Comedy at the Park

Event Date: 
20/05/2016 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

The next Comedy at the Park takes place on May 20th.

The evening's MC will be Carly Smallman, 'a bundle of energy' who has been described as 'the most exciting female act in the country right now'.

First up on stage will be James Redmond, who some of you may remember from SM:TV live, Hollyoaks or Casualty. Next up is Roger Monkhouse, who has an 'almost indecent supply of talent', followed by headliners Brian Damage and Krysstal who are 'as daft and charming as they are funny'.

Tickets are £10, or £15 to include a chilli con carne (or vegetarian alternative), and can...

Rugby For Dummies

Event Date: 
28/04/2016 - 7:00pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Whether you're a regular Chiefs supporter or a rugby novice, come to Rugby For Dummies and Exeter Chiefs' coaches Rob Hunter and Ali Hepher will guide you through the different roles within a rugby team and the parts that each player plays, with plenty of extra insight into training, tactics and more.

The evening, which takes place on April 28th, is a chance for even the most seasoned fan to learn something new about the Exeter Chiefs with Forwards Coach Rob Hunter and Backs Coach Ali Hepher.

Tickets cost £10 for adults, or £5 for children (under 16) and include a curry....

Seaton Jurassic to welcome royal visitor

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 12:15pm

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal is to visit Devon’s newest visitor attraction, Seaton Jurassic, on Thursday 14th April.

The royal visit is a boost for the East Devon attraction and the coastal resort of Seaton. After arriving in the early afternoon, Her Royal Highness will spend her time touring Seaton Jurassic’s exhibits, chatting with local school children, meeting representatives of East

Devon District Council (the owners of Seaton Jurassic) and Devon Wildlife Trust (its operators), before unveiling a plaque to mark its opening.

Harry Barton, Chief...

Jewellery taken from Exmouth home

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 11:42am

Police are appealing for help to trace irreplaceable items of jewellery taken from a house in Exmouth.

Offenders forced a back door to get inside the property in Barnfield Road between 5.30pm and 8.40pm on Thursday 17 March, while the occupants were out.

They escaped with a large amount of jewellery, including distinctive items of sentimental value such as engraved wedding rings and 80-year-old cufflinks.

Items taken included:

  • A man’s J W Benson gold watch. Described as square with a round face and carrying an engraving similar to ‘Presented to H W
  • ...

Citizens Advice Exeter reports rise in client debt

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 11:29am

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, has published its advice trend statistics for February 2016.

The charity has helped 36% more people with their advice and information needs since April 2015.

For clients seeking assistance with debt problems, they owed an average of £12,634.12 to their creditors; an increase of 6.1% on the previous year.

The amount of advice that the charity has been able to provide compared to last year, was as follows:

Debt Overall, the charity has dealt with 1% more debt enquiries this year. The main increases being...

Hannah - Buddhism's Untold Journey

Event Date: 
15/06/2016 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix (Studio 74)

Exeter Diamond Way Buddhist Centre have the pleasure to announce the screening of the award winning Buddhist documentary "Hannah - Buddhism's Untold Journey" in Studio 74 at the Exeter Phoenix.

For more information and to see the official trailer please visit www.hannahthefilm.com After the film there will be the opportunity for a Q&A session hosted by one of the films directors.

Business Promotion Grants awarded to Devon companies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 11:12am

Funding has been awarded to 12 Devon businesses to help them promote themselves to new audiences.

Devon County Council’s Business Promotion Grant was recently launched through its Devon Delivers programme, which aims to encourage businesses to relocate to the county.

The Council has now announced the companies receiving grants of £1,000 to cover direct exhibiting costs of attending trade shows or events this year. With the support of this County Council grant, some of Devon’s most cutting-edge products and services are gaining valuable exposure at high-profile industry...

Devon architect named one of Europe’s top women in construction

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 10:46am

Glayne Price from the Devon-based practice of LHC Architecture + Urbanism has been named one of Europe’s leading ‘Women in Construction and Engineering’ (WICE).

Architectural Technologist Glayne is one of an elite shortlist of women from across Europe who have reached the finals of the WICE Awards following a two-month judging process.

As a Company Director for LHC, based in LHC’s Exeter studio, Glayne has delivered a wide range of projects across the South West region and further afield including the award-winning Horizon development in Budleigh Salterton, the brand new £...

Wollen Michelmore announce latest recruit

Authored by Benstrange95
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 10:41am

Wollen Michelmore solicitors have acted to expand their numbers by welcoming Zoe Gask to the company.

Zoe is one of seven new recruits to have joined the firm, and will work in the Torquay office. She already has a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Wolverhampton and is now aiming to complete a Graduate Diploma in Law.

Having previously worked in Birmingham city centre within the International Personal Injury team for the 20th largest law firm in the UK, she has swapped the Midlands for a life by the beach in Teignmouth.

As she begins...

Crowdfunding success for Exeter Pound

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 10:33am

Exeter Pound have succeeded their target and more by successfully raised over £6800 through an exciting Crowdfunder campaign.

With the funds raised they will have the resources to take the local currency to the next stage- going digital. Not only have the public had the chance to make a difference supporting the local economy & independent businesses, but in return for their pledges they will receive unique rewards such as a locally designed t-shirts, shopping bags or even the ‘Exeter Pound Mystery Box’. Exeter launched its own paper currency in September 2015 and its reach has...

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