The quality and standards of nursery education provided by First Steps Day Nursery at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital have been rated as outstanding by inspectors from Ofsted.
Following an inspection on the 9th January 2017, the Ofsted report findings sing the praises of the staff team.
In the glowing report, inspectors comment that: “Staff are impressive role models and teach the children how to respect and value others. Children’s behaviour is exemplary. Highly skilled staff accurately identify children’s next steps in learning, and use these to plan enriching...
Crowds will be racing to Exeter Racecourse annual Super Sunday meeting on February 12 when a combination of fantastic prize money, top class racing and a terrific savings on pre-booked tickets make it one of the most popular days in its calendar.
A pair of pre-booked Grandstand and Paddock tickets cost just £15 (children aged 17 and under go racing for free) and with previous years boasting racing of the highest calibre, the racecourse is once again looking forward to welcoming the crowds to Haldon Hill.
General manager Daniel Thompson said: “It really is racing straight...
A group of dedicated young people, the Macula Collective, have been out in all weathers, all through the winter capturing images of Heavitree Pleasure Grounds - IN THE DARK! This project was commissioned by the people of Heavitree themselves as part of the Heavitree Squilometre project and we're pleased present the results of this youth-focused work in a pop-up Exhibition in Heavitree Park.
The Exhibition will also include images from other memory and reminiscence work from other members of the Heavitree Community who were keen to share what the Park means to them.
Joe Simmonds says he will look to make the most of opportunities afforded to him after he put in another assured performance for the Exeter Chiefs during their weekend win.
The 20-year-old was one of 10 academy players who featured in a Chiefs squad that dismantled Wasps 52-5 in the Anglo-Welsh Cup at Sandy Park.
The emphatic victory lifted the Chiefs back to the top of Pool 2 on points difference and has put them back in the driving seat for qualification into the last four of the competition.
Starting at fly-half, Simmonds converted six of the home side's eight...
‘Time to Talk Day’ on Feb 2 aims to encourage around the clock conversations about mental health issues, says a family law specialist who is committed to encouraging more openness about anxiety and stress-related difficulties.
Donna Hart from The Family Law Company, which helps many to deal with difficult and often mentally challenging family issues, explained: “At the moment, too many of those with mental health problems are made to feel isolated, ashamed and worthless by the way they are treated by others. This is something we can all help to change.
The Exeter Philharmonic Choir, directed by Andrew Millington will be performing Verdi’s Requiem with The Exeter Philharmonic orchestra on Saturday March 18th at 7.30 p.m. in Exeter Cathedral. Soprano Cheryl Enever Mezzo-Soprano Madeleine Shaw Tenor Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks Bass Darren Jeffery Tickets: £22, £17, £12 (unreserved) online at: www.exephil.org.uk at the box office: Exeter Visitor Information and Tickets, Dix’s Field, Exeter 01392 665885
The second masterwork of our season brings the drama of Verdi’s Requiem to the cathedral. After Rossini’s death in 1868, Verdi suggested...
The Environment Agency wants views from residents of two Devon towns on proposed flood defences.
Drop-in sessions have been arranged for people in Bampton and Tiverton to see plans to reduce flood risk in their respective towns.
The first public exhibition is about Bampton and takes place on Tuesday 31 January between 3.30pm and 6.30pm at:
Riverside Hall Bridge Terrace Bampton EX16 9LT
In December 2000, Bampton had 44 properties flooded. About 100 properties are currently at risk of flooding from the River Batherm in a more extreme flood event, despite the...
St. Margaret’s Church, Topsham Saturday March 25th 2017 at 7.30 p.m.
We are delighted and honoured to be hosting The Banber Duo, Pál Banda (cello) and Zsuzsa Berényi (piano), who will give a concert which will include a Boccherini Sonata, a Bach Suite, and pieces by Schumann, Popper and Casals.
From their web-site: “Formed in London in 2010 by two Hungarian graduates of the Franz Liszt Academy, the Banber duo (a composite of the names of its members) sets out to bring live chamber music back into the small, intimate venues and spaces for which it was written. Pal plays on a...
Lauryn McKinney from Exeter will join 1,400 others on the grueling 26.2 mile course to raise vital funds for Children with Cancer UK, the leading national children’s charity dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer.
For this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon, Children with Cancer UK has teamed up with the creators of Mr. Men and Little Miss in an exclusive partnership to use the iconic characters to help raise funds in the fight against childhood cancer.
Lauryn (27) a PR & Communications Executive currently living in London, is busy training hard for the big...
As winter takes hold, with plummeting temperatures predicted for Exeter, it’s important to consider ways of keeping your home warm without it costing a fortune.
Here, seven industry experts from the Heating Installer Awards share their advice on how to save you money and energy and why using your trusted, local tradesman is key. Take back control Have you considered changing how you control the temperature in your home? Many homes across the UK have outdated thermostats, such as dials; installing a more modern, programmable tool will generally mean you can run the system for less...
