On Saturday 3rd March 2018 people will come from all over the world to take part in a Civic Reception, Remembrance & wreath laying Service in Exeter, to remember the 70th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Exeter Window.
HMS Exeter was involved in one of the most significant sea battles of the 2nd World War; The Battle of the River Plate. Following that battle, HMS Exeter went onto further battles and met its demise at the hands of the Japanese on 1st March 1942, with the loss of 50 men. During 3 years in Japanese POW camps, a further 150 crew lost their lives. Survivors...
The work of the region’s professional carers and care sector organisations is set to be honoured at the first Outstanding Care Awards for Devon and Cornwall.
Launched by Kelly Harper and Kat Green, Founders and Partners of the South West based Care Network Group, the awards will showcase and celebrate the exceptional individuals and organisations dedicated to caring for many of the region’s most vulnerable people.
Devon County Council, Torbay Council and Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust are amongst organisations backing the initiative.
There was more bad news today (Feb 28th) for Exeter commuters who have faced travel disruption around Topsham Road in recent days.
The busy route has been closed due to a burst water main caused by the freezing conditions.
But yesterday, engineers working to fix the problem damaged a gas pipe causing further problems.
Darryl Goddard, Wales & West Utilities Area Engineering Manager for South West England said: “We were alerted to reports of a gas leak yesterday evening in the Topsham Road area of Exeter and immediately sent an engineer to investigate. "On arrival...
Former Strictly Come Dancing winner and TV presenter, Ore Oduba, is calling on people in Exeter to nominate local good causes for recognition in the National Lottery Awards 2018 – the annual search to find the UK’s favourite Lottery funded projects. The call comes as new figures show that more than £5.3 million of National Lottery funding was invested in Exeter in 2017 alone. A total of 36 National Lottery grants were awarded in Exeter during last year; providing a vital boost to arts, sports and heritage projects alongside community groups helping those most in need. A wide variety of...
Tried, convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment, John finds himself breaking rocks alongside killers and thieves. But John has a secret. John has a story, and it will change everything.
Written and produced by Saltmine Theatre Company, Darkness Falls was created as a partnership production with UCCF: The Christian Unions. UCCF have produced a seeker Bible study and gospel of John, ideal to give away at the end of the performance. For more info on the resources available from UCCF go to IVP Books
This show is written for university mission and contains aggressive...
World renowned violinist, Sophie Rosa, will perform at Exeter Cathedral together with The Exeter Symphony Orchestra and Exeter Philharmonic Choir to mark the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War.
Titled Semper Fidelis, the June concert will commemorate the courage and sacrifice of those who gave their lives, including the 2nd Battalion Devonshire Regiment, who fought one of the fiercest battles of the First World War.
The event, which takes place on Saturday 16 June at Exeter Cathedral, is being organised by ABF The Soldiers’ Charity with the kind co-...
This summer Exeter Phoenix are offering local performers the chance to perform at a specially showcase of work celebrating the best that Exeter has to offer. This creative showcase will include performances from comedians and emerging theatre companies from the region. The season will celebrate Exeter’s rich creative scene by offering audiences the opportunity to experience new and experimental work. Local performers who are interested in performing are invited to apply for a performance slot. Applications are encouraged from performers in genres spanning theatre, comedy, new writing,...
“Our spring concert in Exeter Cathedral takes us to Rachmaninov’s Orthodox Russia, with his Liturgy of St John Chrysostom; it’s not such a well-known piece but extremely beautiful,” explains Nigel Perrin, Choral Director of Exeter Festival Chorus. “The litanies will be sung on the move, in candlelight and a haze of incense; it will create a marvellous spectacle.”
This first concert of the Exeter Festival Chorus 25th Anniversary Season is an immersive experience evoking the ancient musical traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church. As the house lights dim, a hush falls over the...
** UNIBET Premier League event at Westpoint is CANCELLED due to adverse weather **
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There is good news for dedicated Devon darts fans as the newly sponsored UNIBET Premier League is set to roll again in February 2018, hot on the heels of the Christmas Tungsten Fest that is the World Championships.
With Phil Taylor having retired and a new breed of exciting talent such as Darryl Gurney emerging, there is little doubt that the competition will be as fierce and electric as ever before.
A team of cyclists from business across Exeter will be taking part in a charity bike ride from London to Amsterdam, including three members of staff from Exeter City FC.
The team, which includes our hospitality and events manager Jake Wood, finance assistant Lynn Travis and media manager Simon Larkins, are taking on the 145-mile trip to the Dutch capital to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.
The annual event, which is organized by the EFL and League Managers Association, sees football fans from around the country join some famous faces from the game as they pedal their way...
