Eric Steckel Band

Event Date: 
24/04/2022 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phenix

Such is the worldwide demand for Eric’s phenomenal guitar driven blues (29 countries and counting) this will be his first UK tour in 8 years!

Renowned for his signature brand of Bluesmetal, his incendiary performances have won him an ever increasing army of fans and critical acclaim. Recognised as the fastest growing blues/rock star on the planet, he brings a frenetic energy to the stage and has appeared alongside such luminaries as BB King, Gregg Allman, John Mayall, Johnny Winter, Ray Charles, Steve Vai & Walter Trout.

Such was his prodigious talent, at the age of...

Devonshire Homes backs Jubilee tree planting for The Queen’s Green Canopy

Local independent housebuilder Devonshire Homes has planted nine mature oak trees across its new build home sites as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Devonshire Homes has planted six metre high, mature oak trees at each of its sites across Devon which include Tarka View, Crediton; Longston Cross, Bovey Tracey and Applegate Park, Kingsbridge.

The Queen’s Green Canopy is a unique tree planting initiative which is encouraging people across the UK to “Plant a tree for the Jubilee”. Introducing new trees during the official...

Exeter Homes Trust marks Platinum Jubilee at historic 20th Century Almshouses

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 1:38pm

Local charity, Exeter Homes Trus t, celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this week by taking part in The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative and unveiling a commemorative plaque at one of the Almshouse properties.

Exeter Homes Trust, formerly known as The Exeter Municipal Charity, was founded over 900 years ago. Providing housing for people, who are unable to remain in their own homes by reason of reduced circumstances, the Charity owns and manages 143 Almshouses in the city, at 8 estates. A board of 10 directors governs Exeter Homes Trust.

The Exeter-based charity paid...

Exeter care home starts sunflower growing competition

Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter got their hands dirty as they planted a number of sunflower seeds, ready to start a sunflower competition.

As we start to enjoy all that spring has to offer, with daffodils and tulips making an appearance in the garden, staff and residents plan to plant lots more flowers, herbs and vegetables to bring the garden to life. But for now, we start with sunflowers!

Residents have name tagged their own sunflower pots and wait patiently for them to start growing.

General Manager, Michele said: “...

Sparks Commercial Services Grows with Exeter Acquisition

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:41pm

Independent Renault Trucks distributor, Sparks Commercial Services, is widening its reach across the South West with the acquisition of Renault Truck Commercials Exeter.

Operating as Sparks Commercials Exeter from 1st April 2022, this latest acquisition takes the number of Sparks Commercial Services sites to five, joining well-established facilities in Southampton, Portsmouth, Poole and Swindon. The company has confirmed that all 12 former employees of Renault Truck Commercials Exeter will transfer to Sparks Commercial Services to join its growing workforce of 122.

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WPD supports charities in Devon with £500,000 fund to tackle loneliness and isolation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:29pm

Western Power Distribution (WPD) is pledging to support its most vulnerable customers in Devon with grants from its Community Matters Fund ahead of this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. The upcoming awareness week (9-15 May) aims to tackle loneliness, particularly in the wake of the pandemic – which has left many people from all walks of life reporting feelings of isolation.

To provide much needed support for the local organisations tackling these vital issues, WPD is calling on charities, councils and community groups in the South West to apply for grants of up to £10,000,...

New website to help support Ukrainian refugees launched

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:27pm

Devon’s local authorities are supporting local residents who want to provide sanctuary to the Ukrainian refugees who have been forced to flee their homes.

A new website now hosts the latest guidance and information as it becomes available.

Team Devon, which includes Devon County Council, East Devon, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge and Torridge District Councils, West Devon Borough Council and Exeter City Council, condemned Russia's actions when it first invaded Ukraine.

The local authorities are giving particular support to families in Devon...

RSPB brings nature’s healing power to NHS

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 12:26pm

The RSPB are supporting the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (the RD&E) to enhance their outdoor spaces for staff, volunteers, patients, carers, visitors and local wildlife.

A number of the outdoor spaces located at the RD&E Wonford site’s have recently been renovated – this includes the development of a new wildflower meadow area, a staff garden, and a memory courtyard. The support offered by the RSPB will help the RD&E to enhance these spaces and make sure they benefit the Trust’s local wildlife too.

In addition, the RSPB are supporting the Trust...

A group of Men's Walkers with their hands raised by Exeter Mill Stone

Record-breaking fundraising for Men’s Walk in Hospiscare’s 40th anniversary year

Authored by SofyR
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 11:00am

Over 1,000 supporters stepped up for their local hospice charity by taking part in its iconic fundraising event last month.

Men’s Walk returned on 12 March to raise sponsorship for Hospiscare ’s vital end-of-life care for local people living with a terminal illness.

The hospice cares for over 2,500 patients and their families every year across Exeter, Mid and East Devon. With just 18% of the charity’s income funded by the NHS, events like Men’s Walk are crucial to the survival of Hospiscare.

This year’s Men’s Walk was a true milestone for Hospiscare. Not only was it...

How do I protect my LED display screen outside?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2022 - 6:03am

In today’s digital era, advertising has moved a notch higher by adopting the digital way of advertising. The outdoor digital screen advertising method is slowly gaining popularity amongst businesses to drive traffic to their businesses. Its versatile usage influences its popularity and comprehensive, vivid imaging.

The installation of the outdoor digital screens requires quite a significant amount; its repair may cost as much; hence taking care of it must be prioritized. Reasonable care will guarantee long-term service. Here are some ways to maintain an LED display screen, shield...

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