Free Futures Festival comes to Exeter

Event Date: 
11/10/2025 - 11:00am to 12/10/2025 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

This autumn, Exeter will once again become a playground for curious minds as FUTURES – a festival of discovery – returns with a weekend of wonder. Taking place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October, visitors can dive into hands-on science, explore cutting-edge research, and discover the extraordinary work happening right on their doorstep at the University of Exeter.

The weekend builds on the success of previous FUTURES events, but with more to do than ever before, and an exciting new format. This year's festival takes place at Exeter Phoenix, the city centre's multi-artform...

Make a date with discovery as free FUTURES Festival comes to Exeter this October

Authored by Anna Murray
Posted: Tue, 09/30/2025 - 3:53pm

This autumn, Exeter will once again become a playground for curious minds as FUTURES – a festival of discovery – returns with a weekend of wonder. Taking place on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October, visitors can dive into hands-on science, explore cutting-edge research, and discover the extraordinary work happening right on their doorstep at the University of Exeter.

The weekend builds on the success of previous FUTURES events, but with more to do than ever before, and an exciting new format. This year's festival takes place at Exeter Phoenix, the city centre's multi-artform...

Teddy Swims to headline TK Maxx presents Live at Powderham 2026

GRAMMY nominated vocal powerhouse Teddy Swims today announces a run of outdoor shows and festivals across the UK and Ireland for summer 2026 including a date in the Devon countryside.

The international chart-topper will head to TK Maxx presents Live at Powderham on Thursday June 25 as the latest headline artist announced for the live music event.

O2 customers and artist pre-sale begins at 10am on Wednesday, with tickets on general sale from 10am on Friday October 3. Visit teddyswims.com , liveatpowderham.com and ticketmaster.co.uk for more information.

Joined by...

Exeter College’s student led restaurant awarded AA College Restaurant of the Year

The Exeter College fine dining restaurant, @Thirty-Four has been named, for the second time in three years, as the AA College Restaurant of the Year. This is the highest accolade a college restaurant can achieve and is a testament to the hard work of the students and staff who work there.

Hosted by TV presenter Vernon Kay, the AA Hospitality Awards 2025 was held at Grosvenor House in London on 22 September 2025.

Paul Hobden, Managing Director of People 1st International , commented: “Congratulations to Exeter College on this incredible achievement.

"All three...

EX2 Group welcomes  apprentice electricians

EX2 Group welcomes new apprentice electricians from Exeter College

Authored by AmyKSays
Posted: Mon, 09/29/2025 - 1:24pm

Leading South West building services engineering company EX2 Group has welcomed three new apprentices this week, as they begin their professional training in Electrical Installation with Exeter College.

Christian, Alfie, and Harvey were welcomed to the Exeter offices by James Rayner (right), Project Manager. The apprentices will combine on-site experience with classroom learning as they work towards their Level 3 Electrical Installation qualifications. Under the guidance of EX2’s experienced team, they will gain practical skills on projects ranging from decarbonisation and energy...

Woman standing in front of a series of portrait photographs depicting Everyday Bravery

Portrait exhibition marks start of Everyday Bravery campaign

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 09/29/2025 - 12:13pm

The Family Law Company unveiled its campaign Everyday Bravery with a poignant exhibition celebrating people who show courage in their everyday lives.

Almost 30 individuals stepped forward to be photographed for striking portraits that tell powerful stories of resilience, strength and hope. Each sitter also contributed a word or phrase that captured what bravery means to them.

The portraits were created by photographer Charlie Flounders, who was a nominee in last year’s campaign. Charlie lost the sight in one eye after an accident while filming in Germany but has gone on to...

Topsham’s music scene rallies for Devon Air Ambulance in Bond-themed fundraiser

Devon Air Ambulance’s Topsham Vintage & Variety Store Manager, Lee Rawlings, is turning up the volume on community spirit this October as he calls on local musicians and generous businesses to support a dazzling fundraising event: A Night with Bond .

Taking place on Friday 3 October 2025 at 7:30pm at the Exeter FC Centre Sports Bar , this themed evening promises a stylish celebration of music and philanthropy. Guests will be treated to over 20 re-imagined Bond-inspired songs , performed live by a talented ensemble of 30 local musicians who have donated their time and talent...

Exeter Airport firefighters raise over £2,500 for Young Lives vs Cancer

Authored by Jason Clark
Posted: Fri, 09/26/2025 - 11:46pm

Two firefighters from Exeter Airport have raised more than £2,500 for charity after successfully completing the gruelling 100km Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge in South Wales.

Chris Briggs and Iwan Jones, who serve with Exeter Airport Fire & Rescue Service, took on the two-day endurance event to support Young Lives vs Cancer, a charity that provides vital help to children, young people and their families facing cancer.

The cause was especially personal for Chris, whose sister-in-law, Kaley Fitzsimmons, passed away 10 years ago at the age of just 33 from osteosarcoma...

Rapid Fusion adds its 3D printing expertise to Compute Maritime’s £700,000 vessel transformation project

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Fri, 09/26/2025 - 5:27pm

One of the UK’s leading specialists in robotic 3D printing systems will lead the manufacturing element of a new £700,000 project to transform maritime vessel design and production.

Rapid Fusion, which develops advanced production solutions from its R&D centre in Exeter, will join forces with Compute Maritime and consortium partners BYD Naval Architects, Siemens Digital Industries Software and the University of Southampton on the Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition initiative funded by the UK government.

Together, the core innovation of ‘GenDSOM’ will be to...

Exeter property professionals start 165-mile journey for Devon Air Ambulance

A leading Exeter property consultancy is embarking on an epic walking, running and cycling challenge to boost the funds of Devon Air Ambulance.

Fisher German is celebrating its 25th anniversary with its ‘Big 25’ charity challenge, where colleagues will travel between the firm’s 25 UK office locations without using motorised transport to raise money for 25 different charities.

Colleagues from across the firm originally aimed to raise £25,000 from the ambitious relay, but this target has already been smashed, and they are now looking to boost this further. Fisher German...

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