Northern Ballet’s original pioneering ballet for children, Ugly Duckling, is to return to stages across the country with an extensive tour throughout spring 2018. The production will run from May to June 2018, visiting more than 20 theatres. Based on the famous Hans Christian Andersen fairytale, Ugly Duckling tells the story of a lonely duckling, ignored by those around her who think she is too ugly to fit in. This child friendly 40 minute ballet follows her journey as she comes to learn that she was beautiful all along. It has been created especially for children and their families to...
People whose lives have been affected by dementia have worked with well-known professional artists to create insightful images and poems that capture some of their experiences, to form a new book.
The project involved people with dementia and their partners who are part of Age UK Exeter’s Budding Friends project and who spend time together on the charity’s allotment or at a local art studio. The members of Budding Friends were involved in creative workshops with photographer Ian Beesley, cartoonist Tony Husband and poet Ian McMillan. Together, they created “The Allotment of Time”,...
Equiniti Data and Equiniti Cyber Security, an Exeter-based provider of enterprise software platforms, is pleased to announce the official opening of its new software development centre in Pynes Hill. The centre works across both areas of the business and allows Equiniti to accelerate the development of innovative data platforms and cyber security solutions aimed at large enterprises across the UK and beyond.
Equinitech will be home to new software development and engineering teams responsible for delivering a portfolio of innovations from identity verification and compliant data...
Princesshay is marking its 10th Christmas in Exeter, creating a truly festive atmosphere with Christmas lights, live festive performances and even granting Christmas wishes.
The Christmas festivities will start in Princesshay Square on Thursday 16th November from 4pm – 7.30pm, as Exeter BID presents the annual Christmas Light Switch On which will officially begin the Christmas countdown. The much loved festive event will include a performance of traditional carols from a local school, followed by live music and festive entertainment. Alongside the Christmas lights, visitors can see...
Work to stabilise the embankment on parts of the Teign Valley Road will require further daytime road closures over the next fortnight.
A series of road closures on the stretch of the B3193 south of the Teign Valley Golf Club will be needed on Wednesday (1 November), Thursday (2 November), Friday (3 November) and Monday 6 November. To minimise disruption, the road will be closed from 8:30am to 3:30pm and a signed diversion will be in place. Soil nailing work to reinforce the embankment of the road between Canonteign Lane and the crossroads by Exmouth Cottages has now finished, and...
Author, Celia Moore from Longdown has released her debut novel Fox Halt Farm which her friends have dubbed ‘Poldark on a Farm.’
Celia says that her new book is romantic and powerful. Set over two decades - with dramatic countryside as its backdrop, it is an emotive read with enthralling characters but it is set two hundred years after Poldark, in 1986. The author has a compelling series all mapped out for Fox Halt Farm, a dairy farm on the outskirts of Okehampton whose survival is constantly threatened.
The novel sees Billy Mays’s family struggling to keep their family farm...
With nearly half of all dogs in the UK (45%) showing signs of anxiety when they hear fireworks, the RSPCA has published some simple guidelines and a Pets & Fireworks video on how to help pets feel safe.
Whether it’s a dog, a cat or another little pet, planning ahead can pay dividends.
Make sure your dog or cat has somewhere to hide - perhaps under some furniture or in a cupboard - and can get to it at any time.
Ensure your pet is kept in a safe and secure environment and can’t escape
Make sure your pets are microchipped in case they do
The winners of the ‘Build for Bees’ competition, which encouraged Devon’s residents to build the biggest and best bug hotels for pollinators, have been decided.
There was heavy competition, with lots of creative and well-designed entries submitted from schools, community groups, individuals and families.
Niquita Potter, of East Budleigh, won the ‘best individual build’ category, while Friends of the Byes, a community nature group in Sidmouth, won the best community group build.
Their design cleverly included a thatched roof, thanks to a donation from a local...
Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is urging residents to only buy fireworks from reputable traders.
As the fireworks season approaches many people will consider buying fireworks for private functions to mark events including Halloween and Bonfire Night. When buying fireworks always look for the CE mark – fireworks must always display this as it shows the product has been designed and manufactured in accordance with the essential safety requirements. The service is also reminding traders that the legal minimum age for buying fireworks is 18 and if in doubt they...
Following the success of Dartmoor Walking Festival 2017, Moorland Guides have generously donated £500 of the proceeds to the National Park's Donate for Dartmoor scheme.
The money will be used to carry out essential continuing repairs to Nun's Cross Path. The festival ran from Saturday 26 August to Sunday 3 September, with a programme packed full of events for all ages and capabilities.
Simon Dell, Director and Coordinator of Moorland Guides said: “The Dartmoor Walking Festival this year was another great success with over 1,000 people again taking part and it is clear that...
