University lecturers never seem to stop talking about the RAMM and for everyone’s first term of university, it’s commonly mistaken for the Ram pub on campus (not quite the same thing). Although both Ram(m)s are claimed to be great, this week I decided to get a little cultural and check out the Royal Albert Memorial Museum.
Having done practically no research, I had no idea what to expect – not being a huge fan of museums, this made the day a little more exciting. All I knew was it stayed open Tuesday – Sunday for free to the public. Fantastic. It’s far more enticing to go to a...
Is there any way to stop the rise in fraud and online crime?
As the latest results of the Crime Survey for England and Wales are released, the Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network (NHWN) looks at how you can avoid becoming a victim.
“People are becoming more aware that they need to protect themselves, but are often still not taking some quite simple steps,” says NHWN Chairman Jim Maddan OBE. “That’s why we’re supporting Get Safe Online week, which starts on Monday – to help spread the word about online security. People often think you need to be a ‘tech wizard’ to be...
On Saturday 5 December the Force Cancer Charity Christmas Fair is taking place in the Cullompton Community Centre, organised by Dorcas Philips for the fourth year running.
Four years ago, Dorcas Philips’ mum was diagnosed with cancer and received an overwhelming amount of support from Force Cancer Charity, fuelling the family to want to return the kindness and support other families who are suffering from cancer.
Last September Dorcas and her fiancé completed the Force 10k superhero run dressed and Batman and Bat Girl, raising £400 for Force Cancer Charity but they are...
Legendary London-based rock band Killing Joke will visit Exeter’s HMV on Tuesday 27 October to celebrate the release of their latest album, ‘Pylon’.
The band will be visiting at 5pm to meet fans and sign copies of the new LP – ‘Plyon’, which isn't designed to accompany a quiet night at home in front of the fire. Pylon is very much music as ritual - raw, uncompromising and precisely-targeted lyrically, for all rock and metal fans.
Jaz Coleman, Geordie, Youth & Big Paul reunited in 2008 and are continuing to produce epic music with a headline shows planned for around...
Legendary London-based rock band Killing Joke will visit Exeter’s HMV on Tuesday 27 October to celebrate the release of their latest album, ‘Pylon’.
The band will be visiting at 5pm to meet fans and sign copies of the new LP – ‘Plyon’, which isn't designed to accompany a quiet night at home in front of the fire. Pylon is very much music as ritual - raw, uncompromising and precisely-targeted lyrically, for all rock and metal fans.
Jaz Coleman, Geordie, Youth & Big Paul reunited in 2008 and are continuing to produce epic music with a headline shows planned for around...
Prince Harry was given a local tipple when he went to a World Cup match in Exeter, Devon. The prince was the VIP guest at the Namibia v Georgia match at Exeter Chief’s Sandy Park ground. But the local council wanted to make sure the fun loving Royal enjoyed his time in Devon. So they asked the Exeter Brewery to give him with a pack of locally brewed Avocet beer. Director Alan Collyer said: ”The council contacted us and asked if we would mind donating some beer to present to a VIP. “They didn’t tell us who it was but then it was obvious it was Prince Harry was the VIP guest. ”We work with...
The Charity Fashion Show on 8 October at The Maynard School been hailed a sensational success, raising nearly £1000 for the education charity, Plan UK.
Organised by Sixth Form student, Lucie Rising, from its conception to completion, the show boasted a distinctly French theme to celebrate the close of Paris Fashion Week the previous day.
“I love French fashion and wanted the Show to be chic and classy but it was important to find a theme that all our students could relate to,” explained Lucie. “Girls could enter their own designs into four different categories but they didn...
Four-time Olympian runner and European 10,000 metre champion Jo Pavey delighted crowds in Exeter on Sunday morning, as she started 2,842 participants off on the iconic 31st Exeter’s Great West Run, sponsored by Tozers! Shaun Antell from Bideford AAC improved on his third place from last years race, by taking the winning spot in one hour ten minutes and seven seconds, in good running conditions. In second place was Berihu Hadera from Exeter Harriers in one hour ten minutes and fifty two seconds, followed by Andrew Chambers in one hour ten minutes and fifty five seconds. Best women's...