Exeter City Council is developing a new Culture Strategy to shape the future development and delivery of Exeter’s cultural and creative landscape over the next five years.
The Council, working closely with local cultural organisations and attractions, further and higher education institutions, creative artists, and community groups, is encouraging people to take part in a new survey and share their views on the future of culture in Exeter.
Significant investment and regeneration is happening in Exeter, but this also comes at a time of unprecedented pressure on public and...
Discover festive magic in Princesshay with their exciting programme of festive entertainment, stunning Christmas lights and decorations and late-night shopping.
Thursday late-night shopping returns from Thursday 20th November until Thursday 18th December, with most shops in Princesshay open until 8pm.
Whether it’s caroling around the Christmas Tree, tapping your toes to a traditional brass band or rollerblading presents, visitors to Princesshay will be able to enjoy a series of festive performances throughout December bound to get you in the mood for the big day itself!
Students at Ottery Primary School are set to enjoy more hands-on gardening activities thanks to the donation of a beautiful new potting shed from Otter Garden Centres .
The idea grew from discussions held during Otter’s 60 Good Deeds campaign, celebrating the company’s 60th anniversary in 2024. Otter first helped the school by replacing the wood on raised beds, providing a new pond liner, and installing a roof for the forest school firepit area, making outdoor learning possible all year round.
Working with Assistant Headteacher Dan Western, Otter Managing Director Jacqui...
Princesshay is inviting residents and visitors to Exeter to Step into Christmashay this November and December to experience the joy of the festive season.
Opening on Friday 14th November, this year’s expanded Christmas Market will feature over 25 traders on a rotating programme over five weeks. Visitors can explore stalls offering jewellery, crafts, candles, bakes and art throughout Bedford Street, the main mall and Princesshay Square, which will also be home to the Mistletoe bar and outdoor festive seating area.
Returning to Eastgate is the much-loved Great British...
Former Exeter City footballer, Bob Rackley, made an emotional return to St James Park for the first time in more than six decades, supported by the team at Claremont Manor Care Home, Dawlish - part of the Maria Mallaband Care Group.
Bob played for Exeter City between 1958 and 1960, and this visit to watch Exeter City take on Huddersfield Town marked his first live football match in many years.
Born in Teignmouth in 1940, Bob began his football career with Teignmouth and Newton Abbot Spurs before signing professionally for Exeter City in 1958 - giving up an engineering...
The RSPCA has made an urgent plea to the public to be a ‘Kind Spark’ this fireworks season - by considering the impact of firework displays on animals and engaging in conversations with neighbours about any planned celebrations.
The call comes in the wake of two heartbreaking incidents last year, where a horse named Foxy was severely injured and a dog named Luna tragically died after fleeing her home in fear.
Recent RSPCA polling reveals that an estimated 6.16 million* households (22%) in England and Wales plan to set off fireworks this season, prompting the charity to...
Santa will be in Princesshay every Sunday from 30th November until the big day.
Visitors will be able to find Santa sitting in his golden sleigh under the glass canopy outside Space NK. Santa will be waving and greeting all passers-by and those wanting to share their Christmas lists and pose for a picture will be able to queue to join him briefly in the sleigh for a photo.
Princesshay’s Charity of the Year, Vranch House, will be collecting donations (£2.50) from families queuing to meet the ‘man in red’.
Each child that meets Santa will receive a keepsake...
Princesshay is hosting its Christmas Market and Bar from the 14th of November until 23rd of December, with local traders offering gifts, fashion, accessorises, crafts, bakes and more.
Visitors to Princesshay will be able to discover a rotating programme of 28 local traders as part of the Christmashay Village, with 17 Christmas cabins located in Princesshay Square, Bedford Street and the main mall.
Traders include Big Bakes Bakery, Ruff Days, Sassy Upcycling, Silver Ripples, and the Great British Cheese Co.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a festive beverage at...
Worldbeaters act SPARK! will be returning to Princesshay on the 20th of November to transform the centre into a vibrant display of light and music and to celebrate the beginning of late-night shopping.
Visitors to Princesshay will be able to experience the spectacular street theatre act featuring music, movement and illuminations, with performances at 5pm, 6pm and 7pm. For more information on Christmas in Princesshay visit www.princesshay.co.uk/christmashay/
Pacific Seafood, a renowned U.S. seafood producer with an 83-year history, has announced its strategic expansion into the European market by establishing its first European office in Hamburg, Germany. This bold move signals the company's ambitious global growth strategy and commitment to becoming a premier international seafood supplier.
A Strategic Foothold in European Markets
The launch of Pacific Seafood's Hamburg office represents a significant milestone in the company's international expansion efforts. By appointing Stephan Kleemeyer as the European lead, Pacific Seafood...
