Organ Recital: Andrew Lumsden

Event Date: 
22/06/2017 - 7:00pm to 9:45pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 22nd June at 19.00 Andrew Lumsden (Winchester Cathedral) Programme to include Guilmant Sonata No.1 and works by Sweelinck, Reger and Bridge. Ticket information Book your tickets now using our online box office or telephone (01392) 285983 Monday to Saturday. £8 adults, £5 students, FREE for children under 18. Drinks will be available to purchase before the recital begins. Book your tickets http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/event/organ-recital/organ-recital-andrew-lumsden.ashx

Pedestrian seriously hurt in collision with cyclist

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2017 - 1:03pm

At around 7.50am on Saturday 29 April 2017 a police patrol came across a serious collision involving a cyclist and a pedestrian on Calthorpe Road, Exeter near the junction with Alberta Crescent in the Whipton area of Exeter.

The cyclist was travelling up Calthorpe Road towards Prince Charles Road and collided with a pedestrian crossing the road.

As a result of the collision, the cyclist suffered minor injuries and the pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital. The pedestrian’s injuries were initially thought to be life changing....

35% of Exeter Dog Owners May Have Unintentionally Supported Organised Crime

An estimated 25% of UK puppies are mass farmed in appalling conditions, where the mother is forced to give birth to as many puppies as possible, as fast as she physically can.

They are taken away from the mother before the minimum recommended eight weeks, and kept in cramped cages, barely fed, never having human contact. The dogs can go on to develop health problems due to their upbringing, and may require significantly more care in later life. On average, dogs from puppy farms suffer from more frequent and worse health problems than responsibly bred dogs due to the conditions they...

Celebrating three years helping Cranbrook enjoy Country Park

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2017 - 10:41am

East Devon District Council Ranger has been working in Cranbrook Country Park for three years

Countryside ranger Emma Jones runs a range of events, and activities with Cranbrook residents to help people make the most of the green spaces on their doorstep.

Over the last three years the New Community Consortium, which owns Cranbrook Country Park, and East Devon District Council’s Countryside team have worked closely together to promote the countryside in and around the new town.

The outdoor events programme is very popular, and activities such as bird box making and...

Open Auditions for "Rough Justice"

Event Date: 
11/06/2017 - 2:30am
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

OPEN AUDITIONS For "ROUGH JUSTICE" A Courtroom Drama by Terence Frisby Director: Wendy Bishop Sunday, 11 June 2017 at 2.30 pm at The Blackmore Theatre Production Dates: Monday 25 – Saturday 30 September 2017 (including a matinee performance on the Saturday) Although the subject matter of this courtroom drama might be sensitive and controversial for some, the verbal skill of the writer is acerbic at times, periodically tender and certainly will tug at your heartstrings; as a whole it is altogether absorbing. As the Sunday Express critic observed “.. the courtroom interchanges positively...

Preliminary Read Through of the "Rough Justice" Script

Event Date: 
17/05/2017 - 7:30am
Venue: 
The Blackmore Theatre, 10 Bicton Street, Exmouth, EX8 2RU

This is a Pre-Audition Read Through to familiarise yourself with this sensitive and absorbing Courtroom Drama. This is open to both Members and Non-Members of The Exmouth Players. It is also open to all age groups. No prior acting experience is needed. Scripts will be provided. Just pop along and join in the fun of it all. This will commence at 7.30pm at The Blackmore Theatre.

Food Festival first Monday event a success

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2017 - 7:27am

The final day of the Exeter Food Festival saw thousands of foodies take over Northernhay Gardens and the Exeter Castle for Bank Holiday Monday. The rain clouds cleared for the festival's first ever Monday event and saw crowds basking in the sunshine while enjoying the very best local food and drink.

For the 14th year running, the Exeter Food Festival delivered a day of foodie festivities with live music,food and drink masterclasses and dishes from some of the region’s culinary elite.

Visitors to the Dart’s Farm Teepees enjoyed curry and a pint with Boom Kitchen and Otter...

Brexit will be a hot topic at Devon County Show

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Posted: Tue, 05/02/2017 - 7:21am

Rural commentator Anthony Gibson predicts farmers will turnout in exceptionally high numbers at the Devon County Show held on May 18-20 at Westpoint, Exeter. Mr Gibson OBE, an adviser to the Devon County Show, Director of the Royal Bath & West and formerly NFU South West Regional Director, said uncertain times triggered by Brexit would attract the farming community. He said: “I think we could see a record turnout of farmers in modern times - partly because of all of that, partly because everyone’s either up together or ahead of the game with their farm work, thanks to the wonderfully...

How Bitcoin is revolutionising the online casino industry

The gambling industry is known to be very receptive to technology. Ever since the internet became free and open to everyone, casino operators have been in the forefront of expanding their boundaries to reach new markets. In the process, new payment methods have emerged to lure potential players into making bets easily and conveniently. One such payment method used by online casinos today is called Bitcoin. This is basically an open-source platform which leverages on peer-to-peer technology to facilitate online payments.

Bitcoin , as is currently used in some online casinos, has...

Community Events for Dying Matters Awareness Week 8 May - Planning for End of Life

Event Date: 
08/05/2017 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Community Centre 17 St David’s Hill Exeter EX4 3RG

8 May 10 am to 4 pm at Exeter Community Centre 17 St David’s Hill Exeter EX4 3RG PLANNING FOR YOUR END OF LIFE SO YOU CAN GET ON WITH LIVING By having everything in place, now, we can make sure are choices are respected by the people we love and those caring for us. The one day workshop covers Wills, Advance Decisions to Refuse Treatments, Statements of Wishes and Preferences, Lasting Power of Attorney, Digital Legacies etc

For further information and a booking form please email Alizoun@alid.co.uk or call 07887 840663

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