The V&A presents David Bowie is happening now , a nationwide cinema event screened live from David Bowie is as the finale to the enormously successful exhibition.
This unique event will be your last opportunity to experience the V&A’s exhibition in the UK before it goes on international tour and is being screened at the Exeter Picuturehouse on Tuesday 13 August at 7pm.
David Bowie is happening now will be introduced by exhibition curators Victoria Broackes and Geoffrey Marsh. It will feature special guests offering an insight into the stories behind some of the 300...
Why not take advantage of a long summer evening by attending an imaginative writing workshop at A la Ronde?
The workshop, held from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday 4 July, is led by short story writer, Meredith Miller.
Fiction and fiction and non-fiction prose is the focus and Meredith hopes to use the unique history of the property as a starting point to inspire writers of all levels to develop their voice and use their imagination. To get those literary and creative thought processes flowing there will be a pre-workshop guided tour of the house at 4pm.
A new treatment is being offered at the Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital to help people who suffer from an overactive bladder.
Needing to go to the toilet too often is a problem for up to 20% of the population, and many people find it hard to talk to their GP about it. A radical new treatment – the percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation – now gives patient a new, easier option.
Consultant Urologist Mark Stott said: “This can be real problem for people. There are tablets and life style changes that people can make if they are suffering with an overactive bladder or feel real...
Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project is well under way. And for two local artists, the rivalry is personal.
Husband and wife artists Deborah Treliving and Malcolm Law are going head-to-head. Malcolm is creating Cool Ice Cream Bananas Gorilla for the Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter, while Deborah is painting Hippocampus Guttulatus Gorilla on behalf of Cavanna Homes.
The Great Gorillas Project is celebrating the 90th birthday of the region’s largest and best-known zoo, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, which is a registered charity.
As summer approaches, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is asking people to make sure their family, guests and loved ones know how to get out, stay out, and call 999 in the event of a fire.
A smoke alarm can give people the warning they need to get out of their home in a fire, but a blocked exit, locked door or unfamiliar surroundings can often shave vital seconds from their escape time, exposing them to the fatal dangers of toxic smoke.
Some simple steps and a clear escape plan in the event of a fire will help ensure that everyone can get out, stay out and...
David Pett who took on a pioneering ecumenical role to support rural churches in West Devon is off to pastures new.
The ecumenical rural development officer role, which was funded by the Methodist Connexion and the Exeter Diocese, has now come to an end after three years. David has found a new job as regional officer for Dairy Co covering the whole of the South West working with cattle and sheep farmers.
David said: “The last few years have simply flown by. I have greatly enjoyed meeting so many people who are very keen to work alongside their communities and make a...
Copplestone Primary has been judged as outstanding for the third time in succession.
It is a major achievement for Copplestone as inspection standards have risen significantly since its full last Ofsted in 2010.
The school was also judged as outstanding for its English lessons in 2011.
The latest report from the school standards agency concludes: “This is an outstanding school. All pupils make excellent progress and achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing and maths. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary at all times. Attitudes to learning are excellent and pupils...
Learn about this exciting firing/smoking process. You can bring your own suitable wares for rake (rake clay or high grog content clay) or experiment with provided ready made pots and tiles.
Powderham Castle are delighted to be hosting Olly Murs at Powderham Castle on 7 July.
Lawson are Olly's special guests along with Diana Vickers, Charlie Brown and Joywride at the outdoor concert.
Since becoming runner-up in 2009’s series of The X-Factor, singer-songwriter Olly Murs’ double-platinum-selling debut album, reached #2 in the UK Album Chart upon release in 2010, and secured two Top Five places in the UK Singles Chart. Subsequent hits have come one after another, including the #1 singles Heart Skips a Beat and Dance with me Tonight from Olly’s second album, In...
Hatherleigh’s traditional style Ruby Country Market was set up in 2012 and has quickly become one of Devon’s largest markets exceeding 200 stalls including a 40 pllus stall Food Hall.
Ruby Country Market is situated on a purpose built market site with ample parking and facilities available and as an exciting business venue it brings together buyers and sellers from all over the West Country. The market is established as a great family day out and a community and social event in the local calendar, it not only offers the chance to buy items from the original local growers and...
