Innovative projects in Devon and Cornwall will receive a share of a £2.5m fund to help change patients’ lives and improve care through innovation.
A total of eight projects in the area were announced as winners of the NHS England’s Regional Innovation Fund which was launched in April to support and promote the adoption and spread of innovation across the NHS. It provides opportunities for clinicians to work in new ways driving innovation which can change patients’ lives.
Organisations could apply for sums up to £50,000 for individual applications and up to £250,000 for...
Local Redrow site manager, Paul Greenaway, has been recognised as the South West regional champion at the National House Building Council’s annual Pride in the Job awards.
Paul was awarded the title in the Large Builder category after demonstrating his commitment to achieving the highest standards in house-building, following his work at Redrow’s development, The Harringtons in Exeter.
He was recognised for his organisational skills on-site and meticulous attention to detail in every element of the build. He was also seen to demonstrate excellent leadership, technical...
Music for the Christmas season for choir and organ with audience carols Gentlemen and Choristers of Exeter Cathedral Choir directed by Andrew Millington accompanied on the 1769 historic organ in The Music Room of Powderham Castle
Enjoy festive fun and games at St Nicholas Priory, a hidden jewel just a short walk from the city centre: The splendid Grade 1 listed building was originally part of Exeter’s first medieval monastery. It is now presented as a richly furnished Tudor home in 1602 style based on evidence from inventories and archaeology.
10.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30 to 3.30pm, drop in, admission charged
From 11am to 1pm, herb women Elinor and Christina will be in the kitchen showing visitors how to prepare sweetmeats, decorations and delicacies for the Hursts’ Christmas celebrations.
Beginning on the High Street by Boots, follow Mary, Joseph and their Donkey, along with all the characters from the Christmas Story, on the most famous journey in history.
Enjoy hearing the story of the first Christmas told through drama and carols both in the open air on the West Front and in the Cathedral.
A free event for all the family.
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The Exeter Nativity is supported by Christians Across Exeter (CTaX) and Exeter Cathedral.
Lovely venue on Exeter Quayside where you can buy your Christmas gifts from local makers ... art, fudge, knitted, woven & crocheted goods, woodwork, pottery, jewellery, art & prints and much more.
Warm yourself up by popping across the road to The Prospect Inn for a hot toddy or a hot coffee! Supporting Childrens Hospice South West.
Sunday 14th December. 11am - 4pm
Disabled parking next to Riverside Café. (No buses as it is Sunday)
Ottery’s annual Christmas Concert will be held on Saturday 13th December in the beautiful Parish Church with its wonderful acoustics – the perfect opening for Christmas celebrations.
This year the main choral work will be Dvořák’s Mass in D. While being famous for composing many symphonies (including the popular “From the New World” ) and concertos, Dvořák is possibly less well-known as a composer of oratorios and this beautiful Mass. The choir will be accompanied by organist, Andrew Carter and the Society Orchestra, led by Sarah Greinig. The orchestra will also be playing Haydn’s...
Join the Exmouth Town Concert Band for their annual Christmas Concert at Exmouth Pavilion, at 7.30pm on Thursday 11th December!
The concert will feature festive classics, merry medleys and seasonal sing-a-longs - there's something for everyone. The band are delighted to be joined for the evening by special guests The Exmouth Shanty Men, "Devon's original buoy band", who will have their own guest spots and perform some of your Christmas favourites with the band.
The band's sponsored charity for this concert is the East Devon Support Group of Parkinson's UK. This is a...
