Details of RWC Exeter Fanzone revealed

Details of the Fanzone that will be set up in Exeter’s Northernhay gardens during the Rugby World Cup have been revealed.

City council officials have told the Exeter Daily that it will be open for 13 dates opening as early as 10am for some games and closing as late as 11.30pm for others.

Alcohol will be sold from 11am to 11pm (10.30pm on Sundays) .

The dates are as follows:

Friday 18th September 1700 – 2300 Saturday 26th September 1200 – 2330 Tuesday 29th September 1100 - 2330

Saturday 3rd October 1200 – 2330 Wednesday 7th October 1530 – 2300...

Corbyn rally to take place in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/24/2015 - 10:11am

Labour leadership favourite Jeremy Corbyn is to hold a rally in Exeter, it has been announced.

The sudden popularity of the MP for Islington North has surprised his own party.

Opinion polls have put Corbyn ahead of his rivals Andy Burnham, Yvette Cooper and Liz Kendall.

A similar rally, due to take place in Cambridge this week, was postponed.

The organiser of the Canbridge rally announced that the event would be rescheduled due to police concerns over high numbers expected to turn out.

A spokesperson said: "This is an opportunity for you to hear...

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Event Date: 
25/09/2015 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Wheelers Chartered Accountants - 6 Providence Court, Pynes Hill, Exeter, EX2 5JL

Wheelers Chartered Accountants are hosting a Macmillan Coffee Morning on Friday 25 September 10 am to 1 pm at their offices:

6 Providence Court Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5JL

There will be plenty on yummy cakes to buy in aid of Macmillan.

We hope to see you for a cuppa and a cake!

What is the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning?

The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning is Macmillan’s biggest fundraising event for people facing cancer. We ask people all over the UK to host their own Coffee Mornings and donations on the day are made to Macmillan. Last year alone we...

A Bucket Load of Marketing Expertise Comes to Exeter & South Devon

Event Date: 
15/09/2015 - 9:00am to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Gipsy Hill Hotel

Plug Your Profit Leaks and Make Your Marketing Pay | A Seminar with Bryony Thomas

Every small business owner wants to stop leaking profit.

The marketing function is absolutely vital to the success of any business, but it’s a subject that many entrepreneurs find difficult. Most have no marketing plan and wouldn’t know where to start. Now local business owners have the opportunity to attend and benefit from a workshop presented by Bryony Thomas, award-winning marketing consultant and best-selling author of Watertight Marketing.

The workshop is being held at the Gipsy...

Unexpected guests drop in on radio star

BBC Radio Devon breakfast show presenter Simon Bates had some unexpected guests drop in (literally) yesterday.

The broadcaster, who lives near Tiverton, told his listeners he was "preparing for a bath and in his Marks & Spencer dressing gown" when there was a knock on the door.

He was surprised to see a stranger - and a hot air balloon, in his "back yard".

The drama was soon over however.

Former Radio 1 DJ Mr Bates said the balloon was packed away and removed within 20 minutes and he was offered a bottle of whisky as a thank you.

Picture from Mr...

Warning to drivers after downpours

The AA today warned that driving in wet conditions can be hazardous and even those with local knowledge can be caught out during heavy downpours.

Standing water creates a potential aquaplaning hazard as well as reducing visibility.

Take it easy through standing water and if the steering does become unresponsive due to the rain, ease off the accelerator and slow down gradually.

Only attempt to drive through flood water if you know it's not too deep and maintain a steady, slow speed to avoid creating a bow wave. The air intake on many cars is low down at the front and...

RD&E gets top marks in CQC survey

Children and young people who have received treatment at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital have given the Trust top marks for communication in the first Care Quality Commission (CQC) Children and young people’s survey 2014.

The survey shows that children who underwent inpatient or daycase treatment in the hospital’s dedicated children’s ward, Bramble, felt that they were listened to by staff and that procedures and outcomes of treatment were explained in a way that they could understand.

This is the first national children’s survey conducted by CQC. It represents the...

How B2B companies can benefit from ongoing training and certifications

Within the past several decades, increasing numbers of companies have been investing in ongoing training for their employees because of the value their personal growth adds to the company. This is true in any business environment but when it comes to B2B transactions, ongoing training & certifications only improves the quality and quantity of business interactions. No matter what industry you are in, ongoing training for your employees can provide the following benefits for the entire organisation.

Greater Level of Expertise Increases Trust

When dealing with other...

Lady Maisery

Event Date: 
30/09/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Inspired by folk singing traditions of the UK and northern Europe, Lady Maisery sing songs and ballads both unaccompanied, and with backing from accordion, harp and fiddle

Nominated for the Horizon BBC Folk Award 2012 and for Best Debut at the Spiral Awards 2012. Forged from the voices of Hannah James (Kerfuffle, duo with Sam Sweeney), Hazel Askew (The Askew Sisters, The Artisans) and Rowan Rheingans (Fidola), Lady Maisery explore vocal harmony to breathtaking effect, through their fresh interpretations of songs and ballads.

The trio burst onto the scene with the release of...

My Nyu Leng & Nvoy

Event Date: 
25/09/2015 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

A night of DJs across five rooms including sets from My Nu Leng and NVOY.

After last years sellout show with My Nu Leng, Hold It Down knew they needed to bring them back to Exeter. On that occasion, Jammo played solo, but this time around Tommo will also be gracing the decks.

Joining them we have something special in the shape of NVOY. Hailing from London, they make the right kind of house music. Think Dusky meets Kaytranada and you’ll get a little insight into their sound.

10pm-2am

Tickets £11

Over 18s

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/

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