Scratchworks Theatre bring The Snow Beast home to Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 10:52am

Scratchworks Theatre Company are thrilled to be back performing on home turf at Exeter Phoenix this Easter with The Snow Beast; a captivating family friendly collision of storytelling, with an original score and live science experiments that will inspire young audiences to engage with the beauty of the unknown and the magic of the everyday. Recently tipped by WhatsOnStage.com as one of the national Top Ten Kid’s Shows to see this half term, we’re excited to present this new show in the city the theatre company was founded. In the snowy town of Seldomberg test tubes bubble, experiments...

UK’s top hypnotherapy practitioner in publishing first

One of the country’s foremost hypnotherapy practitioners, Matthew Cahill, is celebrating the launch of his book - which is the first of its kind as it charts the growing popularity of Solution Focused Hypnotherapy.

Plymouth based Matthew, 45, is the Principal of The Observatory Practice, based in The Crescent, where he has successfully trained hundreds of students on the acclaimed CPHT course (Clifton Practice Hypnotherapy Training).

Running a successful practice, combined with his love of learning and his dedication to teaching, led him to write ‘Solution Focused...

Stephens Scown becomes the first business in the UK to install Lightfoot in pool cars

Stephens Scown LLP, one of the largest law firms in Devon and Cornwall, has installed Lightfoot in three of its pool cars, in order to reduce emissions and improve its carbon footprint. The firm has been improving its corporate social responsibility and contribution to sustainable development, and is using Lightfoot as a key solution to help achieve this.

Lightfoot encourages a smoother and safer driving style, which in turn reduces emissions and fuel costs. Lightfoot is committed to coaching the driver to be better and it continuously rewards them for doing so. Stephens Scown’s...

Major roadworks in Newton Abbot

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Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 6:46am

Wolborough Street in Newton Abbot will be closed during half term next month for major road works.

The road will be closed 24 hours a day from Monday 12 February to Saturday 17 February with a diversion route advised for through traffic. The work will take place between Wolborough Street traffic lights (Asda) and Ogwell Cross roundabout. The section of road between Pomeroy Road and Waltham Road will be completely reconstructed. The section from Waltham Road to Beverley Gardens will have ‘deep patching’ repairs. The complete length Pomeroy Road to Beverley Gardens will be resurfaced...

Rosebarn Lane residents parking proposals on show

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Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 6:01am

Residents in the Rosebarn Lane area of Exeter have the chance to view proposals for a residents parking scheme at a public exhibition on Thursday (15 February).

Devon County Council has drawn up the plans following requests from residents who struggled to park near their homes and in consultation with local councillors. This included the submission of a petition from residents and the results of a Devon County Council postal consultation held during May and June last year. The area includes Aldrin Road, Armstrong Avenue, California Close, Canberra Close, Collins Road (between...

Lemonfest announce first wave of acts for 2018

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Posted: Mon, 02/12/2018 - 5:26am

The world famous New Jersey hip-hop act – best known for their timeless hit Rapper’s Delight – head to Devon this summer to headline Lemonfest 2018 on the Saturday night (9th June), topping an eclectic bill of music. Expect a celebration of all things old-school hip hop from the iconic act in what is going to be a full-on party set from start to finish.

Recently described as a mash up of Basement Jaxx and The Rocky Horror Picture Show performing at The Moulin Rouge, festival favourites Slamboree are one of a kind. They will be co-headlining the Friday (8th June) night opening party...

Call For Artists and Makers for Devon Open Studios 2018

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Posted: Sun, 02/11/2018 - 9:05pm

Registration for the 2018 Devon Open Studios event has now opened and artists and craftspeople in the county are invited to get involved.

Devon Open Studios is the largest annual art event in the county attracting more than 34,000 visits to artists’ studios each year. During Devon Open Studios 2017, over 16 days in September, 265 artists opened their studios in 164 locations across Devon. The event was a tremendous success with total sales and commissions last year reaching over £200,000.

This year’s event will take place on 8 - 23 September and is open to any Devon-based...

Exeter projects hit the jackpot!

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Posted: Sun, 02/11/2018 - 8:57pm

New figures show that more than £5.3 million of National Lottery funding was invested in Exeter in 2017 alone. In total 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 local projects received National Lottery funding last year, including:

  • £10,000 to Smile with Friends, in Exeter, for social activities for rurally isolated community members living with the effects of mental health problems.
  • £10,000 to Countess
  • ...

The Snow Beast

Event Date: 
08/04/2018 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Scratchworks Theatre Company are thrilled to be back performing on home turf at Exeter Phoenix this Easter with The Snow Beast; a captivating family friendly collision of storytelling, with an original score and live science experiments that will inspire young audiences to engage with the beauty of the unknown and the magic of the everyday.

Recently tipped by WhatsOnStage.com as one of the national Top Ten Kid’s Shows to see this half term, we’re excited to present this new show in the city the theatre company was founded. In the snowy town of Seldomberg test tubes bubble,...

Back to Bacharact is back and coming to Torquay

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Posted: Sun, 02/11/2018 - 8:50pm

Back to Bacharact celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th Century, who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable and iconic hits that stand the test of time. This exciting production has been touring throughout the U.K. since September 2015 and is performed by 3 of the finest west end singers accompanied by a live 10 piece band recreating Burt Bacharach's timeless hits. Songs featured in the show include Alfie, Anyone Who Had A Heart, Arthur's Theme, Always Something There To Remind Me, Close To You, I Say A...

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