NCT Exeter and East Devon - New Bumps and Babies Group

Event Date: 
02/09/2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Venue: 
The Sunnylands Room, America Hall, De La Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter

The NCT (National Childbirth Trust) Exeter and East Devon branch are excited to annouce that a new group for mums-to-be, new parents and babies will start in September in Exeter.

Having a support network to help, guide, make friends and know that you are not alone is a lifeline to all parents, and our branch of the NCT brings a variety of classes, courses, sales and events to all parents-to-be and new parents living in the Exeter and East Devon area and whether your a member of the NCT or not, everyone is welcome to come along to our events and groups.

Our Bumps and Babies...

Whitehead "excited" ahead of new season

Chris Whitehead has said that the players at Exeter Chiefs are ‘genuinely excited’ about the start of the new Aviva Premiership season.

The squad have been working their way through a rigorous training and conditioning campaign during the past few weeks as the start of pre-season matches begin later this month when the Chiefs travel to RaboDirect Pro12 side Scarlets on August 17 (3pm). It has been a busy summer for the talented hooker, who got married in the off-season, but now he is raring to go as Exeter look to improve on another excellent season where they finished sixth-place...

How to Design for Print

Event Date: 
15/10/2013 - 10:30am to 16/10/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Introduction to Adobe InDesign

For new users of InDesign or those who want a refresher. Become familiar with the programme’s tools and the most important menu commands. You will also be given a solid introduction to the basics of good design.

All attendees of this class get 20% hot drinks and Café Bar meals on the workshop day.

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

Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/how-to-design-for-print/

Website Creation for Beginners

Event Date: 
01/10/2013 - 10:30am to 02/10/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Introduction to WordPress

Learn how to create your own website using this powerful, user-friendly software. Aimed at freelancers, artists, small businesses or those wanting to create a website without learning a single line of code, this course will help to discover how to upload content, customise pages and understand tools.

All attendees of this class get 20% hot drinks and Café Bar meals on the workshop day.

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

Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/website-creation-for-beginners/

How to Manipulate Images

Event Date: 
24/09/2013 - 10:30am to 25/09/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Learn to work layers, resize images for printing and website use and become confident at using this powerful image manipulation software. Individual needs will be catered for where possible.

All attendees of this class get 20% hot drinks and Café Bar meals on the workshop day.

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

Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/how-to-manipulate-images/

Life Drawing

Event Date: 
16/09/2013 - 10:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Perfect for beginners and those returning to drawing, this course covers a variety of technical and expressive approaches to life drawing while offering an insight into their uses in art history and contemporary art. Materials are provided.

All attendees of this class get 20% hot drinks and Café Bar meals on the workshop day.

10.30am - 4.30pm Price: £36 (£31) Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/life-drawing-2/

Sale of Washington Post sparks potential new era for digital news

"The Internet is transforming almost every element of the news business: shortening news cycles, eroding long-reliable revenue sources, and enabling new kinds of competition, some of which bear little or no news-gathering costs."

Jeff Bezos, Chairman and CEO of Amazon.com, who has bought The Washington Post.

In news that has stunned the media industry, The Washington Post Company announced on Monday 5 August that it has signed a contract to sell its newspaper publishing businesses, including The Washington Post newspaper, to Jeffrey P. Bezos, the Chairman and CEO of...

Introduction to Apple Mac

Event Date: 
12/09/2013 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Learn how to use the OSX system

A useful add-on if you are booking any of our digital media courses or are making the transition form Pc to Mac or wish to boost your confidence. Learn how to use the OSX operating system and work efficiently with menus, icons & Mac apps.

10.30am - 1.30pm Price: £30

Book here: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/introduction-to-apple-mac-3/

Toploader

Event Date: 
01/09/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

Toploader are a British band from Eastbourne who formed in 1997.

With over two million album sales to their name and a string of top 20 hits, including Dancing In The Moonlight, Toploader quickly became one of the most popular acts in the British music industry.

Tickets £18.50.

Box office: 01392 222477

http://www.ledtickets.co.uk/

Beginner's Photography Course

Event Date: 
11/09/2013 - 10:30am to 5:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

One-day beginners digital photography workshop with Vanessa Miles (10.30am - 5.30pm)

Vanessa Miles is a professional photographer and picture editor and will be running this one-day course introducing the digital SLR. Participants ideally should have their own camera and will be learning about technical aspects which will include understanding apertures, shutter speeds and ISOʼs as well as artistic aspects exploring what makes good composition and how to make the best use of natural light. This is a very practical session which will include taking pictures, downloading and editing...

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