Fashion Show with Afternoon Tea

Event Date: 
14/10/2014 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Golf and Country Club

Exeter Golf and Country Club is hosting a Fashion Show with Prosecco Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 14th October.

Leading ladies clothes boutique, Danielli of Dartmouth will be showing the latest Autumn/Winter collection with a catwalk in the Wear Park Restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club. The collection will be modelled on the catwalk, with items available to try on as well.

Starting with a Prosecco and time to chat, the Fashion Show takes place in the restaurant itself so that guests can relax with friends at tables while taking in the latest fashion trends. Afternoon Tea...

Autumn Winter Collection Fashion Show with Afternoon Tea event

Exeter Golf and Country Club is hosting a Fashion Show with Prosecco Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 14th October.

Leading ladies clothes boutique, Danielli of Dartmouth will be showing the latest Autumn/Winter collection with a catwalk in the Wear Park Restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club. The collection will be modelled on the catwalk, with items available to try on as well.

Starting with a Prosecco and time to chat, the Fashion Show takes place in the restaurant itself so that guests can relax with friends at tables while taking in the latest fashion trends. Afternoon Tea...

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Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/24/2014 - 12:23pm

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Authored by Lucy
Posted: Wed, 09/24/2014 - 12:15pm

Hundreds of people will be joining paralysed former jockey Sarah Gaisford at Exeter Racecourse on October 9 when she takes part in an emotional horse ride around the racecourse where she had her life changing fall in 2007.

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Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/24/2014 - 12:00pm

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Authored by jenniashford
Posted: Wed, 09/24/2014 - 12:00pm

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Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/24/2014 - 10:40am

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By being a currency that can be used in local businesses, the Exeter Pound will give the public the opportunity to support the local economy and community.

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Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 09/24/2014 - 10:30am

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Devon County Council opened the Fab Lab, or fabrication laboratory, in May this year as part of the multi million pound revamp of the library.

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