Communities across Devon prepare to celebrate the Coronation

More than 70 communities across Devon will be marking the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen this weekend.

HM Lord-Lieutenant, David Fursdon is encouraging everyone in Devon to celebrate the Coronation, with hundreds of events being planned on Devon’s streets and community spaces, ranging from traditional street parties and lunches to live music events, fun-days, and galas.

Communities up and down Devon have taken advantage of our offer to process minor road closure applications for free, to enable street parties to take place.

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Devon and Cornwall Police officers honoured to be part of King’s Coronation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2023 - 11:39pm

Three officers from Devon and Cornwall have been specially chosen to take part in Operation Golden Orb, the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. They will be joining a contingent of officers lining the ceremonial route, representing police forces from around the country.

The three officers are Detective Inspector Marie Daykin, Detective Constable John Greathead and Response Constable Sophie Crawford.

DI Daykin is part of Devon and Cornwall’s Public Protection Unit, safeguarding vulnerable people and victims of crime. She said: “I’m so excited about this once in...

Ann Hunter, BID Manager for InExeter announces her departure

Ann Hunter, BID Manager at InExeter the Business Improvement District for Exeter city centre has decided to resign from her role and will leave in July following five and a half successful years.

“ It has been an absolute privilege to work here in this great city, to support and raise the profile of our brilliant local businesses, animate, and activate the city and add to its vibrancy ” said Ann of her time running InExeter.

A passionate advocate for Exeter, Ann has been instrumental in supporting and raising the profile of businesses in the city. Under her leadership,...

Budget Cut Putting SMEs at Risk: Exeter Opts for Sustainabile Options

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Tue, 05/02/2023 - 9:59pm

While about 61% of small business owners in the UK think their businesses will see measurable growth this year, a recent Small Business Britain report shows many are hitting the pause button in core investment sites like the marketing and tech divisions— certainly a cause for concern.

As the UK nearly misses a recession, the report reveals the dry seasonal trading to be denting the confidence of many businesses and putting them to a halt.

Thus, often you’ll hear UK fintech analysts advise consulting a debt collection agency UK— B2B company services,like Intrum — that...

Joey the Lips Live in Concert @ Sheldon Open Air Theatre

Joey the Lips Live in Concert @ Sheldon Open Air Theatre

Event Date: 
02/08/2023 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Sheldon Open Air Theatre, Sheldon Retreat, Sheldon Lane, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, EX6 7YT

The nation's funkiest 10 piece band with an insanely loyal local following.

We bring you 3 great vocalists, a driving rhythm section and a kicking horn section that won't stay still for a second. This band really do love what they do; their on-stage energy is infectious and they create a fantastic atmosphere.

Joey the Lips is best described as Soul/Blues & Funk with a bit of Disco, Motown & Rock thrown in. They make the songs they cover their own. They describe the show as 'Funky Soul, Blues & Disco Revue'! Whilst Soul is still the staple diet, today's set is...

Pure Queen Live in Concert @ Sheldon Open Air Theatre

Pure Queen Live in Concert @ Sheldon Open Air Theatre

Event Date: 
29/07/2023 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Sheldon Open Air Theatre, Sheldon Retreat, Sheldon Lane, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, EX6 7YT

Yes, we had another great evening in 2022 but you keep wanting more!

Mark brings Freddie Mercury back to life with all the charisma and all the best songs in a great tribute to one of the all time rock legends.

A brilliantly flamboyant interpretation of a great artist.

Pure Queen have been captivating audiences around the UK and abroad with this award winning full live band experience.

Experience 'A Kind of Magic' and dance and sing the night away with Pure Queen.

Ticket prices range from £10 to £24. Please check our website for more details....

Warming up for the Wynstream School fun run for FORCE cancer Charity

Amazing charity support from Wynstream wonders

Big hearted children at an Exeter primary school have raised nearly £2,000 for charity by taking part in a fun run.

Pupils at Wynstream School on Burnthouse Lane chose to support FORCE Cancer Charity, which has its headquarters just a 10-minute walk away.

Nearly every one of their 350 pupils, from reception class to Year 6, got involved.

They walked, jogged and ran laps of the school playing field for up to 40 minutes.

Year 3 teacher Pat Baldwin, who coordinated the big day, said: “It was all about taking part - not about personal bests but about coming...

Foot Anstey strengthens its Real Estate Group and Developer Sector team with key Partner hire

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, bolsters its dedicated Developer Sector team with the appointment of Partner, Philip Brown.

Philip joins Foot Anstey's Real Estate Group and Developer Sector team bringing a wide range of expertise in land development, with particular emphasis on commercial and residential development and the securing of development and project finance.

Philip acts for national, regional and local developers, landowners, and banks and alternative lenders, as well as investment companies. He advises clients on strategic acquisition and development projects...

Princesshay announces Home-Start as charity of the year

Princesshay has announced Home-Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon as its charity of the year.

Home-Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon volunteers and staff work alongside parents, in their own homes, to help them cope with the stresses and strains of life and make sure they have the skills, confidence and strength they need to nurture their children.

As well as the charity’s volunteer, home-visiting service, Home-Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon also run a Mothers in Mind Group to support mothers in the perinatal period who are suffering with low mood, post-natal...

Recital In Memoriam My Mother

Event Date: 
14/05/2023 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
St. Margaret's Church, Topsham

Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Stephen Beville returns to Topsham to perform music by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Grieg, Britten and his own Four Sacred Pieces in this specially curated recital in honour of his late mother Joan.

Sunday 14th May, 3pm

St. Margaret's Church, Topsham.

Programme :

Mozart Sonata in F, K533

Britten - Night Piece

Chopin - Four Impromptus

interval (refreshments available)

Grieg - Nocturne

Beville - Four Sacred Pieces

Beethoven - Sonata on E flat Op 81a 'Les...

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