Toby Buckland joins Saga's Gardens of the Atlantic cruise

TV gardener Toby Buckland has never been on a cruise but can’t wait to sail on Saga Sapphire as guest speaker on the Gardens of the Atlantic cruise in February.

The father-of-three says he has always wanted to sail on the ocean after hearing stories from his father and uncles who, as £10 Poms, went to Melbourne after the Second World War - and were there to watch the Olympic Games in 1956.

Toby, who is based in Devon, said: “They worked in the building trade but came back because my grandmother sent them a telegram to say she was unwell. They packed up everything and came...

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Help research into reducing alcohol consumption

Authored by AmyMcAndrew
Posted: Tue, 01/06/2015 - 3:49pm

Researchers at the University of Exeter are looking to recruit people who consume more than the recommended UK guidelines for safe drinking to take part in a psychology experiment targeted at understanding alcohol consumption.

The experiment:

  • Has been approved by the University of Exeter ethics committee.
  • Will involve a one off session that will take roughly one hour to complete.
  • Will be undertaken at the University of Exeter.
  • Is a computer based task.

In thanks for undertaking the experiment we can offer participants £...

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DIY Skirt Class

Event Date: 
19/03/2015 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Otton's Haberdashery, 111-113 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3JF

We’re really excited to announce more dates for our DIY Skirt Class!

This class is 100% suitable for beginners – come and guzzle tea and learn to sew the uncomplicated, casual Otton’s way. You’ll leave the class with one fully finished skirt to wear, and the know how to do it again and again.

The dates for this course are Thursday 19th March, 6pm to 8.30pm, and Tuesday 21st April, 6pm to 8.30pm, and Thursday 28th May, 6pm to 8.30pm.. The class will cost you £25, which includes everything except your fabric – bring your a metre of your own or buy some from us on the night...

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DIY Skirt Class

Event Date: 
27/01/2015 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm
Venue: 
Otton's Haberdashery, 111-113 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3JF

We’re really excited to announce more dates for our DIY Skirt Class!

This class is 100% suitable for beginners – come and guzzle tea and learn to sew the uncomplicated, casual Otton’s way. You’ll leave the class with one fully finished skirt to wear, and the know how to do it again and again.

The dates for this course are Tuesday 27th January, from 6pm to 8.30pm, and Thursday 26th February, from 6pm to 8.30pm. The class will cost you £25, which includes everything except your fabric – bring your a metre of your own or buy some from us on the night!

There’s just a £...

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Decidedly Different Vintage Wedding Fair

Event Date: 
17/01/2015 - 11:00am to 18/01/2015 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Castle, Castle Street, Exeter

The fair is being held one of the most stunning venues in Exeter and located just off the High Street, Exeter Castle. Following the huge success of last year's event, this 'vintage spectacular' will be running for two days this year, open 11am-4pm both days.

Visitors to the event will be able roam the court rooms, ballroom and courtyard where over 60 exhibitors will be showcasing their vintage-inspired products and services.

Everything from exquisite bridal gowns and jewellery from some of the leading Bridal wear providers in the South West, designer cakes and chocolates,...

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Exeter Record Fair

Event Date: 
07/11/2015 - 9:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

A host of your favourite regular vinyl and CD dealers from the South West along with a couple of returning dealers that have not attended for a while.

With all the dealers having masses of good quality Vinyl Records, CDs and much more to choose from and following on from the success of the last fair, it should be another good event for everyone.

Doors open at 9.30am, entry is £1. For the earlybirds entry can be from 8am with a £3 fee. The fair finishes at around 4pm.

Exeter Record Fair is now on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exeter-Record-Fair/...

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Exeter Record Fair

Event Date: 
29/08/2015 - 9:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

A host of your favourite regular vinyl and CD dealers from the South West along with a couple of returning dealers that have not attended for a while.

With all the dealers having masses of good quality Vinyl Records, CDs and much more to choose from and following on from the success of the last fair, it should be another good event for everyone.

Doors open at 9.30am, entry is £1. For the earlybirds entry can be from 8am with a £3 fee. The fair finishes at around 4pm.

Exeter Record Fair is now on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exeter-Record-Fair/...

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Exeter Record Fair

Event Date: 
27/06/2015 - 9:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

A host of your favourite regular vinyl and CD dealers from the South West along with a couple of returning dealers that have not attended for a while.

With all the dealers having masses of good quality Vinyl Records, CDs and much more to choose from and following on from the success of the last fair, it should be another good event for everyone.

Doors open at 9.30am, entry is £1. For the earlybirds entry can be from 8am with a £3 fee. The fair finishes at around 4pm.

Exeter Record Fair is now on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exeter-Record-Fair/...

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Exeter Record Fair

Event Date: 
02/05/2015 - 9:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

A host of your favourite regular vinyl and CD dealers from the South West along with a couple of returning dealers that have not attended for a while.

With all the dealers having masses of good quality Vinyl Records, CDs and much more to choose from and following on from the success of the last fair, it should be another good event for everyone.

Doors open at 9.30am, entry is £1. For the earlybirds entry can be from 8am with a £3 fee. The fair finishes at around 4pm.

Exeter Record Fair is now on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exeter-Record-Fair/...

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Exeter Record Fair

Event Date: 
07/03/2015 - 9:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange, Market Street, Exeter

A host of your favourite regular vinyl and CD dealers from the South West along with a couple of returning dealers that have not attended for a while.

With all the dealers having masses of good quality Vinyl Records, CDs and much more to choose from and following on from the success of the last fair, it should be another good event for everyone.

Doors open at 9.30am, entry is £1. For the earlybirds entry can be from 8am with a £3 fee. The fair finishes at around 4pm.

Exeter Record Fair is now on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Exeter-Record-Fair/...

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