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Exeter College welcomes record numbers to apprenticeship event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/15/2017 - 1:38pm

Last week the South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network and Exeter College hosted the Apprenticeship Expo 2017 for a successful third year.

The Apprenticeship Expo is the largest event of its kind in the South West during National Apprenticeship Week. The college’s Sports Hall was transformed into a 1,000 square metre exhibition space resulting in a record number of attendees.

National Apprenticeship Week, which is co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, is designed to celebrate Apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and...

Laithwaites Exeter Wine Tasting Event

Event Date: 
25/03/2017 - 1:30pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel, Exeter

Snap up your ticket for our annual trip to Exeter where we'll be pouring a range of over 30 wines in the heart of the city. There will be the latest customer favourites and new discoveries from around the world. Taste big reds, crisp whites and refreshing roses as well as a selection of sparkling and even a few dessert wines – there is so much variety!

5 reasons to join us in Exeter:

  • A glass of chilled sparkling on arrival – the perfect way to begin your tasting!
  • Taste over 30 delicious wines from around the world.
  • It’s a chance to meet the
  • ...

It's A Knockout

Event Date: 
02/09/2017 - 12:30pm
Venue: 
Topsham Rugby Club, Exeter

It's a Knock Out 2017 is ready for entry. Teams of 10 can take part - fancy dress a must - £25 per person. Saturday 2nd September at Topsham Rugby Club. Please join us if you can.

Exeter Cathedral Spring Lecture

Event Date: 
21/02/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Canon Professor Elaine Graham, who holds positions at the University of Chester and Chester Cathedral, will give the Cathedral’s Spring Lecture on the topic “Speaking of God in a world troubled by religion” (21st February 2017 at 19.30)

The event is part of a cycle of lectures, talks and workshops organised by the Cathedral which aims to reach out to a range of audiences from those curious about the Christian faith through to those with an interest in academic theology.

The event takes place in the Chapter House on 21st February 2017 at 19.30.

Tickets are free and...

Exeter Cathedral Spring Lecture

Event Date: 
21/02/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Canon Professor Elaine Graham, who holds positions at the University of Chester and Chester Cathedral, will give the Cathedral’s Spring Lecture on the topic “Speaking of God in a world troubled by religion” (21st February 2017 at 19.30)

The event is part of a cycle of lectures, talks and workshops organised by the Cathedral which aims to reach out to a range of audiences from those curious about the Christian faith through to those with an interest in academic theology.

The event takes place in the Chapter House on 21st February 2017 at 19.30.

Tickets are free and...

Charity opens its doors to another season of milling

Authored by DWT
Posted: Thu, 02/02/2017 - 1:44pm

A leading conservation charity is set to open its doors to welcome the public to a new season of milling following essential winter maintenance to Exeter’s only working water mill.

Based at Cricklepit Mill near Exeter Quay, Devon Wildlife Trust has embraced its headquarters heritage and runs regular milling sessions where the public can watch Exeter’s only functioning water mill turn grain into flour and learn about the milling industry.

Kicking off 2017’s events will be a milling session on Friday 10 February, where experienced volunteers will be providing milling...

One Day Traditional Indian Cookery Course

Event Date: 
12/02/2017 - 9:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cookery School, 60a Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8DP

Nila Ross-Patel, guest tutor at Exeter Cookery School, will teach you how to create authentic Indian cuisine the way her Mother taught her. We are delighted to welcome former cookery tutor Nila for a day of cooking Indian cuisine the authentic way.

A fun-filled day of learning how to cook authentic Indian dishes, most of which originate from the Gujarat state of India and are mainly vegetarian.

Many of the dishes can also be cooked in advance, so you can impress your friends and family at dinner parties.

Enjoy a cookery course with a difference, where you will not...

YMCA Exeter: Changing Rooms, Changing Lives

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/30/2017 - 5:37pm

Businesses from around Exeter came together for an early morning networking breakfast to launch YMCA Exeter’s exciting 2017 campaign, Changing Rooms, Changing Lives.

This will see the renovation of the currently unhomely communal living space at its St David’s Hill accommodation centre, currently used by over 50 young people.

The event took place at Dean Clarke House, kindly hosted by Burrington Estates. Over pastries and coffees attendees heard from Peter Stephenson, Chief Executive of YMCA Exeter and Bethan Spencer, their Fundraising Manager, on exactly what this campaign...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/12/2017 - 4:48pm

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (13-15 January):

THEATRE

Ross Noble: Brain Dump (SOLD OUT) Saturday, Exeter Corn Exchange Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy, a Ross Noble show is always an unmissable event. https://exetercornexchange.co.uk

The Witches Friday, Saturday & Sunday, The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth A faithful adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic story in which Boy and his Grandmother arrive in England and endeavour to defeat the Grand High Witch and her followers, who...

Event Exeter plans for the future after gold award

Events company Event Exeter has exciting plans to end the year after winning big at the 2016 Devon Tourism awards.

The company, which represents event venues at The University of Exeter, is now ready to host its Christmas parties for local businesses and residents.

Kate Durward-Akhurst, the Marketing Manager for Commercial Services at the University, said: “We will be welcoming back the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra to our Great Hall for their concert season and there is even another wedding before the year is out!”

Event Exeter won the Gold award for the Venue and...

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