Welcoming The National Theatre & Royal Shakespeare Company To Exeter Phoenix

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/21/2019 - 10:13pm

This summer, Exeter Phoenix are delighted to be widening their activity to include events from the National Theatre Live and Royal Shakespeare Company Live. At two special introductory events, the venue will be broadcasting live performances of the National Theatre’s Small Island and the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Measure For Measure into the city-centre cinema space, Studio 74. Tickets are £12, or £10 for concessions/students.

· National Theatre Live: Small Island – Thu 27 Jun, 7pm, £12 (£10)

· Royal Shakespeare Company Live: Measure For Measure – Wed 31 Jul, 7pm, £12 (£...

Kevin Harvey and Maisie

Battersea raises thousands at the first ever Muddy Dog Challenge in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 04/20/2019 - 11:09pm

Over 700 animal lovers and their dogs came together at Powderham Castle in Exeter last weekend (Saturday 13 April) to take part in Battersea Dogs & Cats Home’s Muddy Dog Challenge. The event, which is proudly supported by Seresto flea and tick control collar, has raised around £70,000 so far, which will go towards the vital care of the thousands of homeless animals that Battersea helps every year.

It was the first time the Muddy Dog Challenge has come to Exeter which involves participants and their dogs jumping, crawling and wading through various fun obstacles.

Those...

Marsh Kia Exeter Shows Support To The WESC Foundation By Supplying Two Brand-New Kia Optimas

Local Kia dealership, Marsh Kia, has supplied two Kia Optima’s to the WESC Foundation. The dealership hopes the cars will help provide patients with easy and efficient transport to and from medical appointments, as well as educational and recreational activities.

Pete Underhill, Business Sales Manager at Marsh Kia Exeter, said; “We’re pleased to be able to support a local business, such as the WESC Foundation, that provides much needed care and support for those that are visually impaired. We hope these cars will benefit the charity and help transport patients to where they need to...

Celebrations all round for PKF Francis Clark

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/20/2019 - 9:51pm

Regional accountancy firm, PKF Francis Clark, is not only celebrating their Centenary year, but they are also celebrating the news of being announced as finalists in three categories of the Tolley’s Tax Awards 2019, and the recent achievements of the rising stars in their tax team, with one, in particular, coming top nationally in a recent exam.

Rob Tough, a tax specialist based in the firm’s Exeter office achieved first place in the country, in the prestigious Chartered Institute of Taxation owner managed business paper and is now a qualified Chartered Tax Adviser. This is a major...

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Organisers unveil latest event at Exeter Festival

Organisers have unveiled the latest event taking place at this summer’s Exeter Festival.

The Exeter Festival Funday in the Park is to feature a day of entertainment and activity for all the family in Northernhay Gardens.

Taking place on Sunday, 7 July, and sponsored by Princesshay, the focus will be on fun, dance, sport, leisure and activities.

The day kicks off with a screening of Mary Poppins Returns at 10am. People can buy tickets online and this will be the only ticketed event of the day.

From 12pm to 4pm, there will be a free four-hour programme of...

City 1 Crawley Town 3

Exeter City fell to a 3-1 defeat to Crawley Town at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two.

Two goals from Reece Grego-Cox and a first half finish from Filipe Morais did the damage for the away side with Ryan Bowman netting City’s only goal as they looked for a way back into the match.

Manager Matt Taylor made an unchanged side to the 11 that started the 2-0 win over Port Vale last time out as the Grecians looked to further consolidate a place in the play-off positions. It was the away side who would see more of the possession in the opening 10 minutes with City forced into a...

Picture of Greg Dugmore, Fran Rickwood and Paul Elson opening the water refill station

Water refill station will save 10,000 plastic bottles a year

Authored by lparks
Posted: Fri, 04/19/2019 - 10:47am

A new water refill station will save 10,000 plastic bottles a year from being used as well as reducing litter and helping to keep walkers and cyclists hydrated.

Water retailer Source for Business, part of the Exeter-based Pennon Group, has sponsored the refill station at Okehampton YHA to help combat plastic waste. The refill station was opened by Fran Rickwood, Eco-School Co-ordinator at Okehampton Primary School who has driven a number of sustainability initiatives in the town.

“We’re proud to have helped Okehampton YHA with this important project. Helping businesses to...

Choose well this Easter as ambulance demand increases

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/19/2019 - 8:10am

South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is urging members of the public to choose appropriately this Easter Bank Holiday as demand for the ambulance service is expected to increase.

Alternative healthcare options for less serious conditions include; visiting your local pharmacy, visiting a minor injuries unit or NHS walk-in centre, or calling NHS111. You can also find a whole host of information and advice online at http://www.nhs.uk

The Trust is expecting more than 11,000 incidents over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with many visitors to the region...

Poltimore Festival

Event Date: 
26/05/2019 - 11:00am to 11:00pm
Venue: 
Poltimore House

Poltimore Festival is an outdoor student-run charity festival on Sunday the 26th May 2019 , showcasing the best in independent West Country music, theatre, film, art, and so much more, an overall amazing experience for friends and family to join in the summer!

The facebook event can be found @PoltimoreFestival

Here is all the info from the facebook page, for you to let your listeners know what we're about:

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Exeter's independent arts festival is back! Poltimore is a...

Men's Walk participants in Hospiscare t-shirts enjoy a pizza en route

Hospiscare Men’s Walk raises £67,000 with money still rolling in!

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Thu, 04/18/2019 - 2:27pm

Instead of snow, it was high winds and rain that tested the ever growing band of men who took part in Hospiscare ’s Men’s Walk this year. Just under 1000 resilient men signed up for the challenge, making it Hospiscare’s most successful Men’s Walk to date.

The weather conditions were again challenging but spirits were high as the walkers set off from the Double Locks pub. Along the route they were buoyed by an amazing team of dedicate volunteers offering support and encouragement. Live entertainment and free pizza was provided at The Waterfront , before returning to the Double Locks...

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