The Zombies

Event Date: 
02/11/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

The legendary Rock/R&B band live in concert.

Featuring original members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent performing hits like "She's Not There" with songs from their new album 'Breathe Out, Breathe In' and hits from Colin and Rod's solo careers, a rocking good night is ensured for all. 40 years after the release of the Zombies' swansong 'Odessey & Oracle' album, the original members of the group reunited to perform three special live concerts at The Shepherds Bush Empire in London in March of 2008. The result was a triumph and critically acclaimed by the press with 5 star...

Don't be SAD - Furniture Village in Exeter offers light therapy in-store

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Fri, 11/01/2013 - 2:49pm

Furniture Village is offering customers the opportunity to boost their mood and energy levels during this gloomy season.

When the daylight hours are shortened, people commonly suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or more mildly ‘winter blues’.

Throughout November Furniture Village is providing in-store lightboxes supplied by the UK’s leading manufacturer of medically-proven light therapy products, The LitePod Company Ltd ( www.sad.uk.com ), to offer some summer comfort.

Whether customers suffer from SAD or just fancy being bathed in light and eating...

Exeter City's Football in the Community team to host health and fitness workshop

Total Rebuild is to hold a health and fitness workshop in partnership with Exeter City FC Football in the Community on Sunday 24 November. The day, which will be held in the sports hall at St James School, Summer Lane, Exeter, will comprise two workouts as well as informative sessions on the fundamentals of bodyweight exercise and safe, effective kettlebell usage. Whether you are new to exercise, looking to introduce something new and exciting to your existing routine or want to kick start your system, there is something for everyone on the day, which will be run by James Bodley, a...

Food Poverty Project poised to win The People’s Millions

Local charity The Devon and Cornwall Food Association has been shortlisted as the potential recipient of up to £50,000 of People’s Millions Lottery Funding – an opportunity that will enable them to expand the vital work they do to redistribute in-date food that would otherwise be sent to landfill.

Their project, Devon and Cornwall Food Action, is one of two projects chosen for the South West region but your help is now sought to secure the funding.

A public vote on the 26 November will decide which project wins this year’s cash and your votes are needed. DCFA Company...

Jess targets success at Sale

Winger Matt Jess says competition for places in and around the Exeter Chiefs squad is helping to drive standards up at the ambitious Devon club.

The Chiefs currently lie fourth in the Aviva Premiership and are top of Pool 2 in this season's Heineken Cup following a solid opening to the 2013/14 season.

However, the 29-year-old back insists everyone at Sandy Park knows the hard work must continue, starting with tomorrow night's league trip to Sale Sharks (8pm).

Last season the Sharks recorded a first-ever top flight win over Rob Baxter's side when they turned round a...

Have you protected your oil tank from thieves?

Police have warned rural householders to be vigilant after a rise in heating oil thefts from gardens as tanks are filled ready for winter. Thousands of homes, mostly in rural areas, are dependent on heating oil. The increase in the price of the oil and the isolated nature of many of the homes has made them an easy target for thieves and there have been 100 recorded domestic heating oil thefts in the county so far this year. In total over £35,000 worth of oil has been stolen. Superintendent Jim Pearce of Devon and Cornwall Police said: “This type of crime can affect the most vulnerable...

Ashfords staff celebrate launch of new brand

Ashfords Solicitors unveiled their new brand to clients, friends and contacts at a special champagne reception.

Among the 100-plus guests were representatives from Arbuthnot Latham, Brewin Dolphin and Clydesdale Bank.

The rebrand is the direct result of the firm developing a blueprint for the future, called Moving Forward.

Research showed a strong sense of togetherness between the firm, its clients, partners and staff.

The new brand’s two arrows, overlap to reflect this close relationship and point upward to signify the concept of moving forward.

New...

Doddiscombsleigh Art Show

Event Date: 
01/11/2013 - 10:00am to 03/11/2013 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Teign Valley Community Hall, Christow

The popular Doddiscombsleigh Art Show 2013 will be exhibiting for sale the work of over 70 artists, predominantly from the South-West at its new location, the Teign Valley Community Hall in Christow.

The range of art on show is astonishing, from oil paintings to watercolours, pencil drawings, lino prints, ceramics, jewllery, etchings, collage, embroidery, remaker art and sculptures, both indoor and outdoor.

Doddiscombsleigh Art Show prides inself on showcasing a wide range of art from both established international artists through to emerging artists including six students...

ARC Animal Rescue Centre micro-chipping day

Event Date: 
16/11/2013 - 10:30am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
ARC Animal Rescue Centre, Chineway Road, Ottery St Mary, Devon, EX111PL

On Saturday 16 November a local animal welfare and re-homing charity, ARC Animal Rescue Centre, will be holding a micro-chipping day at Chineway Road, Ottery St Mary.

Microchips will soon become a legal requirement for ALL dogs and we are planning to offer micro-chipping to all the dogs in the area, especially, but not exclusively, targeted at dogs that have been previously re-homed through ARC. On the day we hope to chip between 50 and 100 animals. This will give owners peace of mind and reassurance that if their pet is lost, stolen or strayed they can be contacted and the animal...

Council supports Rowing Club’s move

East Devon District Council’s Cabinet yesterday has agreed to support Exmouth Rowing Club to move into the old lifeboat station adjacent to their existing premises on Queen’s Drive.

This will allow the council to move forward with its plans for the regeneration of Queen’s Drive.

The club will be charged a reduced rent for the new premises to be reviewed after five years. Refurbishment of the building to bring it up to date is to be funded by the club through an Inspired Facilities grant from Sport England.

Councillor Andrew Moulding, Deputy Leader of East Devon...

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