Rob Baxter insists the only target he has given his players ahead of their European Champions Cup campaign is to deliver “six Exeter Chiefs-type performances”.
A simple message of sorts, but one the Chiefs’ Director of Rugby is keen to see implemented, particularly as Exeter have too often been found guilty of sluggish starts against Europe’s elite clubs.
Tomorrow night, the reigning Aviva Premiership champions have the chance to kick-off the new season in style, playing host to rivals Glasgow Warriors at Sandy Park (7:45pm).
Devon businesses gathered at a special event at Powderham Castle this week to show their support for the Devon Delivers Ambassadors’ programme.
The initiative is run by Devon County Council to promote Devon as a location where businesses thrive, and to encourage others to relocate to the county. Over 40 local businesses have signed up as Ambassadors and support the scheme by highlighting the benefits of living and working in Devon. The event was an opportunity for local businesses to network and to hear some of the achievements of the Ambassadors. The Countess of Devon provided a...
180 guests joined Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) for their Enchanted Ball at Exeter Castle. The event was sponsored by Equinix and Brewin Dolphin and hosted by celebrity gardener Toby Buckland.
Over £25,000 was raised at the event. This could pay for ELF’s counsellor for a whole year meaning that 300 families can get the advice and support they need during some of the most difficult times of their lives.
Guests enjoyed a 3 course meal and a silent auction with prizes including a guitar signed by MUSE, a holiday in Cornwall and a box at the 02, before dancing the night away to...
Mind Body Soul...Inspire! An alternative healing weekend, featuring the very best of the South West ...Healers, Readers, Retails, Therapies and Workshops!
A very special CHARITY EVENT being held in aid of South West Equine Protection,
to be held at Exeter Racecourse, Kennford EX6 7XS. Saturday 21st October 2017 (10am - 5pm) Sunday 22nd October 2017 (10 am - 5pm)
For more details of how to be part of it, please contact: mindbodysoulinspire@gmail.com
Exeter businesses are celebrating double success in the National Santander Entrepreneurship Awards, after local businesses Bird Sunglasses and sustainable clothing company Sancho's Dress beat over 2000 entries to each come 2nd in the pre and post revenue categories respectively. The awards, which are one of the UK’s largest student and graduate business competitions, support and encourage university students and recent graduates to pursue their business ideas by rewarding the best with cash prizes, mentoring and start-up support. Since the awards were launched, Santander Universities has...
Coucillors in Exeter have highlighted plans to progress the long-awaited redevelopment of the city’s bus station site.
At an Extraordinary Meeting at the Guildhall on Thursday night (12 October), they backed a recommendation to close the existing bus station by the end of February 2018 at the latest.
Passengers will be dropped off and picked up on street during the closure, which will allow for a new bus station and major new leisure complex to be built.
The City Council plans to re-tender for a contractor to build these projects, which it is funding, next spring....
A half-term workshop featuring West End performer Victoria Farley (Les Miserables, Wicked).
This workshop features three West End shows (Les Miserable, Hairspray and Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) and gives young performers aged 6-18 years the opportunity to develop their acting, dancing, singing and performing skills.
Cost is just £30 per person (sibling discount is available).
Please contact Paul on 01392 914066 or email exeter@theatretrain.co.uk for more information or to book a place.
On 18 & 19 Nov Theatre Alibi will bring Daniel Jamieson’s new non-verbal show, Apple John, to Exeter Phoenix and in honour of Apple Day, Exeter Phoenix is offering 10% off bookings for family tickets when using the applefamily code at checkout.
Apple John is a play for young audiences aged 5 to 11, it tells the life story of a man called John and an apple tree side by side. The show delights in every moment; from first train set to first blossom to leaving home and hurricanes, without uttering a single word. A story of life and love is told through original live music,...
Orchards on the Killerton estate are bursting with apples this autumn and the National Trust rangers and volunteers have been busy harvesting them in time for their annual cider and apple festival on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October.
The frost in May caused concern that the orchards might be bare this autumn but the summer rain has meant the orchards are full of apples, including some varieties like the Killerton Sweet, Killerton Sharp and Star of Devon which are unique to this small area.
Andy Bramwell from the National Trust explains why there were concerns, ‘A frost in...
The Taurus Charity Quiz is back! This year supporting Headway Devon.
Join us for a fun quiz night stretching those brain cells! Will your team come up trumps, beating other local companies to the top prize? With a raffle, food provided by local caterers 'Feast Without Fuss' and a cash bar, the evening will be a charity event not to miss!
Money raised from the quiz night will go to Exeter-based charity Headway Devon.
Headway Devon are the local Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) specialists and have been providing services for people with brain injuries for 20 years. They...
