A group of young people in Exeter looking to progress their careers have received a major boost thanks to an Exeter City Council Rugby World Cup 2015 legacy project.
Nine unemployed 17-22 year olds have completed the two-week Rugby Empowering Employment Programme, run by Motiv-8sw. Set up by Exeter City Council and the Exeter & the Heart of Devon Employment & Skills Board, he Rugby World Cup 2015 legacy scheme aims to inspire and boost the prospects of 16-24 year olds struggling to find work. The pilot programme, inspired by the values of sporting achievement – hard work,...
Rangers at Devon County Council’s Stover Country Park in Newton Abbot are celebrating after scooping a prestigious award last night.
The park and nature reserve won bronze in the Access & Inclusivity Award category at this year’s South West Tourism Excellence Awards.
Stover was one of only six from across the region to be shortlisted for the award which honours tourism businesses that excel in being accessible and inclusive. To qualify entrants had to demonstrate exceptional customer service to all and offer an outstanding experience for visitors, particularly those...
Crowdcube, the world’s largest equity crowdfunding platform, has continued the strategic expansion of its senior team with the appointment of Dean Mayer as Head of Debt and Stuart Nicol as Growth Director.
Dean will develop Crowdcube’s new debt business, including its increasingly popular mini-bond offering. Stuart will lead the growth of Crowdcube through initiatives that include attracting more institutional and public funds to invest in businesses alongside the crowd. Stuart's new role sees him moving from being a Non-Executive to an Executive Director on the Board.
Budding photographers are being encouraged to capture the beauty of the Grand Western Canal for a special competition this year.
There's a £450 worth of photography vouchers up for grabs plus the chance of the pictures appearing on the website and facebook pages.
There are three categories; Canal Landscapes, Canal Activities and Canal Wildlife. Entries are welcome from anyone but limited to amateur photographers only please and 10 pictures per person.
The competition runs until 30 November 2015 so plenty of time to look for those perfect views and images. Winners...
This Easter, join us in the magical underwater world of the Little Mermaid, where true love must conquer the slippery evil of the terrible Sea Witch!
The classic tale is told anew in a stunningly beautiful new production featuring bewitching songs and magical special effects.
The writer and director of Exeter's premiere professional pantomimes 'Jack & the Beanstalk', 'Aladdin' and 'Cinderella' creates an enchanting new family show for the school holidays, with a fantastic West End cast, including Daniel Page as the mighty King Neptune!
From the world's most prestigious mountain film festival comes two evenings of extraordinary short films. Follow the expeditions of some of today's most incredible adventurers, see incredible footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe.
This year there are two evenings of high drama, extreme action and breath-taking cinematography. For double the adventure come along both nights for two entirely different film programmes and see all the films on Tour (2 night discounts are available).
The Michael Bublé Show featuring Rickie Arthur and the Bublé Fever band and singers.
Charming and utterly gorgeous it's no wonder that Rickie Arthuris being dubbed the UK's 'one to watch.'
Rickie Arthur is setting the world of music alight with his unique and distinct interpretation of Michael Bublé. A blinding blend of classical training, charisma and killer vocals raise the roof at every venue.
Rickie, a talented singer/songwriter in his own right, guarantees to have audiences dancing and singing in the aisles. His classical training and rich tenor/high baritone...
With four sell out national tours, three DVD releases and a special for Comedy Central already under his belt, Andy Parsons, is back on the road in 2015 and coming to a theatre near you. Andy's fifth show 'Live And Unleashed - But Naturally Cautious' will see the star of BBC2's 'Mock The Week' and 'Live At At The Apollo' hit the road again delivering more sharp comedy up and down the UK.
Andy has enjoyed huge success as a writer and performer on television, radio and the live comedy stage. As well as a series regular on the award-winning Mock The Week (BBC 2) and numerous spots on...
Join Gordon Buchanan, the highly acclaimed wildlife cameraman and presenter of 'The Bear Family and Me' and 'The Polar Bear Family and Me' as he hosts an evening of exciting personal recollections, and lets you into his world of weird, wild and wonderful wildlife.
Listen to his adventures, as he leads you through his life of challenging expeditions and the enthralling wildlife experiences of a man who has encountered danger face to face.
In1978 John Hessenthaler against all local authority opposition, promoted THE CLASH on tour at various locations throughout the UK. The support was The Coventry Automatics in the process at that point of changing to The Coventry Specials, later to become known as just THE SPECIALS.
In 2015, almost 37 years later, John Hessenthaler will re-create the 1978 concert at selected locations throughout the UK. RADIO CLASH will recreate THE CLASH in sound and vision together with the set list they performed in 1978 and also on the same night exclusively from THE SPECIAL'S, NEVILLE STAPLE...
