Exeter City ticketing details for Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie against Wycombe

Tickets for Exeter City’s Johnstone's Paint Trophy tie against Wycombe this evening can be bought from the ticket booths around the ground at St James Park, or on the gate on entry to the Big Bank. However, disabled supporters that wish to use the designated areas should contact Reception in advance of the game by ringing 01392 411 243 or emailing reception@exetercityfc.co.uk .

If you are a Season Ticket holder in the Flybe Stand and the Stagecoach Stand, you will be able to sit in your usual seat by buying on the night – just purchase any ticket for the right stand from the booth...

Singers wanted for an alternative to a choir

Following their summer break, Forever Young Sing for Fun return on Monday 9 September.

We are looking for new singers who want to join an alternative to a choir.

Since January 2007, Forever Young have met on most Monday evenings, from 7-9pm, at St Sidwell’s School, York Road, Exeter. In two hours we sing around 30 songs, chosen by singers, from a list of over 500 songs. With the words projected on the wall we sing to beautiful backing music from the best singers including Abba, Adele, Pavarotti, Dusty Spingfield etc. etc. (Please visit the website for more details) http://...

Radio 3 announces New Generation of classical music stars

Now in its 15th year, the BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists scheme brings listeners the best of emerging British and international classical and jazz talent to the airwaves and live concerts. Through supporting the brightest musicians in reaching the next stage of their careers, the scheme showcases new talent to listeners across the UK via a series of BBC Radio 3 broadcasts, fronted by BBC Young Musician of the Year presenter Clemency Burton-Hill. Over the past 15 years the scheme has supported and spotted internationally recognised artists as diverse as Benjamin Grosvenor, Alison Balsom...

Devon's new crime Superintendent aims for first class victim care

Devon and Cornwall Police has appointed Ken Lamont as Detective Superintendent, to head crime investigation (CID) across the whole of Devon. A former member of HM Royal Marines, he joined the Force in 1990 in Torbay. He has worked across all Force areas including Devon, Plymouth and Cornwall; holding positions of Detective Constable, Det. Sergeant, Det. Inspector and more recently Detective Chief Inspector for Cornwall.

Whilst encountering many testing situations throughout his career, he sees his new posting as the most challenging. His remit covers a geographic area of almost 3,...

Self Build and Design Show

Event Date: 
14/09/2013 - 10:00am to 15/09/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

14 Sep 13 - 15 Sep 13

The Self Build and Design Show is the South West's most informative and hands-on show for anyone interested in converting, extending,rennovating or self-building.Whether you're considering your first project or a seasoned self-builder, you'll find the products, know-how, exciting ideas and inspiration you need under one roof.

* Informative Seminars * Continuous Demonstrations * Interactive Workshops * Part Built Structures showcasing 4 construction methods! * Talk to real self builders & get answers to your questions * Compare prices and get...

Exeter Leukaemia Fund to support North Devon District Hospital Chemotherapy Appeal

Exeter Leukaemia Fund is delighted to announce that the charity has agreed to significantly support the North Devon District Hospital Chemotherapy Appeal. The charity has pledged £50,000 towards the appeal and will be used specifically to fund one of the four dedicated haematology consulting rooms. In addition, the charity is working in partnership with the hospital with a view to fund specialist haematology equipment for the new building. Established in 1987, Exeter Leukaemia Fund has helped to support thousands of sufferers of leukaemia, lymphoma and other blood conditions who have been...

Retail boss claims 20,000 independent shops at risk as he slams Queen of Shops' review

The former chief of chain stores Wickes and Iceland has claimed that 20,000 independent shops in the UK are at risk of closing, in an alternative report into the high street to be published this week.

Bill Grimsey has criticised a government report and high street rescue strategy overseen by 'Queen Of Shops", Mary Portas, as "little more than a PR stunt". Mr Grimsey has compiled an alternative report to be published on Wednesday (4 September) in which he will argue for a "holistic solution" to tackling the problems on our high streets.

Mr Grimsey has labelled Ms Portas'...

Pickles “Bring Back Bungalows” – "We are!" says developer of Exeter retirement village

Developer Urban Renaissance Villages, which is behind Exeter’s first retirement village Millbrook Village, is welcoming Eric Pickles’ advice issued last week to planners, urging them to build more ‘bungalows and retirement villages of 100 or so houses with activities for residents’ to deal with the predicted housing crisis for the over 65s.

“We totally support Eric Pickles and Nick Boles! This is what our aging population needs – a mixture of property types covering a range of prices - and we have been providing it for upwards of 30 years,” comments Bill Gair, CEO of Urban...

Sunflowers help raise funds for Hospiscare at Darts Farm

Each year Darts Farm in Topsham grows a beautiful field of sunflowers for customers to pick in return for a donation to Hospiscare. This year the fantastic weather has made for a bumper crop, allowing Darts Farm to raise more money than ever before for the local charity.

So far, over £2,600 has been raised for Hospiscare and there are still plenty of sunflowers left for people to pick or to buy in store. For a map of the farm and instructions on how to pick your own, please visit the farm shop.

Once the sunflowers die down, they are left in the field as feed for local birds...

Could you be the new face of WD-40?

An iconic global brand is on the hunt for one of their biggest fans to feature in their 60th anniversary celebrations. WD-40 Multi-Use Product, renowned all over the world for helping silence squeaky joints and protect motors from rust, will celebrate its diamond anniversary in September and is commemorating the event by releasing a limited edition can. The company is looking for one lucky person, who has a great use for WD-40, to feature on the limited edition can which will be available in retailers across the country. Sara Simpson, Senior Brand Manager from WD-40 Company, said: “WD-40...

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