Pro Wrestling pride is bringing it's own unique brand of adrenaline fuelled family friendly entertainment to Torquay Town Hall: and this time they're bringing with them RAVEN! Raven has appeared all over the world for WWE, WCW, ECW, TNA, ROH & more... now he will be joining the superstars of Pro Wrestling Pride live for one night only at Torquay Town Hall Saturday August 2nd.
RAVEN will not be appearing for any other company during his time in the UK and has informed us that this may be his very last tour of the country! So for all you fans out there this really is a...
Builders, architects and their clients have scooped prestigious awards for building excellence in projects across Teignbridge, West Devon and the South Hams.
A wide range of housing projects were honoured in the Devon Building Control Partnership Building Excellence Awards with winners including school buildings, the conversion of a large mill and reconstruction of a number of listed buildings in Dartmouth that had been severely damaged by fire.
Projects were judged on criteria including compliance with building regulations, accessibility and inclusive environment,...
Amongst the exquisite floral designs and heavenly scented roses in the Rose and Floristry Marquee at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show, the Academy of Floral Art were awarded an RHS gold medal for their bright and colourful competition stand depicting the circus.
The Academy of Floral Art based in Dunchideock near Exeter made up two teams (from some of their 80 students) to work in shifts from 8am-2pm and 2pm-8pm on Sunday 6 July. Their mission was to create a display that evoked the excitement and intrigue of the circus.
YMCA is the largest and oldest youth charity in the world. Over the last couple of years, all 155 YMCAs in England have been working together to find a new common brand that communicates what the organisation is and the difference it makes to communities across England.
It now has a new brand identity – and Exeter YMCA is the first to formally adopt this.
Please join us on Wednesday 16th July to witness the unveiling of our new brand before it officially goes public.
After a packed out launch night as part of Exeter’s Ignite Festival then on to a brilliant night at London’s famous Hen and Chickens Islington venue, O&O local comedy duo are now headed for local music festival Chagstock!
The pair will be performing their brand new show ‘O&O Don’t Do Edinburgh’ to music fans on the Saturday 19 July at 2pm in the Festival’s Live Lounge.
Their quick paced 50min show will also feature an exclusive preview of two brand new comedy short films from the duo, made with the award winning Cineon Productions from their comedy short film series...
‘Painting for pleasure’ is an exhibition of paintings by local artist, Wyn Appleford, inspired by her travels in Britain and abroad, many with a maritime theme. The exhibition can be seen, free of charge, in the stable and award winning tearooms at A la Ronde near Exmouth between 17 July and 30 July, 10.30am–5pm.
Wyn is originally from Scotland but moved to the South West many years ago. She loves A la Ronde and its beautiful setting overlooking the Exe estuary, with its wild flowers, hay meadow and relaxing ambience – just...
Everyone in the UK is invited to take part in LIGHTS OUT by turning off their lights from 10pm-11pm on 4 August, leaving on a single light or candle for a shared moment of reflection. People can take part in whatever way they chose, marking the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War either individually or by attending one of the many events being organised around the country for a collective experience. The project is being organised by 14-18 NOW, the official cultural programme for the First World War Centenary Commemorations. The inspiration for LIGHTS OUT comes from a famous...
Exeter Cathedral is set to receive £60,000 from the Government’s First World War Centenary Cathedral Repairs Fund.
The fund was announced in the Budget and set up in recognition of the powerful symbol cathedrals are of Britain’s shared history as well as the significant role they will play when the nation comes together to commemorate the centenary of the First World War.
Culture Secretary Sajid Javid said: "We are ensuring these magnificent buildings are preserved for future generations so they continue to serve their communities and congregations.
The brother of a woman battling one of the world’s rarest diseases is taking to the saddle to raise money for vital medical research into the condition.
James Blackburn from Silverton is gearing up for a sponsored 100-mile cycle to support his sister Helen who was diagnosed with the disease in 2008.
He is fund raising for LAM Action, which supports patients with lymphangioleiomyomatosis (known as LAM), an incurable lung condition that affects only women.
The 47-year-old is taking part in this year’s Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 on August 10 starting at the Queen...
Seven colleagues from Morrisons’ Exeter store, led by store general manager Glen Allen, jumped out of a plane at 15,000 feet yesterday (Wednesday) for charity.
Sandra Mott, Richard Fleming, Nick Stevens, Ben Burton, Leanne Berry and Chrissy Carver took part in the jump at Dunkerswell Airfield.
Between them they have raised £3,000 for Sue Ryder’s vital community care and support in Devon.
Glen Allen said: “We all had a fantastic time and want to do it again!
“We all agreed that the 60 sec freefall was the most exhilarating bit of the dive, I'm proud of us all...
