England rugby stars to attend 19240 dinner

England and Exeter Chiefs rugby stars Jack Nowell and Henry Slade will be joining the 19240 Somme Centenary Dinner at Sandy Park on 16th April.

Jack, along with his England teammates, recently wore the poppy on their rugby shirts in their victorious Grand Slam 6 Nations match against France to commemorate 100 years since the Battle of the Somme.

The 19240 Shrouds of the Somme project in Exeter will remember the 19,240 Allied servicemen who died on the first day of that battle on 1st July. Exactly 100 years to the minute after the whistle was blown to ‘go over the top’, at 7...

Firms urged to comply with new register

Leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP is warning companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) that they must complete their register of Persons with Significant Control (PSC) by 6 April – with failure to undertake this being a criminal offence committed by the Company and its controlling officers.

Introduced under the Small Business Enterprise and Employment Act 2015, the PSC register is designed to record which people own or control a company or LLP so as to provide greater public transparency. The register will also help combat the issue of shell companies in...

Help mend popular Dartmoor bridleway

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/31/2016 - 7:42am

There is not much time left to help raise £10,000 towards repairs to the badly eroded Nun’s Cross bridleway near Princetown.

The Mend Our Mountains campaign was launched by the British Mountaineering Council earlier this month and will run until 16 May.

Working with eight national parks, they hope to raise more than £100,000 to repair damaged paths.

This is a fundraising appeal with a difference - powered by crowdfunding.

Through this campaign on Dartmoor, BMC are trying to raise funds to repair severe erosion on the spectacular and ancient Nun's Cross...

The main benefits of switching from oil to calor gas

A modern and clean alternative to natural gas, LPG is an excellent solution for those who want to switch from oil, electricity, or solid fuels to benefit from a safe and secure heating solution. When you live off the grid in a rural area, LPG is a cost effective and versatile heating solution that also provides great benefits for cooking.

Why an LPG Tank Can Transform the Way You Heat Your Home

While many off grid homes in the UK use oil as their fuel for central heating, increasing numbers opt to switch to LPG. An old oil boiler is often inefficient, and it could cause you...

Devon Street Food Festival goes to Ilfracombe

Ilfracombe will play host to the Devon Street Food Festival from Friday 29th to Sunday 31st July. Welcoming a collaboration of local, regional, and national street food caterers to the sunny seaside town on the first weekend of the summer holidays!

The festival will be located at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds; we are encouraging people to bring their picnic blankets and lie in the sun on the grass bank to listen to our live music and relaxing funk playlists. From gourmet Mac n’ Cheese, to deep-fried Cajun chicken, to award winning vegan offerings! There will be something to suit...

Tiverton Art Society exhibition

Event Date: 
02/04/2016 - 10:30am to 09/04/2016 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Castle Primary School, Barrington Street, Tiverton EX16 6QR

Tiverton Art Society is one of the most active, flourishing art societies in the area with more than 150 members.

It produces two annual Exhibitions which are notable for the high quality and variety of work on offer.

With contributions from professional and extremely talented amateur artists there is always something to appeal to all tastes – sculpture, 3D work and paintings from landscape to portrait, in oils to pastels, large or small and in the traditional styles to abstract.

Visitors can vote for their favourite work and have the opportunity to win an original...

Lee Nelson: Suited and Booted

Event Date: 
01/04/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

He headlined Glastonbury with Kanye West and bribed Sepp Blatter at FIFA's headquarters. Now he's extending his sell-out tour into 2016. Catch Lee Nelson at his absolute best... live and unleashed. "Comedy Legend" The Sun

"Never less than ingenious... a seamlessly entertaining touring show" The Times

Tickets £21

7.30pm (doors 6.45)

BOX OFFICE: 01392 665938

https://sites.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

A Night of ELO with ELO Again

Event Date: 
02/04/2016 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

A NIGHT OF ELO performed by ELO AGAIN

ELO AGAIN really do give you a dramatic taste of what the classic ELO were like in the heyday.The whole experience is a professional re-enactment of an ELO concert with a great sound reproduction light show and visual effects.All the big hits are performed - LIVIN' THING, SWEET TALKIN' WOMAN, 10538OVERTURE, WILD WEST HERO, THE DIARY OF HORACE WIMP, TELEPHONE LINE,TURN TO STONE plus many, many more.

ELO AGAIN provide the full effect of ELO's orchestrations, full of depth and tone and they certainly know how to entertain, as the hits just...

The Wurzels to take centre stage at County Show

Westcountry legends, The Wurzels, will perform at a private event at the Devon County Show again this year, following their highly successful appearance last year.

The band will perform at the County Show during an exclusive invitation-only event organised by leading South West law firm Stephens Scown LLP on the evening of 19 May.

The four-piece group will be playing its famous hits including Combine Harvester and I am a Cider Drinker for livestock exhibitors and invited guests. The Wurzels were formed in 1966 and are still going strong, gaining new fans and playing gigs...

Exeter College through to national debating final

Exeter College beat schools from across the West of England and South Wales to win place in final of national schools debating competition for second year running

Last Wednesday, sixth-form students from six schools from across the West of England and South Wales fought it out for a place at the Debating Matters national final to be held at the Museum of London in July. Ultimately, Exeter College, were victorious, having impressed judges with their sharp ideas and broad approach to the topics.

The 16-18 year olds will took part in a series of debates on topics such as...

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