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...
Super slimmer Wendy is set to share her secrets after she transformed her life by losing nearly eight stone as she gets set to shape a whole new career helping other people change their lives for the better too.
Wendy joined her local Slimming World group last summer and shed the first six stone in six months!
Wendy says: "I hit an all time low when my baby sling wouldn't fit any more and I couldn't get down on the floor to play with my children.
"I was also prescribed medication for acid reflux due to my weight.
The Bishop Fleming offices in Exeter played host to the Venus Awards sponsorship.
Businesses across the region were invited to hear about the Venus Awards 2015, which were specifically created to recognise and reward local women in business.
Business people from various companies which included Natwest, Sampson Hall, Blue Chip Holidays and Exeter Maritime service, networked over lunch on Tuesday and found out more about the Venus Awards 2015.
Hazel Tucker, Director of Business Services at Bishop Fleming who are sponsoring the Director of the Year category, said: “We...
Functional medicine is a science based healthcare approach, which treats illness and promotes wellness by focusing on the unique aspects of each patient: functional medicine then employs individual tailored interventions to restore physiological, psychological and structural balance.
Functional Health Screening is a clinic that will provide this integrated approach of looking at patients as a whole rather than individual symptoms.
Functional Health Screening launched in Exeter at the Innovation Centre.
Functional Heath Screening is a partnership project with...
As Exeter students pore over textbooks and stare at computer screens in preparations for exams, a leading eye expert has warned young people about the risks of eye strain. Intensive revision may help boost grades but according to Mesha Tanna, Senior Optometrist with Optical Express, it can also trigger a range of health problems including headaches, blurred vision and pain in the neck, shoulders and back. Mesha said: “While it is admirable that so many young people study hard to get good results in their exams it is crucial that they do not overlook the importance of caring for their eyes...
Exeter City FC has been voted to land on ‘Old Kent Road’ on a new official MONOPOLY board for Devon’s capital city. The public has been polling for landmarks to fill the board, however it has been widely reported - including in the UK media and on national TV - that Exeter could perhaps be TOO POSH to have its own Old Kent Road equivalent. And since these recent reports the public has nominated the Grecians to land on the infamous MONOPOLY location, which sits at the foot of the board. One of these suggestions has been left on a forum in Exeter’s rival city, Plymouth. But some, confirm the...
Captain Jack and the crew of the “The Rusty Pocketwatch” will make the journey from the Caribbean early this year – they are looking for new crew members so why not put on that bandana and see if you have what it takes to be a pirate!
Don’t forget the castle is open on Saturday 30th May.
This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket may take part in our themed activity for £2.50)
Themed Activity provided by Jonty Depp and Pocketwatch Theatre.
Hijacked Festival heads to enchanting Powderham Castle for its 2015 Exeter event
Historic venue hosts one-day celebration of music and arts
One-day music and culture festival Hijacked Festival has announced its venue for Saturday May 30th – the picturesque grounds of Powderham Castle, the 600-year old home of the Earl and Countess of Devon.
Exeter’s historic Powderham Castle, which stands in a beautiful deer park on the banks of the Exe estuary, plays host to the city’s second visit from Hijacked Festival – the nomadic electronic music and creativity-embracing...
