Ross Noble: Brain Dump (SOLD OUT)

Event Date: 
14/01/2017 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy, a Ross Noble show is always an unmissable event.

Noble started in comedy 25 years ago, at the age of 15, and has established a loyal audience as one of the world's best live stand-ups.

Come and be part of this truly unique live experience. Join Ross as audience and performer come together for a massive Brain Dump.

"Beautifully twisted thoughts" The Times

8pm (doors 7.15)

£26

https://exetercornexchange.co.uk

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac

Event Date: 
13/01/2017 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Exeter

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac, the world's ultimate homage to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage October 2016 for their landmark 'Hits to Blues World Tour'.

Encompassing nearly five decade of legendary music and channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, 'Hits to Blues' offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac's place as one of the most loved bands of all time.

£26.50

https://exetercornexchange.co.uk

Free comedy night in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/02/2017 - 3:27pm

Begin 2017 with a laugh at the Comedy Avengers free New Year's Extravaganza show in Exeter.

After a successful first show in December the Comedy Avengers are back at The Hole in the Wall in Exeter for another evening of free live stand up comedy on Tuesday night.

The 'Comedy Avengers' are a coalition of Devon based stand up comedians who are hosting free shows across the South West under including this monthly show at The Hole in the Wall on the second Tuesday of every month.

The same comics appear at each show but will always perform a brand new set so returning...

Exeter peace talk tops one million views

Authored by TEDxExeter
Posted: Mon, 01/02/2017 - 9:59am

Manwar Ali was one of the UK’s most prominent advocates of Jihad. Now his talk about peace and radicalization of young Muslims has reached over 1 million views.

The former radical jihadist, who participated in violent, armed campaigns in the Middle East and Asia in the 1980s, spoke powerfully at TEDxExeter earlier this year about his remarkable journey from jihadi fighter to renouncing his former views and working for peace. In a little over six months film of his talk has now been translated into 10 languages and viewed over 1 million times online on TED.com.

"For a long...

Christmas tree recycling in East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/02/2017 - 8:34am

East Devon is recycling Christmas trees at eight different sites in early January.

The trees will be shredded and the chippings will be used in local parks and gardens.

The recycling events will be held at:

Seaton, Harbour Road car park, Weds Jan 4, 8.30am to 11.30am

Axminster, West Street car park, Weds Jan 4, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Exmouth, Imperial Road car park, Weds Jan 4, 8.30am to 2pm

Honiton, Lace Walk car park, Thurs Jan 5, 8.30am to 11.30am

Ottery St Mary, Land of Canaan car park, Thurs Jan 5, 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Budleigh...

Charity campaign aims to get young people with disabilities fitter in 2017

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/31/2016 - 9:05pm

32% of Britons made a New Year resolution in 2016 with 33% of respondents wanted to get fitter, and it looks like the same trend will continue for 2017. However, for young people with disabilities, it’s not as simple as buying some new trainers or a budget gym subscription; buying a specialist sport wheelchair can cost as much as £5,000.

Wooden Spoon the children’s charity of rugby, is leading a national campaign – Supporting Tomorrow’s Superstars. The national children’s charity aims to raise enough money to buy a rugby wheelchair for every wheelchair rugby club in the UK and...

Chiefs get the New Year party started

In a year packed full of sparkle, Exeter Chiefs perhaps saved their shining moment for the final day of 2016.

Seemingly down and out in a full-blooded Westcountry derby with rivals Bath, two late tries from James Short enabled Rob Baxter’s side to celebrate a first-ever victory in the ancient Roman City.

Sure, Devon’s finest had triumphed at the Rec in the old LV= Cup, but never before had they had they won when it came to league matters. This was the perfect way to start the New Year’s Eve party.

Bossed for the opening hour of this match, the Chiefs trailed 11-0 at...

Join the panto fun at Broadclyst

Authored by LizStraw
Posted: Sat, 12/31/2016 - 3:09pm

Book now to see Broadclyst’s renowned theatre group performing Dick Whittington and His Magical Cat.

Written and directed by Katie Jones it promises a tale of mischief, peril and a resistance movement led by Max the Cat! Under Katie’s energetic direction the six-year-old theatre group is aiming high having previously performed the hugely popular Calendar Girls (a sell-out) and Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Sisters.

This is the theatre group’s sixth panto and every year the costumes, music (live band), set and the cast just get better and better. Katie explains her version of Dick...

Peter James Millson in Concert with Border Tales

Event Date: 
21/01/2016 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH

Peter James Millson’s gloriously melodic 2014 debut ‘Sweet The Love That Meets Return’ (produced by Danny George Wilson) drew critical comparisons with the likes of Paddy McAloon, Jackson Browne and Roddy Frame.

“Back in the day… I used to photograph friends and their bands,” recalls Millson, “I took my box of prints up to the NME. Trips abroad, very exciting. Then started doing portraits for The Guardian newspaper. Met lots of heroes of the music world. Published a book of photos called Home Entertainment. The National Portrait Gallery acquired six of my portraits. One of which...

MBE for inspiring physiotherapist and researcher

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 12/31/2016 - 11:31am

A Senior Research Fellow and physiotherapist at the University of Exeter Medical School has been honoured with an MBE in the New Year 2017 Honours List.

Dr Vicki Goodwin has been awarded the honour, presented for significant achievement or outstanding service to Physiotherapy.

Dr Goodwin said: “I am completely shocked and truly humbled that I am being recognised for my work as a physiotherapist. Ultimately, my work is dedicated to improving the quality of life of older people, but it’s a real team effort. This is more a reflection of my family and friends and the people I...

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