Hatfuls of prizes at Exeter’s ladies’ night

Ladies’ Night at Exeter Racecourse, in association with Exeter Living, is when the glitz and glamour of racing descends on Haldon Hill. With fabulous prizes to be won for the best dressed ladies and gentleman it’s a date not to be missed.

Those who want to make the occasion an extra special night can chose to enjoy a luxury racecourse picnic for £49 per person or £450 per table of ten, and then indulge in some free experiences with Amanda Marsden Aveda Lifestyle Salon in Exeter.

There is also 25 per cent off all tickets purchased prior to midnight on Friday 2nd May and...

Council seeks views on proposals for libraries

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 11:25am

Devon County Council has announced plans to consult on an ambitious vision for a public library service that is sustainable, receptive to communities' needs, and fit for the future.

First, it is asking communities whether the proposals it is putting forward today are right for the service, with further engagement likely later in the year.

With a decline in traditional book lending and rise in the popularity of online and e-reader technologies, the face of Devon's library service is already changing as libraries become centres - 'Devon Centres' - for communities offering a...

Volunteers wanted for Sausage & Cider Festival

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 10:25am

As the first Honiton Sausage & Cider Festival draws nearer, the call is out for East Devon cider fans and businesses to lend a helping hand.

Ticket sales for the festival, on May 3 are going really well and the music line-up continues to grow with Diamondogz, Sweet Black Angels, Fools and Horses, Ollie Bowern and headliners The Wurzels all confirmed and more to come.

Trade stalls and food and drink stands are booking up nicely and with lots going on for all the family this promises to be a great day.

Funds raised will benefit the Devon Freewheelers charity which...

Francis joins the Chiefs

Newcomer Tomas Francis says he is "excited" by the challenge that awaits him next season after he today confirmed his move to the Exeter Chiefs from Championship side London Scottish.

The 21-year-old prop has agreed a two-year deal with the Aviva Premiership club and is the latest new addition brought to Sandy Park by Exeter head coach Rob Baxter.

With current tight-heads Hoani Tui and Craig Mitchell set to depart Devon at the end of the current campaign, Baxter has wasted little time in bolstering his options for the No.3 jersey having recently brought in experienced...

Devon & Exeter 5 win Devon Squash League

Devon and Exeter 5 are the surprise Division 2 winners of this season’s Devon Squash League.

The jubilant team sponsored by Knight Frank and T MAX Media managed to win Division 2 by some margin, only losing one match all season.

Proud team captain Steve Webber (who personally didn’t lose a match all season) said, “At the start of the season we thought staying in Division 2 would be an achievement but somehow we’ve managed to qualify for Division 1. I’d like to give big thanks to Adam Lings who runs the Devon & Exeter Squash & Racketball Club and of course, to all...

Don’t abandon all hope on Climate Change

Authored by Martyn Goss
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 9:25am

In a few weeks time we Christians will be once again remembering words attributed to our faith’s founder as he hung on a criminals’ cross outside Jerusalem about 2,000 years ago: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

This phrase, unusually recorded in Aramaic (and, therefore, biblical scholars argue more likely to be authentic), is a cry from a young human being feeling close to rejection, failure and death. It is a timely reminder of a significant experience recalled at Easter – that of abandonment.

Today there are many signs of being left behind: a recent national...

Olympians are not the only Brits to win gold

Gold, Gold Gold!

Join Toby Buckland and a host of gardening stars in the West Country this spring, (2&3 May) at Powderham Castle, near Exeter to see the very best of gold medal winning nurseries. Enjoy a spectacular display of extraordinary, unusual and beautiful plants with over 100 exhibitors showing across the Castle estate, children's gardening activities, food and craft stalls and live music to help create a garden party atmosphere.

Olympians are not the only Brits to win gold - the exhibitors at Toby Buckland's Garden Festival can boast over 100 RHS Gold Medals:...

Overly Gorgeous Turns Two

Event Date: 
05/04/2014 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Overly Gorgeous, 38 Mill Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8DF

Starting in April 2010, talented local seamstress, Julie Trickey is celebrating two successful years of running her shop at 38 Mill Street in Sidmouth (EX10 8DF).

Tucked behind Sidmouth high street, Overly Gorgeous is the ideal place for plus sized ladies to shop. Items are all hand crafted by Julie and ladies have the choice of either buying off-the-rack or having something completely bespoke tailor made for them by Julie.

The doors will be open from 10am-4pm on Saturday 5th April and visitors will be treated to canapes and cake, as well as 20% off everything in the Overly...

Ever Fancied Being A Food Blogger?

Authored by LiveLoveEat
Posted: Thu, 04/03/2014 - 7:29am

Ever Fancied Being A Food Blogger?

www.liveloveeat.co.uk is looking for food bloggers based in the South West of England. We want to uncover all the hidden gems in the food and drink industry; from restaurants to cafes, takeaways to delis and everything in-between. If you want to help us on our quest by becoming an official Live Love Eat Food blogger then simply contact us via: http://www.liveloveeat.co.uk/index.php/2012-06-29-14-17-41

Live Love Eat is a website for all things foodie. Based in the South West of England our aim is to support the prodigious food, drink and...

Mingle Music presents LIFT OFF! DJ Sets

Event Date: 
17/04/2014 - 10:00pm to 18/04/2014 - 2:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

DJs appearing in the cafe/bar and on the terrace from 10pm until 2am include: Sharkman, Ali Monsta, Womble, Iller Instinct, Super Smash Bros, Boomjester, Shortson, The Mad Hatter, Leo, Chappy, and Cold Illusion.

For more info about all of these DJs, including set times, please visit http://www.minglemusic.co.uk/lift-off-after-party-dj-sets/ .

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN 18+ EVENT.

Tickets £3.50

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