Dave Dennis says he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates will need to be at their best if they are to secure Anglo-Welsh Cup glory against Bath at Kingsholm this Sunday (3pm). The Australian marked his return to competitive action for the first time in five months last weekend as he helped the Chiefs overcome Newcastle Falcons 20-17 in a hard-fought encounter at Sandy Park. Down 17-7 at the break, young fly-half Joe Simmonds spearheaded the Exeter revival, producing a man-of-the-match display that ensured the Chiefs booked a fourth successive final appearance in the competition. It was a...
On the evening, racing has been organised with elite (adult) riders competing, as well as our junior club members.
The evening will be to ‘celebrate’ the completion of the new LED lights. Exeter Aces have one of the best tracks & facilities in the country; this is something the city of Exeter should be proud of.
Exeter Aces is a not-for-profit organisation and have been in the city since 1963. Cycle Speedway racing is fast, furious and really entertaining, with competitors of all ages and from...
In 2015 Exeter Phoenix made history by opening Studio 74, the first solar-powered cinema in the South West.
The venue has continued its commitment to paving a greener future for the arts in the city and recently added further solar panels to create a solar-powered auditorium and installed LED lighting throughout the building.
The LED project was made possible thanks to a loan from Exeter Community Energy, whilst the Naturesave Trust and the Postcode Local Trust made the solar panel project possible. Exeter Community Energy is an innovative social enterprise that enables...
A three-course dinner followed by one of the UK’s most acclaimed after-dinner sports speakers; rugby legend, Jonathan Davies.
Everyone welcome – you don’t have to be a member!
Jonathan Davies is the key rugby commentator for the BBC following an illustrious rugby career playing for various clubs and internationally for both Rugby Union and Rugby League. Davies played his club rugby in Wales, England and Australia.
Davies leads broadcast coverage for both international and domestic games on the BBC. With his unrivalled enthusiasm and invaluable insights from his dual...
Cranbrook’s St Martin’s Primary School pupils have planted a Monterey Pine at the school to mark the start of their involvement in the Great Trees in the Clyst Valley project.
A gift from Clyst Honiton (site of the old school), the Pine was planted by students and East Devon District Council's environment portfolio holder, Cllr Tom Wright, who said:
“It’s very important to get young people involved in projects like this to teach them about the vital role trees play in our environment.
“Later this year, school children will be able to gather, plant and nurture seeds...
Exeter Food Festival has announced an all-new evening event for 2018 from Friday 4th- Sunday 6th May. Exeter Beats will see top acts including Mad Dog Mcrea, Madness tribute One Step Behind and David Live, a David Bowie tribute, entertain the crowds in Exeter Castle Courtyard.
The event, hosted by Radio Exe, will bring the historic courtyard to life with a full line-up of top quality acts each evening plus regional street food and local ales, ciders and cocktails. Michael Caines MBE, co-founder of the festival said: “Music has always been a hugely popular part of the festival and...
CheeseFestUK comes to Exeter for a day of the most incredible melted cheese delights and delicious cheese-based cuisine!
The most important day of cheese Exeter has ever seen!
Taking place at the iconic Matford Livestock Centre Exeter, the UK’s best cheese traders and street food vendors are ready to provide a variety of melted delights for you to try, taste and buy.
Taste cheese from across the country and the world, plus a great selection of craft beers and wines to match.
Go along for a Saturday of indulgence and experiences never seen before!
The Princetown-based Dartmoor Conservation Garden is celebrating its double success in being awarded £470 from Okehampton Waitrose Community Matters fund, as well as receiving a generous grant from the John Spedan Lewis Foundation.
The Community Matters support from Waitrose in Okehampton enables garden beds to be restocked with carefully-sourced native Dartmoor plants and new garden tools to be bought. Waitrose’s Community Matters in-store scheme donates £1,000 every month between 3 local good causes, supported by its customers’ green token vote.
Following the triumphant opening of the Exeter Rep season with 'Twelfth Night', Kickline now presents the world premiere of a brand new, visceral staging of Mary Shelley's classic novel, starring Matt Lapinskas (Eastenders- Anthony Moon) and Derek Frood (Poldark).
Over 80% of the new script is taken direct from the original novel to create a faithful and fascinating study of the tormented student who risks everything to play God- and the "monster" who never asked to be born.
Suitable for audiences aged 11 and over, this is an intense and visually stunning show, featuring by...
World-renowned diabetes researchers from the University of Exeter Medical School will give prestigious talks at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference 2018 this week.
Professor Andrew Hattersley, who was recently awarded the CBE for his work in revolutionising diabetes diagnosis and treatment, will deliver the Banting Memorial Lecture, the highest award bestowed by Diabetes UK. The lecture is named after Frederick Banting, whose research resulted in the discovery of insulin, it is awarded to a researcher who is internationally recognised for their eminence in the field of diabetes...
