Alan Gow moves to Bristol Rovers

Exeter City and Bristol Rovers have agreed a two-way loan deal which will see Alan Gow and Eliot Richards switch clubs for the remainder of the 2013/14 season.

22-year-old Welshman Richards turned pro in 2009, having come through the youth ranks at the Pirates with a prolific goalscoring record. The young forward has gone on to represent Rovers on over 100 occasions, as well as representing his country at Under-19 level.

He also has experience of scoring at St James Park – Richards netted the winner for the Gas in the 2012/13 season as the visitors won 2-1, as well as...

Strawberries in January

Event Date: 
14/02/2014 - 7:30pm to 22/02/2014 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre

This fizzy concoction takes the classic ingredients of romantic comedy, love, humour, coincidence and fantasy and serves them up with a surprisingly touching twist... Strawberries in January is a biting heartwarming comedy about four romantically challenged singletons who stumble through contemporary Montréal in search of love.

Originally written in Québec French the play won the Masque Award for Best Original Script. This version by Scottish writer Rona Munro, author of Iron and Bold Girls, was commissioned as part of the Traverse Playwrights in Partnership scheme.

Ancient Cyprus rediscovered in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2014 - 4:37pm

Ancient Greek and Cypriot objects will be the subject of a lunchtime lecture at Exeter City Council's Royal Albert Memorial Museum on Friday (14 February)

The British Museum Curator of Cyprus Collections will present the findings of new research into the city’s small but interesting collection of Ancient Greek and Cypriot objects at a lunchtime lecture at the Queen Street museum.

RAMM's Greek and Cypriot archaeology collection contains around 500 objects from Neolithic stone tools to Roman period glass. Many of the objects were donated by two local collectors in the late...

South West leaders call for urgent action

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2014 - 4:22pm

In the face of further incoming storms, leaders across the South West peninsula have written to the Prime Minister demanding urgent action from the Government over the destroyed track at Dawlish. The rail line was severed after severe weather destroyed an 80m section of track near Dawlish station was along with a section of seawall. Due to the extent of the damage the repairs are not accepted to be completed until the 18th of March however the actual date has yet to be confirmed. As many businesses rely upon the rail line, the cost of the closure to South West’s economy has been estimated...

Speed up your fitness plan

With a record number of new members joining Exeter Golf and Country Club this January thanks to the new changing rooms and gym, the club has extended its no joining fee offer, saving new members £75 when they join.

Here, Exeter Golf and Country Club personal trainer, Helen Kukor explains some fitness myths to help boost all those trying to get in shape and lose weight for 2014. Find out more about the gym here www.exetergcc.co.uk/gym/gym-in-exeter

1) ‘If I lift weights I’ll look bulky’

If you were to look at one kilo of fat and one kilo of muscle side by side,...

Mother's Day Lunch

Event Date: 
30/03/2014 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Golf and Country Club

There's no better way to show your mum or grandmother how much you appreciate them than by treating them to a good old Sunday lunch. As an extra special treat we'll give you all* a complimentary glass of fizz to celebrate before you sit for lunch. Enjoy a three course traditional Sunday roast with all the trimmings. £19.95 per person. For more info about Wear Park restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club visit www.exetergcc.co.uk/wear-park-bar-restaurant

Reservations: wearpark@exetergcc.co.uk

Wine Dinner

Event Date: 
07/03/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Golf and Country Club

Bottoms up! If you love wining and dining, this is the event for you…

Wine Dinner Exeter Hosted by April Marks of Regency Wine, you will be taken on a culinary journey, exploring expertly selected wine to accompany each course of the four course menu. April will guide you through the wine tasting and talk about the providence of each grape and why she has chosen it for each dish.

Our Head Chef, Rob Drakett has created a delicious French menu using the best seasonal produce. Rob’s background includes running his own restaurant in the Champagne region of France, which was...

Hunt for Devon's Top Curry

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2014 - 1:36pm

The heat will be turned up on curry chefs in Exeter and Teignbridge later this month in an attempt to find out who can rustle up the best balti.

Ten of Exeter and Teignbridge's finest curry chefs will be putting their best dishes to the test on Wednesday (19 February) at @34 Restaurant, Exeter College.

At stake will be the prestigious title of Exeter & Teignbridge Curry Chef of the Year 2014.

Following on from last year's successful competition, which was won by Mohammed Syed Walid, of the Real India, in South Street, Exeter, Exeter City Council will again be...

Stagecoach extend bus routes to ease rail closure

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/07/2014 - 1:09pm

Stagecoach South West announced today that, for the duration of the Dawlish railway closure, it is extending its ‘Exeter Plus’ Dayrider and Megarider Zone to include Dawlish.

The change is effective immediately and means that a week of unlimited bus travel between Dawlish and Exeter costs just £20, reducing the cost of a weekly ticket by a quarter.

The operator hopes that that move will help ease travel problems for local residents commuting between Dawlish and Exeter by encouraging people not to resort to their cars on the busy A379 route.

Michael Watson, Managing...

Skin Angels and Chief’s Carl Rimmer visit Exeter School

Children and teachers at Exeter School were recently provided with expert advice on year round sun protection and problematic skin conditions, courtesy of Skin Angels, a team of campaigning beauty therapists from Exeter.

Skin Angels, from Exeter's Purity Boutique Spa, are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of protecting skin from the sun, even during the autumn and winter months and aim to arm young people with knowledge about looking after their skin to prevent and treat skin conditions such as acne.

Carl Rimmer from Exeter Chief’s is supporting the Skin...

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