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First class advice for Barratt first time buyers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/19/2014 - 5:23pm

Home buyers at Barratt Homes in Exeter are experiencing first class service thanks to Rydon Place’s Chris Haynes.

Chris was so impressed with the advice he received when he bought his first home that he decided to switch jobs.

The sales advisor on Barratt’s Exeter development said, “I always remember how excellent the customer service was when I bought my first home, the advisor really made all the difference and I thought I would like to work in the same industry.”

Chris applied to Barratt for a position of sales advisor as he knew it was the region’s leading...

Steve Knightley: Grown Your Own Gig Tour

Event Date: 
10/10/2014 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
The George Hotel, South Molton

“One of England’s greatest singer songwriters” Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2

On Friday 10 October Steve Knightley , Show of Hands' acclaimed front man and BBC award winning singer-songwriter, will be making a welcome return to his roots and bringing his solo show to The George Hotel, South Molton .

Steve is a folk music legend who was once described by The Times as the “Gravel voiced spokesman for the rural poor”. Having filled the Royal Albert Hall on four occasions Steve is now looking forward to his ten month tour which aims to encourage music lovers to attend live events...

Natural Light in Portraiture Masterclass

Event Date: 
14/10/2014 - 5:15pm
Venue: 
Southernhay House Hotel, Exeter

On Tuesday 14 October, Southernhay House Hotel in Exeter will host two of the country’s top portrait photographers, who are joining forces for a masterclass on capturing natural light in environmental portraiture.

The event is being run by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP); an internationally recognised qualifying organisation with over 100 years of experience in qualifying and supporting photographers.

The well known UK & European portrait photographer, Bella West FBIPP, will lead the day by demonstrating how to achieve beautiful portraits of...

Exeter actor returns to Devon with play set in a Devon Village

Exeter born Mark Carey is returning to Cygnet Theatre in Exeter for his solo show Into The Breach.

Charting one man’s battle with Shakespeare, Into the Breach is a tour-de-force for Mark who plays all 17 delightful and endearing characters involved in a production of Shakespeare’s Henry V mounted in a remote Devon Village in 1942.

Mark, a successful actor and writer, began his theatre career here in Exeter, first of all at St Thomas’s High School (now West Exe Technology College) and with the help and encouragement of Monica Shallis, founder of Cygnet Theatre, he went on to...

Into The Breach

Event Date: 
10/10/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre, Friars Gate, Exeter

Exeter Born Actor returns to Devon with a new play set in a Devon Village

Exeter born Mark Carey is returning to Cygnet Theatre in Exeter for his solo show Into The Breach.

Charting one man’s battle with Shakespeare, Into the Breach is a tour-de-force for Mark who plays all 17 delightful and endearing characters involved in a production of Shakespeare’s Henry V mounted in a remote Devon Village in 1942.

Mark, a successful actor and writer, began his theatre career here in Exeter, first of all at St Thomas’s High School (now West Exe Technology College) and with the...

Stitching, Sewing & Hobbycrafts Show

Event Date: 
25/09/2014 - 9:00am to 28/09/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

Westpoint, Exeter welcomes back the much loved Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts show, from 25-28 September.

This popular show (previously known as Creative Stitches) has been running since 1990 and is a must visit for all avid creative and craft lovers.

Visitors are invited to share their passion for crafting with other like-minded creative people and meet the experts who are sure to spark the imagination. Discover the latest supplies from more than 180 exhibitors with the very latest products, ideas and innovations from the crafting world.

A collection of stunning...

Josienne Clarke & Ben Walker

Event Date: 
12/10/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Kingskerswell Parish Church (St Marys), Kingskerswell

Double BBC Folk Award nominees Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker infuse ageless stories of love and loss with their exquisite command of many instruments.

Whether interpreting words centuries old or singing her own authentic lyrics, Josienne's jewel-like voice finds the nuance in the simplest phrase and sends it, effortlessly, straight to your heart. Ben's musical tact and flair for arrangement provide the perfect setting, allowing the song centre-stage.

Their new album ‘Nothing Can Bring Back The Hour’ is released on October 13th:

The adage that you should live each...

It's back to Devonshire for 'star of the future' Phil

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Fri, 09/19/2014 - 4:54pm

Devonshire Motors has welcomed back former Workshop Controller Phil Wells as its new After Sales Manager.

The 33-year-old originally started in the Barnstaple-based Mitsubishi dealership in 2010. For family reasons, he moved to a BMW dealership 18 months ago but was wooed back earlier this month by Devonshire’s Dealer Principal, Nathan Tomlinson.

As After Sales Manager, Phil is responsible for what is arguably one of the busiest and most after sales-focused dealerships in the Mitsubishi network.

‘It feels very good to be back here,’ he said. ‘It’s nice to come back...

The Big Draw comes to Knightshayes

This autumn, Knightshayes near Tiverton is taking part in the ‘The Big Draw’. This is the first time Knightshayes has been part of this national art project and staff and volunteers want to encourage everyone, whatever their artistic ability, to get creative and draw something special they love about Knightshayes. On Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October, between 11am and 4pm, Knightshayes visitors will create a very long continuous line drawing inspired by the beautiful parkland, colourful gardens, or the gothic revival buildings on the state. Rachael Hall, Learning and Engagement officer for...

Walkers head to the coast for special event

Walkers are digging out their boots this week with the start of the South West Coast Path Association's 2014 charity event, the Great South West Walks, on Saturday 20 September. Taking place between 20 and 28 September, the event comprises 100 circular walks covering all levels of difficulty and length, with many including themes - each led by an expert guide. There are walks across Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset sections of the path. There are still places available on the walks, so anyone interested is encouraged to sign up now - and with many ‘family friendly' walks available...

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