Painted landscapes at A la Ronde

Event Date: 
25/04/2014 - 10:30am to 27/05/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
A La Ronde, Exmouth

Local artist Heatherbell Barlow will be holding an exhibition of her work at A la Ronde this month.

Heatherbell is co-founder of the Exe Valley Artists and a member of Devon Artist Network and has a passion for colour. This is reflected in her landscape paintings of special places in the West Country. Her Sketchbook Project on Scilly recently toured America and Canada.

The exhibition can be seen, free of charge, in the stable and award winning tearooms at A la Ronde near Exmouth from 24 April to 7 May, 10.30am - 5.00pm.

High flying Exeter legal eagles promoted

One of Devon’s leading law firms is promoting high flying staff at its office in Exeter. Stephens Scown LLP has made six promotions to partner and associate level.

Three associates have been promoted to partner level, bringing the total number of partners in the firm to 48. The newly promoted partners are all specialists from Stephen Scown’s corporate department in Exeter. They are: Laura McFadyen, an associate in the employment team; Andrew Knox, an associate specialising in insolvency; and Ben Travers, head of the firm’s intellectual property and IT team.

Three solicitors...

Exeter School pupils' concert for WaterAid

Event Date: 
07/05/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St David's Church, Exeter

Exeter School pupils' concert for WaterAid For the 13th year running, Exeter School musicians and singers will be performing a special charity concert next week to raise funds for international charity WaterAid. The concert will take place on Wednesday 7 May, at St David's Church in Exeter, at 7.30 pm.

Proceeds from this concert will go directly to WaterAid's projects in Zambia, where the funds will help some of the country's poorest communities gain access to clean water and safe sanitation.

The school's Chamber and Symphony orchestras will perform Bizet’s popular Carmen...

Explore the University grounds in aid of Hospiscare

Event Date: 
03/05/2014 - 10:00am
Venue: 
University of Exeter's Streatham Campus

On Saturday 3 May the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus will become a hive of activity as gardening enthusiasts and families flock to explore some of the hidden gems of the 280 acre estate. The day will from part of Hospiscare’s series of Open Garden events taking place across Exeter, mid and east Devon.

The University of Exeter’s campuses are acknowledged as the most beautiful and botanically interesting of any UK university. The Streatham Campus is a registered botanic garden and displays examples of the University’s national collection of Azara (a South American evergreen...

Ladies Night at Exeter Racecourse

Event Date: 
06/05/2014 - 2:45pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

Champagne, a glorious British picnic and beauty treatments will all combine to make an evening at Exeter Racecourse on May 6 a memorable experience.

For just £49 per person, or £450 per table of ten, Exeter’s Ladies’ Night package will allow guests to indulge in a wonderful experience from the luxury of a private suite. One of Exeter’s top salon’s, Amanda Marsden Aveda Lifestyle Salon, will provide unforgettable treatments, racing tipster and TV pundit Luke Harvey will give his advice on the night’s winners and there will be a glass of bubbles on arrival.

There are...

Bank Holiday Monday: BBQ in the Garden

Event Date: 
26/05/2014 - 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

Make the most of your much deserved Bank Holiday with us.

Relax on a deck chair in the walled garden and chill out to the tunes of original singer-songwriter Richard James ( www.richardjames.com ) as you sip something cold and make the most of the final day of the spring bank holiday. Enjoy a tempting selection of BBQ pork favourites.

To book telephone 01392 288177. To view the full menu visit www.themagdalenchapter.com

Bank Holiday Monday: Viva Espana!

Event Date: 
05/05/2014 - 12:30pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter

Make the most of your much deserved Bank Holiday at The Magdalen Chapter.

Showcasing all that's Spanish from BBQ grilled lamb kebabs, seafood paella to crema catalana all washed down with a glass of chilled sangria whilst listening to Spanish Guitarist Jon Boyles. We are hoping for a little Spanish weather too to truly enjoy the garden.

£18.95 per person. To book telephone 01392 288177

View the full menu at www.themagdalenchapter.com

Chalk & Ward to represent Taan Worldwide

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 04/24/2014 - 12:50pm

Exeter based agency Chalk & Ward Advertising are delighted to announce that following a rigorous selection process they have been elected by communications network Taan Worldwide as the sole agency to represent England and Wales.

Taan Worldwide operates as a multi-national network for advertising agencies to collaborate with, enabling the creation of intelligent, cost-effective, global marketing and advertising campaigns.

The approval procedure for acceptance into Taan is exceptionally tough. Peter Gerritsen, President of Taan Worldwide said: “We are thrilled to have...

Flybe to close 'sun routes' from October

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 04/24/2014 - 12:38pm

Flybe have confirmed that they are to cease operations on four major ‘sun routes’ flying from Exeter Airport, from October. The move will see four regular Flybe routes, from Exeter Airport to Spain and Portugal, closed as the airline changes focus to regional flights. The Exeter routes due to close currently fly to Alicante, Malaga and Palma Mallorca in Spain as well as Faro in Portugal. The routes, known as flybe’s ‘sun routes’, will cease operation despite their proven popularity particularly to Alicante and Malaga which saw their route operation extended last October due to high...

Charity Quiz to benefit two local charities

Event Date: 
15/05/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Cellar Bar, Kennaway House, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 8NG

Local law firm, Gilbert Stephens LLP, is set to host another of its popular charity quizzes on Thursday 15 May at Kennaway House, Sidmouth, to raise funds for two local charities – Sidmouth Voluntary Services and FORCE Cancer Charity.

The event, organised by the law firm for the third consecutive year, starts at 7pm and hopes to attract over 70 people and raise hundreds of pounds on the night.

Held in Kennaway House’s Cellar Bar, a buffet will be included in the £30.00 team entry fee and the organisers are calling upon local people to get behind the fundraising event....

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