Meet Michael Morpurgo

Event Date: 
02/11/2013 - 2:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

A chance to hear War Horse author Michael Morpurgo talk about his books, including his spellbinding and moving I Believe in Unicorns .

Theatre Alibi’s terrific adaptation for 5-11 year olds comes to Exeter Phoenix soon!

Director Nikki Sved will also tell you a bit about the show to whet your appetite.

BSL interpreted by Clare Seal.

Tickets: £10 (£6) Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/meet-michael-morpurgo/

Landscape II by Melanie Wilson

Event Date: 
08/10/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Melanie Wilson and Fuel present: Landscape II by Melanie Wilson

Three women separated by a hundred years start a conversation across time. Their parallel experiences reveal shared imaginings of identity and escape, as menacing undercurrents steal into their solitary and reflective lives. Their letters, diaries, drawings and photographs expose a series of threatening episodes and unsettling occurrences. As the landscape presses in on them, they draw upon the threads that connect them to survive.

Landscape II is a compelling solo work by Melanie Wilson. This bold hybrid of...

A shortage of male bone marrow donors is putting blood cancer patients at risk

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/06/2013 - 12:22pm

A shortage of male bone marrow donors is putting blood cancer patients at risk, says leading blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan.

Male donors are overwhelmingly chosen to donate by transplant centres as many doctors believe that they give patients the best possible outcomes, yet there are only 4,007 young male donors in the South West. This accounts for just 12.3% of all registered donors in the area.

Anthony Nolan uses its register to match potential bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant.

Henny Braund, Anthony...

Olympic legacy gets Exeter youngsters on their bikes

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/06/2013 - 12:17pm

Britain’s cycling heroes have inspired record numbers of youngsters in Exeter to get on their bikes, according to figures from British Cycling.

The number of young British Cycling members is soaring, with under 18 membership increasing by 32 per cent across the South West in the past year.

Cycling clubs in the region are also experiencing an influx of new young riders, with British Cycling reporting a significant increase in cyclists at all of its 47 Go-Ride clubs across the region – six of which were formed in the past year.

British Cycling Regional Development...

Beer Regtatta 2013

Event Date: 
10/08/2013 - 10:00am to 17/08/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Beer

A week packed with different events to suit all ages, from scavenger hunts and children’s fun to fireworks and late night dances – you’re sure to find something at Beer Regatta.

The focus is fun, the mood is happy; hopefully the weather is fine, but even if rainy, the welcome will always be warm.

The main regatta day is Thursday 15 August, with the fun starting at 9am.

For more information and the full programme of events visit www.beer-regatta.co.uk

Money Go Round book launch

Event Date: 
22/08/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Kennaway House, Sidmouth

Meet two very different authors with one big age gap at Kennaway House.

JC-and-Co look at the subject of money throughout history right up to the present day and have written a book that will amuse, inform and inspire you. The truth about money will be revealed!

Tickets £5 (includes a copy of the book) available from Kennaway House on 01395 515551

All proceeds go to charity.

www.kennawayhouse.org.uk

Exhibition of paintings by Bryan Dawkins

Event Date: 
17/08/2013 - 11:45am to 25/08/2013 - 11:45am
Venue: 
Kennaway House, Sidmouth

From Saturday 17 August until Sunday 25 August Bryan Dawkins will be exhibiting some of his latest work.

Open 10.30am - 4.30pm daily.

Free admission.

www.kennawayhouse.org.uk

Family fun afternoon

Event Date: 
26/08/2013 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Kennaway House, Sidmouth

Go along to Kennaway House for a family fun afternoon with a bouncy castle, fun games, lucky dip, stalls, refreshments, entertainment and lots more... all between noon and 4pm.

www.kennawayhouse.org.uk

Calling all budding Andy Murrays and Laura Robsons

As usual, Exeter City's summer holiday football courses are proving very popular, but as part of the club's plans to increase its multisport offering, the Football in the Community coaches have been on two tennis delivery courses run by the LTA.

The club has announced two dates for a tennis camp at Cowick Barton Playing Fields' tennis courts in Exeter, on Wednesday 14 August and Tuesday 27 August. The event, which is suitable for 7-14 year olds, will run for three hours from 12-3pm and will cost £10 per day.

For more information and bookings, contact Catherine Fraser on...

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