The Medical Foundation Devon Group is holding a book fair on behalf of Freedom from Torture (formerly known as the Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture).
A wide variety of books will be available for purchase at very reasonable prices as well as tea, coffee and cake.
Please come along and find out more about this charity, which does marvellous work helping people who have survived torture to rebuild their lives.
The long-awaited Exeter City FC’s third shirt will be unveiled at the St James’ Park Fun Day on Sunday 14 July. This will be the first chance to see and purchase this shirt commemorating part of the Club's great history.
At the same time there will be a range of activities to interest all ages including competitions, stalls, bouncy castle and BBQ, and a players' training session taken by manager Paul Tisdale, after which the squad will have their team photos taken and then assemble with supporters for the ever popular 'Big Bank Photo'. Afterwards there will be the chance to meet...
The Big Thank You Cream Tea for children’s workers from all over Devon was a big success.
The tea party was held in the Bishop’s Palace garden and everyone who works with children in the Exeter Diocese was invited.
The main message, from diocesan children’s work adviser, Katherine Lyddon, was that although children are small the Mission is big!
Katherine thanked everyone for their significant contribution to this important work. Artwork, flags, balloons and a bubble machine added to the party atmosphere. Children’s workers were pleased to be recognised, enjoyed...
Describing it as “a great all-round experience” the RAMM Cafe has received a Gold Award in the Taste of the West Hospitality and Retail Awards 2013. The judges went on the say that the food was great local food, the prices fair, the surroundings clean and comfortable and the staff smiley.
Rosie Denham, Exeter’s Lead Councillor for Economy and Culture, commented: “Here is further proof that Exeter is synonymous with excellence: award-winning food in our award-winning museum.
"That perfect combination of international standards with a local focus is what makes Exeter such a...
Exeter-based world-leading software and services provider Simpleware has added another national accolade to its collection after scooping an IOP Innovation Award.
The award recognises Simpleware’s achievements in developing a computer modelling package that can be used in medical imaging technologies, advance engineering and component design.
It follows hot on the heels of the of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, which the University of Exeter spin-out business, based in Castle Street, recently won for the second year running.
Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a robbery at an Exeter shop. A man ran into the store on Manston Road brandishing a baseball bat and threatened the female member of staff, repeatedly demanding cash. The victim, a woman in her 30s, feared for her safety and handed over £200 cash. The offender, who had his face covered, continued his threats as he left the store, running off up Jubilee Road towards St Annes Road. Police are now appealing for witnesses and information about the robbery which happened around 6.50pm on Friday 5 July. They...
What do you get if you combine a gazebo, old curtains and a telescope lens?... A DIY space ship? Or maybe an observatory? Well… what if I told you it creates a walk-in camera obscura! The photographer Sam White has recently been fascinating the general public up and down the South West with his hand-built camera obscura in which he has combined portraits of local visitors with the stunning South West landscape. The Exeter Daily decided to find out more about his most recent obscura projects and where you can next have the opportunity to climb into and discover this...
The Chamber’s Exeter initiative for Science and Technology welcomed speakers from Greenpeace, Alcatel Lucent and the Centre for Additive Layer Manufacturing at its July event. Sixty science and technology orientated businesses attended the event held at the Innovation Centre, at the University of Exeter.
The three speakers covered a range of topics: Greenpeace, whose Exeter-based research laboratories provide scientific advice and analysis to the globally renowned environmental campaigners. Dr David Santillo gave an overview of how his team’s work informs Greenpeace campaigns and...
Live music, including the Newtown Community Choir, and dancing from a Brazilian dance group at Belmont Park (near the hut). Plus a cafe will be open at the hut serving cake, tea, coffee and squash.
