Sunday 9th April 2.15pm - 3.45pm Town Pontoon Brixham Ahoy there - summer’s coming and it’s time to hop onboard Pilgrim of Brixham and take a look around. Pilgrim BM45 was built and rigged in Brixham in 1895 and has just completed her winter refit. She’s a superb example of a classic Brixham sailing trawler and part of the local heritage fleet so this is an opportunity not to be missed!
She will be moored on the Brixham Town Pontoon to welcome visitors free of charge and the crew will be on-hand to talk about her history,...
The Friends of Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) have added miniature by the renowned 19th-century Exeter miniaturist, James Leakey (1775-1865), to the city’s Fine Art collection.
The collection includes his drawings, portraits and landscapes but no miniatures; a significant gap for an artist whose reputation as a miniaturist extended beyond the borders of his Devonshire home. Research that revealed the gap was prompted by an enquiry by his descendants.
Cllr Rosie Denham, lead councillor for Economy said “This a great addition to the city’s...
Spacex is pleased to present Makers of the Multiverse, a sculptural pavilion by Juneau Projects (Philip Duckworth and Ben Sadler), located for four weeks at Exeter Quay.
The pavilion will function as a shop and event venue, stocked with multiples by artists and makers and hosting live events.
Makers of the Multiverse has been developed with Spacex as a project that aims to expand the way artists and makers can show and sell affordable multiples. It proposes alternatives to more traditional art world structures and hierarchies by considering artists’ engagement with the role...
A conservation project which aims to save one of Devon’s most endangered animals is now urgently seeking donations from the public so that it can continue its vital work.
The freshwater pearl mussel might not look as stunning as some wildlife but the conservation charity Devon Wildlife Trust describes it as a ‘remarkable animal’ and one that can have a positive impact for us all.
Freshwater pearl mussels filter bacteria and algae. So a large population helps to clean up our rivers for the benefit of other wildlife - and people.
To ensure the safety of people enjoying the Exe Estuary at the same time as protecting the rare and vulnerable wildlife, people are invited to have their say on a review of activity zones and codes of conduct in and around the Exe Estuary before the 28 April 2017.
People are being invited to share their views about the future use of this beautiful natural resource. The comments received will help to inform new voluntary exclusion zones and codes of conduct that will ensure people and wildlife continue to share and enjoy this special area for years to come.
Spacex is pleased to present Makers of the Multiverse, a sculptural pavilion by Juneau Projects (Philip Duckworth and Ben Sadler), located for four weeks at Exeter Quay.
The pavilion will function as a shop and event venue, stocked with multiples by artists and makers and hosting live events.
Makers of the Multiverse has been developed with Spacex as a project that aims to expand the way artists and makers can show and sell affordable multiples. It proposes alternatives to more traditional art world structures and hierarchies by considering artists’ engagement with the role...
A raft of senior appointments has been announced as chartered accountants and business advisers PKF Francis Clark boosts its West Country offices.
The investment in new roles comes as the Exeter-based firm – with annual revenue of £38 million, a team of more than 600 people and 60 partners across eight offices – sees continued growth in key areas, particularly tax.
This follows Francis Clark becoming a member of PKF International, the global network linking independent business advisers and accountancy firms, as well as merging with Dorset and New Forest firm Princecroft...
A painting depicting everyday life in Exeter’s Southernhay district has been auctioned to raise funds for a new cultural tribute after the Cathedral Yard fire.
Property Search Group wanted to bring together the city’s law firms to raise money by commissioning and auctioning the painting, created by Devon artist and illustrator Sara Nunan.
Solicitors and colleagues gathered at the Mercure Exeter Southgate on Thursday (March 30) for the auction, conducted by TV’s Homes under the Hammer auctioneer Scott Gray.
The painting was won by 24-year-old Tom Backhouse, of...
Thousands of apprenticeship opportunities will be showcased by more than 60 of the region’s leading employers next month at the first National Apprenticeship Show – South West to be held on the 3-4 May at Westpoint, Exeter. This truly unique event will bring thousands of young people face-to-face with the massive range of opportunities offered by these foremost employers who will be available to discuss, in person, innumerable career paths with parents, teachers and carers.
Exeter's observance of Holy Week and Easter will be greatly enriched this year by a performance of an 18th century musical masterpiece in the city’s Cathedral. At the start of Holy Week, on Monday 10th April, the Cathedral Choir will perform Johann Sebastian Bach’s “St John Passion”, which tells the story of the final period of Jesus’ life leading up to his crucifixion on Good Friday. Christians around the world, including here in Exeter, remember these events each year ahead of the joyous celebration of Easter. Exeter Cathedral Choir is well-known for leading daily choral services and its...
