Monks and priests from around the world gathered at Devon’s Buckfast Abbey earlier this month to celebrate the rare ordination of two monks, Dom Andrew Prickett and Dom John George, to the priesthood.
Typically taking five years to complete, the formation for the Roman Catholic priesthood is a unique and increasingly uncommon event in the UK. It not only requires many years of study in philosophy and theology, but also a deepening of discipleship and personal holiness.
The last such ordination ceremony took place at Buckfast Abbey nearly three decades ago in 1995. The Abbey...
Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Business Event.
Please join us for networking & drinks at The Quayside Distillery on 13th October 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.
We are joined by Guest Speakers James Miles & Michael Tilston from The Mortgage Quarter in Exeter. They'll be sharing their industry insight using a fun quiz to give Exeter's property professionals an update on the property market and mortgage industry.
Quayside Distillery is also offering distillery tours to all attendees to allow people to learn all about their innovative...
Tickets are now available for the next Exeter Property Circle Event
Please join us for networking & drinks at The Quayside Distillery on 13th October 2022 between 5.30 and 7.30 pm.
We are joined by Guest Speakers James Miles & Michael Tilston from The Mortgage Quarter in Exeter. They'll be sharing their industry insight using a fun quiz to give Exeter's property professionals an update on the property market and mortgage industry.
Quayside Distillery is also offering distillery tours to all attendees to allow people to learn all about their innovative...
World-leading fungi research is being showcased in a fun and innovative way at a family fun event to mark UK Fungus Day.
On October 8, the University of Exeter will open its labs to give fungus enthusiasts a behind-the-scenes look at the research being conducted at the Medical Research Council's Centre for Medical Mycology (MRC CMM).
The national event features a wide range of events in Exeter, from games, crafts and fungi forays on campus to a film festival.
As part of the day, families will have the chance to become doctors for the day with the help of the...
The countdown is on to Ned Boulting rolling down the ramp and treading the boards for the first time in four years with his one-man cycling stage show, Re-Tour de Ned, that will be returning to Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 14th October.
Cycling aficionado or novice, his brand new, brilliantly conceived and fast paced production will guarantee an evenings’ entertainment unlike any other and bears all the trademarks of his previous one-man shows.
Re-Tour de Ned takes the audience through the history of the Tour de France including bringing to life the 1903 origins of the...
Property maintenance experts Liberty, who have an office in Exeter, are working hard to raise awareness in the local community about the importance of gas safety in the home.
This comes just days before the new energy price cap for gas and electricity is implemented, and when soaring energy prices might make more people tempted to illegally tamper with their gas meter or take on highly dangerous DIY work to their gas systems as they look for ways to make savings on their energy bills.
Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause leaks, fires, explosions, and...
Special University of Exeter courses to help people learn about Ukraine’s spectacular language and culture are being supported by teachers based in the war-torn country.
Trained opera singer Iryna Ilnytska has been leading courses in Ukrainian since the Russian invasion earlier this year to show support for her nation and to help people communicate with refugees who have made Britain their home.
Iryna’s work is now being backed by experts in Ukraine who have provided teaching resources for students – materials unavailable otherwise because of the conflict.
The UK’s biggest retro festival brand Let’s Rock have announced the headliners and performers for Let’s Rock Exeter, happening Saturday July 1 at Powderham Castle. Let’s Rock Exeter 2023 will be headlined by Soft Cell and Bananarama in a stellar line-up that also includes Tony Hadley, Midge Ure, The Undertones, The Beat, The Farm, Go West, Roland Gift, Sinitta, Hue & Cry and many more.
Electronic music pioneers Marc Almond & Dave Ball aka Soft Cell have sold over 10million albums worldwide and enjoyed twelve UK Top 40 hits in the early ‘80s, including their mega global No...
A new collaboration has been announced between Tech South West and Microsoft in a bid to enhance digital skills in the region.
The project will provide South West tech companies with opportunities to access training for their teams and develop technical skills within their organisations. Support will also be provided for those looking to switch to a career in tech, or grow their tech business via the Tech South West StartUp and ScaleUp Studios.
Research conducted this year by Tech South West revealed that 55% of tech companies in the region cite “lack of candidates” as...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding customers who need to complete a tax return for the 2021 to 2022 tax year to let HMRC know by 5 October 2022. They can do this by registering for Self Assessment.
Before customers can complete their first tax return, they need to register with HMRC to receive their Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR). Customers need their UTR to file a return. The tax return deadline for the 2021 to 2022 tax year is 31 October 2022 for those completed on paper forms, and 31 January 2023 for online returns
