Margaret Lovell is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning modernist sculptor. Her works are distinguishable by their complex simplicity; the abstracted forms are both powerful and graceful; visually arresting.
She has been valued by the serious collector since first showing with Marjorie Parr in London in the sixties. This current exhibition at The Art Room will focus on a unique collection of sculpture, drawings and prints from 1956 to date, many of which have not been seen before.
The Art Room is open Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday 11am-5pm.
Having moved from Exeter’s historical Quayside to Southernhay earlier this year, Chalk & Ward Advertising have made another move to join the Exeter Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
Chalk & Ward are the largest independent advertising agency in the region and are celebrating their 15th year in business in 2013. Offering clients integrated communications advice covering creative, marketing, strategy, public relations and digital services Chalk & Ward Advertising work with some of the region’s biggest names. Centrax, Glendinning, Mole Valley Farmers, DS Smith PLC and...
The Met Office has issued another yellow warning for the South West as the forecast for the next few days continues to bring rain and the risk of localised flooding to the region.
The Met Office said: "Further heavy showers are likely through the rest of Tuesday and particularly overnight into Wednesday, when organised bands of heavy showers and thunderstorms will move northeastwards, accompanied by squally winds.
"The public should be aware of the risk of disruption, mainly due to localised flooding, but also where squally winds occur."
This year's Christmas Market in Exeter will run from Thursday 21 November until Thursday 19 December, on Cathedral Green. The Christmas lights ceremony will also take place on 21 November from 4pm-8pm, with Rob Baxter, Exeter Chiefs' Head Coach; Paul Tisdale, Manager of Exeter City Football Club and members of the Lympstone Military Wives Choir taking centre stage to jointly switch on the city’s Christmas lights during the event at 6.30pm.
Visitors will be treated to a festive programme of entertainment throughout the event. The Princesshay stage will light up with musical acts...
An exclusive audience with Lord Julian Fellowes, creator of popular drama series Downton Abbey and sponsored by Brewin Dolphin Exeter office held at Gidleigh Park raised £23,000 for Families for Children Adoption Agency.
67 guests enjoyed a champagne reception followed by a lively and entertaining Q&A session with the revered actor at this intimate fundraiser organised by Westcountry businessman John Casson.
Executive Chef of Gidleigh Park and Patron of the charity Michael Caines, prepared a mouth-watering gourmet dinner complemented by fine wines generously donated by...
When hairdresser Vanessa Wright decided to launch her own unique vintage-inspired salon she turned to NatWest for help. A seasoned hairdresser with 25 years’ experience in the local area, Vanessa knew Exeter could benefit from a new and quirky salon. Working with Daryll Hall, Business Specialist at her local NatWest branch, she developed a business plan and secured a £15k start up loan from which Hot Rods and Harlots was born. Vanessa’s instinct has proven to be right and since opening on Sidwell Street last month the salon has seen unprecedented demand for its services to the point that...
For a long time now Devon has produced a number of stars, including Rosie Huntington-Whitely and Joss Stone. Another success has been added to the list with the news that band WME have secured a much sought after publishing deal with Sony BMG Chrysalis.
WME, which stands for We Make Everything, are a unique musical collaboration that produces all of their material from scratch. The band focuses on creating demo references for major artist placements. We Make Everything consists of Exeter’s own Stephen Chase and Luton-based Guy Furious and Tom Smith. As well as their amazing...
A plethora of future jump racing stars are set to line up at Exeter Racecourse today (Tuesday 22 October) when the course stages its annual Best Mate Novice Chase Day.
That particular race is named after the legendary racehorse Best Mate who began his glittering career over fences at Exeter in 2000. He went on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup three times and amass over £1 million in prize money.
Last year’s meeting brought a host of stars to the track including Grade One winning Melodic Rendezvous, Rocky Creek and Harry Topper and next week’s seven race card looks set to...
Sonia Davidson-Grant has been appointed as a designate non-executive director to serve on the board of Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
Sonia is an independent consultant and programme manager with significant public sector experience in the United Kingdom and overseas. She is skilled in leading major change programmes, strategic planning and providing specialist advice on governance and sustainability issues.
“I am delighted to accept the role,” said Sonia. “As a resident of Ilfracombe, I know how important local health services are to our communities.
