Dungeons and Dragons meet historical re-enactment in this new Live Action Role-Playing game. Be the legendary hero or heroine you always wanted to be, fight monsters and hone your skill in battle as the Neothera Saga bursts onto the scene in the Southwest!
Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) sees participants physically act out their characters' actions. As a player you will pursue goals within a fictional game world represented by the beautiful Caddihoe Scout Camp on the outskirts of Exeter while interacting with each other in character (acting without a script). The outcome of...
A University of Exeter historian is part of a brand new TV programme about Sir Winston Churchill on the Discovery Channel. The Churchill & Me with Hugh Dennis premieres this Friday 15 May at 9pm and follows the comedian, actor and writer Hugh Dennis, on his journey to discover what Sir Winston Churchill means to people today and explore the legacy he left behind across the globe. Hugh Dennis meets people and visits places upon which Churchill left his indelible mark. He uncovers information from historians like the University of Exeter’s Churchill expert, Professor Richard Toye who has...
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across Devon to comment on its draft proposals for new county council division boundaries.
An eight-week public consultation on the recommendations begins today and will end on 6 July 2015. The consultation is open to anyone who wants to have their say on new county council electoral divisions, division boundaries and division names across Devon.
The Commission’s draft recommendations propose that Devon County Council should have 60 county councillors in the future, two fewer than the current...
Libraries across Devon are marking national Dementia Awareness Week (18 to 24 May) by highlighting the support and advice they offer for people whose lives are affected by dementia. Ciara Eastell, Head of Devon County Council’s Library Service, said: “Dementia is becoming the most significant health issue of our time, and has a profound impact, not only on the person affected but also on family and friends.
"There is still an acute lack of understanding for the condition so access quality-assured information, advice and support for dementia care is important.
Local PR consultancy, Glen King PR/Marketing Limited, established in 2005, is celebrating 10 years in business with the launch of a new website designed by City-firm Reactor 15. A small, professional and friendly PR consultancy based in Exeter with clients in the South West, the company works with a diverse portfolio of clients both large and small, across a number of diverse market sectors throughout the region.
A former media spokesperson for Camelot, founder Director Glen King was actively involved in the exciting and historical launch of the National Lottery in 1994. Over a 20...
The University of Exeter will make significant investment into the Exeter Northcott Theatre as part of a new partnership.
The arrangement will see the Theatre and the University working more closely together in a number of different areas with both academics and students involved in future projects.
The investment from the University has helped to realise the first tangible outcome of the partnership. This will see significant improvements made to the theatre building this summer, including a cinema quality screen and sound system in the auditorium, high speed broad band,...
Unlike many of his team-mates at Sandy Park, Thomas Waldrom is well versed in what it takes to reach the end of season play-offs in the Aviva Premiership.
During his four-year stint with former club Leicester Tigers, the England international reached the semi-final on each occasion, even helping the Midlanders to lift the title against arch rivals Northampton Saints in the 2012/13 season.
Now - in his new guise as an Exeter Chief - the 32-year-old forward is flourishing in the Westcountry as he bids to help the Devon club to book their place in the play-offs for the first...
East Devon based Beviss & Beckingsale has expanded its office in the centre of Honiton.
The firm has recently taken over the entire ground floor of The Manor House on Honiton High Street and appointed new solicitors to boost its presence in the historic market town.
Mark Ollier, the firm's senior partner, says: "We regard Honiton as a key location for the expansion of legal services to new and established clients.
"With easy parking right behind the building, we’re a serious alternative to Exeter for people in East Devon and towns like Cranbrook who need the...
Scrumpstock Festival is set to become an annual event as it brings together musicians, entertainers, leisure businesses, causes, town dignitaries, community groups and food, drink and bespoke goods producers from Exmouth and around Devon for a weekend at Exmouth Rugby Club.
Brian Steffens from Dawlish has just joined the musical line-up. He is the father in law of Caz Steffens, the founder of the Snooky Trust, a charity that helps young adults in the Dawlish area, which is benefiting from the festival proceeds.
Dave Oliver of Devon’s Rattlebox Theatre, whose puppets shows...
