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.

Exeter Singers Concert

Event Date: 
22/10/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St. Margaret's Church, Topsham

The Exeter Singers, conducted by Tony Yates and with Matthew Wright on the piano will give a concert of varied choral music to suit all tastes, from Monteverdi to Jerome Kern. The musical items will be interspersed with poetry readings. Tickets cost £5 on the door. The proceeds will go to FORCE.

City manager optimistic at prospects of earning bragging rights in Devon Derby

"We go into every game expecting to win. I don’t go into any game with a pessimistic outlook, so we’ll do our very best for the game." Paul Tisdale

Ahead of the Devon Derby against Plymouth Argyle at St James Park, City manager Paul Tisdale is going in with a typical degree of optimism at Exeter’s prospects of earning the three points and the bragging rights.

The Grecians have found a way to win on five occasions from the first nine fixtures of the Sky Bet League 2 season, and he is confident that they can prosper again when the sides clash for the first time this season...

Devon poet wins a Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award

Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award was celebrated on National Poetry Day (Thursday 3 October 2013). The biggest stars in British poetry gathered at the Southbank Centre to celebrate National Poetry Day. The day-long event began with a special ceremony to commend the 15 poets from around the world who won a Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award. Among the 15 winners was Emma Lister, 16, from Devon. To win an award of this stature is a huge achievement. The prize has launched the careers of many of the UK's most successful poets, so Jessica has a flourishing writing career ahead of her. The...

Things are hotting up for the Powderham Food Festival

'The Incredible Spice Men' - otherwise known as Tony Singh and Cyrus Todiwala - will be putting in a much anticipated appearance at Powderham Castle this Saturday at the Powderham Food Festival. Award-winning chefs and currently starring on our television screens on BBC2 (Monday nights) to popular acclaim, the lively duo will be bringing their unique take on British food to Exeter. So watch out foodies, be prepared to have your taste buds tickled and tantalized and just a little bit surprised.

The two old friends believe that Britain has some of the best produce in the world, but...

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