In the advent of 2016, public voting was issued to determine the future status of Britain in the European Union. The people took their time out to vote and left the world in a state of shock when the outcome was heard globally. Britain had decided to leave the EU as soon as by the march of 2019. This exit was termed as Brexit and is due to come next year with some impending changes in various industries.
But what has the translation industry got to do with the Brexit? European United was a partnership involving around 28 countries. They had the same currency called as euro in as...
Praised for his subtle interpretations and refined technical mastery, British pianist Alexander Ullman has impressed audiences and critics worldwide with his deep understanding of the scores he interprets, his elegant touch and crystalline phrasing. The 18/19 season sees Alexander Ullman debut with the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra (Pavel Kogan), Beijing’s NCPA Orchestra (Markus Stenz) and the Barcelona Symphony Orchestra. He performs recitals in Germany (Schloss Elmau, Stadthalle Bayreuth and Festhalle Weimar), Austria (Liszt Festival Raiding), Hungary (Liszt Academy Budapest), the...
Following an immensely successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 ("a witty, tender play” **** Financial Times), a previous sell-out, award-winning run at The Vault Festival 2016 and a highly successful run at The Bunker London 2016, Rive Productions are delighted to bring Isley Lynn’s SKIN A CAT to Exeter Phoenix on 5th & 6th October.
Every teenager thinks they’re the only one not having sex. But for Alana (Lydia Larson), it may well be true. Every time she gets close to doing it, something just seems to get in the way. Soon she can’t help wondering if it’s this tricky for...
Three leading industry experts are teaming up to provide holiday cottage and complex owners from across Devon and Cornwall with a comprehensive and free seminar next month. The event, which will bring together specialist speakers on digital marketing, holiday home insurance and the buying, selling and development of holiday complexes, will be held on 30th October 2018 just a minute off the A30 dual carriageway on the Devon / Cornwall border.
The line-up of speakers will include Mark Worden from MiHi Digital, an experienced online marketing and tourism expert...
Following its consumer launch in Exeter in September Lightfoot, the driver rewards technology frequently described as “the Fitbit for cars”, is announcing a new competition for private drivers in Devon and Somerset. Lightfoot motorists will now have the chance to win a weekly cash prize of £250. Users who buy or install at Halfords will be automatically entered into the weekly draw. The first winner will be drawn on Friday 5 October and there is no limit on the number of times a user can win the WIN250 League. The competition represents a further enhancement of Lightfoot’s Driver Rewards...
An innovative new project funded by Sport England which encourages more Deaf people to be active and gain the skills to lead activities is launching on 6th October at Haven Banks in Exeter.
The event is a full day of free, fun taster activities, workshops and presentations beginning with a Deaf Takeover of parkrun at 9.00 am at Exeter's Riverside parkrun.
Deaf Get Active and Volunteer is managed by Living Options Devon with support from Active Devon. Drawing on research that shows deaf people are often keen to involve family and friends when being active and like to get...
Exeter Camerata is an exciting new chamber orchestra based in Exeter comprising some 35 of the very best musicians in the area.
Led by well known violinist Antony Clements and directed by Tony Hindley, audiences can expect appealing concert programmes expertly delivered.
The orchestra is the brainchild of Musical Director Tony Hindley who saw a need for a high standard smaller orchestra playing the classical repertoire in the Exeter area. Tony says: “Using such good musicians means that the standard of the music making will be very high.
Unique Boutique Handmade Markets have been going for 9 years and is firmly established as Exeter’s alternative maker’s market. We have many favourite regulars returning for 2018, and always some new makers too. Its your turn to discover Unique Boutique: the quirky, the unusual, the up-cycled, and all made in Devon.
Unique Boutique will have 40+ stalls across the newly refurbished ground floor of Exeter Phoenix, selling beautiful things like glazed ceramic vessels, dog bow ties, hammered sterling silver jewellery, paper boat collages, Lino cut print bags, sea glass jewellery, plenty...
Chris Difford is a rare breed. As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, the Squeeze co-founder has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as ‘Cool For Cats’, ‘Up The Junction’, ‘Labelled With Love’, ‘Hourglass’ and ‘Tempted’.
Despite the fact that Chris has helped soundtrack so many fans’ lives since his first release in 1977, the passion for innovation and love of playing still drives him to carry on writing rather than sit back and admire his handiwork. Chris recently celebrated his 60th birthday and for 41 of those years he has been writing with...
Pupils at the pioneering Exeter Mathematics School have received a royal visit thanks to their innovative work with academics and leading technology organisations.
The Duke of Gloucester, the Queen's cousin, visited the school today to find out more about the unique ways teachers are boosting science, technology, engineering and maths skills and careers in the South West.
Exeter Mathematics School, which opened in 2014, is one of only two specialist schools for enthusiastic young mathematicians and scientists in England. The sixth form offers young people in the South West...
