Easter was the busiest period of the year so far for Exeter Airport with over sixteen and a half thousand inbound and outbound passengers using the airport over the holiday period; a figure which was helped by the re-introduction of the Flybe ‘sun routes’ to Alicante, Malaga and Faro.
A high level of bookings on the other Flybe services, together with those of Skybus and Thomson flights which operated to as far away as Sharm El Sheikh, meant that the airport was over fifteen percent busier than Easter last year.
Exeter Airport managing director Matt Roach said: “The Easter...
Exeter chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is thrilled to announce that the top auction lot at its 12th annual Really Big Quiz will be a very special evening and night’s accommodation aboard HMS Defender – a Daring-class air-defence destroyer whose White Ensign was raised for the first time as a Royal Naval vessel in 2012. Under the command of Commander Stephen Higham, HMS Defender is the affiliated ship of the City of Exeter.
The unique experience for two people includes a Navy escort from home to where the ship is docked (at either Plymouth or Portsmouth), dinner with the...
An initial £750,000 of funding from Virgin StartUp will be available for up to 100 businesses that successfully run a campaign on the UK’s No 1 rewards-based crowdfunding platform. As part of the pioneering partnership, those who raise funding through Crowdfunder, could be automatically eligible for a Virgin Start-Up loan of up to £25,000. Every successful applicant, will also be matched with their very own mentor who will be committed to at least 15 hours of one-on-one face-to-face support over a year. "Working with Virgin Start Up to champion funding for start-ups will create many...
Award-winning Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre will visit Exeter Northcott Theatre in April with its brand new version of the classic tragedy, Romeo & Juliet.
A violent street brawl between their rival families is the prelude to Romeo’s first encounter with Juliet. Despite this, and the fact Juliet has been promised to another, they fall in love. But any plans for their future happiness are cruelly destroyed by renewed violence between their families and tragedy begins to unfold.
A small troupe of travelling players takes to the road with Shakespeare’s tale of star-crossed...
One of the UK’s leading comedians is back on the road this autumn with a brand new show! You know - that bloke. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one - the other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway….funny chap….has a new show!
The star of Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Live At The Apollo, Comic Relief Bake Off and Dara and Ed’s Great Big Adventure will be bringing his new show Outside Looking In to the Exeter’s Corn Exchange on Monday 16th November.
As an observational stand up, Ed Byrne is unrivalled....
On Friday 27 February, Sandford Parish Hall hosted a sell-out quiz which was organised by members of Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club and the Crediton/Witheridge branch of the National Farmers Union.
The successful event raised £1,745 for the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and the Farming Community Network (FCN).
Andrew Goodridge from RABI said ‘Devon Young Farmers are a real credit to the organisation. As a former member of Exeter Young Farmers, the evening brought back many happy memories and it was good to see the tradition of charity work still high...
Back by popular demand spend the day enjoying the beautiful house and grounds of Poltimore House and browse the unique, quality, handmade items on sale at our Craft Fair.
Wardour Garrison is making a return visit to Poltimore House so that you can expreience what it was like to live in a Civil War garrison, including living history experience, combat demonstrations, authentic sites and sounds of the battlefield.
You can also investigate the house and grounds, and have lunch or afternoon tea.
This event may not be suitable for dogs due to loud noises. Adult £3, family £9, one adult family £7, Friends of Potlimore House £2
Poltimore House is delighted to host a return visit by this talented duo whose eclectic musical style and highly personal songs are earning them a growing fan base across the world.
Have you ever wondered about the history of Poltimore House and Estate, curious to know what happens next? Now is the chance to hear about the house and the Bampfylde family who lived there. Join us for a talk and guided tour followed by tea. Numbers limited so booking is essential.
