Phil Murray's Diamond Dogz

Event Date: 
28/02/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
The Bowd Inn, Sidmouth

Phil Murray's Diamond Dogz take take you on a trip through the glittering 70s, featuring early Bowie hits, along with other glam rock hits from the era.

An original star of the seventies Glam New Wave era, Phil Murray has an illustrious past, fronting the band U-Boat with drummer Woody Woodmany who was David Bowie’s drummer in Spiders from Mars.

Phil’s band includes Ilbert Stubbs, ex-bass player with Uli Jon Roth of Scorpions fame, and Chris Peters on drums.

They are currently rehearsing for the forthcoming UK tour for reformed U-Boat.

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Science and technology speakers cover sport topics

Over 100 delegates attended last month’s Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology’s (ExIST) quarterly event which was held at Sandy Park, home to the Exeter Chiefs.

January’s event had a sport theme as Exeter is proud to host the West Country's premier rugby union club and 3 of 2015's Rugby World Cup matches. As usual there were three business presentations and networking opportunities.

The first of the three speakers was Mark Twiggs, Head of Strength & Conditioning at Exeter Chiefs. Mark spoke to attendees about performance monitoring in Rugby Union.

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Warden service set to be saved by city council

An old people's warden service threatened with being axed because of a funding shortfall looks set to be saved by Exeter City Council.

Devon County Council recently announced that it was withdrawing funding for the warden service for residents in older persons' accommodation because of pressures on its budget.

But the City Council - who manage the accommodation - has stepped in with an offer to fund the service after residents said how much they valued the support.

The warden service provides support to residents living in older persons' accommodation, carrying out...

Bob Dylan's art on show in Exeter

Internationally renowned music icon Bob Dylan will have a vibrant selection of his art on show in Exeter in a retrospective exhibition that brings together works released annually from 2008 to 2014, all from his critically-acclaimed collection: The Drawn Blank Series. All of the pieces are hand-signed by the artist.

The exhibition at Castle Galleries in the city will be showcasing the best of Bob Dylan’s art released over the last six years – inspired while he was on the road from 1989 to 1992 - and will be on display at the Cathedral Yard venue, from Saturday 28th February, for...

Poltimore House and Grounds open afternoon

Event Date: 
29/03/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Poltimore House and Grounds, Exeter

Take a stroll in the grounds or take a walk through time as you explore the house

Easter egg hunt for children with small prize on completion Refreshments will be available in the Chapel

Dogs on leads welcome

Noon-4pm

http://www.poltimore.org/

Trust launches recruitment drive

The Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is launching a recruitment drive to enhance the nursing and therapy teams which care for people in community hospitals and at home across Exeter, Mid and East Devon.

The Trust is looking to attract experienced and newly-qualified nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to work across its acute and community services, which also span North Devon.

The Trust is holding recruitment open days at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, on Monday 16 March and at Tiverton and District Hospital on Monday 23 March, both from...

Repair or Recycle your Broken Jewellery

Event Date: 
28/03/2015 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Poltimore House, Exeter

Join Carole Woodford for an afternoon workshop.

Bring along any broken bead or chain jewellery to repair or to turn into a new piece of jewellery or just come along and make a brand new item.

No experience necessary. Tools supplied.

Lots of beads available for purchase to supplement those in your broken item (cash please). Relaxed and fun afternoon.

Booking essential

Afternoon tea and cake included in the price.

http://www.poltimore.org/

DCH highlights housing crisis

Authored by MB
Posted: Wed, 02/25/2015 - 3:09pm

Staff and customers at DCH, the South West’s largest housing association,showed their support in Exeter City Centre, Princesshay Square as part of the nationwide campaign to end the housing crisis within a generation.

From Lands’ End to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the North East, the Relay to the Rally sees buses, bikes, running shoes and walking boots hit the road to Westminster in time for the Homes for Britain rally on 17th March.

DCH hosted a public awareness event in, Princesshay Square yesterday, speaking to over 100 people who pledged their support for the campaign by...

Mothers Day house and grounds open afternoon

Event Date: 
15/03/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Poltimore House and Grounds, Exeter

Come and take a stroll in the Grounds or explore the House. Then return for some refreshments in our Chapel Cafe

Free admission for mums (today).

Noon-4pm

http://www.poltimore.org/

Four of Swords Theatre Presents Jekyll & Hyde

Event Date: 
05/03/2015 - 7:00pm to 14/03/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Poltimore House, Exeter

A return of this hugely popular production by a very talented company.

Four of Swords Theatre invites you on a daring expedition into the deepest darkness of the human soul with ambitious stagecraft, spectacular video projection and haunting live music set within the House.

Pre-performance drinks in the Chapel from 6pm and 8pm.

You will be collected in a group from the Chapel.

No late entry!

The 30 strong audience will be standing and moving around the House throughout the one hour performance.

Performances:

5, 6 & 7 March at 7pm...

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