Shoppers can contribute to the collection at a new pop-up museum in Exeter city centre, where the guide is a talking doll.
The Museum of Contemporary Commodities has been set up to prompt conversations about data, place, trade and values in today’s commodity culture, and the impact of this on future generations.
Shoppers can add items they value to an online collection and take a quiz that tells them what kind of shopper they are.
The project has been developed by Dr Ian Cook, Associate Professor of Geography, and artist and PhD student Paula Crutchlow.
A walking treasure hunt and barbecue, to raise funds for new gymnastics equipment for Honiton Gymnastics Club, is taking place at Honiton Rugby Club on Saturday 21 May - and everyone is welcome. Starting at 1pm, the fun afternoon for all the family - which has been organised by the club's Supporters Association. The Treasure Hunt is open to teams of between one and six.
With at least 1 adult (over 18) if there are children in the team at primary school. Parents are responsible for letting children enter.
£1 entry per person. Under 5’s free. Barbecue food will be ready to...
Author Helen Dunmore, who recently released her new book “Exposure”, will be visiting Waterstones on Exeter High Street to discuss her latest novel.
Dunmore, who previously authored books such as “The Siege” (2001), “The Betrayal” (2010) and “The Lie” (2014), will attend the book store on Thursday 2nd June 2016 at 6:30pm to introduce and read from “Exposure.”
Those who wish to attend the event will be charged £3.00 to enter, though this will be redeemable against the price of the book on the night.
The 63-year-old won her first fictional prize for her novel “A Spell...
BBC Radio 1 and BBC Learning reveal more ways to get hold of free tickets to this year’s Big Weekend. One pair of Big Weekend Tickets is on offer every day at BBC Radio 1’s Academy between Tuesday 17th and Saturday 21st May at Exeter Phoenix. Academy ticket holders must be in the Academy’s Hangout and enter the live draw at the end of each day’s Academy activities. Tickets for Radio 1’s Academy are free and can be booked here: www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/academy
GetSet for Growth is delighted to have won the SME Finance award at The Great British Business Show 2016.
Held at ExCel London, the GetSet East London team pipped five other nominees to the post.
The SME Finance Award is specifically designed to honour the most innovative financial product or service currently available on the SME marketplace. Nominees were judged on their capacity to assist economic growth and the level of financial assistance they offer to SMEs in order for them to reach their full potential; exactly what GetSet was brought to the market to do. Its...
Killerton ran its first ever BioBlitz event on Saturday 7 May to survey the historic parkland for all sorts of wildlife. BioBlitzes are an innovative kind of outdoors event that bring together experts and volunteers, as well as families.
The "bio" in BioBlitz is taken from biology and biodiversity, and refers to the range of species that could be found. The "blitz" is taken to mean doing something quickly intensively. BioBlitzes show that citizen science can generate important scientific records and inspire people to find out more about the natural environment. Over 90 families...
South West regional insurance company Cornish Mutual will host a Health and Safety Conference at this year’s Devon County Show in support of the Farming Community Network. The Health and Safety Conference will consist of a series of free 20 minute seminars which will take place throughout Thursday and Friday during the show. The conference will provide a unique opportunity for those in the industry to gain a wealth of up-to-date information. There will be a range of presentations on key health and safety issues currently affecting the agricultural industry, with the opportunity to chat...
The Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust has been recognised nationally for its commitment to the armed forces.
The Trust has received a bronze award from the Ministry of Defence under the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS).
The scheme recognises UK employers that support defence personnel and inspire others to do the same.
Darryn Allcorn, director of workforce and development for the Trust, said: “We’re delighted to be recognised for our commitment to supporting serving, former and prospective defence personnel and their families.
Cotswold Outdoor are heading outdoors to pitch a range of tents so you can get a real feel for what’s right for you. Whether you’re a family glamper looking for the latest glamping tipi and accessories or a solo mountaineer after a lightweight refuge, why not visit the expert staff at the Exeter tent show who will be on hand to give advice on whatever you’re looking for.
The event will showcase a great range of camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, chairs, stoves and accessories from top brands including Vango, Outwell, Vaude and Terra Nova. Not only can you get great...
Cotswold Outdoor are heading outdoors to pitch a range of tents so you can get a real feel for what’s right for you. Whether you’re a family glamper looking for the latest glamping tipi and accessories or a solo mountaineer after a lightweight refuge, why not visit the expert staff at the Exeter tent show who will be on hand to give advice on whatever you’re looking for.
The event will showcase a great range of camping equipment including tents, sleeping bags, chairs, stoves and accessories from top brands including Vango, Outwell, Vaude and Terra Nova.
