Explore what’s new for 2018 at The Donkey Sanctuary, and become the ultimate donkey champion by finding out everything there is to know about these wonderful animals and the charity’s global work.
More than just adorably long ears, soft furry noses and charming characters; donkeys matter. Across the globe, entire communities rely on donkeys. Find out why they are so special through new fun and interactive displays, which will change your perception of donkeys forever.
Entry to The Donkey Sanctuary is FREE! As the charity relies totally on donations, they encourage...
For a Sunday night out, you probably wouldn’t put going to church as a place where you can enjoy a good laugh.
But Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, is hosting an event this month which hopes to change all that – and even better, tickets are completely free!
They’re inviting people in Exeter to come along for a comedy show on Sunday 18th February from Scotsman Mark Ritchie who is bringing his critically acclaimed tour ‘God Only Knows’ to Devon.
Mark performs in comedy clubs, theatres and churches...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 February).
THEATRE
Twelfth Night Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Set twelve days after Christmas, perhaps the party has gone on too long? Perhaps the guests are a little hungover? Perhaps they’ve left it a little late to find true love? Director Ian Berry promises, ‘This stellar cast brings so much comic energy and fizz it will feel like Christmas has come again!” http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk
Queen C*nt: Sacred or Profane Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre,...
For a Sunday night out, you probably wouldn’t put going to church as a place where you can enjoy a good laugh.
But Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, is hosting an event this month which hopes to change all that – and even better, tickets are completely free!
They’re inviting people in Exeter to come along for a comedy show on Sunday 18th February from Scotsman Mark Ritchie who is bringing his critically acclaimed tour ‘God Only Knows’ to Devon.
Mark performs in comedy clubs, theatres and churches...
A resurfacing scheme on the A361 near Tiverton is ahead of schedule and work is expected to switch carriageways overnight on Sunday (11 February).
Devon County Council has confirmed that work on the westbound carriageway of the North Devon Link Road, which has been closed in recent weeks, is nearing completion.
From around 8pm on Sunday, the eastbound carriageway of the A361 near Gornhay Cross will close one lane at a time to allow the contraflow system to be switched to the newly surfaced westbound carriageway. A signed diversion route will be in place while this change is...
PKF Francis Clark's latest annual tourism business figures show that 2017 was a bumper year with overall occupancy trading at 55%, the highest annual figures recorded by the firm. This is in contrast to the early part of this decade where the figures hovered around 50%. Average occupancies were also up on 2016 levels at 1.5%.
Month on month there were also some interesting variations with the usual peak during the summer months, but a spike in occupancies in November and December which are now closer to 40% on average, as opposed to below the 30% mark, previously experienced in the...
From major coastal engineering works and sand movements through to charismatic wildlife and hidden heritage, a wide range of coastal topics is being covered at 2018’s Teign Estuary and Coastal Partnership’s Annual Forum.
This free public event is being held at Pavilions Teignmouth on Monday 26 February at 7pm. Guests will be able to sample some local ‘Taste of the Teign’ produce which has been kindly sponsored by Associated British Ports.
The Partnership, led by Teignbridge District Council, co-ordinates the management of the Teign Estuary and the open coast between Dawlish...
Rob Baxter says his Exeter Chiefs side are facing a pivotal month ahead as they look to strength their position at the summit of the Aviva Premiership. The reigning champions head into tomorrow’s Round 14 battle against visiting Worcester Warriors at Sandy Park (2pm), looking to build on their five-point advantage over next-best Saracens at the top of the table. Having used the past fortnight in the Anglo-Welsh Cup to not only recharge a number of his frontline stars, Baxter has also seen others first-team stars come to the fore as Devon’s finest progressed into the last four of the...
A prize-winning young Devon body painter will be creating a human work of art in Exeter this weekend (February 10th and 11th) during this year’s One Billion Rising events, which are part of an international campaign against exploitation and violence against women.
18-year-old Milena Watts will paint a heart on her model, Dan, as part of a design representing healthy relationships.
She has come on board to support Exeter’s charity SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone) who are organising the One Billion Rising events in the city over the weekend. This year their focus is on...
More money will be spent on Devon’s roads as well as adult social care, health and children’s services, according to the county council’s proposed new budget.
The budget for 2018/19 will be discussed by the Cabinet on Friday and will then have to be ratified by the full council meeting next week (February 15).
The draft budget published before Christmas calls for an extra £13 million to be spent on adult care and health. That’s a rise of over 6 per cent and will take the total care budget to £227.8 million.
And on Tuesday the Government announced an extra £2.2...
