Now established nationally as the UK’s Number One Tribute to Phil Collins, ‘And Finally…’ are set to commemorate their 10 years of performing with their hotly anticipated ‘10th Anniversary Tour’ at the Community Arts Theatre, Tiverton on 6th May.
The Band were pleasantly surprised when Phil Collin’s PA wrote to the show’s producer Tim Harper with a very special message, “Phil has watched and kept your DVD and he said, “This is great stuff”. “He has kept the DVD, but signed the original insert for you guys”.
Tim Harper remarked, “For the first couple of years, we played at a...
Now established nationally as the UK’s Number One Tribute to Phil Collins, ‘And Finally…’ are set to commemorate their 10 years of performing with their hotly anticipated ‘10th Anniversary Tour’ at the Community Arts Theatre, Tiverton on 6th May. The Band were pleasantly surprised when Phil Collin’s PA wrote to the show’s producer Tim Harper with a very special message, “Phil has watched and kept your DVD and he said, “This is great stuff”. “He has kept the DVD, but signed the original insert for you guys”.
Tim Harper remarked, “For the first couple of years, we played at a few...
Medicine students at the University of Exeter Medical School have travelled to Cuba to get an insight into how the country delivers high quality healthcare on a tight budget.
The Year 3 students, based at the Medical School’s Exeter and Truro campuses, travelled to the Caribbean island to discover how the Communist country’s health outcomes are among the best in the world, despite operating on a much lower budget. The trip also involved students from the University of South Florida.
Dr Nicki Saulsbury, Academic Director of International Education at the University of Exeter...
We are living at a crossroads when an emphasis on the common wealth or common good is being replaced by an uncertain and dubious individualism.
I have spent the last 35 years of my life and ministry struggling against ‘social evils’ and the forces of reaction. I have collectively engaged in activities promoting greater compassion and equality, peaceful resolution of conflict, justice and togetherness. With others, I have actively campaigned against lack of purpose, homelessness, ecological destruction, xenophobia, social exclusion and so on.
East Devon District Council’s Development Management Committee has given the green light to move forward with proposals to revitalise Exmouth seafront.
The district council, who are the landowners at Queen’s Drive, already has outline planning permission to develop the area for leisure facilities. It’s latest application - called ‘Reserved Matters’ – concerned the scale, access, appearance and landscaping of the site which was approved by councillors by ten votes to four.
The decision opens the way for more detailed plans to come forward and the people of Exmouth will be...
Following another capacity sell‐out last summer, Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 1st July 2017.
With a fabulous line‐up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this family friendly festival. The confirmed line‐up is: Level 42, Tony Hadley, Howard Jones, Belinda Carlisle, Jason Donovan, Chesney Hawkes, Imagination, Big Country, From the Jam, Hazel O’Connor, Katrina and Jaki Graham.
On Sunday 19th March, the Barrett Family who live in St Thomas, Exeter held their annual charity darts event in aid of sight loss charity, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB).
The event has gone from strength to strength over the past 7 years and is now attended by more 80 local people.
Phil Barrett said; “The Darts event started back in March 2010 when we decided to hold an event in memory of our late dad. Bryan became partially sighted later in life and regularly used RNIB’s services including their free Talking Book library. It seemed fitting to hold the...
'MAKE 2017 is an annual Christmas selling exhibition, held at the Devon Guild's comtemporary craft gallery in Bovey Tracey on the edge of Dartmoor.
Always popular, this Christmas exhibition will showcase and sell contemporary design work by makers across the UK, in its spacious gallery space. The show is a great oportunity for creatives from the South West to promote their work; make the most of the Christmas shopping period and sell their handmade products. MAKE runs Saturday 18 November, 2017 - Monday 7 January 2018.
The show celebrates the diversity of contemporary craft...
Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has scooped a prestigious Exeter Living Award.
The Awards, which took place at the Great Hall at the University of Exeter last week, celebrate the best of Exeter. Citizens Advice Exeter won in the charity category, sponsored by Wilkinson Grant & Co Property & Acquisition Agents.
Dennis Mardon, Chairman of Citizens Advice Exeter said: “We are absolutely delighted to win this Award. The charity category was very competitive and we congratulate all the finalists for the work that they have done over the last year....
