A giant walking ear was the talk of the town when it took to the streets with Exeter hearing specialists to raise awareness of the importance of regular hearing screening and cash for charity.
The team at Specsavers Hearing Centre Exeter were joined by the Specsavers Big Ear as they campaigned for better hearing health awareness in the community and raised a three-figure sum for charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.
Staff collected donations while residents received expert audiology advice and express hearing health checks, with hundreds taking their chance to grab a selfie...
The Company of Wolves Based on the stories by Angela Carter
Friday August 29th and Saturday August 30th, 7pm Riverside Valley Park, Exeter
Angela Carter's classic tale has been adapted by theatre company Burn the Curtain in to a promenade adventure for runners and walkers. Join Burn the Curtain in the re-telling of this dark and mysterious modern classic. You can run or walk with us - the route will be between 3 miles for walkers and 5 miles for runners. This unique and engaging interpretation will be performed along the way, expect some surprises!
The Company of Wolves Based on the stories by Angela Carter
Friday August 29th and Saturday August 30th, 7pm Riverside Valley Park, Exeter
Angela Carter's classic tale has been adapted by theatre company Burn the Curtain in to a promenade adventure for runners and walkers. Join Burn the Curtain in the re-telling of this dark and mysterious modern classic. You can run or walk with us - the route will be between 3 miles for walkers and 5 miles for runners. This unique and engaging interpretation will be performed along the way, expect some surprises!
Active Devon is celebrating all things Ping!Exeter with an event at Exeter Castle.
On Thursday 4 September, from 6pm-8pm, Active Devon will be holding ‘Ping of the Castle’, which will feature a workplace table tennis tournament, music and entertainment - all in the name of Ping!Exeter 2014.
There will be food on sale as well with a chance for everyone to get active, have fun and enjoy a celebration of Ping! Exeter. All abilities and all ages welcome, there will be free for all Ping after 8pm at the castle. For more information visit www.activedevon.org/pingofthecastle or...
Town followed up a respectable league draw against Launceston on Saturday with a clinical win in this midweek friendly against lower division opponents.
The fixture was originally due to be played at Minster Park as part of pre-season, but was postponed due to heavy rainfall.
SWPL Division One East side St Martins had a trio of early chances but were halted at the six yard box, and it was the Premier division hosts who soon took the lead.
No. 9 Matt Dawson was left with a tap in after the away keeper parried a strike to his feet in the seventh minute.
Based on T.S Eliot’s ‘Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats’, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record- breaking adaptation CATS is directed by Trevor Nunn, with choreography by Gillian Lynne and set and costume design by John Napier. Re-creating the direction and choreography for the tour is Chrissie Cartwright. Including one of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s most memorable musical scores, spectacular set design, extraordinary costumes and stunning choreography, CATS is a uniquely magical musical.
On just one special night of the year, all Jellicle cats meet at the Jellicle Ball where Old Deuteronomy,...
Exeter Chiefs scrum-half Dave Lewis will sit out the club’s remaining two pre-season friendlies after injuring an elbow in last week’s win over Cardiff Blues.
The 25-year-old sustained the blow during the second half of Exeter’s 24-17 victory at the BT Sports Cardiff Arms Park – and has since undergone a scan to determine the full extent of the damage caused.
Already head coach Rob Baxter has confirmed Lewis will sit out tomorrow’s trip to Ulster and the forthcoming friendly against Championship side Worcester Warriors on August 29 – and is hopeful the former Gloucester No....
The Highways Agency will be helping holidaymakers have happy holidays by keeping traffic moving over the August bank holiday weekend, ensuring that 98 per cent of England’s motorways and other major roads are free of roadworks. Around 164 miles of roadworks will be completed before the August bank holiday weekend and 110 miles will be suspended between Friday 22 August and Tuesday 26 August, providing extra lane capacity for holiday traffic.
Highways Agency, Director of Traffic Management, Simon Sheldon-Wilson, said: "This bank holiday weekend, over 98 per cent of motorways and...
Family-run restaurant Rusty Pig has been awarded a prestigious gold in the Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards 2014.
The respected awards aim to find the best places to eat, drink, shop and sleep in the South West.
Owner and head chef, Robin Rea said: “We are delighted to have achieved gold as this is based on a variety of criteria including local sourcing, quality, atmosphere and value for money.
“Taste is an important part of the Rusty Pig ethos - we only use pigs that have had a natural diet, the freedom to roam and a good lifespan, as this gives the...
