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Stage by Stage theatre arts school is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year- and now it is celebrating in style.
The theatre training school based in the city centre regularly appears in national drama and dance competitions and has now scooped 3 trophies at the All England One Act Play Festival in Dawlish with its production of 'Liar Liar'.
The high energy comedy show earned rave reviews and was awarded Best Actor (adult section) for James Marriott (17), Outstanding Technical Achievement and Best Director for the school's Head of Drama, Ian Trafford. Ian said, "We are...
On Wednesday 20 March, BBC TV presenters and antiques valuers Christina Trevanion and Timothy Medhurst paid a special visit to Millbrook Village, the later living community in Exeter, to offer free valuations of antiques for residents of the village and the local public. Christina is known for her appearances on the BBC antiques programmes Bargain Hunt, Flog It!, Antiques Road Trip and Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is, and Timothy is a regular onAntiques Road Trip, often alongside Christina.
The pair also gave a talk about their experience of working with antiques and filming the...
Griffin Chartered Accountants, which has offices in Honiton and Exeter, has acquired East Devon accountancy firm Sloane Walker in a move that means an increase of 25 per cent in the company’s personnel and client base.
Griffin owners, Graham Higgins and Misty Nickells say they have been looking for just such an opportunity as part of expansion plans for the business they founded in 2015.
Graham explained: “It’s pretty much a perfect fit as Sloane Walker’s base in Ottery St Mary sits between our own two locations.
“As a forward-thinking business Sloane Walker, like...
Join South West Wine School for a magnificent evening of food, wine and live music at the Deer Park Country House near Honiton on Thursday 13th June 2019. Tickets cost £55 per person, with a special early bird offer of £45 per ticket for the first 50 people to book (tickets available from www.southwestwineschool.co.uk or www.helmtickets.com).
Guests will arrive from 6pm and will be treated to a sensory experience with exquisite canapés produced using freshly picked ingredients from the Deer Park Country House’s walled garden and served with a selection of English Sparkling Wines...
Swan Lake remains as one of the most enduring, moving and irreplaceable classical ballets due to its fantastical plot filled with romance, sorcery, and betrayal. Join Ballet Theatre UK with their spectacular production. Featuring new choreography by Artistic Director Christopher Moore and over 120 new costumes, stunning sets this production promises to provide you with a new look at the classic tale and leave you with a new love for Swan Lake.
Members of the Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association raised a whopping £800 for Hospitality Action at this year’s annual dinner held at Mercure Southgate Hotel on Monday 4th March.
Hotel Director of The Pig at Combe, Fiona Moores, is also raising funds for Hospitality Action by taking part in a spectacular cycle race later this year.
The celebratory evening kicked off with Atlantic Gin and Isca Beer brewed by Alex Phillips from Western Event Hire, followed by a luxury 4-course feast including lovely tipples from Torquay-based and family run drinks...
Exeter Golf and Country Club has won ‘Most Welcoming Golf Club’ at the prestigious England Golf Awards 2019.
The third, annual England Golf Awards took place on Thursday 21st March at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The England Golf Awards, sponsored by Adidas Golf, recognises individuals, clubs and companies who have made outstanding contributions to golf across the country.
Over 400 guests attended the dinner, with BBC Breakfast’s Dan Walker presenting the awards.
England Golf Award judges were won over by the way Exeter Golf and Country Club has blended the...
STC Expeditions, a local provider of ethical school expeditions, has joined a national movement to help promote the concept of ethical careers to schools across the south west and beyond.
Adrian Ferraro from the Exeter-based schools’ travel company, spoke at the Ethical Careers Event on Tuesday March 5th at Gordano School in Bristol in front of an audience of 270 students from the school.
Organised by Liketobe.org, the online networking platform that raises career aspirations of young people, and hosted by Chris Packham, the naturalist and television presenter, the event...
Earlier this month World Women’s Snooker player Nutcharut Wongharuthai achieved snooker perfection by making a maximum 147 break. This sends out a message that the female game is on the rise. This break is believed to be the first ever 147 break to have been compiled by a woman in a match, either practice or in tournament play, potentially making this a historic achievement by the 19-year-old star.
Despite there not being similar breaks in the recently held West of England Billiards & Snooker (WEBSF) Ladies Open snooker tournament, players were able to realise their own...
