A local teenager has been named as principal composer with the National Youth Orchestra (NYO).
17 year-old Michael Brailey from Crediton, will be responsible for working with musicians in the Orchestra to create new symphonic music as well as diverse ensemble pieces.
Michael said: “Being in NYO 2014 means an unbelievable amount to me as a composer. Nowhere else would I have the chance to work so closely and learn from a whole symphony orchestra of talented musicians who are my age.
“The result for me is an incredible experience of being able to hear my own music...
An Exeter support group which helps anyone affected by the death of a baby had the honour of attending a special reception at 10 Downing Street this week.
The reception, held by Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, and hosted by the Prime Minister’s wife, Samantha Cameron, was attended by representatives from some of the charity’s local groups, including the Exeter Sands group.
Jo Gundersen treasurer of the Exeter group, said it was a huge honour to be able to visit Number 10 and hear Mrs Cameron talk about the charity’s work.
A fusion of fashion and chocolate adorned the stage at Exeter Castle as more than 150 flocked to witness the launch of Choccie Bar’s Online Chocolate Boutique. To showcase the company’s collection of stunning artisan designer handmade chocolates, Choccie Bar presented a rather unusual show, enlisting the help of a number of leading Devon fashion houses to help demonstrate the colourful confectionary. Couture by Anja’s of Budleigh Salterton, Lugets of Exeter and Catwalk 09 fused with images of chocolate and the twelve models to create a highly ceremonial show as guests sampled some of...
Our students will be taking over Route 2 in Topsham on Thursday 28th November.
After the fun and success of last year’s British Sign Language (BSL) appearances at Café Lingua, which takes place on Thursdays at Route 2 in Topsham, we are set to put on another great event this November.
Students will be running the café’s kitchen and encouraging attendees and staff to communicate and order using BSL.
Whether you are new to BSL or a seasoned expert, the event is a relaxed, informal and friendly place to learn more, practice and meet others who are interested in the...
Shoppers in Exeter are to get an early Christmas present with the announcement of special offers in City-Council run Pay & Display car parks in the run up to Christmas.
Starting tomorrow (Thursday 21 November) parking will be free in all City Council-run Pay & Display car parks after 5pm. And those paying for three hours in Pay & Displays on Sundays will be able to get the rest of the day's parking thrown in for free.
On top of that and as part of Small Business Saturday on 7 December, the City Council is issuing small independent traders in Exeter with special...
A man from Plymouth who has been stopping other road users for traffic offences has been arrested for impersonating a police officer.
An unnamed 37 years-old man had bought a flashing blue light and siren for his car had been stopping road users for offences such as speeding.
One motorist the man attempted to stop was an off-duty police officer. The off-duty officer refused to stop for the man when they realised that the car was not an official vehicle.
A woman stopped and reprimanded by the man asked for his Police ID card. He refused and left the scene shortly...
Police in Exeter are growing increasingly concerned about a 78-year-old woman who has not been seen since 9.30pm on Friday 15 November. Joan Russell was last seen at her home address in the Emmanuel Close area of Exeter. Because of her age and her condition she is considered vulnerable and police are concerned for her welfare. Joan has limited mobility and walks with the aid of a walking stick. The stick was left behind as well as her money, medication, bus pass and other personal belongings. She is believed to be wearing a grey skirt and a green light weight jacket. She is about 5ft 4ins...
On Friday 22nd November 2013, at the Centre Spot Bar, Exeter City Football Club, a number of Devon's finest amateur choirs will go head to head before a panel of local judges to win the opportunity to perform at Exeter Racecourse on 19 December 2013.
Our panel of judges include former Exeter Chief, Chris Bentley, Bruce Henderson of Exeter City FC, Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral Choir, Andrew Millington and Deputy Head of the Media and Performing Arts Faculty at Exeter College, Andrew Mcilvain.
A team of four Ashfords' trainees have organised the choir sing-...
East Devon District Council has introduced a new service for residents who like to carry out transactions on their mobile phone.
The East Devon App enables people to access various council services on their smartphone, with both i-Phone and Android systems supported.
Since the App is EDDC’s free gift to residents for Christmas and the New Year, there’s a festive theme to the promotional campaign, using cards wishing people an “Appy New Year”.
Promotional events for the new application will be taking place in each town across East Devon in the run-up to Christmas, at...
