Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is pleased to announce the launch of Winter Story Time with Devon Libraries on Wednesday 21st January 2015.
Guests are invited to join Buddy Bear and story tellers from Exeter Library at Mamma Mia’s Restaurant at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park from 10am – 1pm for winter story time and snow themed arts and crafts sessions.
Chris Down, managing director for Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park said: “We’re thrilled to have partnered with Devon Libraries and created Winter Stories and Snow Craft sessions. Buddy Bear can’t wait to join in...
A topsy-turvy fixture at Field Mill saw Exeter City come out on top in a five-goal thriller with Mansfield Town – ultimately triumphing 3-2.
A breathtaking game saw action aplenty at either end of the field – it was Tom Nichols’ tenth goal of the season that opened the scoring in the first half.
However Mansfield got back ahead after the break as Billy Kee and Vadaine Oliver put the home side into the ascendency.
But the tide was turned back once again when Scot Bennett swept in, before David Wheeler won a penalty in...
As the colder weather sets in, Devon’s health chiefs are providing some top tips to staying healthy this winter.
Devon County Council’s Director of Public Health, Dr Virginia Pearson, is reminding people of some simple ways to protect themselves, and their NHS, over the cold weather period.
“Most of us experience colds and flu-like symptoms at this time of year,” said Dr Pearson. “But for some, flu can be dangerous, if not potentially fatal, so it’s important that eligible people keep up to date with their flu jabs.
The new programme for spring and summer at Exeter Corn Exchange features comedy, music, dance, children’s shows and a number of speciality events.
Some of the biggest names in stand-up comedy will perform at the City Council run venue with shows by Jim Davidson (28 Jan), Henning Wehn (4 Feb), Alan Carr (13 Feb), Count Arthur Strong (25 Feb), Andy Parsons (18 March), Jeremy Hardy (6 May), Stewart Francis (15 May), Lee Nelson (17 May), Rich Hall (24 May), Al Murray (27 May), Roy Chubby Brown (29 May) and Tim Vine (9 June).
The ever-popular Exeter Comedy Club, featuring four...
Mecca Exeter is hosting a onesie charity event on Monday 19 January to help customers banish the January Blues on the most depressing day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’.
Originally identified in 2005, the third Monday in January has come to be known as ‘Blue Monday’ - as millions of Brits struggle with December credit card bills, failed post-festive diets and gloomy weather.
But this year, Mecca Exeter employees and customers can brighten up the most depressing day of the year by donning a onesie to raise a smile and much needed funds for Carers Trust, Mecca’s partnered charity...
The whole of the Accident and Emergency structures are at breaking point due the changes this government has already made the GMB union has claimed.
GMB, the union for ambulance staff, responded to reports that Ambulance dispatchers will have two minutes longer to decide whether to send an ambulance to many potentially life-threatening 999 calls under pilot schemes in London and the South West.
Tony Hughes, GMB regional officer for Ambulance service in London and East of England, said "These pilots in London and the South West are ridiculous. They will only serve to bring...
World-renowned psychic and star of TV’s Psychic Sally On the Road, Sally Morgan returns with her sensational live show. An ordinary woman with an extraordinary gift, she believes that she has been able to communicate with people beyond the grave.
Throughout her career Sally has built up an extensive client list to include high profile celebrities. Once a ‘best-kept secret’ she is now referred to as Britain’s best-loved psychic.
Now in her seventh year on tour, Sally continues to wow audiences across the country, delivering messages with incredible accuracy and validating...
Meridian RAW, an Exeter-based social enterprise, has announced its first exhibition to celebrate completing the first year of one its projects.
Meridian RAW is a not-for-profit social enterprise that uses photography as an empowerment tool for marginalised communities and socially excluded individuals. The exhibition will take place at the Glorious Art House on Fore Street from Sunday 18th January until Friday 30th January.
It is part of the Our Lives, Our Community, Our Voice community project which uses photography as a means of engagement, empowerment and training for...
Exeter High Street will be closed for two hours tonight (Friday 16 January), to allow for emergency highway repairs to be carried out.
The work starts at 8pm and is expected to be completed by 10pm.
While the road closure is in place, bus services will operate the following diversions:
Service A, towards Alphington, will commence from Cheeke Street, into the bus station to Paris Street. The service will divert via New North Road and then onto Queen Street, Paul Street, North Street, to South Street, then into Market Street, to resume a normal route from the junction...
