Exeter launched its bid for RHS Britain in Bloom on Tuesday (24 June) amongst the flowers of Northernhay Gardens in the heart of the city.
After an absence of over ten years, Exeter is taking part in this year’s prestigious Britain in Bloom competition.
Judging will take place in Exeter on 8 July.
Back in April, the Chairman of RHS Britain in Bloom South West, Jon Wheatley, said he was "delighted" to welcome Exeter back to the competition. Exeter was one of the "highlight" cities when the competition started 50 years ago and although it has been absent from the main...
People whose homes have been affected by flooding in Topsham and Exeter are being invited to an event looking at flood prevention.
The Topsham Emergency Group (on behalf of Topsham Community Association) is hosting a Flood Fair on Friday 4 July from 3pm to 8pm at Matthews Hall in Topsham.
The focus is on flood prevention in Topsham, but any Exeter residents affected by flooding in February are invited to attend.
The Fair will include an exhibition and information on the following:
Individual property protection – information on various forms of flood
The 2014 UK Mobile & App Design Awards were recently held at BOXPARK Shoreditch on Wednesday 18 June, as part of London Technology Week 2014.
The UK App Design Awards were created to honour the hard work of designers from across all sectors and industries and featured an impressive 160 entrants for 30 award categories. This is the inaugural year for this Awards evening, which has been well-received by the industry for recognising the increasingly important relationship and exchange of ideas between clients and their designers.
Dining in the Dark, a gourmet fundraising event launched to raise both awareness of visual impairment and vital funds for WESC Foundation – the South West’s specialist centre for visual impairment – is being hosted once again by the Salutation Inn, Topsham, on 11, 12 and 13 November.
The hugely successful inaugural Dining in the Dark event took place on 1 May and was the first of its kind in the region. An intrepid group of diners, including Cllr Rachel Lyons who was Lord Mayor of Exeter at the time, enjoyed a mouthwatering three-course menu specially created by Chef Director of...
Young people from across Exeter will be experiencing their very own Big Bang moment at the South West’s biggest-ever science, technology, engineering and maths fair next week.
Exeter University, which will host the fourth Big Bang Fair South West on June 26, will be a hive of activity as 2,500 students, teachers and guests arrive for a day of education, engagement and competition, backed by the Education Business Partnership – South West.
Nearly 150 student projects from schools across the South West will be on show to be judged by a panel of over 100 industry professionals...
An information day about eye health, eye conditions and support available for people who already have sight loss, is being held for residents of Exeter at the city centre Boots Opticians store, on Friday 27 June, 10am – 4pm.
Organised by Action for Blind People (Action) and Boots Opticians, the day will raise awareness of the importance of good eye health and offer advice and support on services available for blind and partially sighted people. This includes welfare benefits, housing, assistive technology, and employment support.
Firefighters were called to a shed fire at an Exeter property last night.
They were called to the scene, at Grecian Way in Broadfields, at 8.50pm.
On arrival the crew confirmed that the fire involved a wheelie bin which had spread to a garden fence and tree and then to a shed. The fence and tree were destroyed by fire and the shed was partially damaged.
The fire crew used one jet, one hose reel and small tools to extinguish the fire.
We are really excited to announce that Sandy Park has once again teamed up with the Exeter Chiefs, the region's top Premiership Rugby Club to host this year's b2b @ SandyPark Exhibition taking place on Wednesday 5th November
Welcoming back some of the best organisations in the area who are keen to support the event, including:
• Exeter Chiefs • South West Communications • Express & Echo • Exeter City Council • Radio Exe • The Exeter Daily
b2b @ SandyPark is a unique business to business opportunity for companies to showcase their products and services, meet new...
Friendly affairs, held on the second Wednesday of every month, our Head Chef Ben Bulger and his team show you how it is done. Taking inspiration from global foodie destinations, this summer we invite your tastebuds on a tour of some of Spain’s greatest hidden gems.
Watch a live demonstration from the theatre style kitchen as our chefs expertly prepare your delicious lunch. Then, enjoy a leisurely aperitif in the lounge as you mingle with fellow party guests.
Wednesday 9 July | Pintxos, Salads & Starters | Aperitif: Cava with Strawberry Purée...
Allotment holders in Exeter are being invited to suggest ways in which the City Council can secure the long-term future of allotments in the city in the face of continuing government cuts.
Letters have already been sent to allotment associations in the city asking for people's views on a number of cost-saving options.
Cllr Keith Owen, Lead Councillor for Environment, Health and Wellbeing, said: "We appreciate the importance of allotments, especially in cities, and the benefits that they bring, but we are facing difficult financial times with year-on-year cuts in central...
