Hundreds of people are expected to watch Exeter's Christmas lights being switched on this evening (Thursday 19 November 2015).
Heart Radio’s breakfast presenters Matt and Caroline will kick start the evening's activities at 4pm on stage in Princesshay with a festive programme of entertainment from local artists and performers.
The line-up includes the Exeter University Jazz Orchestra, pantomime performances from Wonder Productions and Pinhoe Pantomime cast and the gorgeous sounds of the Exeter Universities A-Capella groups. The Heart Angels will be on the ground greeting...
A powerful “talking heads” film launched last week to mark the annual Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) conference, is instigating an “open, candid discussion” across the engineering industry about why it fails to attract a wider pool of creative talent, particularly women. The “Engineering Change” film, produced by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), see’s leading industry figures such as – Michele Dix from Crossrail 2 and Anne-Marie Tuck Principal Engineer for Black and Veatch in the South West – share their experiences, set out what they think is blocking change and what...
A simple test using a raisin can predict how well a toddler will perform academically at age eight, according to research conducted at the University of Warwick.
Using just the piece of dried fruit and a plastic cup they have devised a test based on how long a 20-month old child can wait to pick up a raisin in front of them. The toddlers were given a raisin that was placed under an opaque cup within easy reach. After three training runs toddlers were asked to wait until they were told (60 seconds) they could touch and eat the raisin. During the study it was found that those who...
The Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust (NDHT) is joining in the national campaign to raise awareness during National HIV Testing Week, which begins on Saturday 21 November in the run up to World AIDS Day on 1st December.
National HIV Testing Week (NHTW) is a targeted, high profile, national campaign that encourages England’s key populations most affected by HIV to consider taking an HIV test.
These groups include gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and African people
During the week, people in higher risk communities will be encouraged to take...
An ongoing problem of vehicle related anti-social behavior, including revving engines, loud music, litter and dangerous driving (often at high speeds) in Seaton’s Jurassic car park and Sidmouth’s Manor Road car park during the evenings, is to be discouraged.
Councilors agreed to the installation of lockable entry barriers and dragon’s teeth at exit points at a recent cabinet meeting.
East Devon District Council officers will now proceed with getting detailed quotes for the lockable barriers and dragon’s teeth devices, which councillors preferred to traffic calming humps -...
Internationally renowned Christian singer Matt Redman to perform at The Great Hall, Exeter
Child development charity Compassion UK is partnering with event organisers Big Church Night In to bring an evening of music and worship to The Great Hall in Exeter on the evening of Saturday 21st November.
Leading the evening are Matt Redman and Kari Jobe; singer-songwriters who have both contributed numerous hymns and songs to the contemporary global church.
Double Grammy award winning Matt Redman has been a full-time worship leader since he was 20 and has toured...
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc (‘Aviva’) announced today (18 November 2015) that American BBQ smokehouse, Grillstock will be the fifth restaurant to join Exeter's exciting new Queen St dining quarter.
Grillstock signed contracts with Aviva Investors last week for their smokehouse restaurant which will face the newly remodeled Market Square, which with its amphitheatre-style seating areas, is set to become one of the main focus points of the whole £12m redevelopment.
Described as 'meat, music and mayhem', Grillstock began as an open air...
Tiverton based London Devonshire Trust Limited, have been listed as the ninth fastest growing company in the Westcountry.
In a report, Fast Growth 75, compiled by accountants KPMG and Lloyds bank, the Group, which specializes in asset management, energy, property development and house-building, has climbed three places since last year in the who’s who for businesses who have grown and expanded, created jobs and wealth in the region.
Employing 147 people with a turnover of £30million, the company have interests in commercial and energy related property developments and own...
An evening of musical innovation is in store on Friday 20th of November, when 3 of the hottest tal-ents on the folk and acoustic scene play at the Cygnet Theatre in Exeter.
Fabian Holland is a singer-songwriter-guitarist “with tremendous command of fingers and fretboard with a natural vocal technique informed by long-time exposure to, and serious consideration of, the blues masters” - fRoots magazine. Less than 18 months after releasing his self-titled debut, Fabian’s second album garnered rave reviews and 4-stars from the Daily Telegraph.
Ethical chef Robin Rea will be cooking up a storm in aid of the Devon Freewheelers blood bike charity at Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary on November 29.
The special event will raise funds for the charity, which provides a free out-of-hours service to the NHS to deliver blood and other medical requirements to hospitals across the county and beyond via motorbikes ridden by volunteer riders.
Robin said: “I’m incredibly impressed by the work carried out by Devon Freewheelers, which does an amazing job for the people of Devon. “The motorcycle couriers are out all hours delivering...
