The biggest ever guide to Exeter has been published, offering residents and visitors an array of places to visit and stay, in what is fast becoming one of the region’s top city break destinations.
Comprising of 68 pages of essential visitor information, the Exeter City Guide includes pointers on how to make the most of a full day or 48 hours in the city, not to be missed events, details of top attractions in Exeter and the surrounding area, as well as information about cultural venues, shopping tips, exclusive special offer vouchers and inspiring ideas on where to eat out and stay...
85% of residents would recommend Cranbrook as place to live in 3rd annual community poll.
The annual survey results reveal that East Devon’s new community of Cranbrook has continued to remain happy overall during the past 12 months.
Results from the third survey of this kind show that community spirit and friendly people continues to make Cranbrook special.
During the autumn residents responded to questions in the Cranbrook Community Questionnaire, developed by East Devon District Council (EDDC) and East Devon Volunteer Support Agency (EDVSA) across...
The A377 (Crediton High Street) has reopened to traffic nine days ahead of schedule.
The road has been closed since Monday 25 January to enable South West Water to carry out a £320,000 scheme to improve Crediton’s sewer network. It was due to reopen on Sunday 21 February but opened at 12.15pm today.
South West Water Project Manager James Howourth said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to complete this essential work earlier than planned.
“I have nothing but praise for our partners, R&M Utilities, who have worked tirelessly – in sometimes atrocious weather –...
Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum Development Trust announces today that Rathbone Investment Management is sponsoring the fifth series of classical concerts at the museum in April, May and June 2016.
Following the successful concert series held over the past four years, RAMM’s Development Trust has organised another series of classical concerts to be held at RAMM. The series will start on Wednesday 27th April with internationally acclaimed pianist, Martin Roscoe, playing Debussy, Schumann and Beethoven.
On Wednesday 25th May, cellist, Michael Petrov and pianist, Erdem...
The Flying Horse in Wonford, Exeter has been sold to new owner Phil Daysh, who runs the popular Sorry Head venue in Blackboy Road, ner Exeter city centre.
The substantial three storey detached property within a site of approximately 0.4 acres was on the market with JLL at a guide of £295,000.
Acting on behalf of the vendor Punch Taverns, Michael Easton, associate director in JLL’s Hotel and Hospitality team in Exeter, said: “The sale of The Flying Horse is great news for the local community as it means the pub will continue to serve local people, and under Phil’s ownership...
A trio of delicious French Fancies to tickle your palate and tantalise your propriety!
She’s a woman of the world Misunderstandings and confusion ensue when two philandering husbands take their new mistresses out to dinner. Through the Window A maid-less lawyer and a glamorous stranger seek revenge on their respective spouses with hilarious consequences. Rest in Peace A night at the Quatr’Arts Ball spells disaster for a cashier at the Galeries Lafayette, his upwardly ambitious wife, their flu-ridden maid and a manservant with no sense of direction...
Five star performance from PaddleBoat and Exeter Deaf Academy
How many shows have you been to and felt engrossed in the performance? Like you were fully immersed in the experience?
PaddleBoat Theatre Company’s production of “A Little Man’s Holiday” takes the audience on a sensory pirate adventure of light up jellyfish, origami seagulls and paper cannonballs.
This enriched production has been made accessible to all children and families, telling a special, vibrant and sensory story using clever puppetry, interaction, a set that can be touched and explored, characters...
In an unusual twist for an art event, One Big Mop Film Productions and South West Art Workshops are coordinating a competition to create a painting to feature in the upcoming film The Darkness Of The Moor. The competition will also raise funds for The Prince’s Trust.
The Darkness of the Moor is written and directed by James Everett and produced by Paul Olavesen-Stabb. The three-stage project includes a 13-minute film followed by two feature film productions. The film will be shot on Dartmoor in Devon during spring / summer 2016 and the world premiere is expected to be in the UK at...
The Education Department at Exeter Cathedral is gearing up for another busy school holiday, with plenty of half-term fun lined up for next week (Monday 15th February).
New for 2016 are special family-friendly tours of the Cathedral which will give children and adults alike an insight into howExeter’s best-loved landmark was built and some of the stories from its long history. February 2016 sees 500 years since the birthday of Mary I, so Tudor-themed crafts will also be on offer, alongside the opportunity to donate bricks to the Big LEGO® Build.
The NHS could save £8.2 million a year on dental treatments – the equivalent to 364,000 dental check-ups - if all 12-year-olds across the UK chewed sugarfree gum after eating or drinking, thanks to the role it plays in helping to prevent tooth decay.
So says a study involving researchers from Plymouth University Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry published in the British Dental Journal today, Friday 12th February 2016.
Tooth decay is preventable but treating it is an increasing burden on the NHS and family finances. The latest Government figures show that young...
