Princesshay to host free family fun day in Easter holidays

On Saturday 15th April, 11am – 4pm, Princesshay Square will be transformed into a vibrant pop-up Family Fun Day with a range of free activities to keep visitors of all ages entertained during the Easter holidays.

Visitors to the event will be able to enjoy live music, a round of crazy golf, giant Jenga, balloon modelling, or get creative with giant colouring wall and free children’s Macramé crafting sessions, plus take part in the Golden Ticket Spring trail to be in with a chance of winning a Devon’s Top Attractions Golden Ticket, worth over £1500!

Princesshay will also...

Funding boost to YMCA South Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/03/2023 - 12:16pm

The south Devon branch of the renowned charity YMCA, the largest and oldest youth charity in the world, has received a £1,500 boost from a local housebuilder.

YMCA South Devon runs various projects for young people, this can include providing temporary safe community accommodation for them if they find themselves homeless (Nightstop), Social & Emotional support for young people struggling to cope in mainstream school (Fit for Life), or ante-natal support for young parents (Bumps to Babies). The charity supports young people in communities across Torbay and the South Hams....

Down for the  Count Orchestra

"Down For The Count" Orchestra - Performing Classics From The Great American Songbook.

Event Date: 
04/05/2023 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Northcott Theatre

One of the UK’s top swing orchestras is embarking on a UK tour this spring.

The critically acclaimed 30-piece Down for the Count Orchestra, conducted by Mike Paul-Smith, has recently been making waves on the UK jazz scene with their warm, engaging and energetic performances.

One of the few UK swing ensembles to perform with a string section, Down for the Count’s show features recreations of Capitol Studios recordings from Frank Sinatra, Nat ‘King’ Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, alongside rarely heard British dance band music written by the grandfather of orchestra member Rose...

Facts about the gambling industry in the UK

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 04/03/2023 - 10:44am

The United Kingdom's gambling industry is one of the most thriving and complex in the world. The industry has a rich history dating back to the early 19th century, and it has evolved significantly over the years, generating billions of pounds in revenue every year.

In this post, we will explore some of the most fascinating facts and figures about the UK gambling industry, including its history, types of gambling, laws and regulations, challenges, and future.

Overview of the UK gambling industry

The UK gambling industry is a diverse and multifaceted entity that comprises...

Exeter Property Circle April Business Event

Exeter Property Circle are hosting their next Networking Event in Exeter this month

Exeter Property Circle are hosting their next Networking Event in Exeter this month

Exeter Property Circle is a networking group for people working within property in and around Exeter.

Events are informal and a great way to meet new contacts and catch up with old ones in a friendly environment over a drink.

Please join us on 19th April at Exeter City FC for an evening of networking and drinks with Julian & Jamie.

We will be joined by Guest Speakers Julian Tagg ECFC President, Director of External Affairs & Exeter CITY Community Trust Chairman and Jamie...

Exeter Property Circle April Business Event

Exeter Property Circle April Event - An Evening with Julian & Jamie

Event Date: 
19/04/2023 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter City Football Club

Exeter Property Circle is a networking group for people working within property in and around Exeter.

Events are informal and a great way to meet new contacts and catch up with old ones in a friendly environment over a drink.

Please join us on 19th April at Exeter City FC for an evening of networking and drinks with Julian & Jamie.

In April we will be joined by Guest Speakers Julian Tagg ECFC President, Director of External Affairs & Exeter CITY Community Trust Chairman and Jamie Vittles, Chief Executive of Exeter CITY Community Trust.

Julian &...

Going for growth, Foot Anstey expands IP offering with team acquisition

Foot Anstey LLP has taken the next step in its growth journey by acquiring part of Clarke Wilmott's Intellectual Property team. This includes Partner Roy Crozier and his team of four Intellectual Property experts.

Foot Anstey's growing Intellectual Property team is headed up by Partner, Paul Cox, who have gone from strength-to-strength over the last five years. They act for many national and international clients such as Wise Payments who they advised on their worldwide rebrand.

Roy and his team have significant experience in both contentious and non-contentious...

You could win a year's free bus travel as Stagecoach celebrates a three-month extension to the £2 single fare scheme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/02/2023 - 10:26pm

Stagecoach have announced today that over 15 million bus passengers have already taken advantage of the new £2 single fares since the launch of the initiative on 1 January 2023. And to celebrate reaching that milestone, Stagecoach have rewarded one lucky £2 fare customer with a year of free unlimited travel on Stagecoach buses.

Bianca, the first lucky winner, lives in Exeter and already uses the Stagecoach Bus App to buy her ticket in advance of her commute to work. She was delighted with her new unlimited pass and plans to make more adventurous journeys to great new destinations...

New independent research highlights the safest places for students in the SW

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/02/2023 - 10:20pm

Parents and carers rightly worry about how safe their children will be when they go off to university but the team behind the trusted and independent Complete University Guide has delved into the publicly available data to help you and your new student feel prepared for the big move.

Looking at domestic burglary, robbery of personal property and violence with injury, it shows a really positive picture for the South West of England with Bath and North East Somerset (2nd) and Exeter (5th) sitting comfortably in the top 5 safest places while nearby Plymouth (15th) and Bristol (16th...

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