Vue Exeter calls for budding artists for brilliant prize

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 03/22/2019 - 10:27am

DISNEY fans throughout Exeter are being encouraged to put their creativity to the test and design a poster for one of the year's most hotly anticipated movies.

Vue is giving children the chance to design a poster for Dumbo, which is released on Friday 29 March.

The live-action remake of the Disney classic is about a newborn elephant whose oversized ears make him a laughing stock, until it is discovered that he can fly. The new version of the film stars Colin Farrell, Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito.

The winners of the competition will receive a £50 gift card for Vue...

CDS now offering Better Broadband scheme vouchers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/22/2019 - 7:51am

The Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) broadband programme has today announced that it is now offering vouchers through the national BDUK Better Broadband Scheme.

All homes and businesses in the region with broadband speeds of less than two Megabits per second (Mbps), without a published delivery date for superfast broadband within the next 12 months, are now eligible to apply for an interim solution under the voucher scheme.

The Better Broadband Voucher Scheme, administered by BDUK, helps provide access to a broadband service offering download speeds of at least 10 Mbps...

Enjoy free activities at Newton Abbot Leisure Centre Open Day

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 03/22/2019 - 7:37am

Newton Abbot Leisure Centre is opening its doors for a day of free activities on Saturday 23 March, with lots of healthy fun and action on offer for all ages.

Come along between 12pm to 3pm when the whole family can try a variety of free activities. There will be 30 minute adult and junior taster sessions on offer, including exercise classes, gym tours, swimming pool flume fun and a free crèche.

All activities will be based on a first come first served basis and full details of the itinerary can be found at: www.teignbridgeleisure.co.uk/events

On the day a special...

Agreement signed for new watersports centre in Exmouth

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/22/2019 - 7:22am

East Devon District Council and Grenadier Estates have today signed the agreement for the new Watersports Centre at Queen’s Drive on Exmouth seafront.

The centre will include a restaurant, public parking, communal space and a new ramp giving direct access to the beach. Grenadier has agreed a target to complete construction by summer 2020.

East Devon is due to complete the new road and car park at Queen’s Drive by 19 June 2019 and, under the agreement, Grenadier will be required to take on the lease for the site following completion of the road and car park.

The...

Vulnerable older people in Exeter and East Devon Granted £37k by Devonshire Freemasons

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 03/21/2019 - 10:06pm

Up to 2,400 older people living in parts of Exeter and East Devon will receive help to live full and independent lives in their own homes for longer, thanks to a grant from Devonshire Freemasons.

The £37,184 grant to The Estuary League of Friends, has funded a new Volunteer Coordinator Marilyn Spencer who will be responsible for creating 75 new volunteering opportunities for local people. It will help Estuary reach out to 1,000 more people in need over the next two years.

This new project comes at a critical time for older people living in Devon, where so many older people...

Tracie, our marathon mum!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/21/2019 - 10:02pm

Hours of training around Exeter will prepare serving Royal Air Force mum Tracie Pickett for the incredible experience of the London Marathon. She volunteered at the event in 2015 and since then she has dreamed of taking part. This year is her chance.

When Tracie read about the work of charity Little Troopers, founder Louise Fetigan inspired her, Tracie said “the work of Little Troopers really resonated with me as my boys know what it’s like to have a mummy or daddy go away for long periods of time. The fact that it was founded by Louise who has previously served in the armed forces...

WITCH - a Circle of Spears Production. Is she...or isn't she?

WITCH - an original historical drama

Event Date: 
06/04/2019 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Venue: 
Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG

Circle of Spears Productions are bring their acclaimed play WITCH to Torbay for the first time. Based on original witness evidence from a 1687 Dorset witch trial, WITCH examines the perils of being a woman alone in the early modern era. It's an emotive piece about witchcraft trials which contains neither a trial nor any witchcraft - instead it looks at the interpersonal relationships of those involved and focuses on the human story behind such accusations. The case is examined purely from a social history perspective to highlight how easily an accusation of witchcraft could arise against...

WITCH - an original historical drama

Event Date: 
06/04/2019 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Venue: 
Torquay Museum, 529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay, TQ1 1HG

Circle of Spears Productions are bring their acclaimed play WITCH to Torbay for the first time. Based on original witness evidence from a 1687 Dorset witch trial, WITCH examines the perils of being a woman alone in the early modern era. It's an emotive piece about witchcraft trials which contains neither a trial nor any witchcraft - instead it looks at the interpersonal relationships of those involved and focuses on the human story behind such accusations. The case is examined purely from a social history perspective to highlight how easily an accusation of witchcraft could arise against...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (22-24 March).

THEATRE

Our Trace

Friday, Exmouth Pavilion

She’s out and about!! Our very own internet sensation, multi award winning, Comedienne, Our Trace! Up to 7 million people worldwide viewed her live comedy clip on Facebook, resulting in everybody wanting to see more of this extremely, funny woman in her posh frock!” https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion

The Comedy About a Bank Robbery

Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott

Ocean’s Eleven meets the Marx...

Ministry of Sound 90s Dance

Event Date: 
07/06/2019 - 9:00pm to 08/06/2019 - 2:00am
Venue: 
Sandy Park

Ministry of Sound is back at Sandy Park!

This June the venue will once again be transformed into Exeter's biggest party with headline act Seb Fontaine and support from Dj Matt May.

Standard tickets are £20, or upgrade to VIP and enjoy a complimentary drink, VIP entry and access to the VIP lounge for just £30.

The first 200 tickets are available at an early bird rate of £15 for standard tickets, and £25 for VIP tickets.

Tickets are available at https://tickethub.sandypark.co.uk/selection/event/date?productId=101289935045

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