They say that cream always rises to the top and so it proved as Jonny Wilkinson put the seal on a hard fought 14-9 victory for reigning Heineken Cup champions Toulon over hosts Exeter Chiefs at Sandy Park.
Just over ten years have elapsed since the talented playmaker dropped a goal in Sydney to win England their first and only Rugby World Cup.
Present day in Devon and the 34-year-old was at it again as his late three-pointer ensured the star-studded Frenchman escaped with a slender advantage over their industrious Westcountry hosts.
Jonny Wilkinson has given Exeter Chiefs a ringing endorsement as a growing force not only within the English game, but also that of Europe after he tackled the Devon club for the first time at Sandy Park on Saturday.
The Toulon skipper landed a penalty and drop-goal in his side's narrow 14-9 Heineken Cup victory - a result which lifted the French superstars back to the summit of Pool Two.
However, the World Cup winner was quick to praise the resistance put up by the Chiefs, who head to the South of France this coming weekend for the return fixture at the Stade Felix Mayol...
The Cafe at 36 located in Cowick Street, St Thomas, Exeter is hosting a pop-up art gallery which has been coordinated by Devon Art Pop - a group of artists collaborating to run pop-up galleries around Devon. All of the original and authentic art work is for sale, and 10% of proceeds will be donated to the Arctic Challenge fund currently being raised by Sue and John, owners of the Cafe, in support of Age UK Exeter.
The line up of exhibiting artists includes: Sue Lewis - textile artist with gorgeous seascapes and floral pictures Theresa Shaw - floral and abstract artist with...
In this video local business expert Belinda Newton from the HR Dept explains Zero hours Contracts
Belinda explains the advantages and how they can benefit your company. "There is a bigger picture here and it comes down to the individual needs of your business, and one of those needs has to be the morale and welfare of your staff. Therefore, employers should be looking at what arrangements they have with their workers and deciding what suits them and their staff best."
To find out more you can contact Belinda by email at belinda.newton@hrdept.co.uk and by phone on 0845 863...
Virgin Money is the main sponsor of the South Pole Allied Challenge 2013, which is the third expedition staged by Walking With The Wounded to raise awareness and vital funds for the re-training of wounded servicemen and women, and to assist them in finding new careers outside the military. The challenge is underway and this week sees the bank launch a campaign in its Exeter Store to help customers and members of the public to get involved and support this important charity. The Virgin Money South Pole Allied Challenge is set to be the biggest expedition of its kind, with three teams racing...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service want you to have a joyful and fire safe Christmas this year. Fire safety is important at anytime of the year, but with the extra distractions of Christmas it’s especially important to be vigilant. Dry Christmas trees, colourful decorations and wrapped presents are all extra fuel for a potential fire into your home.
Children and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to accidental fires in the home, so take extra care this season to ensure that your families, loved ones and neighbours are all protected from the extra Christmas fire...
One of the UK’s biggest carol services is taking place in the heart of the city, St James' Park football stadium, on Monday 9 December, from 7-8pm.
The carol service, hosted by the university's Evangelical Christian Union, is set to attract over 3,000 students and members of the public to St James’ Park.
Highlights of the evening will include plenty of classic carols, mulled wine, and a talk on the Christmas message. There will also be free mince pies!
There’s even something for the more reluctant (or just tone deaf!) singers as the university's A-Capella...
Students from Exeter Deaf Academy shared their aspirations, from living independently in their own home and attending university to being the first deaf Prime Minister, when attending at a national conference on Tuesday, National Day for Disabled People. The conference aimed to gather views from students of different specialist colleges about why specialist colleges are important and appropriate to them and how they might promote this to potential students in the future.
Exeter Deaf Academy, along with five other specialist colleges, told Natspec how they loved their specialist...
A rush of Christmas generosity has seen more than 250 shoeboxes stuffed full of gifts for people in poverty-stricken Moldova delivered to Cartridges Solicitors in Cowick Street, Exeter after the firm volunteered to collect them on behalf of the CR2EE charity.
Kathy Hulland at Cartridges said: "None of us can cure all the ills in the world, but there is one small corner who will be celebrating an extra special Christmas this year thanks to the amazing generosity of the people in Exeter with a very big heart!"
It's the second year that Cartridges Solicitors...
Achieving the best outcome for our cats and for you...
At Cats Protection, one of our main objectives is to find good homes for the cats in our care. Please appreciate that it is imperative after the experiences that some have suffered that they are placed in the right home to meet their specific needs. Our experienced staff will guide you through the homing process by carefully helping to match you with the cat that will be happy in your environment. We want to ensure that as far as possible the cat coming into your life is just right for you, your family, your lifestyle and your...
