Some special guest climbers from the world of sport and local politics will be lining up to take to the wall and risk a soaking at Exeter Quay this weekend.
The Quay Climbing Centre’s Deep Water Solo competition, which sees a seven-metre wall built into the canal basin, takes place over the August Bank Holiday weekend – and the thrilling event will kick off with some familiar faces.
The Friday afternoon will see players from Exeter City tackle the wall, and organisers have even managed to coax two city councillors, Cllr Rosie Denham and Cllr Emma Morse, to give the wall a...
Exeter resident and blood cancer patient Jamie Lynde (pictured in the middle) is organising the third annual Exeter Walk for blood cancer charity Bloodwise.
The fundraising walk, which starts at the Exeter Quay and follows the Exe Estuary Trail, will take place on Saturday 24th September this year. The family friendly event, which offers a choice of 8.6 or 12 mile routes, is open to all and members of the public are invited to sign up.
Jamie was moved to organise this year’s walk after being inspired by the event in 2015. He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML...
EXETER’S Quay will be buzzing this August Bank Holiday weekend as it plays host to some of the world’s top climbers at a spectacular climbing competition.
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the thrilling climbing event on the Quay - and if you fancy dropping off a seven metre wall into the canal - they’ll also be a chance for novices to have a go.
Quay Climbing is staging its third annual Deep Water Solo Festival of Climbing over the August Bank Holiday weekend; the event sees a temporary seven metre high climbing wall erected in the city’s canal basin.
Business is booming at Exeter's resurgent Quayside with local traders reporting good times at the tills, as more and more events are held at the city attraction.
With only six months of the year gone , the popular location has already hosted 77 events. In 2015, 81 events were held at the Quay and in 2014 the figure was 50, meaning 2016 is set smash previous records.
Among the events taking place this summer are regattas, raft and dragon boat races on the water, Jazz on the Quay, Exeter Street Food Markets and many more.
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on the Quay in Exeter on Sunday 20 March 2016.
A 62-year-old man from Exeter was walking along the canal at 9pm when he was approached by two young males on bikes who then pushed him into the river. As a result, the man suffered from hypothermia and an ambulance was called.
Acting Sergeant Andy Boundy said: “We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at this time and may have witnessed the incident.
“We know that there were people around because the man was helped out of the water by members of...
Active Exeter at the Quay to have an exciting rugby twist! There is guaranteed fun to be had on Sunday 19th July at Exeter Quay and the Piazza for the 3rd annual Active Exeter Summer Festival. Each year hundreds of people come along to enjoy the free activities on offer, but this year there is a playful twist to the event. It may not have escaped people’s notice that in less than 80 days time, the South West will host rugby teams from around the world as Exeter transforms into a Rugby World Cup host city. To celebrate this momentous tournament, for one year only, the Active Exeter Summer...
Exeter Street Food’s popular Night Market is back @ThePiazza, Piazza Terracina, (Exeter Canal Basin) on Thursday 18th June and every 3rd Thursday of the Month 4:30pm - 9:00pm. Come and enjoy an array of delicious Street Food from around the globe and different genres. June’s Street Food Line Up has something for everyone with stands already confirmed: Vietnamese, Egyptian, Sushi, Cornish Hot Pots, Chicken, Devon Soul Food, American Classic and Modern, Sweet Treats, Venezuelan, Artisan local burger and sausages & BBQ/Hog Roast. It's also worth to note that most food stands have...
Climbers at The Quay Climbing Centre in Exeter will be attempting to climb the height of Everest on Friday 12th June as part of a fund raising day to support earthquake relief projects in Nepal.
The event is part of a series of similar challenges taking place at climbing walls across the UK as a way of supporting a part of the world that is close to the hearts of the climbing community and is being organised by two local climbers, Ellie Wilkinson and Denise Murphy.
Climbers are being challenged to complete as many metres of climbing as they can throughout the day in the...
Lots and lots of lovely arts and crafts by local makers. Fabulous venue on Exeter's Historic Quayside. Watch the boats and swans go drifting by, enjoy a drink or a meal at The Prospect Inn, Exeter, Mango's, or the new Samuel Jones. And we have facepainting, a free Easter Egg hunt .... and the amazing RYN will be singing and performing for us!
