Celebrate National Cinema Day with £3 tickets at Vue Exeter

For one day only, tickets at Vue EXETER will be specially reduced to just £3

This Saturday (2 September) marks National Cinema Day and to celebrate the occasion, Vue is offering discount ticket prices on all films to just £3*.

It’s the perfect chance for film fans to catch Equalizer 3 , which sees Denzel Washington return to the role of Robert McCall as he struggles to reconcile the horrific things he's done in the past, finding a strange solace in serving justice on behalf of the oppressed.

Also arriving over the weekend is Cobweb, telling the story of eight-year-old...

East Devon homes thrown out for being 'too small'

By Alison Stephenson, local democracy reporter.

East Devon councillors have turned down a development scheme at Clyst Honiton because the homes are “too small” and it would encourage peope to drive.

Planners were not prepared to accept proposals 10 square metres below standards recommended in national planning guidelines despite approving houses of the same size earlier this year.

The plans for four commercial units and nine two-bed homes by Eagle One MMIII Ltd for land next to Old Tithebarn, Clyst Honiton were also rejected by East Devon District Council’s...

Sticker your Story: Creating Memories with Custom Vinyl Designs

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 08/28/2023 - 8:43pm

The quest for personalization and individuality remains ever-present in a world brimming with mass-produced items. Enter the realm of custom vinyl designs, where the marriage of creativity and craftsmanship gives rise to unique pieces that reflect personal stories and transform everyday objects into cherished keepsakes. In this exploration, we delve into the artistry and significance of custom vinyl designs, uncovering how they enable us to "sticker" our stories onto the canvas of life.

The Art of Personalization An Expression of Self

Custom vinyl designs offer a canvas for self-...

Top 5 Norwegian Islands You Must Visit

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 08/28/2023 - 6:13pm

When we talk about boat trips and island hopping, maybe the first pictures that spring to mind are of tropical destinations with palm trees and turquoise waters. However, imagine for a moment a country with 55,000 islands, and more than 25,000km of stunningly beautiful coastline, covered with unique geological formations. Norway is all that and much more. Come with us and explore the best islands to visit in the country.

Choose Your Port

Visiting the fjords and island hopping in Norway is a truly unforgettable experience. The best part of having so many islands and bays is...

A Dip in the Sea from the OCT: A little bit of help, makes a big splash 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 08/27/2023 - 9:45pm

Ocean Conservation Trust has launched it’s Dip in the Sea campaign to support local communities in need gain access to seaside essentials for enjoying time at the ocean.

The Ocean Conservation Trust has launched its Dip in the Sea from the OCT campaign which aims to support the local communities and families in need to access the essentials needed to get them back to the beach.

Donations can be made directly at the National Marine Aquarium where the teams will deliver and distribute seaside equipment such as swimwear across the city to those who need it. Wanting to give...

Sunflower Brooch

Sunflower brooch - surface embroidery

Event Date: 
17/09/2023 - 10:30am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Community Centre

Join Liz Tapper for this fun class, working a number of surface embroidery stitches, using various fabrics to create petals and build up a sturdy brooch. This is a large brooch perfect for using to embellish a bag or coat - create a spot of sunshine as we head towards winter. Suitable for all levels.

​The class kit will include everything you require to complete the project. You may like to bring your own embroidery scissors and pins, and you will be able to borrow ring frames on the day.

Tuition cost £70 for the day. The kit, fabrics, threads, needles and notes, is £36,...

Grassroots Football Defibrillator Scheme Oversubscribed after Fabrice Muamba Support

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/25/2023 - 10:45pm

A national defibrillator and CPR training scheme for grassroots football clubs has opened to new applications this week, after Fabrice Muamba’s ‘thank you’ video to a small heart charity sent applications soaring to almost 4,000 for just 100 life-saving defibrillators.

The popular life-saving campaign is funded and delivered by family-run heart charity Red Sky Foundation and rolled-out by Team Grassroots - the UK’s largest independent grassroots football organisation. Successful applicants receive a free defibrillator and online CPR training for unlimited members of their club...

Exeter MD talks creative problem-solving, innovation and powerful leadership with Google’s global creative thinking boss

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/25/2023 - 10:40pm
Inspiring leaders and innovators to thrive, not just survive, in the most challenging of times

Kirk Vallis , Google’s Global Head of Creative Capability Development, is the latest thought leader and innovator to appear on The BounceBackability podcast – and it’s just gone live.

It’s co-hosted by Simon Ursell, Managing Director of Exeter B Corp four-day week environmental consultancy Tyler Grange , and Rusty Earnshaw – performance coach and consultant to the likes of the English Football Association, Great Britain Hockey, British Triathlon, the Rugby Football League, British...

Learn Devon's adult learners celebrate GCSE results

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/25/2023 - 10:30pm

It wasn’t only secondary school students across the county who received their GCSE results yesterday (Thursday 24 August) - Learn Devon's adult learners were also collecting theirs.

Across all four of Learn Devon's centres - Bideford, Exmouth, Newton Abbot and Tavistock - adult learners dropped in to pick up their results and celebrate their efforts with staff, tutors and their families.

Among those celebrating at the Kennaway Centre in Exmouth after getting her grades was Natasha Cox, who got the Maths GCSE qualification she wanted.

Natasha said: “I’m over the...

Build It Live at Westpoint Arena in Exeter 9 and 10 September 2023

Build It Magazine Launches NEW South West Exhibition for 2023

Build It incorporating SelfBuild & Design have added a new show to their existing Build It Live exhibitions and tickets are now on sale for a new show taking place at Westpoint Arena in Exeter on 9 and 10 September 2023.

All the Build It Live shows are designed to help find everyday solutions to perfectly manage a home building or renovation project and the Exeter show will be no exception as it will also offer a weekend of inspiration with top tips and expert self build property advice all under one roof.

Chris Batesmith, Editor of Build It Magazine which organises the...

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