Class People Swap Kick Off For Yoga

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/28/2018 - 10:51pm

Education Recruitment Company Class People are helping to highlight the importance of National Stress Awareness Month by holding a yoga class at work. The independent education specialists invited yoga teacher Catherine Brooker-Magee to hold a class which replaced their weekly Monday morning meeting. Teaching has been found to be one of the most stressful professions, and according to a recent national survey 80% of classroom teachers have seriously considered leaving the profession in the past 12 months. Class People invited their teachers, teaching assistants and early years...

Grecians fall to defeat at the Lamex stadium

Exeter City fell to a 3-1 defeat away from home against Stevenage in Sky Bet League Two.

In a match where the Grecians created a host of chances, it was the hosts who were the more clinical as Alex Revell claimed a hat-trick at the Lamex stadium.

Pierce Sweeney did pull one back for City from the penalty spot but it wasn't to be as City will now have to settle for a play-off spot as they continue to search for promotion.

Match report sponsored by Speedy Freight

City boss Paul Tisdale made two changes to the side that started the 2-2 draw with Crawley Town...

Sunny weather and smiles all round for Exeter University Sailing Club’s debut event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/27/2018 - 3:56pm

Exeter University Sailing Club took a break from revision last weekend, to host their brand-new event: EUSC Reunion Race Weekend.

Open to members, alumni and family alike, the event saw five teams descend to the Solent to compete for the Rory Cheetham Memorial Cup, in a fantastic weekend of friendly racing.

Good wind all weekend meant that the sailors managed to fit in a full round robin on Saturday, and half on Sunday before going into the tense knockout stages. Southampton cruised to victory, proving that quality over quantity, is the key to success.

They didn’t...

Seaton Artisan Market

Event Date: 
05/05/2018 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Thury Harcourt Place, Seaton

The Artisan Market returns to Seaton over the early Bank Holiday weekend with a mix of stalls selling the very best quality art and craft items, upcycled gifts and handmade homeware on Saturday 5th May from 10am to 3pm.

The free, open air Artisan market hosts a wide variety of unusual and unique products made in Devon, Dorset and Somerset. Expect to find wood carvings, soft furnishings, tailor made clothing, handmade jewellery, glass ware and delicious food.

Seaton Artisan Market is held at Thury Harcourt Place on Saturday 5th May and on the first Saturday of June, August...

Sale will provide Chiefs with the 'perfect test' says Hepher

Ali Hepher believes his Exeter Chiefs side face the ‘perfect test’ when Sale Sharks provide the opposition at a packed-out Sandy Park tomorrow (3pm). With just two rounds of the scheduled Aviva Premiership season remaining, the defending champions already know they will have home advantage when the play-offs kick into action midway through next month. However, the chance to top the table – for the first time – after 22 rounds, plus the intense battle for a place within the first team ranks means the Chiefs are fully focused on the task ahead. The Sharks, meanwhile, will arrived in Devon...

An Evening with Jacqueline Wilson

Event Date: 
24/05/2018 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

The award-winning and bestselling author will be discussing her career and latest book, Rose Rivers. Beautifully illustrated by Nick Sharratt, Rose Rivers is a brilliant new addition to Hetty Feather's world. There will be no book signing after the talk but there will be plenty of opportunity for children to ask questions. Copies of Rose Rivers along with other books by Jacqueline Wilson will be available to purchase from Waterstones on the day. Tickets available from Exeter Corn Exchange: £6 children, £8 adults and £19 includes entry and a copy of Rose Rivers.

*booking fees apply...

Parkinsons UK Charity Abseil at Canonteign Falls

Event Date: 
13/05/2018 - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Canonteign Falls, Christow, Exeter EX6 7RH

This is your chance to abseil 220ft down England's highest waterfall, Canonteign Falls! The views are spectacular, the challenge is terrifying, the cause rewarding. Are you up for it?

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The event starts at 9am - you'll be allocated a time slot between 10am - 5pm. You will need to be fit to take part as the day includes a 15-20 minute walk up a steep ascent. You must be confident on your feet to be able to get to the top of the abseil and climb over a fence. Minimum age: 15. Anyone under the age of 18 will need a parent or guardian to sign the consent...

Picnic at the Park

Event Date: 
03/06/2018 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
River Dart Country Park

Our annual Picnic at the Park event is back on Sunday 3rd June!

Get ready for a whole host of fun activities lined up for all the family!

The popular event consists of; assault course, Clayzer laser clay pigeon shooting, dance display by Danceworks Devon, fun dog show sponsored by Animals in Distress and the River Dart Country Park static vehicle display. There will be appearances from All Whites Rugby Ladies, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Team (Ashburton), Dartmoor National Park, South Hams Hawks & Owls, and Party Ponies By Humaryn/ Humaryn Shetland Pony Rides will be...

Renowned author and palliative care physician Dr Kathryn Mannix to hold presentation and Q&A at RD&E

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 04/27/2018 - 11:30am

Renowned author and palliative care physician Dr Kathryn Mannix to hold presentation and Q&A at RD&E as part of ‘Dying Matters’ week.

Death, Dying and Wisdom in an Age of Denial; that’s the strapline for the hugely acclaimed book, With the End in Mind, by Kathryn Mannix. Monday 14th May will see her hold two Q&As following presentations linked to her book and her own experiences with end-of-life care. Linked to the RD&E’s involvement in the Dying Matters Week , these two events will provide a unique perspective on the only certainty in life we all face.

Dr....

Spotting the betcherygarr

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Fri, 04/27/2018 - 10:03am

Most people visit Paignton Zoo to see rare and unusual animals - species they may never have seen before from exotic habitats around the world. So it comes as a surprise to discover that the star of Paignton Zoo’s new guest encounter is also the world’s most popular pet bird – the budgie.

The Australian budgerigar may seem like an odd choice for a Zoo talk. Group Education Manager Steve Nash explains why sometimes it’s the familiar species that can reveal the biggest surprises:

“The new encounter has been put together to try and encourage guests to see that every species...

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