Exeter's very own Bike Shed Theatre has been revealed as the first ever winner of the My Theatre Matters! UK's Most Welcoming Theatre Award. In Association with Classic FM, the award was presented at the annual UK Theatre Awards at London’s historic Guildhall on Sunday 20 October 2013.
Nestled at the end of an alley in the heart of Exeter, you'll find the Bike Shed Theatre. With a 60 seat subterranean auditorium and adjacent vintage cocktail tavern, the venue has performances nearly every night of the year. Championing new work and innovation, the theatre has gained national...
In what is sure to be a competitive Pool Two of this season’s Heineken Cup, the importance of gaining reward – home and away – was illustrated in all its glory this weekend.
Toulon were toppled in the Welsh capital by Cardiff Blues on Saturday; while north of the border Exeter Chiefs – conquerors of the Welsh region seven days earlier – were undone by Glasgow Warriors.
With one win apiece, there is little to choose between these quartet of clubs after just two rounds of...
Sandy Park, home to Aviva Premiership club Exeter Chiefs, has been shortlisted for Rugby Venue of the Year at the upcoming Rugby Expo Awards.
The Devon venue, which was built in 2006, will battle it out for the honour along with Allianz Park, the home to top flight rivals Saracens.
Last season, Aviva Premiership supporters from all 12 clubs voted Sandy Park as the best match-day experience, whilst in 2015 the stadium will also play host to three Rugby World Cup games.
Off the field, the venue continues to be a popular attraction for businesses, charities and...
Preparing for this gig was so much more than our normal band practice. Kit organisation, transport, and those extension leads that mysteriously seem to vanish at the last minute. We also had the added pressure of not knowing if our drummer would be with us or if he'd be called to the hospital for the birth of his third child (a new little rascal!)...
The first thing we have to talk about is the rain, as there was so much of it! But the Oxjam bands carried on playing regardless as did the shoppers who braved the downpours to listen and donate to such a great cause. At one point the...
At 6.24pm last night, Exeter City Centre Police were called to the Princesshay shopping area of Exeter by staff at the New Look store, who were concerned about a suspicious package that had been left in their shop. The shop was closed at the time of the call, as were the majority of premises in the area.
As a precautionary measure, a cordon was placed around the store and the direct vicinity and a specially trained police officer searched the scene.
The officer removed a bag containing non-suspicious items from the store and the cordons were removed.
Following City’s 4-0 victory away in Scunthorpe, Exeter manager Paul Tisdale was pleased with the result and the performance of his team as the Grecians went level on points with the division’s leaders Chesterfield.
He also conceded that the result didn’t reflect well on the home side, who had attacked with intent and purpose throughout the fixture.
Resolute defending was a must from Tis’s men, and a manful defensive display ensured the Grecians came away with no additional goals in the ‘conceded’ column in the Sky Bet League 2 table.
Building the world's largest waterslide and making teachers wear uniforms were just two of the things schoolchildren came up with when asked what they would do if they were Lord Mayor of Exeter.
The competition was organised by Exeter City Council as part of Local Democracy Week (14 to 18 October). It prompted over 80 entries from five schools across Exeter - St Michael's, Exwick Heights, St David’s, The Maynard School, and Bowhill.
Nine-year-old Ellie Carey from Bowhill School, was selected as the winner for her suggestions. As her prize, Ellie will become Mini Lord Mayor...
Cyclists have the chance to find out more about bike security at two police events in Exeter. Local officers are holding two bike marking events to encourage cyclists to mark, register and lock their bikes. They take place at:
Exeter Flowerpots Skatepark on Saturday 19 October 2013 between 2pm and 4pm.
Waitrose car park, Gladstone Road, Exeter on Thursday 24 October 2013 between 3pm and 5pm.
Officers will provide advice on how to mark, register and lock bikes to help prevent thefts. Cycle marking kits from www.bikeregister.com will be...
In stark contrast to last autumn, the Killerton National Trust estate near Exeter is celebrating a bumper crop of apples at this weekend’s Killerton cider and apple festival. On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October, months of apple picking at Killerton culminates in an annual family festival to mark National Apple Day. The orchard is festooned with bunting, stalls are scattered between the apple trees and the amazing smell of a hog roast will greet visitors at the gates. Helen Trebble, Killerton Community Access Officer said: “This weekend we invite families to grab a sack and join us in the...
Teas and coffees and cakes will all be on offer at an Autumn Bazaar organised by Headway Devon’s centre in Exmouth.
The event will take place from 10.30am-2.30pm on Thursday 31st October at the Open Door Centre on Church Street.
Centre manager, Diana Russell, says, “Events like this are a great way for us to raise funds for the centre and let people know about the vital work that is going on right here in the local community.
“Our cake sales are always popular in Exmouth and we’re very grateful to all the members of the public who come in to see us to escape the...
