Motorcyclists are being reminded of simple ways to stay safe on the county’s roads.
The arrival of warmer weather always attracts more bikers onto the county’s roads and riders are being urged to take extra care and to check out the Biker Survival Guide on the County Council’s Max Rider website.
The guide includes everything from knowing the route that bikers are going to ride and whether it has a history of bike crashes, to riding in a group. There are also tips on cornering and overtaking techniques and information on courses to improve riding skills.
The Benyounes Quartet is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting young British ensembles. In June 2012, the quartet won 2nd prize at the 1st International Sandor Vegh String Quartet Competition in Budapest and they received four special prizes including Best Interpretation of a Bartok Quartet and Best Performance of the commissioned piece. They were also invited to perform at the new Liszt Academy and in the Budapest Spring Festival in 2013. In May 2012, the quartet reached the final of Young Classical Artist Trust, performing at the Wigmore Hall.
Andrew Stamp, the CEO of Exeter-based company Brain-In-Hand, will be one of the keynote speakers at The Autism Show later this month.
Mr Stamp will discuss 'the human side of assistive technology' at the prestigious event at ExCel in London. The Autism Show is a national event for autism dedicated to parents, carers and professionals.
Brain-in-Hand Ltd, which is located at Exeter University's Innovation Centre, has developed a personal technology system to assist people with Asperger’s Syndrome, high-functioning autism, acquired brain injury and a number of other conditions...
Hundreds of people have gathered in the street next to Taksim Gezi Park on Friday, as bulldozers reportedly move into the green space to begin the demolition.
The protest has been ongoing since the beginning of the work in defence of what is, according to protesters, the only remaining open public space in central Istanbul.
Police have used pepper spray, tear gas and water cannons, as well as setting fire to tents, to disperse the protesters over the last four days. (NewsPoint)
Consultation on proposals for part-night streetlighting in residential areas of Exeter is getting underway.
Devon County Council is inviting local county councillors, Exeter city councillors and the Police to provide their views in order to help shape plans ahead of wider consultation later this Summer. No recommendations are being made at this stage - stakeholders are being asked for their comments as a starting point in developing initial proposals.
As part of the County Council’s on-going programme to reduce carbon emissions and energy costs, street lights in some...
This exhibition features the printmaking of Gillian Ayres, one of the leading British abstract artists of her generation. As well as the vibrant, heavily-worked canvasses for which she is best known, Gillian is also a dedicated printmaker.
Born in 1930, Gillian Ayres studied at Camberwell College of Art between 1945 and 1950. She worked initially in London and then went on to teach at the Bath Academy in Corsham, Saint Martins School of Art and finally became Head of Painting at Winchester School of Art. She left teaching in 1981 and moved to Wales and then Cornwall, where she...
The 3rd Velo Vintage Occasion & Ride starts and finishes in Exmouth on Saturday 15 June 2013.
Velo Vintage is a father and son partnership run by Alistair and Sebastian Cope who both live in East Devon. Their motto “Time to cycle, converse, take tea and dress with style” describes very well their two previous events held during 2012 that proved to be a feast for your eyes.
You need to book your place online at www.velovintage.co.uk and then registration takes place at about 10am on the day, with plenty of time for a coffee, conversation and time to admire the...
You can now book a place on the 3rd Velo Vintage Occasion & Ride that starts and finishes in Exmouth on Saturday 15 June 2013.
Velo Vintage is a father and son partnership run by Alistair and Sebastian Cope who both live in East Devon. Their motto “Time to cycle, converse, take tea and dress with style” describes very well their two previous events held during 2012 that proved to be a feast for your eyes.
You need to book your place online at www.velovintage.co.uk and then registration takes place at about 10am on the day, with plenty of time for a coffee, conversation...
How would you interpret the films "Best Exotic Marigold Hotel",or "Four weddings and a Funeral" or the "Gruffalo" and many more films in flowers? The flower arrangers will attempt to do so in this very old listed church so it will be a marvellous display of flowers with a soft music in the background. Another feature will be a beautiful In Memoriam flower display along side a list of names that people wish to remember.
A very lighthearted church service of humerous readings and poems linked to the theme of films will be held at the end of the festival on 16 June at 5.30pm.
