Exeter Deaf Academy, one of the official charity partners for the Monster Race, are delighted to have families tackling the muddy challenge this weekend, raising funds that will make a real difference to young deaf lives.
On Saturday 17th March 12-year-old Deaf Academy student Sam Harris will take on the 5km Monster Race at Escot Park near Exeter, with his dad and cousin as part of the Academy’s Monster Team.
Sam has been deaf since the age of 4 months old when he lost his hearing from meningitis and his parents express how Exeter Deaf Academy has transformed his life....
Exeter City were held to a 0-0 draw with Yeovil Town at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two.
Despite creating a host of chances, the Grecians weren't able to find a way past their west country opponents as Darren Way's side held on for a draw.
Match report sponsored by Speedy Freight
City made two changes to the side that began the 1-1 draw with Carlisle United last weekend with injured pair Lee Holmes and Jordan Moore-Taylor dropping out for Craig Woodman and Matt Jay.
The Grecians started on the front foot and had their first chance at goal after the first...
BUSINESS owners based in the Southernhay area of the city will have some new faces at the helm of their popular networking group.
Marketing and communications company McQueenie Mulholland has joined Kirk Hills Chartered Accountants to run the quarterly Southernhay Breakfast Club.
The group was initially set up in 2012 by Beckworth Financial Services and Kirk Hills, to cater for businesses in Southernhay, where both companies are based.
Adrian Hills, partner in Kirk Hills said: ‘We could see that there was so much potential for the businesses in this really rather...
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!
