Exeter students on top of the world

Exeter College is celebrating being top of the world again, with two of its International Baccalaureate students achieving top spots of an outstanding 44 points out of a possible 45 in the international qualification results.

The two were amongst the highly successful 37 students completing their two-year diploma this year who achieved average points of 34.2 out of a possible 45. Six of the elite group scored over 40 points with many gaining top marks in their individual subjects, with 30 top scores of grade 7, putting them in the top 10% worldwide.

IB students take six...

Postcards give domestic abuse holiday warning

Special postcards are being given to holiday parks, local attractions, historic properties and tourist information centres across Teignbridge this summer as part of a domestic abuse awareness campaign.

The postcards show images associated with the summer bearing the message ‘Domestic abuse doesn’t take a holiday!’ on one side with information about the signs of domestic abuse and helpline numbers on the other side.

South Devon and Dartmoor Community Safety Partnership are asking businesses in the tourism industry to put a supply of the postcards in reception areas or other...

New Devon Opera presents Viva Verdi!

Event Date: 
17/07/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Northcott Theatre, Exeter

Viva Verdi! offers a celebration to Verdi, in his bicentennial year, with scenes and extracts from some of his most famous operas. In concert format with a stellar cast, pianoforte accompaniment, and with a "golden thread" about Verdi's life linking the whole performance, this opera gala production has all the ingredients to be an exceptional operatic experience.

Tickets: £24

www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Box office: 013923 493493

Retreat West Exeter

Event Date: 
14/07/2013 - 10:30am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Dix's Field, Exeter

1-day writing retreats in Exeter city centre.

- Get inspiration and more words on the page - Meet other writers - Eat great food and home-made cake

Book here to take advantage of the summer sale: http://www.retreatwest.co.uk/blog/summer_sale

The Festival Players: A Midsummer Night's Dream

Event Date: 
10/07/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Tiverton Community Arts Theatre, Bolham Road, Tiverton, Devon

Shakespeare's wonderful fantasy comedy has always been a firm favourite for open-air production. As in the Bard's day, The Festival Players will be performing with an all-male company of skilled professional actors, and invite you to share in the colour, poetry, and magical mayhem. Summer fun for the whole family!

Tickets: £14

An open air production in the grounds of Tiverton Community Arts Theatre, presented as part of the Two Rivers Festival.

www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

Box office: 01392 493 493

Police appeal for witnesses after Barnstaple man assaulted near Crediton railway station

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault near Crediton railway station which left a man with a serious injury. The victim approached the male suspect and was lured into the bushes in Station Road, where he was hit over the head with an unknown weapon. The victim, in his 50s and from Barnstaple, sustained a deep cut to his head which required stitches. Police are appealing for witnesses to the assault which happened around 9pm on Wednesday 26 June. Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101, quoting crime reference KC/13/486.

New Blood, Bare Bones

Event Date: 
23/07/2013 - 4:30pm to 27/07/2013 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
The Bike Shed Theatre

In 1913, the Great Suffrage Pilgrimage mapped eight connecting routes across England and Wales, mobilising one of the largest political rallies in the campaign, Votes for Women. One hundred years later what do we feel about suffrage (the right to vote) in the Twenty-First Century? Does having the vote mean democracy and equality for all?

Three brand new pieces have been written in response to this provocation. Come see them all each night at the Bike Shed in a week of debate, discussion and performance.

I'm Suffraging, Callum Elliott-Archer

While at school we...

HSE announces new director for South West, Wales & Midlands

Samantha Peace has been appointed as the new Divisional Director for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the, South West, Wales and Midlands.

She has taken over the top job after almost four years as Head of Operations for the East Midlands, replacing Rosi Edwards who retired last month.

Mrs Peace first joined HSE in 1995 having previously worked in the Fire Service and Probation Service. She has worked in a variety of areas within the organisation including the national Paper and Printing and Agricultural and Food sectors. She has also been a Principal Inspector in...

The Magic Carpet Community Choir and special guests

Event Date: 
22/07/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Hub on the Green, Cathedral Green, Exeter

The Magic Carpet Community Choir is performing to raise funds for Magic Carpet. This performance will take place at 7.30pm at the Hub on the Green (Cathedral Green). Doors open at 7.10pm.

There will be special guests, a raffle and refreshement available.ickets: £5 available by calling 01392 422938

Exeter Chiefs 2013/14 Seaton Lift Off

Event Date: 
24/07/2013 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Excitement is already building amongst the Exeter Chiefs family ahead of what promises to be another fantastic year of rugby at Sandy Park.

With head coach Rob Baxter having assembled another impressive looking squad for the 2013/14 campaign, we are offering you the chance to get up close and personal with all the Chiefs at our special Season Launch event.

Go along to Sandy Park on Wednesday, July 24 (6pm) for a free evening of enjoyment that includes: meet the players, corporate tag rugby, skills challenge, children's enteratinment, Chief's treasure hunt, live...

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