Exeter

Could and should Exeter get its own currency?

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Fri, 09/27/2013 - 2:59pm

A presentation on the success of the Bristol Pound Project was given at a public meeting at St. Stephens’s Church on Thursday night (26 September). Chris Sunderland, Director of the project, gave an overview of some of the successes and challenges of the Bristol Pound Project and discussed the potential benefits of bringing in a local currency to Exeter. He spoke about council support in the Bristol Pound Project after a period of hesitation, Chris said: “very early on we asked the council about accepting business rates in Bristol Pounds and they looked at us like we were stupid. “The next...

Sidmouth Town Band presents An Autumn Concert

Event Date: 
20/10/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth

Sidmouth Town Band presents An Autumn Concert

The Award winning Sidmouth Town Band present an autumn concert with a varied programme of music to entertain all ages.

Show starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets: £5.

Box office: 01395 514413

www.manorpavilion.com

Devon County Antiques Fair

Event Date: 
14/12/2013 - 9:00am
Venue: 
The Matford Centre, Matford, Exeter

Devon County Antiques Fairs are holding their next antiques and collectors fair at The Matford Centre on Saturday 14 December.

There will be a huge selection of quality antiques of all sorts, silver, jewellery, furniture of all periods, retro items, vintage clothing, collectables of every sort, home furnishings, books, postcards, pictures, prints, coins, medals, toys on offer.

Admission: 9am-10am £4, 10am-4.30pm £3. Accompanied children under 16 free.

Killerton Farmers' & Local Produce Market

Event Date: 
19/10/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter

Browse and enjoy the many food stalls in the Visitor Car Park selling lots of fresh, tempting, local produce.

Free parking and free tasters.

Killerton's farmers' and local produce market takes place every third saturday of the month.

10.30am-2.30pm.

Killerton's autumn garden

Event Date: 
05/10/2013 - 11:00am to 06/10/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst, Exeter

Killerton is hosting a first-time seasonal event to celebrate the colours of autumn.

On Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October, from 11am until 4.30pm, Killerton’s garden team will be offering special tours, activities and trails to enable visitors to discover the best parts of the historic hillside garden.

As the autumn months close in, a wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers are starting to show their seasonal flare of vibrant colour amongst a sea of green. It’s a great time to take a walk against a stunning backdrop.

The ‘Re-discover Killerton’s garden’ event will...

Help with the apple harvest at Killerton’s Big Pick Up

Event Date: 
13/10/2013 - 11:00am to 14/10/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton Estate, Exeter

The orchards at Killerton Estate, near Exeter, are full to bursting this autumn. On the weekends of 5/6 October and 13/14 October, from 11am until 4pm each day, families are invited to head into the orchard to help collect up apples to be pressed for Killerton’s award-winning cider.

The ‘Big Pick Up’ is a free family activity, with mini wheelbarrows for the children and free cider tasters in the orchard for the adults. There is also an apple quiz and members of Killerton’s countryside team will be on hand to help with the answers.

Killerton’s medium-dry cider has...

Help with the apple harvest at Killerton’s Big Pick Up

Event Date: 
05/10/2013 - 11:00am to 06/10/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton Estate, Broadclyst

The orchards at Killerton Estate, near Exeter, are full to bursting this autumn. On the weekends of 5/6 October and 13/14 October, from 11am until 4pm each day, families are invited to head into the orchard to help collect up apples to be pressed for Killerton’s award-winning cider.

The ‘Big Pick Up’ is a free family activity, with mini wheelbarrows for the children and free cider tasters in the orchard for the adults. There is also an apple quiz and members of Killerton’s countryside team will be on hand to help with the answers.

Killerton’s medium-dry cider has...

Crisis looms as new study reveals extent of England's Grave Shortage

Experts are warning of a looming crisis across England as a new report reveals that the country is rapidly running out of space to bury people.

According to a BBC Local Radio survey, a quarter of burial authorities will run out space in 10 years or less; nearly half (44 per cent) in 20 years or less and some areas have already completely run out of space - with others set to run out in less than three years.

The head of the Institute of Cemetery and Crematoria Management, Tim Morris, said: “This is a seriously worrying situation. We are heading towards many burial grounds...

Exeter Lives: Karime Hassan

Name: Karime Hassan, Chief Executive & Growth Director for Exeter City Council.

How would you describe yourself in 5 words?

Strategic, positive, committed, passionate, enthusiastic

How would you describe Exeter in 5 words?

Beautiful, vibrant, proud, historic, positive

What brought you to Exeter?

To take up the post of Head of Planning Services

Which part of Exeter or the surrounding area is home?

Honiton

What is your favourite place in Exeter?

The Canal and Quay

What is your favourite Exeter...

Help with the apple harvest at Killerton’s ‘Big Pick Up’

The orchards at Killerton Estate, near Exeter, are full to bursting this autumn.

On the weekends of 5/6 October and 13/14 October, from 11am until 4pm each day, families are invited to head into the orchard to help collect up apples to be pressed for Killerton’s award-winning cider.

The ‘Big Pick Up’ is a free family activity, with mini wheelbarrows for the children and free cider tasters in the orchard for the adults. There is also an apple quiz and members of Killerton’s countryside team will be on hand to help with the answers.

Killerton’s medium-dry cider has...

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