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.
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 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...
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...
Sandford fundraiser Margaret Phillips has raised over £500 for the Breast Cancer Support Fund at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital by selling knitted Christmas puddings.
Margaret, who fundraises for the charity every year, raised the money by selling her knitted Christmas puddings with a chocolate hidden inside to friends, family and her local community. The puddings were even stocked in local shops and pubs around Sandford and the chocolates were kindly donated by local supermarkets in Crediton. She also held a very successful coffee morning at the Church Hall in December in aid...
While other places may quieten down during the cold and wet winter months, East Devon District Council’s Countryside rangers and their team of over 100 volunteers are busy maintaining nature reserves and carrying out vital conservation work.
This winter, volunteers are working on a range of projects, including hedge laying at Knapp Copse, scrub clearance at Trinity Hill and site improvements to Seaton Marshes, part of the Seaton Wetlands nature reserve. This is a busy time for conservation work as projects can take place with less disruption to visitors and wildlife.
Exeter based digital marketing agency Optix Solutions will hold its annual seminar at Exeter Golf & Country Club on 15th February.
Held at the beautiful Exeter Golf and Country Club, this event is for those of you who want to know what to expect in the near future and to ensure you’ve not missed out on any of the changes in the last year or so.
After a full English Breakfast, Alastair Banks, Director of Optix Solutions will start the morning to review some of the big changes of 2018. We will then break into 3 workshops before coming back together for a talk from Simon...
The 1st Seaton Rainbows marked World Wetlands Day with an evening of bird watching and crafts at Seaton Wetlands recently.
Joined by East Devon District Council’s Education ranger Penny Evans, the youngsters learnt about the significance of the international day which is used to raise public awareness about the importance and value of wetland environments which help to control flooding, improve bio-diversity and promote health and wellbeing.
Penny said: "We love welcoming groups of young people to Seaton Wetlands. Throughout the year we run activities such as pond dipping,...
A bit like London buses, nothing for ages, then all of a sudden you get a flurry.
Well, it’s the same for Worcester Warriors, who having seen off Exeter Chiefs in the Anglo-Welsh Cup last month, then repeated the dose by becoming the first side to win an Aviva Premiership game at Sandy Park since Bath prospered back in October 2016.
Not since the Chiefs were elevated into English rugby’s top tier back in 2010 have Worcester tasted a league victory against Rob Baxter’s side - whilst you have to go all the way back to 2004, the days of the old County Ground, to note their...
Explore what’s new for 2018 at The Donkey Sanctuary, and become the ultimate donkey champion by finding out everything there is to know about these wonderful animals and the charity’s global work.
More than just adorably long ears, soft furry noses and charming characters; donkeys matter. Across the globe, entire communities rely on donkeys. Find out why they are so special through new fun and interactive displays, which will change your perception of donkeys forever.
Entry to The Donkey Sanctuary is FREE! As the charity relies totally on donations, they encourage...
