Devon-based folk musician Jim Causley has recorded an album of the poetry of his distant relative, the celebrated Cornish poet Charles Causley who died ten years ago, set to music and recorded in his house in Launceston. He used Causley Senior’s old piano and recorded with Julie Murphy of Fernhill and Ceri Owen-Jones as well as guitarist Pete Berryman and Cornish group Dalla. Jim, Julie and Ceri are now touring the show, based around Julie and Jim singing the material and accompaniment on piano, harp, accordion, fiddle and trombone.
Devon County Council is rolling out a programme of health checks for almost 50,000 Devon residents aged between 40 and 74. The NHS health checks are part of a programme aimed at early detection and reduction of some of the most common lifestyle-related conditions including heart, liver and kidney disease. The check will initially be offered by GP surgeries, but over time may also be offered at other venues in communities across the county. Cllr Andrea Davis, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing, said: “Everyone is at risk of developing heart disease, stroke,...
Maddy Prior has a history of collaborating with unexpected musicians. Looking to approach traditional and written material from interesting and varied perspectives. After a successful Spring Tour Maddy again teams up with Giles Lewin and Hannah James.
Giles is a multi-talented instrumentalist and singer with a classical background diluted by some years in the band After Hours. He is a stalwart of the Carnival Band, another long-time collaboration of Maddy's. Hannah James is from the award-winning duo Hannah James and Sam Sweeney and can currently be seen as part of the group...
An exciting family community festival is being held by East Devon District Council in Beer on Monday 29 July.
The event will be held at from 10am to 1pm. Children can enjoy face painting, circus skills, a bouncy castle and many other attractions – all for free!
The new play equipment in the play area will be officially unveiled at 10.30am by Beer Parish Council as part of the event.
A joint Police and Fire Service investigation has been launched following a fire that damaged four properties in Tiverton. The fire broke out at Magnolia Court at around 4pm yesterday (Tuesday, 23 July 2013). The fire, which is being treated as suspicious, spread to four properties, causing extensive damage to one house. No-one was injured. A 30-year-old local man was arrested in connection with the incident and was later released on Police bail until 25 September 2013. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the Police on 101, quoting reference KT/13/1196 or...
SET squared, a company that is partnered with several outstanding universities (such as Exeter University) and which supports the growth and success of new business ventures, has come Joint first in Europe at successfully incubating businesses, an independent survey has revealed.
The University Business Incubator (UBI) Index has listed the SETsquared incubator as the best in Europe, alongside jointly-placed NDRC LaunchPad in the Republic of Ireland. The ranking puts SETsquared fourth in the world, and joint first outside of the US.
Exeter City Council has announced that Heavitree Paddling Pools will be closed for the day tomorrow (25 July) to allow for the water to be changed.
But fear not, as the pools should be back in action on Friday (26 July), ready for the busy summer period.
The pools have seen thousands of users over the last few weeks during the exceptionally hot weather. The high number of users has resulted in a build up of sun tan lotion on the sides of the pools.
On Thursday the pools will be be drained, cleaned and refilled. With a chance of showers on Thursday, the...
“This species is almost certainly new to science” Palaeontologist Bob Coram
A new acquisition to the museum’s collection is a fossil footprint called a Cheirothere. It was found near Sidmouth in the Otter Sandstone (Triassic about 240 million years ago) and precedes the dinosaurs.The print and some less well preserved examples were discovered by Bob Coram of Swanage who made the donation to the RAMM.
Cheirotheres have been known from the Triassic rocks of the Midlands but this is the first recorded occurrence in the Triassic rocks of southern England.
I am genuinely worried about GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms) and the effects they are having on our health, nature, the environment and to be honest our planet, so I have embarked upon a little journey to help an amazing team to get pledges for this movie SANTO 7. 13. 15
Rob Everest, the creator, introduces the film in such a compelling way and I can personally identify with what he says. If you would like to see this too here is the link:
On a hot summer Saturday in Exeter, I am waiting to meet a man who has previously performed a one-man show in Exeter without words. With a mixture of interest and intrigue, I decided to find out more about this mysterious character on behalf of The Exeter Daily .
Dean Elliott was born and raised in Exeter; although he left the area to briefly spend time in London, and to study at Royal Holloway University, where he received a first in Drama and Theatre Studies, he is keen to stay in Exeter and develop his craft in the city. Dean has played a...
