Phillips is all out to impress Baxter

Former Bristol player James Phillips will be looking to make a good impression against his old club for more than one reason.

As well as bragging rights, a place in the team for the first Premiership game of the season is up for grabs.

Having seen his campaign last season blighted by a knee injury sustained in the home game with Saracens, the imposing forward is now back to full fitness and keen to make up for lost time.

The Bristol-born star featured for 40 minutes in Exeter’s 23-15 friendly win at Scarlets and he will get another run out against his hometown club...

Bentley praises Grecians ahead of League Two clash

Morecambe boss Jim Bentley has paid credit to high-flying Exeter City ahead of this afternoon's game (3pm kick off).

The Shrimps suffered a 3-0 defeat against Portsmouth during their last outing and will be keen to put that behind them.

Bentley told the club website: “It’s always a tough test against Exeter, they’re a good side, with a manager who’s been there a long time and knows what the league is all about.

“They’ve got good players like John O’Flynn who scored two last week. He’s started really well but it’s early days.

“We’re at home, we’ve got to make...

Slimming World - opportunity to find out about becoming a Consultant

Event Date: 
31/08/2013 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Airfield Tavern, Alvington Lane, Brympton, Yeovil BA22 8UX

We will be running an open event on Saturday the 31st August at The Airfield Tavern in Yeovil for people who are interested in finding out more about becoming a Consultant with this amazing company.

The event is an informal, honest presentation about what the role involves and is open to all Slimming World members past and present.

So, if you are looking for a part-time job or a whole new career and have a desire to help people change their lives by losing weight then this could be for you. Take a look at the links to see what we really can and do achieve. There really is...

Exhibition: A wartime effort at Killerton

Event Date: 
23/08/2013 - 11:00am to 12/09/2013 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter

This exhibition features Broadclyst Primary School’s performance of 'Keep Calm and Carry On’ which was developed by the schoolchildren in conjunction with Killerton staff and volunteers and gave the audience a rare chance to see World War II history brought to life in an innovative way. The performances were recorded on video and are now presented alongside displays of photographs, costumes and objects from the play.

The storyline, based on Killerton’s evacuee school in the days following the Exeter Blitz, was researched and written by the children with the help of teachers and...

A war time effort at Killerton

A new exhibition has opened which features details of Broadclyst Primary School’s show stopping performance of 'Keep Calm and Carry On’ at Killerton House in June.

The entertaining promenade performance was developed by the schoolchildren in conjunction with Killerton staff and volunteers and gave the audience a rare chance to see World War II history brought to life in an innovative way. The performances were recorded on video and are now presented alongside displays of photographs, costumes and objects from the play.

The storyline, based on Killerton’s evacuee school in...

Exeter Lives: Simon Hall

Name: Simon Hall - BBC's Crime Correspondent in the South West of England and author of the Dan Groves and Adam Breen TV Detective novels

How would you describe yourself in 5 words?

Always searching, but optimistic.

How would you describe Exeter in 5 words?

Modern-historic-rural-urban oasis.

What brought you to Exeter?

A better life.

Which part of Exeter or the surrounding area is home?

The Quayside.

What is your favourite place in Exeter?

The river, for its ever changing moods, wildlife, beauty and space...

Coast path improvements welcomed by visitors

The thousands of visitors walking the South Devon coastline this summer are benefiting from several improvement projects as part of the South West Coast Path 40th Anniversary.

Thanks to funding from the Great South West Walk, Rural Development Programme for England (RDPE) and the National Trust, several projects have been completed, with more to go ahead later in the summer.

National Trust Head Ranger Simon Garner says: “We were very pleased to secure this funding. Without it, we would have struggled to complete all the projects. The winter really took its toll on the coast...

Great community spirit at the 51st Upottery Flower and Vegetable Show

The Show is now over 50 years old and the excitement on show day is still evident the minute the hall opens. There are 97 classes to enter with 18 cups to win, including the peoples choice for adults and children. There were some new trophies this year in memory of local residents who have passed away including the Paul Palmer photo frame for best photograph, and the Ruby Cooke Cup. Ruby was a committee member for 50 years and always entered the cookery and flower classes.

Here is this years list of winners, TROPHY WINNERS FOR 2013

1. Gould Cup for most points in flower...

Go on, volunteer – it could be good for you!

Volunteering may be good for your health, reveals a large systematic review and meta-analysis published in the open access journal BMC Public Health .

Volunteering can improve mental health and help you live longer, finds the study which pools and compares data from multiple experimental trials and longitudinal cohort studies. Some observational evidence points to around a 20 per cent reduction in mortality among volunteers compared to non-volunteers in cohort studies. Volunteers also reported lower levels of depression, increased life satisfaction and enhanced well-being, although...

Community Health Check

Event Date: 
07/09/2013 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
St Stephen's Church, High Street, Exeter

A Community Health Check is being held at St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter on Saturday, 7th September. Do you “know your numbers”? Get your BMI, blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol measured for FREE.

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