Burns Night

Event Date: 
23/01/2020 - 7:00pm to 11:30pm
Venue: 
Huntsham Court, Huntsham, Exeter, EX16 7NA

Enjoy a traditional supper, dance a cèilidh and ponder Robert Burns’ “Address to a Haggis”, read by esteemed bagpiper Paul Jackson, all in the stunning surroundings of Huntsham Court.

Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter.

Guardian Homecare backs Bisto’s Spare Chair Sunday campaign

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 10/29/2019 - 3:59pm

STAFF at a care provider operating in Exeter are getting behind a campaign to help beat loneliness among the elderly this month (November 2019).

Guardian Homecare is supporting Bisto’s Spare Chair Sunday campaign and is encouraging people to offer a place at their next Sunday Lunch to an older person who would otherwise be eating alone.

Manager at Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter said: “Sundays are traditionally a day for getting together with the family and sharing a delicious roast dinner, but, for one in seven elderly people, it can be one of the loneliest days of the...

Light Up A Life

Event Date: 
13/11/2019 - 7:00pm to 15/12/2019 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Hospiscare, Searle House, Dryden Road, Exeter, EX2 5JJ

Hospiscare are inviting local people to join their Light Up a Life Services, where people remember loved ones through a Book of Memories and local remembrance services.

The services are taking place across Exeter, Mid and East Devon. To put your dedication in your local Book of Memories please pick up a leaflet at your local Hospiscare shop, visit our website www.hospiscare.co.uk/light-up-a-life or contact Hospiscare on 01392 688020 or fundraising@hospiscare.co.uk

rand new for 2019 – Carols at the Park Live music, traditional carols and a chance to remember loved ones who...

Topsham Rugby Club Fireworks Display

Event Date: 
02/11/2019 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Bonfire Field, Topsham, Exeter

Topsham RFC host one of our stand out events of the season. This year's event will be held on November 2nd 2019 Please come down to experience a fantastic show along with great food, drink and entertainment - Gates open at 4pm, firework at 7pm.

Live music, bar, hot food, soft drinks. Entry: Adults - £5, Under 12 - £3, Family (2 adults & 2 kids) £15

https://www.facebook.com/events/2457734711000075/

Exeter Saracens annual fireworks display 2019

Event Date: 
02/11/2019 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Exhibition Fields, Summer Lane, Exeter

Gates open at 5pm, fireworks start at 7pm Live music by The Loose Cannons Band and Jacob Housego Licenced bar, food stall and fair rides Pre-purchased tickets: Adult - £6 Child - £4 Family of four - £16 Email saracensfireworks@gmail.com with your requirements and we will request payment via Paypal On the gate tickets: Adult - £7 Child - £5 Family of four - £20

Gates open 5pm, fireworks at 7pm.

Bonfire & Fireworks Party

Event Date: 
02/11/2019 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Double Locks, Canal Banks, Exeter

Bonfire and fireworks party with 4 bars, coffee stall, Sweet stall, 3 barbecues, mulled wine and cider.

Live music before the fireworks and after the bonfire.

Limited Tickets available on the night on the gate price £10 adults £7 child.

Please note parking is not provided and we recommend walking or parking in Marsh Barton.

Details: https://www.facebook.com/doublelockspub/

Fireworks Night

Event Date: 
01/11/2019 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Golf and Country Club, Topsham Road, Exeter

The biggest night of the year!

Spectacular fireworks, family fancy dress disco, barbecue, hog roast, pizza stall, bars and children’s rides!

TICKETS

BEFORE 10PM, 30TH OCTOBER: CHILD £5 | ADULT £7.50 | FAMILY £23

TICKETS FROM 31ST OCTOBER: CHILD £7.50 | ADULT £10 | FAMILY £28

Ticket price includes entry only. Additional costs apply for food, drink, rides and stalls – please bring cash.

www.exetergcc.co.uk/events/fireworks/

Exeter Round Table annual fireworks display

Event Date: 
03/11/2019 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Westpoint, Exeter

The largest pyro-musical charity firework display in Exeter, possibly Devon!

This will be Exeter Round Table's 37th fireworks display, with every year being bigger and better than the last! They will be celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing. There is also a large fair with many thrilling rides and a range of food and drink stalls and licensed bar. If you are arriving by car, please plan to arrive on site by 7pm at the latest, to allow time to park and pass through the ticket gates before the fireworks go off between 7.30pm and 7.45pm.

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Post-Brexit travel tips

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 10/29/2019 - 10:55am

Incredibly, more than three years after the EU referendum in 2016, we're still no nearer to knowing whether the UK will stay in the European Union. Brexit still makes the front pages every day – it's hard to remember a single political topic that's dominated the news as much in recent years.

The uncertainty over Brexit has had a big impact on the travel industry, with some holidaymakers preferring to stay in the UK to be on the safe side. But let's suppose that Brexit does happen – what will that mean for British holidaymakers? Here are some common-sense tips that will ensure your...

Recycle Devon launches new online recipe book to help reduce food waste

Recycle Devon has launched a new online recipe book to help Devon residents waste less food and save up to £800 a year.

The free book “ Have Your Food And Eat It ” shares tips on buying, storing and preparing food and contains recipes for using up leftovers to help make food stretch further.

In the UK, we throw away 6.7m tonnes of food a year which is a third of the food we buy. Nearly half of that is fresh fruit and vegetables, bread, dairy, rice and pasta.

Research also shows that we throw away more food than we think we do, with common reasons including buying...

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