Win VIP Exeter Chiefs match tickets

Authored by sandypark
Posted: Wed, 08/13/2014 - 5:14pm

Book your next Event at Sandy Park, and Win VIP Exeter Chiefs match tickets

To celebrate the launch of our new look website www.sandypark.co.uk , we’re offering VIP Exeter Chiefs match tickets for anyone who books an event for September, October and November with us before 1 September.

www.sandypark.co.uk is packed full of information about award-winning Sandy Park as a meeting, conference, wedding and banqueting venue including:

  • Sandy Park events diary
  • Informative suite-by-suite guides
  • Photo galleries
  • Sample menus
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Performance

Event Date: 
27/08/2014 - 10:00am to 31/08/2014 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Clyst House, Winslade Park, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DS

Location Clyst House, Winslade Park, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1DS Dates 27th Aug – 31st Aug 2014 Open 10am – 3pm Daily Free Public Admission

Performance was conceived early in 2012 as British excitement grew in anticipation of hosting the Olympics. Local sporting events were photographed as communities played their part in preparing for the Games. Other photographers concentrated on artistic events, from dance and theatre to street performance and music. This exhibition highlights the transitory nature of action-orientated photography

Performance is a touring...

PCC publishes Crime Plan quarterly update

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/13/2014 - 3:58pm

Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg has today published the first quarterly update of work being carried out to deliver against his Police and Crime Plan.

Some highlights of the report are:

  • Launching a review of the 101 service which will conclude in September 2014 including public consultation;
  • Developing a substantial programme of work by the alcohol strategic delivery board, including new pilots to tackle drunkenness, improved use of licensing levers, new initiatives to reduce tolerance of bad behaviour and research to better
  • ...

James braves elements to support sister

A Silverton man braved torrential rain to cycle 100 miles to support women like his sister who is battling one of the world’s rarest diseases.

James Blackburn lined up alongside more than 80,000 other competitors for the Ride London-Surrey event on behalf of the charity LAM Action. He completed the race in 05:25:20.

The 47-year-old is raising funds to find an effective treatment for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (known as LAM) which mainly affects the lungs.

"We had a great day for what was a brilliantly organised event,” said James, who is director of Carbon Green...

The BEST charity pub quiz in Exeter

Event Date: 
24/09/2014 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Hall, WESC Foundation, Topsham Rd, Countess Wear, Exeter, EX2 6HA

The BEST charity pub quiz in Exeter is back in the hall at WESC Foundation on Wednesday 24th September from 7pm. There will be about 20 teams of up to 6 and we are charging £8 per person, but this will include a delicious finger buffet, and a licensed bar will be available. There will be 9 rounds covering topics such as sport, music, history, art & lit, film and current affairs, as well as baffling picture rounds.the event is sponsored by Thomas Westcott and beer is supplied by Exeter Brewery.

Book early to avoid disappointment. Phone 01392 454343 to book, or, email mgarrett@...

Sireli Naqelevuki's chance to shine

Sireli Naqelevuki says a big year awaits him as he marked his return to action with a try for Exeter Chiefs Academy in their 24-0 pre-season friendly win over Redruth on Tuesday evening.

The Fijian international featured for an hour at the Recreation Ground in a new playing role in the visiting back-row.

After a disappointing campaign last season - hampered somewhat by a troublesome knee injury - the 33-year-old is fighting fit ahead of the 2014/15 campaign and ready to make his mark once more.

Part of the process, however, is the idea that head coach Rob Baxter is...

Dartmouth Food Festival

Event Date: 
24/10/2014 - 10:00am to 26/10/2014 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Dartmouth

Hands-on workshops, fascinating cookery demonstrations, topical Eat Your Words sessions and enlightening wine seminars…whatever your age there’s something to be learnt by all at this year’s Dartmouth Food Festival (Friday 24th to Sunday 26th October). As it’s free to enter, make sure you head to Dartmouth for the opportunity to discover the fabulous world of food and drink.

Producers from the South West, as well as a few from further afield, are lining up to confirm their attendance at this year’s festival, with over a hundred producer spots available. Tideford Organics, South...

Exeter CAB set to move to new premises

Local charity Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has confirmed that it will re-open in its new premises at 10am on Wednesday 27 August.

The charity’s new address will be Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau, Dix’s Field, Exeter, EX1 1QA. The charity will be taking over a ground floor office complex in the Civic Centre – giving it a more prominent location in the city centre.

The charity will close in Wat Tyler House at 1pm on Wednesday 20th August 2014 ahead of re-opening in Dix’s Field a week later.

While the charity is closed over this period advice and information is...

New track – record numbers of athletes

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/13/2014 - 11:57am

Record numbers of entries have been received for this Sunday’s England Athletics South West Championship and Inter Counties 2014.

Organised by South West Athletics Academy, this is the largest athletics championship in the south west.

Top athletes from all across the region will be congregating at the newly refurbished Exeter Arena this Sunday 17th August for a day of tough competition on both track and field.

The track at Exeter Arena has been closed for refurbishment for seven months and it’s opening has been awaited with great anticipation by local athletics...

Top competitors take part in lamb shearing and dog trials

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/13/2014 - 11:16am

The reigning world champion wool handler, Devon-based Hilary Bond, narrowly lost out on picking up another title at the Devon County Show’s Lamb Shearing competitions which took place last Sunday (August 10).

Hilary, a working farmer from Bovey Tracey, was beaten by close rival Gwenann Paewai at the well supported event held at Home Farm, Sidbury, near Sidmouth.

Eighty five contenders from all over the UK took part in the shearing competitions which saw 75 sheep relieved of their fleeces in less than 18 minutes in the very keenly fought Open Championship Final which was won...

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