirit of Christmas can never be defeated, and just like Santa, panto will always find a way to make an appearance!

That is certainly the case at Exeter Corn Exchange, where preparations are being made for this year’s pantomime, The Wizard of Oz!

In true theatre tradition the show must go on and with the Coronavirus pandemic, organisers have been working hard to ensure this year’s production allows safe family fun, with extra precautions put in place.

These include socially distanced seating, extra cleaning and a shorter running time without an interval....

Black Lives Matter

Celebrate Exeter’s ethnic diversity as part of Black History Month

People are being encouraged to celebrate Exeter’s ethnic diversity as part of Black History Month.

Cllr Amal Ghusain, Lead Councillor for Communities and Culture, said the city should celebrate its black history and tell the stories that need to be told.

She said there were a number of sources available as part of Black History Month including interesting online content at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum, which opens up to visitors again on 24 October.

RAMM commissioned two interviews with Black artists whose works have been or will be featured at the Museum....

Exeter Chiefs side to face Racing 92

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:41pm

The stage is set, now is the time to deliver the prize-winning performance.

Ten years after elevating themselves into English Rugby's top tier with victory in Bristol, Rob Baxter's side will return to their neighbouring Westcountry city tomorrow for what arguably is the biggest game in the history of Exeter Rugby Club.

Months of graft, both on and off the field, will now come down to one fixture as the Chiefs tackle French rivals Racing 92 in the final of the Heineken Champions Cup.

It's a first-ever European final for the Devonians, who having overcome Glasgow...

Bear Grylls

Bear Grylls announces major new festival in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/16/2020 - 12:05pm

Join Bear Grylls at the Gone Wild Festival on August Bank Holiday 2021. This new, action packed family festival is set to take place in the sweeping grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter.

Having explored the world and fostered a love of outdoor activities, Bear has co-designed a festival to give those with a thirst for excitement the ultimate family adventure. The festival schedule is packed with a range of fun activities, including kayaking on the Exe Estuary, Be Military Fit family group workouts, a purpose built obstacle course, abseiling and climbing. Expert...

Fisher German

Leading property consultancy opens new Exeter office

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:53am

A leading national property consultancy has launched a new office in Exeter as it expands its presence in the South West.

Fisher German has opened a new office at Exeter Business Park as part of ambitious, long-term growth plans.

The firm, which has 26 offices across the UK, offers a broad range of professional services including all aspects of land and property management and consultancy.

It covers the six main property sectors of rural, utilities and infrastructure, sustainable energy, planning and development, commercial and residential.

Fisher...

The reopening of land-based casinos in the United Kingdom

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:38am

The UK Gambling Commission recently published data showing how the temporary closure and reopening of land-based betting shops has impacted gambling behaviour in the UK. The commission announced that online gamblers spent less time and money on online casinos in July compared to the previous month. Online sports betting and poker also had a steep decline in July. This suggests that the reopening of land-based betting shops had a substantial impact on the domestic igaming industry.

Casinos and betting shops across the United Kingdom were forced to close their doors in March...

Riley Jayne Home This Christmas

How you can help a local singer and mental health charity Devon Mind bring the community together this Christmas

Authored by Devon Mind
Posted: Fri, 10/16/2020 - 11:16am

Mental health charity Devon Mind is proud to have teamed up with a renowned local singer-songwriter to launch ‘Home This Christmas’ , a campaign which seeks to bring the community together and help people feel less isolated during this unique and challenging holiday season.

The lead-up to Christmas can be one of the hardest and loneliest times of the year for many people, including those spending time in hospital. That’s what inspired 18-year-old Riley Jayne from North Cornwall to write ‘Home This Christmas’, an inspiring song which aims to capture and reflect “the beauty,...

Give the gift of local this Christmas

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/16/2020 - 10:29am

If there is anything this year has taught us, amongst all of the chaos and uncertainty, it is that supporting your local, independent businesses has never been more important. 2020 has been particularly testing for those within the hospitality sector, who have had to make significant changes overnight and adapt to one of the most difficult times the economy has faced.

The River Exe Cafe is well known amongst Devonians and tourists alike for its unique dining experience and setting; floating offshore on the Exe Estuary, surrounded by some of the most picturesque views in the...

Student case numbers down ‘but we must not be complacent’

Dr Virginia Pearson, Director of Public Health for Devon has today welcomed the continued reduction in student cases in Exeter but warns of the need for extra vigilance across the City and the rest of Devon as wider community cases rise.

“The pattern in Exeter has shown a successful reduction in student cases with no sign of significant spread thanks to the swift actions of the University and other partners in working together to contain the situation. But we must not be complacent,” she says.

“We are now seeing more community cases in Exeter and across Devon, in line...

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