Uncut Poets

Event Date: 
26/09/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Exeter’s poetry platform presented by Gemma Green and Alasdair Paterson.

To book a slot call 07855 809394.

Tickets: £5

How to Illustrate Digitally

Event Date: 
12/11/2013 - 10:30am to 13/11/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Adobe Illustrator has become the industry-recognised software for creating vector graphics, such as logos, symbols, artwork, and various print designs. This course is aimed at graphic artists, designers, image manipulators and editors. It will teach you how to use Adobe Illustrator for the creation of a broad range of graphics, focusing on the critical drawing methods and Illustrator’s wide array of tools and features.

Two-day course | 10.30am - 5.30pm Price: £140 (£120)

Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/how-to-illustrate-digitally/

100% Pass rate for Maynard School

The Maynard School have achieved excellent A-Level results this year, with all of their A2 students passing at A2 level.

60% of students had A* or A Grades, and 85% of students gained A*- B Grades.

A spokesperson for the school said: “This year we are delighted that all of our students have gained a place at their choice of university. Many are going on to study at Russell Group universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Bristol, Warwick, York, Durham, Southampton and St Andrews.”

Two students accepted offers from Oxford. Alexandra Sage, from Exeter, gained 4 A*...

New Awards set to recognise the Top 50 Individuals powering Exeter forward

Authored by Power50
Posted: Thu, 08/15/2013 - 12:11pm

Exeter is set to hold a new Awards evening this November that is set to be a little bit different from the rest. The Exeter Power 50 will celebrate the exploits, innovation and entrepreneurship of those individuals who have helped to power the reputation, economic, social and cultural success of the city.

The event has been created by David Kirk of Kirk Hills Chartered Accountants and Richard Marsh of the Mill Management Consultancy and is being sponsored by Kitsons Solicitors, Arbuthnot Latham Bank, Hall and Scott Estate Agents, The University of Exeter and Kirk Hills.

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Bubble Tea company goes bust

Bubble Bubble Co. on Exeter High Street has reportedly gone into liquidation.

A distressed employee contacted The Exeter Daily claiming that she would not be paid for her work as the company had become insolvent.

The employee had discovered the news after, having not recieved her wages, she visited the shop - only to find that it was closed with fixtures removed.

The mother of the 17-year old Bubble Bubble Co. worker said "They had done a moonlight flit job."

After contacting the company, the employee was told Bubble Bubble Co. had gone into liquidation....

Calling all wannabe comedians in the South West!

Do you think you are funny?! How do you fancy showcasing some of your comedy genius for some BIG names in the business. Not only could you walk away with a £3,000 prize, but you will also have a chance to get your face in front of our star-studied judging panel.

Going from funny guy to comedy superstar takes just one big break, this could be it. You could be the next Stephen Merchant or Jason Byrne who just a few years ago were plying their trade in front of crowds hoping to be noticed.

The event takes place on Friday 11 October at Exeter University’s Great Hall....

Seaton man sets off on cycle and canoe fundraiser from Edinburgh to Exmouth

Alistair Cope, 55-year-old father of three, is tomorrow embarking on a solo mission from Edinburgh to Exmouth with only a bicycle and a canoe.

The keen cyclist, from Seaton, runs Velo Vintage and embraces the unusual.

He plans to tow a flax-covered canoe behind his bike and, upon finding water, put the Pashley Bicycle into the canoe and start paddling!

Alistair has been working on the project for a few years, coming up with the idea after circumnavigating the UK coastline by bicycle in 2010.

The journey consists of approximately 300 miles on water with 111...

Police appeal for witnesses after cyclist killed in road traffic collision in Lifton

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the old A30 near Lifton in Devon. The incident, which occurred at around 4.11pm on Wednesday 14 August on the old A30 at Sprytown Cross near Lifton, involved a Citroen Saxo motor vehicle and a Giant Revel bicycle. Police report that "The cyclist was emerging from the Give Way line on the northern arm of the crossroads from the direction of Broadwoodwidger with the apparent intention of turning right towards Lifton, and the Citroen Saxo, was heading in a south westerly direction on the main road from Lewdown...

Department of Health announces £5 million of funding to encourage Brits to 'Get Active To Get Healthy'

One year on from the Olympics and Paralympics more than half the adult population is doing the recommended amount of physical activity, but worryingly more than a quarter are not doing even 30 minutes a week and putting their health at risk, Public Health Minister Anna Soubry has warned.

Only a third of boys and a quarter of girls meet the recommendation for at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day and latest statistics also show that almost 30 per cent of adults are active for less than 30 minutes per week - prompting a call for everyone to get up and get active.

To...

Outstanding A Level results from the UK's College of the Year!

A level students and staff at the FE Provider of the Year, Exeter College, have continued a year of record-breaking news with today's announcement of a 99.4% pass rate.

Students from across Exeter, Devon and Torbay choose to study A levels at this leading college and almost half of this year's 691 young people taking A2 exams achieved Grades A*, A or B grades, which will enable most of them to progress to top universities in the future.

In the Year 12 cohort 1,125 students took AS levels and achieved a pass rate of over 90%, with a 5% increase in the numbers achieving the...

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