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.
If it’s the hottest show in town you’re looking for, look no further than Exeter Corn Exchange this Sunday 14 July at 6pm. Exeter’s only independent theatre arts school, Stage by Stage, is putting on a gala show to celebrate 20 years of making young people’s show business dreams come true.
Tickets are available from 01392 211244.
The gala performance at Exeter Corn Exchange, which will be attended by Exeter’s Lord Mayor Councillor Rachel Lyons, will feature highlights from Stage by Stage’s hit shows of the last two decades. These include Bugsy Malone, which was the first...
Around 15 members of the Gilbert Stephens Lunch Club enjoyed a two-course luncheon at The Conservatory located on North Street.
The bi-monthly event, organised by the Devon-based law firm, is held at various venues in and around Exeter and gives professionals from the city the chance to meet in an informal setting.
For information on upcoming events arranged by the Gilbert Stephens Lunch Club, please email alistair.heron@gilbertstephens.co.uk
Merry Go Round Toy Libraries are looking to raise much needed funds when they take part in an abseil from the 20 metre tower at the new Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre tomorrow (Saturday 13 July).
The charity runs two toy libraries, Carousel at West Exe Children's Centre, and Merry Go Round at Exeter Scrapstore in Belmont Park.
During sessions, children can try out toys, including inclusive and multicultural ones, before choosing some to take home. They have a wide selection of good quality toys, games and resource books for children of all ages, and staff are happy to...
