HRH The Countess of Wessex will spend two days at the 122nd Devon County Show next month, it was announced yesterday (Thursday). The Countess is President of the Devon County Agricultural Association, which stages the Devon County Show. Show Secretary, Ollie Allen, speaking at the launch of the Show held at Southernhay House, Exeter, said Her Royal Highness was looking forward to being part of ‘this incredible celebration of what makes Devon such a wonderful place to live and work’. “I am sure Her Royal Highness will enjoy going around the showground and will appreciate the the wealth of...
The domestic abuse charity SAFE is to take part in the Exeter Pride festival next month for the first time.
Exeter Pride, on May 13th, is the biggest free celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGTBT+) communities in Devon, and is also an opportunity for support groups to promote their work.
SAFE, who are based in Exeter and work across Devon, will have a stand at the event to raise awareness that domestic abuse can and does happen in LGBT+ relationships, and that help is available for anyone affected by it.
Drink Wise, Age Well Devon is calling on the county’s businesses to make sure they are supporting their older employees with alcohol choices.
Over the past 30 years, the employment rate for people aged 50-64 has grown from 55.4% to 70.7%, and the number of over 65s in work has also doubled from 4.9% to 10.7%.
Drink Wise, Age Well is sending out an Employer’s Toolkit to offer guidance on how to raise awareness within a workforce and offering training courses.
The initiative is part of Responsible Business Week, (24–28 April), the high-profile annual campaign to raise...
During the 60's & 70's the sensational Spinners took the TV screens and music world by storm and introduced many of us to the folk scene with a combination of traditional folk music, many well known songs by Ewan MacColl, sea shanties, Christmas songs and those which simply made us laugh.
Mick Groves and Hughie Jones, 'the last two Spinners standing' who are both now in their 80's, will be meeting up for a one off concert at Countess Wear Village Hall in Exeter on June 15th.
The last time the they played in Exeter the show...
It has been six months since the fire on Cathedral Green.
To mark the occasion Exeter City Council has released some of the CCTV footage from the night which has never been seen before.
A spokesman said: "We would again like to thank Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service and Devon & Cornwall Police for the amazing job they did on the night. We would also like to thank the public in Exeter for their continued support of the city centre. Please feel free to share our short film."
At its height, almost every fire station in Devon and Somerset was involved...
Exeter Street Food is excited to spring into 2017 with our regular night markets and our weekly Southernhay venue perfect for business networking and the local community every Friday! We have a varied new line up of street food traders to spice up the menu! Running for only 5 months this summer we urge locals and visitors to make the most our new additions such as live entertainment, pop up bars and fabulous food.
With an exciting array of new stalls including Brazilian food, wood fired pizza and Asian cuisine, locals and visitors can find something unique at any of our prestige...
Adam Sweet will be playing acoustically at the brewery on Friday 16th June 2017.
Very popular regular at the bar he has been recommended by the following: ‘We urge you to check this out’ Guitar Techniques Magazine ‘Simply among the most original and visionary young musicians currently on the cusp of widespread discovery’ Alan Cackett ‘Adams gift is timeless’ The Blues Magazine
Tables on the evening can only be booked if you are eating with us.
Hanlons Bar opens every Friday from 5.00pm for food and/ or drinks. We have a fully stocked bar and the food served contains...
Roger Styles will be playing acoustically at the brewery on Friday May 2017.
An experienced musician who has played for clients such as the Queens Guard at Westminster, numerous Monaco Grand Prix's and the Joss Stone House Band.
Tables on the evening can only be booked if you are eating with us.
Hanlons Bar opens every Friday from 5.00pm for food and/ or drinks. We have a fully stocked bar and the food served contains Hanlons ale. All dietary requirements can be catered for with a bit of advanced warning.
Call 01392 851160 or email enquiries@hanlonsbrewery....
In association with Crediton Food Festival join us at Hanlons Brewery on Wednesday 10th May from 7pm to 9.30pm for a tour and tasting with matched beers and nibbles.
The cost is £15 per person.
Call 01392 851160 or email enquiries@hanlonsbrewery.com
