A well-known Exeter musician is set to conduct again at the end of September for a special charity concert in the city centre in aid of Unicef, the United Nations Children's Fund. Raymond Calcraft, who was Director of Exeter Philharmonic Choir for fifteen years from 1988 to 2003, led the Choir in more than 80 concerts in the Cathedral, and took them to Spain in 1998 to sing in Madrid's famous Auditorio Nacional and the Cathedral of Salamanca. He also brought the English Chamber and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras to Exeter to perform with the Choir.
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) held its annual Jail and Bail fundraising event in Exeter Castle on Friday, which raised over £11,000 for the local children’s charity.
Seven local business people took part in the event which involved individuals getting arrested and put on trial for fictitious crimes including noise pollution, being a Bristol Bears fan in Exeter Chief’s territory and being the world’s worse dancer!
Prisoners included David Roberts from Nu-Heat UK, Kevin Felon from RGB Building Supplies, Kevin Parry & Scott Hunt from NatWest, Chris Callan from TT...
Leading Exeter health and wellbeing charity CITY Community Trust has made a key new appointment as it continues to develop its links with the business community.
Stacey Hedge has joined the charity as business development manager.
CITY Community Trust, which is Exeter City Football Club’s partner charity, provides a range of activities to people of all ages, focused on health, education, wellbeing and physical activity.
Stacey said: ‘I’m thrilled to be joining such a great organisation doing fantastic work across the Greater Exeter area. My role will be to raise the...
Over 30 farm and rural professionals gathered last Wednesday at South Battisborough Farm on the Flete Estate near Mothecombe, for the inaugural Devon Rural Professional's Farm Walk organised by leading local accountancy firm, PKF Francis Clark.
The evening, hosted by Lawrence and Lee Glanville and their business partner Alastair Graham provided the opportunity for rural professionals to learn about their impressive operation, their recent diversification and their exciting plans for the future, as well as meet and talk to other professionals in the sector.
Exeter resident Katie Dicker enjoyed a day to remember on Saturday 15 September when she got to meet her hero, Formula 1 legend Nigel Mansell CBE. Local charity, Dream-A-Way, wanted to thank Katie for taking to her specially adapted trike last month and raising over £2,100 for the charity – which provides holiday grants and trips for people with physical and learning disabilities. Katie, a Guinness Care customer who has severe physical disabilities and is visually impaired, completed the massive challenge of cycling over 2 miles around Exeter’s Roman city wall. Her Guinness carer Aubone...
Local youth worker Derek George, a concierge officer at the Exeter Foyer in Commercial Road, has been shortlisted for a Foyer Legend Award at the prestigious national Foyer Federation Spark Awards which recognise the achievements and dedication of Foyer staff across the country.
Owned and operated by leading sheltered and supported housing provider Stonewater, Exeter Foyer houses local young people aged between 16 and 25 years who often arrive with very few personal possessions, many having run away from desperate and bleak situations. The Foyer team provides accommodation,...
Lesley Pearse is celebrating 25 years in publishing and will be discussing her new book The House Across the Street.
Lesley is a global No.1 bestseller with fans across the world and sales of over 10 million copies of her books to date. One of the nation’s best-loved storytellers, Lesley is a master of the gripping storyline, always introducing her readers to characters that are impossible not to care about or forget. With a ‘Lesley Pearse’ book purchased every 4 minutes in the UK, there is no formula to her books or easily defined genre and, whether historical drama like her No.1...
Exeter Phoenix’s independent cinema, Studio 74, is offering film fans a chance to catch the latest movies for free on Sunday 30 September, as part of National Lottery Cinema Day. To celebrate the National Lottery’s support for British film, they’re giving away thousands of free tickets at participating cinemas across the UK and Studio 74 is taking part. Audience members simply need to show a Lotto ticket for draws between 26th and 29th September to receive a free cinema ticket for any film showing that day. Tickets for the screenings are only available on the day from Exeter Phoenix’s box...
The team behind a project which is helping 20 heritage destinations in the South West of England become more accessible to people with disabilities will be honoured as the nation’s favourite Heritage project at this year’s National Lottery Awards show broadcast on BBC One. At 10.45pm on Wednesday 26 September, viewers will witness the Heritage Ability project run by the Exeter-based Living Options Devon charity win a £5,000 prize at the star studded bash.
The TV show, which is presented by Ore Oduba, will see Silent Witness star, Liz Carr, hand over a National Lottery Awards trophy...
Following a standout year of success, Exeter-based luxury house builder, Burrington Estates New Homes, has announced site manager at Trispen Meadows in Truro, Shaun Marsden, has been awarded the prestigious Seal of Excellence award by the National House Building Council (NHBC).
Awarded to only 450 site managers across the UK, the awards put Burrington Estates New Homes in the top 3% of house builders in the country. The National House Building Council recognises the industry's best site managers across the UK and has been driving quality in house-building for 38 years.
