BUDDING ballroom stars in Exeter are being asked to step forward and get involved in a new charity fundraiser and learn to dance like the TV Pros. Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor, is lending his support, which aims to get couples doing the Latin and ballroom moves to beat cancer one quick step at a time. Ultra Ballroom gives people in Exeter the unique opportunity to learn to ballroom dance with eight weeks free professional training whilst raising money for Cancer Research UK. After two months of training at the Strictly Inna Ballroom Dance studio participants get to strut their...
The shortlist for the Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI) 25th Anniversary Awards has been announced.
Over 50 entries were received for the awards, which celebrate green initiatives taking place across the county.
DEBI Chair, John Smith from Brightsea Print Group said: “We were pleased to have such a wide range of Devon businesses and organisations enter this year.
“The first awards took place in 1992, and we have been able to celebrate a huge variety of achievements in Devon over the past 25 years.”
Celebrate the festive season by attending a live concert at the elegant Berry Head Hotel.
Vocalist Maria Nicol, accompanied by pianists Ekaterina and Lee Shetliffe, will present a selection of light jazz compositions, easy listening classics and Christmas songs.
The evening will commence with a complimentary welcome drink. Meals are available to order and drinks may be purchased at the hotel bar. A raffle will take place during the interval.
Enjoy the moonlit sea views while listening to the soft and soulful vocal performance. This special evening will enrich the...
Medea to be performed in Beer Quarry Caves this Autumn.
B eer Quarry Caves are set to be home to a spectacular Ancient Greek production this autumn, courtesy of innovative and immersive Exeter theatre company, Four of Swords.
Medea will performed in the spectacular Beer Quarry Caves from Wednesday 1 – Saturday 4 November 2017.
Freely adapted from the Greek masterpiece by Euripides, Medea is the ultimate heroine, villain and victim, all rolled into one! The dark and dastardly Medea is suitable for audiences over the age of 11, and will enchant and terrify through...
Jack Yeandle says he and his Exeter Chiefs team-mates will need to “rise to the challenge” when they tackle Montpellier in Sunday’s European Champions Cup fixture.
Having kicked off their campaign with a 24-15 victory over Glasgow Warriors last Saturday, the Chiefs will now make their way across the English Channel for an equally testing assignment against the star-studded French outfit at the Altrad Stadium (2pm).
Unlike the Chiefs, Montpellier suffered defeat in their opening fixture, going down 24-17 at Leinster, but they did manage to claim an all-important losing bonus...
Exeter author Graham Sclater will tomorrow (Friday 20th) launch his latest book Cowboys and Angels.
The launch takes place at St Thomas Library from 7.30pm and refreshments will be available.
This is Graham’s seventh book since his first novel “Ticket to Ride” set in musical world of Hamburg during the 1960’s, was published in 2006 by Flame Books.
It features Harry Clark, a soldier stationed in Cyprus where he met and married Greek Cypriot, Xanthi. Within weeks of the birth of their daughter he left to join the Special Forces. His precarious life was cut short when...
Violin & Piano Concert. Features performance of graduates from Russia's Music Colleges
Yulia Northridge (violin) and Ekaterina Shetliffe (piano). Programme will feature Bruch Concerto in G-minor, Williams Themes from 'Schindler's List', Beethoven Spring Sonata in F-major and more.
Guest performer - Mezzo-Soprano Iryna Ilnytska
Beverages and refreshments will be available during an interval
As part of Devon Hedge Week (Saturday 21 October to Sunday 29 October 2017), East Devon District Council’s Countryside team is running a hands-on hedge laying course at Knapp Copse Local Nature Reserve, on Wednesday 25 October from 10am to 4pm.
Participants will learn the traditional art of laying a Devon hedge from the Countryside rangers and will help restore a section of hedge in the reserve. Spaces can be booked for £25 per person online at www.wildeastdevon.co.uk
Devon Hedge Week is run by the Devon Hedges Group and its aim is to raise awareness of the important role...
Exeter City slipped to a 4-1 defeat at home to Luton Town at St James Park in Sky Bet League Two.Goals from James Collins, Dan Potts, Danny Hylton and Harry Cornick did the damage for the visitors who were ruthless as they struck three quick-fire goals just after half-time when the scores were level at 1-1, after Jake Taylor levelled the match with an excellent finish.
The Grecians, who had access for the first time to the new changing room facilities in the IP Office stand, made one change from the side that earned a hard-fought point away to Wycombe Wanderers last weekend, as the...
The number of divorces in 2016 was the highest seen since 2009 with an increase of 5.8% from the previous year according to official figures just released.
Director, Rachel Buckley from The Family Law Company said: “The figures tell us there were 106,959 divorces within opposite-sex couples, and another 112 for same-sex couples.
“Although there is no clear steer on the reasons behind this, it could well be attributed to additional stress of households during an uncertain economic period and stagnating wages. It would be interesting to know what income brackets the majority...
