After fantastic concerts performing with them in Sendai, Japan last year Kagemusha Taiko are extremely excited to welcome Kamo Tsunamura Daiko to the UK for a special concert on Sunday 16th November at the Exeter Northcott Theatre at 7.30pm.
Kamo Tsunamura Daiko bring to the stage all the joy, energy and excitement of the Japanese festival, or matsuri. The dance-like choreography of these drummers adds an extra dimension to the rhythms of traditional Japanese taiko, further augmented by beautiful, haunting melodies played on the bamboo flute.
Devon Grammy and Brit Award singer Joss Stone has teamed up with guitar legend Jeff Beck to record this year’s official Poppy Appeal single.
The single is a soulful cover of 'No Man’s Land (Green Fields of France)', written in 1976 by Scottish-born folk singer-songwriter Eric Bogle. Reflecting on the grave of a young man (Willie McBride) who died during the First World War, its chorus refers to two famous pieces of military music, 'The Last Post' and 'The Flowers of the Forest'.
Although the song speaks of the destiny of one soldier in particular, the song was chosen by...
Detectives investigating a serious assault in an Exeter nightclub have released CCTV images of potential witnesses they would like to speak to.
A fight broke out at the long bar in Club Rococo at around 6.30pm on Saturday 7 June 2014, resulting in several members of staff sustaining injuries.
One male member of staff suffered serious head and facial injuries after being assaulted. He fell to the floor before being kicked in the head and face.
There are several people officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident, to eliminate them from their...
Tom’s most recent book, Over the Line, is a powerful historical novel about one footballer’s experience in the First World War.
Tom will be playing his popular Football Reading Game – half football reading quiz, half penalty shoot out – which makes reading fun and relevant to all children.
Age: 7 to 11
Did you know that the player who scored England’s first international goal after World War One was a survivor of the trenches?
Did you know that footballers who didn’t join the army were called cowards and mocked and abused?
Join the Exeter Chiefs for the Big Walk 2015 on Sunday, 20th September.
This event is open to all groups, individuals or corporate teams who want to support a worthwhile local cause - The Exeter Foundation.
Starting at Sandy Park, the 10 mile walk takes a circular route through the beautiful Exe Valley and back to Sandy Park, where you can round the day off with a drink and a famous Sandy Park pasty while watching Rugby World Cup pool match between New Zealand and Argentina.
Entry forms can be found at http://www.exeterfoundation.org.uk/news/exeter-foundation-big-...
Exeter Chiefs fans will have the rare opportunity to see the team train on November 5th, when Sandy Park opens for its annual b2b@SandyPark exhibition. An open training session will be taken between 11.30 and 12.30 as part of the packed schedule planned for visitors to the exhibition, which also involves a networking breakfast featuring Mark Evans-Martin of Sumaq Ltd, who will be giving an insight into how the Chiefs use data to enhance their on pitch performance. Seminars will run throughout the day with the exhibition’s rugby theme being carried on with seminars from speakers including...
Tom Merson from Bristol and West AC retained his winning title at Exeter’s 30th Great West Run 2014 this morning, with a time of one hour nine minutes and twenty one seconds, in good running conditions. In second place was Anders Grahl from Exeter University in one hour ten minutes and thirty seconds, followed by Shaun Antell in one hour ten minutes and forty seconds.
Merson said: “The course proved to be really fast for the first three to four miles, which helped with the pacing. It was very scenic, and took in everything that Exeter has to offer. It was extremely well supported...
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of wind as they expect the remains of Hurricane Gonzalo to hit Devon this evening (Monday).
While tonight will see wet and windy conditions sweeping eastwards, the strongest winds are expected to occur after the rain clears and winds veer northwesterly through tomorrow morning.
Gusts exceeding 55mph are likely inland, with 60-70mph gusts in some exposed coastal areas in the west.
The public should be aware of the potential for disruption to travel and possible damage to trees.
Seven year old Aidan Bown was “transported back in time”, with a ride on a 1966 London Transport Vintage Routemaster, as part of his prize for winning a competition to design a poster. The Woodbury C of E Primary School pupil won the school drawing competition launched earlier this year during Catch the Bus Week, which is co-ordinated by the Greener Journeys sustainable travel campaign and supported by Devon County Council and Stagecoach South West. Primary schools across Devon were invited to design a poster telling people why it is best to catch the bus. Stagecoach kindly provided the...
Diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy professionals who are members of the Society of Radiographers will be taking industrial action today (Monday, 20 October).
Radiology departments and cancer treatment centres will be affected by strikes for four hours from 9am-1pm. Emergency and urgent care will continue to be provided but pre-booked appointments and procedures may be affected.
Radiographers will be working to rule for the remainder of the week. This will include taking scheduled breaks and not working unpaid overtime.
