Scrutiny of objects collected at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) during the First World War period has revealed a grim reminder of one the horrors of the First World War: the gas attacks which caused over a million casualties.
In 1919 RAMM was given a collection of German military equipment gathered by the British War Trophies Commission after the Armistice. Among the items is a gas mask worn by a German soldier in the trenches.
The mask covered the soldier’s eyes and mouth to limit injury by chemical gas, but the rest of the head remained...
Hot on the heels of the opening of the new landmark VW dealership at Matford Green Business Park, it has been announced that a deal has been struck with Marshall Motor Holdings plc to develop a new state of the art Audi dealership.
A planning application has just been submitted to Exeter City Council to develop the new 31,000 sq ft dealership.
Paul Withers of Eagle One Group commented: “We are delighted that Marshall has chosen to relocate to Matford Green, following recent moves by VW, Toyota and Lexus.
“This deal cements Matford Green’s position as the top...
Devon County Council's Scrutiny Committees have today (Friday 11 September) reported their findings from a review of the Cranbrook development in East Devon.
The Task Group completed its review of the past, current and future development of the new town, having examined issues such the current physical and social infrastructure, the impact of the development on public services, and Cranbrook’s longer term opportunities.
The task group’s report states that “a huge amount has been achieved” since building work began at Cranbrook in June 2011.
From 20th September there will be a number of relatively minor service changes to Stagecoach bus routes operated under contract to Devon County Council. These are a result of cuts to the Devon County Council budget.
Exeter City Services
Route D (Digby - Exeter - University) On Mondays-Fridays, the 15 minute frequency between St Lukes and the University will be extended until 1900 in line with extended lecture hours. On Saturdays the short journeys between St Lukes and the University will no longer run, with only the full route running every 30 minutes.
Brewin Dolphin with an office in Exeter is delighted to be one of the key sponsors of this year’s Goodwood Revival, the first of a three-year commitment to one of the finest tributes to classic cars in the world – at a venue steeped in motorsport history.
The three day event – from 11-13 September – is much more than a petrol-fuelled celebration of four (and two) wheels; it’s a magical weekend that recreates the historic racetrack’s glorious heyday. With swing bands and jive dancing, jazz, air displays, a smorgasbord of delicious foods, special parades and the Revival High Street,...
Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club will be welcoming over 200 schoolchildren to their Sandy Park Stadium next Friday (September 18, 9:30am – 3pm) to mark the official start of Rugby World Cup 2015. For the past year, 20 schools in and around the Exeter area have each adopted one of the participating countries at this year’s tournament – and carried out a wide range of school work, projects and activities aimed at helping to promote the event, which itself will come to Exeter for three fixtures during September and October. Already youngsters have showcased their work within the classrooms to...
These events are for year 11 students who are considering applying to Exeter Mathematics School (EMS) for September 2016 entry and would like to find out more.
You will have the opportunity to meet EMS staff and students, take part in a series of workshops and have your questions answered.
Timetable for the day: 10:00am - About EMS - Parents are welcome to attend this session 11:00am - Student Workshops 14:30pm - Depart
Students will need to bring a packed lunch. No equipment or uniform is required.
Booking is essential and can be completed via the EMS...
These events are for year 11 students who are considering applying to Exeter Mathematics School (EMS) for September 2016 entry and would like to find out more.
You will have the opportunity to meet EMS staff and students, take part in a series of workshops and have your questions answered.
Timetable for the day: 10:00am - About EMS - Parents are welcome to attend this session 11:00am - Student Workshops 14:30pm - Depart
Students will need to bring a packed lunch. No equipment or uniform is required.
Booking is essential and can be completed via the EMS...
Faustus is an established name in the English folk scene made up of three of the best-known and talented English folk musicians – Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast), Benji Kirkpatrick (Bellowhead, Seth Lakeman Band), and Saul Rose (Waterson: Carthy, War Horse, Far from the Madding Crowd). Nominated for a BBC Folk Award, following a two-year break due to Bellowhead and War Horse commitments they released a new album – ‘Broken Down Gentlemen’ and have since established a regular cycle of two annual UK tours, Tickets £12/£10 conc. tle 01392 667080
Circa 1924, the new kids on the block in Exeter’s culinary scene, threw a party to celebrate the opening of its seafood, steak house and cool moonshiner cocktail bar.
Owners James Waddington and Rob Weeks welcomed the great and the good of Exeter to the venue, treating everyone to their tasty cocktails and Circa style canapés, as well as celebratory fizz and oysters.
The new independent is all about great quality food, using Devon’s fantastic local produce, with a bit of 1920’s glamour thrown in for good measure. Located just off Exeter High Street, where Harry’s grill used...
