Bicton’s Bonfire Spectacular set to sparkle Bicton College’s annual Bonfire Night Spectacular is all set to delight Devonians once again on the 5th November.
Featuring special guests Samba Marcianas from the Exeter School of Samba, visitors can experience a feast for the senses with beats, bangers and of course the grand bonfire. The samba band will be making themselves heard with their Brazilian-made instruments over the crackle of the bonfire and barbeque, before sitting back to enjoy the firework finale.
Taking place in front of Bicton College’s Georgian mansion house...
South West Highways Ltd (SWH) were pleased to host a visit from a number of students studying at Bicton College at their head office in Rockbeare on Wednesday 17th September 2014.
The students, who suffer with mild to moderate learning difficulties, were aged between 18- 24 and accompanied by a number of teachers from the college. The students are all currently studying a ‘Pathway to Employment’ course, which seeks to prepare them for future employment, whilst building confidence and developing invaluable skills.
A number of SWH staff from right across the business took the...
Demolition work is due to start on the Carlton site, Teignmouth, on Monday 29 September.
Teignbridge District Council has appointed Weaver Demolition Ltd to carry out the construction work which will see a new landmark building replacing the current theatre. The work signals the end of an era but the dawn of an exciting new beginning for the town and the district.
This initial phase of work will see contractors setting up and preparing the site so the current building is ready for demolition. This will be ongoing with completion due in December and work on the building due...
Devon businesswoman Ashley Petrons is just hours away from starting her effort to complete 24 feats in 24 hours and raise £1,000 for the Exeter Foundation.
Swimming in the River Exe, training with the Exeter Chiefs and serving behind the bar at the Southgate Mercure Exeter Hotel in Southernhay, are amongst challenges facing Ashley (pictured second left) of Exeter-based public relations and marketing firm Astley Media.
Three of the challenges will be picked from ideas suggested by followers of @Devon_Hour on Twitter, hosted by Ashley for an hour last week, and in doing so,...
This Autumn half term from Tuesday 28th October to Saturday 1st November, The Bike Shed Theatre, in Exeter’s Fore Street, will be transformed into a kitchen, dining room, and story-world for the arrival of Tortoise & Hare- as they make a meal of storytelling. The perfect show for children ages 5 and up (and their parents) it includes a three-course meal crafted from fine local produce, as literature and cuisine combine. Just one catch, you’re the cook!
Early bird tickets are available for £5 until the end of September here: http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/tortoise-...
The search for Britain’s coolest place to work sees Princesshay in Exeter rival major cities across the nation for the top spot, with businesses in the area among the most satisfied in the UK.
In a search for the most exciting, up-and-coming business districts, nationwide property management company Capital Properties has announced a shortlist of the UK’s Coolest Places to Work.
Exeter’s premier business location made the cut thanks to its eclectic mix of heritage architecture and sleek office and retail spaces.
Princesshay now vies for the title of Coolest Place to...
On Tuesday 14 October, Southernhay House Hotel in Exeter will host two of the country’s top portrait photographers, who are joining forces for a masterclass on capturing natural light in environmental portraiture.
The event is being run by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP); an internationally recognised qualifying organisation with over 100 years of experience in qualifying and supporting photographers.
The well known UK & European portrait photographer, Bella West FBIPP, will lead the day by demonstrating how to achieve beautiful portraits of...
Young people in Exeter, entering university for the first time this autumn, are being encouraged to get the Meningitis C vaccine booster.
Meningococcal group C disease is a rare but life-threatening disease that occurs mainly in young children and young adults.
Young people are at a greater risk of catching meningitis just after starting university as they will be mixing closely with lots of new people, some of whom may unknowingly carry the meningococcal bacteria.
Matthew Dominey, Screening and Immunisation Manager, Public Health England said: “Starting university...
Leading soul and funk band in the South West, Soul Funktion is performing live at the Exeter Golf and Country Club Christmas Ball on Friday 5th December.
With a three course festive dinner and live music and dancing to this acclaimed band, the Christmas Ball is set to be the highlight of the Christmas season.
If your organisation is looking to take your social media activity to the next level or you’re ready to get things started then this could be the perfect event for you.
This FREE event being held for the second time by Doodlebug Marketing & Design is back by popular demand and will see business owners Zoe Keeping & Ben Hicks deliver four 45 minute sessions to local businesses to provide insight, advice and tips on the way forward.
It will be Taking place from 1pm on Thursday 23rd October at The Generator, Exeter.
