New models predict 3.5-10 mm sea-level rise over the next 20 years. An international team of scientists has shown that Pine Island Glacier, the largest single contributor to sea-level rise in Antarctica, has entered a period of irreversible, self-sustained retreat and is likely to increase its discharge into the ocean in comparison to the last decade.
The current imbalance of the West Antarctic ice sheet and its related contribution to ongoing sea-level rise is well established. In particular, Pine Island Glacier has receded by about 10km during the last decade and alone...
Find your soul mate this Valentine’s Day at Exeter Axhayes!!!
We have lots of adorable cats and kittens looking for love! Come along to meet them at our Valentine’s Coffee morning.
It will be held from 11am on Saturday 15 February at the Centre. Please come along and enjoy a cup of coffee and a Valentine's themed cakes.
We'd love volunteers to come and help. Bakers to bake their yummy cakes, and everyone else to come and support us! Please call 01395 232377 for more details or to put your name on our list of helpers. Or join us on facebook https://www.facebook.com/...
Outrageous Fortune is a Hayward Touring exhibition set to open at Exeter Phoenix on Friday 24th January. The show is curated by Andrew Hunt the new Spacex director, and showcases contemporary artists’ interpretations of the classic Tarot de Marseille deck of cards. Tarot playing cards originated in Italy in the 15th century. Used in most of Europe to play games, in the English-speaking world the tarot is generally associated with divination and fortune telling. A rich source of imagery, it includes such archetypes as The Fool, The Magician, The High Priestess, The Lovers, The Wheel of...
The Magdalen Chapter will be hosting a series of evenings pairing food and wine from around the world. On Thursday 30 January, Thursday 27 February and Thursday 27 March our award- winning Head Chef Ben Bulger and his team will expertly prepare menus inspired by global travel. Each evening will explore taste destinations including New Zealand, Thailand, Italy and Spain.
General Manager Fiona Moores said:
“Our food and wine evenings have developed a fabulous following among wine and food enthusiasts. For our 2014 events calendar, we are delighted to be bringing the tastes of...
Nike Running by Sweatshop in Princesshay is helping the people of Exeter get fit and stay fit this New Year. Beginners Run Club takes place each Monday from 6.15pm and Group Run Club for those with more experience on Tuesdays from 6.15pm.
One of the great things about running is that almost everyone can do it. Running provides people with the opportunity to improve their health and fitness while at the same time getting out of their homes and into the fresh air.
Running can often be a lonely activity, and when constantly running alone it can be difficult to stay motivated....
Local fundraising efforts have been rewarded by Basepoint Exeter with a cheque for £2663 in match-funding. The money was raised for Balloons throughout November and December 2013, at local events including a Christmas Craft Fair, Charity Auction and a Bikers fundraising evening.
Balloons is a charity that provides support for children, young people and families, before an expected death or following the death of someone significant in their lives.
Basepoint Exeter Centre Manager, John Ashment, comments: “We are thrilled to be able to present this cheque to Balloons. It is...
It has been a busy weekend for Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, with appliances being called to several dramatic incidents.
Today has seen Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service rescue a woman trapped in mud in Newton Abbot.
The incident, which occured at 3.54pm, saw two appliances from Newton Abbot and a specialist rescue team from Camels Head mobilised.
The woman in question was suffering from with ankle injuries and was stuck in the mud in the River Teign. On arrival the crews reported that the female was stuck in the mud up to her knees...
This Saturday 25th January, Reebok will provide the people of Exeter with a more accessible route to fitness by launching the city’s first ever Fit Hub at Tony Pryce Sports, Guildhall Shopping Centre. The new Reebok FitHub will serve and support the local fitness community, offering new ranges of Reebok clothing and accessories specially designed for fitness as well as FREE fitness tests, classes, challenges and advice, via fully qualified trainers.
To celebrate the FitHub’s opening, Reebok is inviting the local community to come down to Tony Pryce throughout the day (11am – 5pm),...
In just over two weeks, hundreds of farmers from across the country will be taking part in the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust’s (GWCT) Big Farmland Bird Count.
Jim Egan, from the GWCT’s Allerton Project, said:
“The response to our Big Farmland Bird Count, which takes place on the 1 – 7th February, has been remarkable and we are thrilled that so many farmers have signed up to take part. We are also delighted that the count is being backed by many important farming organisations such as LEAF, FWAG, NFU, CLA, the Soil Association, Conservation Grade plus many others...
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service were called to a dramatic incident today ( Saturday 18th January) after a woman got trapped in a marsh whilst walking her dogs.
The incident took place at 11.14 am.
Fire Control received a 999 call from a local woman who whilst out walking her three dogs at Abbeyford Woods just north of Okehampton accidently wandered into marshland resulting in her becoming stuck in the marsh and slowly sinking.
Distressed and suffering from the onset of hypothermia the caller was slightly disorientated and was unable to give the fire...
