Did you make a new year’s resolution to get out more, meet new people and help with worthwhile charitable work?
Why not come along to this volunteers day. You can find out about the conservation and educational work the charity does in displaying their National Collections of birch and alder to the public and in promoting and exhibiting quality sculpture.
There will be a chance to meet other volunteers over coffee and biscuits, when there will be discussion of the variety of work we would like their volunteers to carry out – both in the office, at events and in the garden....
There was no fat lady singing on this occasion – instead we had a Marilyn Monroe tribute act to contend with - but Exeter Chiefs’ latest outing to Allianz Park again hit a bum note.
Having come unstuck against both Northampton Saints and Bath in the past fortnight, Rob Baxter’s side made it an unwanted hat-trick of losses against the Aviva Premiership’s top three as hosts Saracens produced a powerful second half display to seal victory.
A converted try from hooker Schalk Brits, together with three penalties from the boot of fly-half...
40th Anniversary Celebration - The Isca Historical Photographic Collection presents '150 Years of Exeter Archive Photos (1860-2012) .
A rare chance to see the photographic evidence of the changes that have happened in the City of Exeter over the last 150 years. A remarkeable and extensive programme to be shown on the big screen. Narrated by Peter D Thomas
This four part programme will be held on different screenings.
A selection of special Monday events covering all aspects of fashion, and featuring the wonderful collection of historic costumes and accessories from Killerton's fascinating collection. National Trust and Killerton Costume Curator Shelley Tobin will be on hand at these free drop-in events to explain the tips of the day or answer any questions you have.
Just pick the one that "suits you" best!
Each free "drop-in" event runs from 11.30am-1pm then 1.30pm-2.30pm. Normal admission prices to the House apply.
Exmouth Pavilion is proud to present in association with Midnight Mango - The Selecter. "Too Much Pressure” released by this important and influential platinum selling band in Feb 1980 remains a classic touchstone for a generation of Ska lovers and the band are excited to announce they will be playing the album in its entirety plus a selection of other much loved Selecter tracks and some new surprises at concerts throughout 2014.
Mixing punk, ska and reggae, ‘Too
Much Pressure’ successfully reflected the social and political issues of the early Thatcher years in Britain and...
A DOUBLE bill of comedy and supper evenings is on offer at Broadclyst Victory Hall.
Following on from the sell-out successes of Calendar Girls and this year’s pantomime Snow White, the Broadclyst Theatre Group is busy rehearsing two One-Act comedy plays.
“This will be a lovely relaxing evening, full of laughter, fun and food,” said the group’s spokeswoman Liz Straw. “Our previous comedy play evenings have proved very popular, so book early.”
Two Fat Men features Duncan and George who have been forced by their wives to attend Weight Busters. Surrounded by women and...
Over her 42 years of touring Joan Armatrading has never done a solo world tour.
For her last major tour she has decided that this is the perfect time to perform her first ever full scale solo concerts, and will be performing at Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 21 November.
Her performances will include songs that span her entire career so far.
Joan said: "I will never retire but this will be the last major tour that I will undertake. For the first time these concerts will be me solo on stage playing the guitar, piano and singing.
Master Ken is coming over from the States to give one of his unique "Martial Arts" Seminars Master Ken is the Star of the YouTube series Enter The Dojo, which has had over 5 million views to date. For those who don’t know about this show yet, let me promise you that you are missing one of the most hilarious things going right now on the internet, and Matthew Page has created a fantastic character in Master Ken, an amalgam of many “McDojo” instructors, and the show has an eclectic and funny group of people, and the actors who portray them bring a lot to the show, but show creator...
The landslip that closed the A377 Cowley Road running between Exeter and Credition on Friday afternoon has now been completely cleared and the road is fully open.
The road had been closed to ensure the safe removal of 400 tonnes of slippage material from the site which involved the use of heavy excavation and haulage plant.
The road closure had prevented bus services from serving stops between Cowley Bridge and Crediton, affecting the 50, 51, 315 and 377 stagecoach bus services. Everything is now back to normal.
Mind in Exeter and East Devon is calling on people in the area to sign up for Mind’s new fundraising event, Happy Monday.
Happy Monday takes place on Monday 10th March and is all about people having fun on the week’s least popular day – by hosting their own fundraising events and spending quality time with family, friends and colleagues.
Free fundraising packs are available from Mind in Exeter and East Devon which encourages schools, colleges and businesses as well as their own employees to have a Happy Monday. Mind in Exeter and East Devon hopes the people of Devon will...
