Exeter Youth Rugby are urging keen cyclists to take part in a four day cycle ride around the perimeter of Devon, which aims to raise money for the organisation and the Exeter Foundation.
Five teams of two cyclists are required for the race, entitled 'The Tomahawk tour', which begins on Wednesday 3 September.
Those who take part in the race, which covers some 300 miles, will help Exeter Youth Rugby's aim to raise £10,000 for the organisation and the Exeter Foundation, with all funds being split 50/50.
The Exeter Foundation will distribute all funds gained to local...
Jim Davidson OBE has secured hoards of fans throughout his long standing career as a comedian, and through his recent stint on Celebrity Big Brother. On Monday 28 July he is bound to gain even more when he'll be telling it like it is at the Princess Theatre in Torquay.
The Express on Sunday have said of Davidson: "Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel. The audience could have stayed all night,he speaks with a rare honesty".
Davidson will appear at the Princess Theatre at 7.30pm on Monday 28 July.
Bicton College is discussing a potential merger to secure its long term future, The Exeter Daily can reveal today. The move follows a review undertaken by the government’s Further Education Commissioner, Dr David Collins, after financial issues were raised by the Skills Funding Agency. Minister for Skills and Enterprise, Matthew Hancock, has written to college Principal, David Henley, outlining his concerns. In his letter, Mr Hancock says: “As you are aware, in light of inadequate judgement for financial health by the Skills Funding Agency, I decided that the FE Commissioner should review...
Those travelling to France between now and Monday 30 June may be left disappointed, with Flybe cancelling some flights due to strikes taking place in the country.
Flybe reported, via their website, that French Unions have called for an official six-day strike scheduled to take place in France between 0400 (French local time) on June 24 and 0400 (French local time) on June 30, 2014.
Flybe have been requested, by the French aviation authorities, to reduce their flying programme. This means a number of flight cancellations to the country are to be expected.
Exeter's Saltrock will play host to local musicians who will play live in store on Thursday July 3 from 4pm until 7pm.
The event is completely free of charge and customers are welcome to come along and enjoy live music while they shop for beach style clothing for all the family. Top DJ King Dynamite will kick things off at 4pm entertaining customers with his signature soul, funk and jazz, and he’ll be followed by the wonderful Jonah Hitchens Band who will play live until 7pm. Samantha Pigeon, store manager, says: “Live music and the laid back Saltrock beach vibe goes hand in hand...
Age UK Exeter is encouraging older people interested in local history to attend a ‘pop-up’ events that they are running in and around Exeter, dates can be found on our website www.ageuk.org.uk/exeter/
The events taking place will see Age UK Exeter staff and volunteers use technology, such as tablets, to explore local history and they need locals to help contribute.
The sessions, funded by Google, will give people the opportunity to explore local history, reminisce about songs, films, books, shows or images and learn more about technology in the process.
‘An unexpectedly affecting film’ – The Times ‘A complex, oddly moving portrait’ – The Guardian ‘Poignant and compelling’ - Bizarre
Exeter University filmmaker Toby Amies presents The Man Whose Mind Exploded Picturehouse Cinema, Exeter, July 1, 6.30pm
When you can’t remember yesterday, why worry about tomorrow? The only time that matters is the present.
For Drako Zarharzar, a landmark eccentric on the Brighton scene – so well-known that you could find him on Google Maps - the philosophy of the now was a way of coping with the ‘broken recorder’ in his brain.
Sandy Park may be renowned for its Rugby and the Exeter Chiefs but here we also pride ourselves in being one of Devon's most unique Wedding Venues
We are currently looking for the best of what Devon & Cornwall have to offer when it comes to wedding products or services
Our autumn Fair guarantees to draw in a bumper crowd where we will be showcasing our fantastic new facilities and new-look of Sandy Park, so what better time for you to get involved & exhibit with us on the day
There are still lots of categories to fill including:
Families for Children’s Chief Executive Officer, Caroline Davies, will be receiving an OBE award for her services to children across the South West from the Queen at a special ceremony this Friday. In celebration of this great honour the charity is giving away 50 free children’s tickets to their Summer Concert to be held this Saturday.
Katey McDonald, marketing coordinator says: ”The New Egham Singers will be performing a fantastic Summer Concert to raise fund for the vital work we do in supporting our adoptive children and their families across Exeter and the rest of Devon this...
Festival season is here, and with many cool festivals going on in the South West, including Glastonbury, Beautiful Days and Camp Bestival, here are a few tips to achieve a little glamour to counter-balance the mud and lack of sleep! Keeping it low-maintenance is key; you want to look radiant, not made up, and you want to avoid touch-ups if possible. Read on for some great ideas!
1. Forget heavy makeup. What you want to go for is a lit-from-within glow. Try mixing some moisturizer in with your regular foundation to create a tinted moisturizer, which will make your skin look fresh...
