Klopp to play youngsters again

Jürgen Klopp confirmed Liverpool will once field a second string side for tonight's FA Cup tie with Exeter City at Anfield.

Klopp elected to make 11 changes for the original meeting with Exeter on January 8 in a game that ended in an enthralling 2-2 draw at St James Park.

The manager confirmed he is likely to select a similar line-up this time around, with several of the club’s Academy graduates and youngsters likely to be given another opportunity.

“There are different things we have to talk about and it is not always injury situations,” said Klopp.

“We’ve...

Chudley calls for more of the same

Will Chudley says Exeter Chiefs can’t afford to show the stars of Clermont Auvergne too much respect in Saturday’s European Champions Cup showdown.

One of the heavyweights of world rugby, Clermont currently lead the Top 14 standings and were beaten finalists in last season’s European Champions Cup after losing to Toulon.

Exeter head into the clash with Franck Azéma’s glittering squad knowing that defeat at Sandy Park without so much as a bonus point would leave their European campaign in dire straits.

But Chudley, whose form at scrum-half has been an integral part...

Local youth choir now recruiting!

Event Date: 
24/09/2015 - 5:00pm to 6:30pm
Venue: 
St Sidwells Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter. EX4 6NN

A local youth choir is recruiting for new members as it gears up for the new term. Exeter Singing Roots is a vocal ensemble for young people aged 8 - 16, directed by professional singer and singing leader, Sarah Owen from Wren Music.

The choir meets on Thursdays in term-time at the St. Sidwell’s Centre, Exeter and is an opportunity to develop your musical skills, make new friends, enjoy using your voice as well taking part in performances.

A typical session involves fun and active warm-ups, learning an exciting range of ear-catching songs from around the world, practising...

Fantastic Fez fundraising for FORCE

The Fez fundraising phenomenon continues to go from strength to strength and has now raised a staggering £55,000 for FORCE since the campaign was launched on May 28 2014.

The latest boost to the fund has come from the Devon Rugby Legends Tag Feztival with the organisers handing over a cheque for £12,200.

Within the past month the Fez Army has also presented a cheque for £12,000 from the sale of fezbands – green wristbands now worn by thousands of people around Exeter and beyond – and a series of events around Fezmas Day over the August Bank Holiday weekend will bring in a...

Tips to avoid the wrong type of campfire

Authored by jacobseal
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2015 - 6:28am

Caravans and campervans increasingly resemble a home away from home and it can be easy to forget about the potential fire risks, especially when you’re busy enjoying some time out.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind you that having a working smoke alarm in your caravan dwelling, is just as important as the one in your home. It needs to be tested frequently to check it works.

In a fire, caravans and campervans have limited escape options in fire and being made of lightweight and highly combustible fittings, fires can take off frightenly fast. You would...

Free Cooking Workshop

Event Date: 
06/06/2015 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Princesshay

Calling kids and the young at heart, ever wanted to try your hand at baking but not too sure where to start? come and join Fun Kitchen for a free cookery workshop, have a go and sample what you've made afterwards, every hour on the hour, all welcome for more information visit http://www.funkitchen.co.uk/ in support of Hospiscare Big Devon Bake Off www.hospiscare.co.uk

Free Parkour Taster Sessions

Event Date: 
29/05/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Sports Academy

For the first time this year Exeter's Street Motion Freerunning Academy are running a morning of free taster sessions in Parkour & Freerunning. If you have never done parkour/freerunning with us before and want to find out what all the fuss is about, now is your chance to find out!

If you have not been to a Street Motion class before, participation is free.

Limited availability so book early to avoid missing out. – Scroll down for on-line booking form.

Available time slots: 10am – 10:45am, 11am – 11:45 am or 1.30pm – 2.15pm

Suitable for all ages...

Align your culture, leadership and strategy - Business Breakfast - Sampson Hall - Thursday 21st May - Southernhay House

Event Date: 
21/05/2015 - 7:30am to 9:00am
Venue: 
Southernhay House Hotel

Does your culture influence your organisations leadership style?

Do you take your culture into account when designing your future strategy?

A business that aligns its culture with its leadership and strategy is one that is destined to succeed particularly if it is also in tune with the environment it exists within.

This session will allow you to understand the importance of culture, leadership and strategy to your business and the benefits that aligning them will bring to your business in terms of competitive advantage.

You will see return on investment as...

Align your culture, leadership and strategy - Business Breakfast - Sampson Hall - Thursday 21st May - Southernhay House

Event Date: 
21/05/2015 - 7:30am to 9:00am
Venue: 
Southernhay House Hotel

Does your culture influence your organisations leadership style?

Do you take your culture into account when designing your future strategy?

A business that aligns its culture with its leadership and strategy is one that is destined to succeed particularly if it is also in tune with the environment it exists within.

This session will allow you to understand the importance of culture, leadership and strategy to your business and the benefits that aligning them will bring to your business in terms of competitive advantage.

You will see return on investment as...

Sandy Park b2b Breakfast - 15th May2015

Event Date: 
15/05/2015 - 8:00am to 9:45am
Venue: 
Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre Sandy Park Way Exeter, Devon, EX2 7NN

The guest speaker at the May b2b Business Breakfast is Phil Sampson, founder of Sampson Hall Ltd.

Former Royal Marine Phil is an expert strategist who has a deep understanding of strategy, leadership and organisational culture and how they influence organisational development.

Sampson Hall have successfully delivered Strategy and Governance packages into over 400 businesses both large and small, local and international and have worked in both the public and private sectors. Sampson Hall are proven experts in delivering Cultural Change through Strategy and Leadership and...

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