Exeter Slingathon: slinging mums and dads take over the city

On Saturday 12 October from 11am, there will be a large gathering of 'babywearers' at the Cathedral Green, ie mums and dads who choose to wear their babies and toddlers in slings or ergonomic baby carriers, rather than use a buggy. This is called the Exeter Slingathon, and is part of a national Slingathon initiative for International Babywearing Week.

At around 11.30am, there will be a gentle sling-based 10min exercise class led by Emma Jones, a postnatal fitness instructor and babywearer of her toddler, Eva. This will be followed by a walk around the town, taking in...

Chiefs serve up a season’s best display to sink the Cherry & Whites on their own path

Gloucester 12 Exeter Chiefs 29

What a difference a week makes... Following a disappointing performance seven days earlier against Leicester Tigers, Exeter Chiefs produced the perfect response at Kingsholm to re-ignite their Aviva Premiership charge against hosts Gloucester.

In a sublime Sunday showing, Rob Baxter’s side served up a season’s best display to sink the Cherry & Whites on their own path. Aussies Ben White and Dean Mumm – just as they had done at London Irish earlier in the campaign – again got on the try-sheet, whilst fly-half Gareth Steenson weighed in with...

Sideshow - Theatre, Burlesque & Cabaret

Event Date: 
30/10/2013 - 8:00pm to 02/11/2013 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

For centuries travelling showmen came to Exeter bringing fairground rides, menageries, stalls and hows for the city's annual Lammas fair.

This Hallowe'en a bawdy troupe of performers and artistes arrive in town determined to entertain the locals with their spectacular show, at any cost…

Combining theatre, burlesque & cabaret Exeter Alternative Theatre presents a unique peek inside this weird & wonderful world, inviting you to meet the twisted characters that inhabit the sideshow.

Tickets: £12.50 (£10)

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

GRAND GUIGNOL - SCREAMS OF TERROR

Event Date: 
18/10/2013 - 8:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre

Following their mini tour this summer, which ended in a sell out performance at the Barnfield Theatre, EAT return with another chance to see three short terror plays that explore the darker side of the human condition before they take the production to London.

Two are by a true forgotten hero of British Grand Guignol, Frederick Witney. The naturalistic viciousness which Witney injected into his writing resulted in COALS OF FIRE being banned outright when submitted for a license for the 1920's London Grand Guignol.

A blind woman warms herself by the fire as a younger woman...

The Skin Angels advise outdoor workers on year-round sun protection

Autumn is now upon us and for those who have no choice but to be working outside all day, the Skin Angels, by Purity Boutique Spa, are offering valuable sunscreen advice.

On Tuesday 17 September they were on-hand, with rugby player Carl Rimmer from Exeter Chiefs, to rescue some lucky builders from the damaging rays of the sun. The team helped them to apply sun cream and educated them on the importance of sun protection, even during the autumn and winter months.

Carl comments: "‘I am proud to be supporting the Skin Angels in their campaign to raise awareness about the...

More staff and new premises for Sampson Hall

Exeter-based leadership and business development consultants Sampson Hall, have unveiled expansion plans including the opening of a new South West office, a bigger team and the launch of an internship scheme in collaboration with the University of Exeter.

Sampson Hall teach leadership and business strategy with a difference - they are ex-Royal Marines who bring the hard won lessons from the battlefield to the boardroom. The company, which also has offices in Newcastle, has expanded its South West arm by moving into new premises at Odhams Wharf in Ebford near Exeter, to accommodate...

Oxjam Exeter Announces Sponsors

Oxjam Exeter is pleased to announce support from the following sponsors for the Oxjam Exeter Takeover weekend, taking place across Exeter on 19th and 20th October:

Headline Sponsor: The Exeter Daily

Venue Sponsors:

The Cavern - ATASS Respect

The Oddfellows - Purity Boutique Spa

The Phoenix - The Music Mill

The Guildhall Shopping Centre - Gravitas Recruitment

Princesshay - Radio Exe

The Revelry / Cellar Door - Midnight Ramble

The Globe Inn - Exeter Local Records

Oxjam Exeter Takeover is a wristband event,...

Ben Bradshaw re-selected as Labour's parliamentary candidate for Exeter

We are delighted to confirm that Ben Bradshaw has been re-selected as Exeter Labour Party's parliamentary candidate for the next general election, expected in 2015.

A popular and highly experienced and respected member of parliament, Ben has been a dedicated and hard working MP for Exeter for over 16 years, retaining the seat for Labour three times since that triumphant night in May 1997.

Ben's passionate belief in Labour values is matched by his dedication to the city of Exeter and his incredible energy representing constituents and campaigning for the party....

Grecians come out on top in Devon Derby thriller

Report: Exeter City 3 Plymouth Argyle 1

Exeter City earned a 3-1 Devon Derby victory at the expense of Plymouth Argyle at St James Park.

A sticky first half ended goalless, but the game sprung to life after the break.

City went a goal up through Arron Davies, but a Luke Young free-kick gave the City fans a sinking feeling.

However Alan Gow’s delightful effort put the Grecians back in the lead in the final ten minutes, and Scot Bennett sealed the victory in stoppage time.

Danny Butterfield made his first start in a City shirt, following his substitute...

Workshop: Make the Best of Your Belongings

Event Date: 
19/10/2013 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
INC Shop, Exmouth

A unique workshop to be held at INC, Exmouth on Saturday 19 October at 10:30am.

There will be a 90 minute of discussion and learning about how to find, treasure, store, and use your beloved belongings. We cover reuse, sorting techniques, and motivate each other to bring to life those items in our homes that have been long forgotten. Plus lots of tea, coffee and biscuits all for a bargain £5.

Contact INC soon to book your place in this small exclusive workshop: 01395 223626.

www.inc-inc.co.uk/workshops and www.changeyourspace.co.uk for more details.

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