The Cemetery Chapels

Event Date: 
21/04/2013 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Higher Cemetery, St.Mark's Avenue, Exeter. EX1 2PX

The Friends of Higher Cemetery will be presenting a talk, by Michael Parrott, about the history of the two nineteenth century Higher Cemetery chapels. The talk will be held in the main chapel. Entry is £3 for an adult (£1-50 for FoHC members) or £1 for a child under 16, who must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Rediscover Killerton's garden

Event Date: 
27/04/2013 - 11:00am to 28/04/2013 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Killerton Estate, Broadclyst, Exeter

Rediscover Killerton's garden

One of four events throughout the year that will let you rediscover the remarkable hillside garden at Killerton.

Join in seasonal guided walks and learn things you didn't know about the plants and trees in the garden. Why not talk to the gardeners and uncover what makes the space so special. Get stuck in with hands on activities that will get you to see the garden differently and let you understand the remarkable history that lies beneath the design.

11am-4.30pm, normal admission applies.

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton...

Proper investigation needed after pollution says RSPCA

The RSPCA are calling for an investigation after a pollution spill harmed hundreds of seabirds for the second time in just two months.

More than 170 birds, mainly guillemots, were taken to the charity’s West Hatch wildlife centre in Taunton, Somerset, last week after being found washed up along the south coastline covered in a sticky substance. RSPCA inspectors rescued as many of the birds as they could, but unfortunately many more were found on the beaches already dead.

Experts from Plymouth University today (16 April) confirmed that the pollutant causing such devastating...

Exeter’s Coming of Age

Having moved to Devon in 1999 and being based in Exeter since 2003, here at The Plum Consultancy we’ve seen some very exciting changes happening in the city and some unique dining and wining venues setting up shop and enticing us with their wares. This week and hot on the heels of Ruby Modern Diner, the latest and greatest addition opened its doors to the public – The Cosy Club. Based in the Halford Wing of Dean Clarke House in Southernhay Gardens, The Cosy Club has made the most of its historical past as the wing of a hospital by showcasing a Surgeon’s Operating Table style bar and...

Stephens Scown LLP shortlisted in three awards

Leading South West law firm, Stephens Scown LLP, is proud to be shortlisted in three awards: one regional and two national.

The most important, due to their Cornish roots and Cornish focus, is the Cornwall Business Awards 2013, where Stephens Scown has been shortlisted within the Customer Focus category. This award is for the organisation which demonstrates it has the customer at the heart of its business. Winners are due to be announced at an awards ceremony on the 16th May at the St Mellion Resort.

Managing Partner Robert Camp has a clear vision for the firm: “At our...

University Chef celebrates competition success

Authored by eventexeter
Posted: Tue, 04/16/2013 - 2:40pm

An elite team of chefs from the University of Exeter have won awards in The University Caterers Organisation (TUCO) Chefs Competition 2013.

The staff at Reed Hall Conference and Events Centre, an Event Exeter venue at the University of Exeter, are bursting with pride as they celebrate the recent success of colleague Janet Woolacott (Chef de Partie), who scooped the bronze award in the Individual Major Chef of the Year category at this year's TUCO competition.

The annual TUCO competitions are designed to allow chefs at all levels from Universities and Colleges across the U.K...

Sunday's like a 'Cup Final' says Chiefs' head coach

Exeter Chiefs' head coach Rob Baxter believes Sunday's Aviva Premiership clash at London Wasps will be like a "Cup Final" for his team, as they look to secure a top six placing for a second successive season. Twelve months ago, the Devon outfit ensured Heineken Cup rugby for the first time in the club's history - and hopes are high within the Chiefs' camp that they can once again be rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous of Europe next season. Last Saturday's 27-6 home win over London Irish certainly bolstered their cause as they leapt over both Wasps and Bath into the final qualifying...

Celebrities donate to EBay auction in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity

Authored by forcefr
Posted: Tue, 04/16/2013 - 1:42pm

FORCE supporter Gary Moore has organised an online auction on EBay to raise money for the charity.

Gary will be auctioning many fantastic items - donated by celebrities and sports clubs. The auction goes live on 15 April and will run for seven days, ending on 22 April.

The donations consist of items from Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Dame Judi Dench, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Wayne Rooney, Mo Farah, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Liverpool FC, Celtic FC, Somerset Cricket Club - plus many more, including Devon’s very own Exeter City Football Club and Exeter Chiefs Rugby...

Work starts on multi-million pound city library redevelopment

Construction work has started on the multi-million pound project to transform Exeter Central Library into a first class facility for information, learning and culture.

The flagship 1960s building has been officially handed over to leading construction company Mansell who have been appointed by Devon County Council to undertake the redevelopment.

The ambitious scheme will see a range of improvements made to the library including better accessibility, increased space for children and a new café.

Hoardings are being put up around site and the first task to safely...

Pre-loved toys and children's books sale

Event Date: 
20/04/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
The Scrapstore, Gordon Road, Newtown, Exeter

The Merry Go Round and Carousel toy libraries are holding a fundraising pre-loved toys and children's books sale at the Scrapstore in Gordon Road (the hut at the side of Belmont Park), on Saturday 20 April from 10am-1pm.

There will be some really lovely toys to buy and many opportunities to find bargains.

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