Women-only gym and wellbeing centre to open in Exeter

A groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering women through fitness and wellbeing is set to launch in Exeter on 3rd May 2025.

Nestled within a National Trust Grade II listed property near Broadclyst, Renew Women's Fitness & Wellbeing is a women-only gym and wellbeing centre, designed to create a safe and welcoming space for women of all backgrounds.

The response has been unexpected. Their Facebook page already has 1,300 followers and 1,100 likes, 800 women have filled out the survey, and over 500 women have joined their mailing list.

In addition to a fully...

Choir’s summer smörgåsbord: ‘A Feast of English Choral Music’

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 04/23/2025 - 12:59pm

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is ending its 2024/25 season with a veritable banquet of some of the greatest English choral and organ music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

‘A Feast of English Choral Music’ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 14 June is the Choir’s closing concert of another successful season. The concert will take the audience on a journey with music of different styles and contexts, from the highly ceremonial to the spiritual and more intimately personal.

Graze on rich, melodious harmonies, including works by the musical giants of their time: Ralph...

A Feast of English Choral Music

Event Date: 
14/06/2025 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is ending its 2024/25 season with a veritable banquet of some of the greatest English choral and organ music of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

‘A Feast of English Choral Music’ at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 14 June is the Choir’s closing concert of another successful season. The concert will take the audience on a journey with music of different styles and contexts, from the highly ceremonial to the spiritual and more intimately personal.

Graze on rich, melodious harmonies, including works by the musical giants of their time: Ralph...

 Exeter Racecourse for Our Next Pop-Up & Networking Morning – Tuesday 29 April

Join Us at Exeter Racecourse for Our Next Pop-Up & Networking Morning – Tuesday 29 April

Event Date: 
29/04/2025 - 9:00am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

We’re delighted to invite you to our next Pop-Up & Networking Morning, taking place at Exeter Racecourse & Conference Centre on Tuesday 29 April, from 9am to 11am.

This event has been scheduled slightly earlier than usual to avoid clashes with other events, bank holidays and school breaks, giving you the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow businesses before a busy spring season begins.

These relaxed, informal mornings are a great way to meet local business owners, share ideas, and strengthen your professional network across the region.

Tickets are...

Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour – gripping big-screen adventure! 

Thrilling adventure – on the big screen!

The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is bringing a night of gripping adventure films to Exeter Corn Exchange on 29-30 April.

The Banff Mountain Film Festival features two new collections of short films packed with extreme expeditions, intrepid characters and stunning cinematography.

“Buckle up for a night of nail-biting adventure – from the comfort of a cinema seat!” says tour director Nell Teasdale.

“Join the world's top outdoor filmmakers and adventurers as they climb, ski, paddle, run and ride through...

More than half a million more people in line for savings boost

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/20/2025 - 10:46pm

More than half a million more UK savers are in line for Government bonuses worth up to £25 a month to boost their cash pots and help ease rises in the cost of living, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has announced today.

As part of the Government’s mission to grow the economy and improve lives in every corner of the UK and to deliver its Plan for Change, Help to Save is now open to anyone working and receiving Universal Credit – rewarding 550,000 more people.

Its extension to April 2027 means more can benefit from the scheme, which has paid out millions of pounds in bonuses...

Live your Life workshop comes to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 04/20/2025 - 9:22pm

On Thursday 15 May Lymphoma Action will be holding an in-person Live your Life workshop for anyone in Exeter who has been affected by lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.

Lymphoma Action’s Live your Life workshops have been developed to support people who have come to the end of their treatment for lymphoma, or who are being monitored by their healthcare team as their lymphoma doesn’t need treatment straight away (also known as ‘active monitoring’ or ‘watch and wait’.)

These unique and interactive workshops are led by someone with a personal experience of lymphoma, and aim...

Best Battery Chargers to Keep at Home

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 04/18/2025 - 6:35am

With more and more people trying to do their bit for the environment, rechargeable batteries are becoming an increasingly popular option in many homes. This trend is backed by global market figures , estimating the global value of chargeable batteries to be around £82.5 billion in 2022, predicted to rise to around £146 billion by 2032.

With this shift towards greener, cleaner energy , people must invest in the right type of batteries, while also looking for the best battery chargers to ensure they can keep their batteries in use for as long as possible.

Let’s take a look...

Pop-up market proposal for Exeter city centre

Exeter is in line to get a pop-up city centre market on the site of its former bus station.

Members of the city council heard that an entrepreneur had come up with proposals to set up a market on the site off Sidwell Street where the bus station was demolished last year.

Cllr Lynn Wetenhall (Green, Newton and St Leonards) reminded a meeting of the full council that having a market was the most popular option for the land, according to a recent public consultation.

Green councillors have claimed that the city council’s Labour administration just wants to have a...

Cancer Lifeline South West Invites Families to Enjoy Life Changing Springtime Fun at Ugbrooke House

Cancer Lifeline South West (CLSW) is looking forward to a day of laughter, entertainment, and community spirit as it hosts its first ever Family Fun Day on Sunday 27th April, in the name of community and fundraising.

The event will take place in the beautiful grounds of Ugbrooke House, near Newton Abbot, and promises a packed programme of activities for all ages. Doors open at 11am and the day runs to 4pm.

Visitors to the Family Fun Day can enjoy an entertaining dog show; exciting sports demonstrations and taster sessions including classes with former Exeter Chiefs and...

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