The Renting Minefield Part IV

Wednesday 18 October, 5.30pm to 8.30pm, Flybe Training Academy, EX5 2LJ.

A free event open to all landlords, letting agents and anyone interested in renting property offering helpful ‘bite-size’ talks delivered by industry experts including property tax expert, Debbie Franklin.

Free parking and refreshments available.

See link to flyer for more details.

Register for your place now at www.rentingminefield-part3.eventbrite.com

Please contact 01392 265685 or empty.homes@exeter.gov.uk for more information.

Little Legs Walk for The Lullaby Trust this autumn

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 08/24/2017 - 11:18pm

Join the Gro Company for a family fundraiser in Haldon Forest!

Whether you’re pushing a pram, riding on your grown-up’s shoulders, holding tight to a little hand, stomping in puddles or running from tree to tree, join The Gro Company for a fundraising walk and fun day to raise money for The Lullaby Trust.

On the 30th September Devon based nursery brand, The Gro Company, is inviting you to join them for a wild adventure at Haldon Forest. Families, friends, grandparents, carers, brothers, sisters and babies will come together to walk the “Gruffalo Trail”, a gentle 1.5 mile...

Tenebrae: Path of Miracles

Event Date: 
15/09/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral, 1 The Cloisters, Exeter, EX1 1HS

Joby Talbot’s Path of Miracles was the first major work commissioned by the award-winning professional vocal ensemble, Tenebrae, in 2005 and having received high acclaim (“an evocative odyssey” – The Times) returns this year for an extensive UK tour alongside choral favourites such as Stanford's 'The Blue Bird' and works by EElgar and Tavener.

To accompany its revival, Tenebrae has commissioned a unique new choral work by Owain Park, Footsteps, which allows Tenebrae to perform alongside Antiphon and marks Tenebrae’s fifteenth-anniversary season.

Path of Miracles is a work...

Anathema set to play Exeter Phoenix on 29th September

Following a phenomenal set at Download Festival and the release of their top 40 album 'The Optimist' Anathema will play Exeter next month on 29th Sept at the Phoenix.

The band will be joined by be accompanied by French blackgaze pioneers Alcest.

The full UK tour is as follows with tickets on sale now.

September

22 – Glasgow, Garage

23 – Belfast, Limelight

24 – Dublin, The Academy

26 – Manchester, O2 Ritz

27 – Sheffield, Plug

28 – Bristol, The Marble Factory

29 – Exeter, Phoenix

30 – London, O2 Shepherd’...

Outstanding GCSE results for Exeter School

Exeter School pupils, parents and staff are delighted with this year's set of consistently high GCSE results.

81% of all grades were A* or A and 50.4% were A*. Seventy pupils scored 8 or more A*/A grades with 41 registering 10 or more A*/A grades.

The 7-18 independent school is also celebrating its 20th anniversary of full co-education this year.

Headmaster Bob Griffin said he shared in the pride of pupils, parents and staff on these very encouraging results.

Top achiever Emma Daly from Crediton achieved 11 A* and one A. Musical Emma plays both the piano and...

Another year of excellent GCSE results for Blundell’s pupils

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/24/2017 - 1:45pm

Blundell's School is delighted to announce another set of excellent GCSE results, which once again exceed the national average despite the recent climate of changing educational pressures. Once again 50% of all grades were at A and A* level, and this year we saw our pass rate rise to a terrific 98%.

Almost a quarter of the year group gained 8 or more A* and A grades and the following have excelled in gaining more than 9 A*/A grades: Victor Mills, Sebastian Albery, Jack Klinkenberg, Marcus Lloyd, Cara Read, Grace Francis, Greg Kitson, Emily Squibb, Will Spencer, Ben Dawson, Joshua...

First-ever GCSE results back up impressive post 16 performance for pioneering technical college

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/24/2017 - 12:44pm

​South Devon University Technical College has demonstrated that its impressive post 16 results, celebrated last week – are no flash in the pan. Students in Year 11 have also come through with a GCSE performance that confirms this pioneering technical college as a force to be reckoned with in Devon education.

Today’s GCSE results – the first since it was opened in 2015 – mean that the college is cementing its reputation as a prudent choice for parents seeking an innovative approach to educating their children. Students have performed well in their academic subjects and in the...

EDDC signs agreement with developers for new watersports centre in Exmouth

An important milestone has been reached with the signing of a Development Agreement between East Devon District Council and sustainable property company, Grenadier Estates, which will see the creation of a locally focused watersports centre on Exmouth seafront.

Forming an integral part of the council’s plans to regenerate the seafront area, the new centre will be built on a former car park on Queen’s Drive. This will further confirm Exmouth’s place as a leading UK watersports destination.

As well as offering watersports facilities a new access ramp will be incorporated...

Exeter’s Fine Art Collection: Modern

Event Date: 
12/09/2017 - 10:00am to 29/04/2018 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Royal Albert Memorial Museum, Queen Street, Exeter

This exhibition includes two works by the British Pop Art movement artist Brian Rice, gifted through the Art Fund and on display for the first time. This diverse selection features Barbara Hepworth’s remarkable figurative drawing Preparation, Leighton Hall Woolatt’s Post Eleven Speaking and Patrick Heron’s Two Vermilions, Green and Purple in Red.

RAMM’s art collection is rich and varied. It consists of over 7,000 paintings, prints, drawings, watercolours, miniatures and sculptures, dating from the 1400s to the present day. The collection includes donations from individuals,...

Cranbrook Charity Fun Run

Event Date: 
16/09/2017 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Cranbrook Country Park - off Burrough Fields

The Second annual Charity Fun Run in the new and growing town of Cranbrook. 1K, 2.5K and 5K circuits. We need to use circuits at the moment (2 circuits for 5K), this event tracks the country park and town as they grow over the next 16 years.

This is a chance to run the living history of the town being built just outside of Exeter.

Only a few stops on the Waterloo Line from Exeter and Honiton Sorry, no timings will be recorded. 1K course suitable for young children, buggy runners, etc.

Slight uneven ground in places 2.5 and 5K courses includes areas of uneven rough...

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