Saturday 19th December, 11.00-13.00 Nativity Crafts in the Chapter House
Drop in to the Cathedral to make a range Nativity themed crafts. Create an angel or a hanging nativity scene to go on your Christmas tree, or have a go at making your own Nativity set! Make a manger for baby Jesus to sleep in, or design a wreath to remember the Christmas story. Suitable for children of all ages. £1-£1.50 per craft.
Saturday 19th December, 10.00-11.00 Follow the Star
A big golden star has appeared in the sky and it’s going to lead us to a very special place! Join us for an exciting treasure hunt around the Cathedral, led by a shepherd who has seen a great star in the sky! Discover the true meaning of Christmas as we journey around the Cathedral. Follow the clues to discover the way to the stable and our life-sized Nativity. After a Christmas story you can make a Nativity craft to take home with you. Suitable for children of all ages. £1
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (13-15 November).
THEATRE
Russell Maliphant Company Conceal | Reveal Friday, 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter Russell Maliphant Company present both new and classic work, including the iconic Broken Fall with music by Barry Adamson – originally performed by Sylvie Guillem and the BalletBoyz. It will be presented in this programme by Maliphant’s own company of exceptional dancers who will also perform new creations including a quintet and a solo for former Royal Ballet dancer Dana Fouras. With a...
Flybe today announced revenue growth, up £31.8 million to £339.6m.
The Exeter-based firm made a £22.9m profit after reporting a £3.3m loss a year ago.
The company said it had completed the first three chapters of its four part transformation: relaunching the business witht a stronger balance sheet, modernising its brand and handling its major legacy issues while returning to growth. It is now focused on profitable growth.
Chief executive Saad Hammad said: "Our turnaround is on course with a very encouraging performance in the first half. We have returned to profit...
Exeter is set for even more Christmas sparkle this year with the addition of further festive lights around the city centre and a selection of street performers entertaining shoppers and tourists as the city gears up for Christmas.
With funding from the Exeter Business Improvement District, which was formed earlier on this year after a successful ‘yes’ vote, the extra Christmas lights will appear in Exeter Central Train Station, Upper High Street, South Street, Castle Street, Guildhall Shopping Centre Wall, Queen Street and Sidwell Street to bring extra sparkle to Exeter during the...
Staff at Exeter’s Hampton by Hilton are over the moon after receiving a special award from Hampton Hotels.
The ‘Spirit of Hampton’ award, the first of its kind awarded to a hotel, was given in recognition of the engagement of the team, which not only came first in the EMEA Hilton ‘HHonors Challenge’ for the third quarter of the year, but also achieved an outstanding revenue and audit performance for 2015 so far. The hotel was chosen over more than 700 Hampton Hotels in the EMEA region.
Richard Martin, General Manager said: “We were delighted to receive a call from the...
It is estimated that over 250 million people make pilgrimage every year across the world. Whether from Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, Jewish or other traditions (or none), women, men and children set out to journey towards a special place, with the most popular destinations including Mecca, Jerusalem, Santiago de Compostela, Bodh Gaya, Amritsar and the Ganges and Jordan rivers.
Pilgrims use the travelling (traditionally made on foot or by animal) as a time of reviewing themselves and their beliefs, to reconnect with the natural rhythms of life, to meet others and to refresh their...
Exeter-based Bluegrass Computer Services has expanded and moved offices following a huge increase in business.
The company which offers 24/7 computer support 365 days per year, has won substantial business with the Rigby Group, an international parent company for a £1.8 billion portfolio of highly successful businesses operating across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, including SCC, Europe’s biggest independent technology solutions provider.
As a result, Bluegrass has taken on 2 new engineers plus 2 staff and moved offices to Courtenay House at Pynes Hill. From...
Exeter-based PR & Marketing consultancy, Glen King PR launched the first of its new series of quarterly Technical Breakfasts held at Lloyd’s Kitchen, aimed at members of the Construction industry. The independently-run consultancy, which recently celebrated 10 years in business, boasts a diverse portfolio of clients across all sectors, with a specialist knowledge of the construction industry. The technical focused groups are targeted to small groups of up to 20 invited guests and sponsored by a host speaker with expertise in their individual field.
