Exeter Chiefs fly-half Will Hooley says he was pleased with his successful debut in his side’s 41-38 triumph over Gloucester in the West Country Challenge Cup.
The summer signing from Northampton Saints admitted he was delighted to get his first taste of life in a Chiefs jersey – and by marking the outing with a hard fought success at Sandy Park “It’s been a good few months now since I’ve played a game,” said Hooley at the final whistle.
“I’ve only actually been here for seven weeks, which isn’t that long, but it feels like I’ve been here a lot longer as the boys have...
Exeter’s most interesting and unusual historical sites and buildings will once again be opening their doors to visitors for Heritage Open Days.
Taking place between today (10th) to 13 September, this popular event is a unique opportunity to visit, for free, properties that usually charge for admission or are not normally open to the public.
This year, visitors can enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities which bring local history to life. Highlights this year include the chance to explore Exeter’s Underground Passages, Exeter Synagogue, Custom House, St Nicholas...
Dream-A-Way, the local Exeter based charity run entirely by a dedicated volunteer team , were absolutely delighted to celebrate their 20th annual golf day at wonderful Woodbury Park recently on a day which proved record breaking in many ways We are hugely grateful for the massive generosity of supporters and sponsors, including our good friends from Barclays Bank, M J Stevens, Zoopla Property Management, Thrifty Car and Van Rental, Webb Enterprises, Kia Motors, Villegas Golf, Amber Management, the Dodd Group, Handelsbanken and Coastal Recycling, to name but a few. We are hugely indebted to...
Exeter School Sixth Formers Tom and Will Counsell enjoyed a life changing experience in Swaziland.
The brothers spent four weeks as rugby coaches working with the Swaziland-based charity SKRUM, whose aim is to give the school children of Swaziland social awareness and sex education while having fun and playing rugby.
They found the experience quite overwhelming at times, but genuinely believe that SKRUM makes a difference on a daily basis.
The duo raised in excess of £1,700 which will pay for a water bore hole at the charity's new headquarters. It will not only...
Devon based band ‘Land Of The Giants’ are to headline at Exeter Castle, after playing six Stages at this years Glastonbury Festival!
Exeter Castle is celebrating the Rugby World Cup by running a series of events throughout the season in the castle courtyard. To include a huge festival stage, two giant marquee’s, local food & drink suppliers and live music!
A major highlight will be Plymouth based 6 piece band Land Of The Giants, who are head lining the festival with the ever popular internationally renowned indie/ rock act Will And The People! Also on the bill is Exeter...
Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) has received £5,000 to help fund a family suite for critically ill or end of life patients at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. The donation was provided by the Santander Foundation which offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in local communities. ELF provides transport, accommodation and guidance services to families affected by blood cancers and blood disorders. The grant will go towards the charity’s Chevithorne Appeal to enable critically ill and dying patients to spend crucial time with their family and...
In response to the escalating European refugee crisis hundreds of people gathered outside Exeter Cathedral yesterday (Saturday 12th September) to show their support for those that find themselves in need of refuge.
The shocking pictures of children dying in the Mediterranean and reports of treacherous journeys being undertaken to escape war and persecution have stirred the hearts and minds of the people of Devon to help. Two hundred people signed up to the event within 48 hours of it being created, which will be supporting the local charity Refugee Support Devon.
Digital marketing agency MiHi Digital has announced they will be sponsoring the Tourist Information category at this year’s Devon Tourism Awards.
The sponsorship is the first of its kind for the business as they seek to support the tourism industry in Devon.
Mark Worden (pictured), Director at MiHi Digital explained; “We’re delighted to be involved in this year’s awards and to help celebrate some of the best tourism businesses in the county. Many people across the region are involved in the industry and it’s great to reward those who continue to deliver excellence to...
The magic of the movies comes to Exeter next week as the Cathedral prepares to host its first ever Silent Movie Night.
The special screening of 1920s horror classic Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde takes place on Wednesday 16th September, accompanied by a live soundtrack on the restored Cathedral Organ played by internationally-renowned organist David Briggs.
Toronto-based organist Briggs was born in England and worked at Hereford, Truro and Gloucester Cathedrals before making a name for himself around the world as a musical virtuoso. His movie accompaniment will quite literally be...
A programme aimed at reducing the numbers of suicides across Devon is being rolled out – thanks to partnership between the County Council’s and Torbay’s Public Health teams.
For the first time in the region, a specialist suicide prevention course, called ASIST will be available to agencies and businesses where staff could potentially come into contact with people contemplating suicide. The programme is being announced to coincide with World Suicide Prevention Day (Thursday September 10).
The training comes as a result of a £65,000 South West allocation from Health Education...
