Exeter City have submitted their retained list to the Football League, regarding players whose contracts are scheduled to expired this summer.
Tommy Doherty, Steve Tully, John O’Flynn, Tom Nichols and Myles Anderson have all been offered contracts to remain with the Grecians during the 2013/14 season. In addition to the four players whose releases were announced last month, Elliott Frear has been informed that he will not be offered a new contract at St James Park. Chief Executive Julian Tagg said: “On behalf of the club, I would like to thank Elliott and the other departing...
The 2013 Devon County Show lived up to its billing as the county's 'big day out' as bumper crowds poured into the showground to enjoy a relaxed day celebrating the best of rural life, and not a drop of rain on the final day. On the third and final day - Saturday - unbroken sunshine and temperatures in the high teens attracted record numbers of visitors. All the car parks - including the overspill car parks - were full by early afternoon as the county came out in force to enjoy a day at the first major agricultural show of the season. “It has been a cracking Show,” said delighted Show...
From early morning crowds started pouring into the Devon County Showground at Westpoint near Exeter for the second day of the Devon County Show. Organisers say the atmosphere was relaxed and happy as visitors enjoyed the early sunshine and the many features which reflect rural life in the county. Ollie Allen, Show Secretary, said: "Numbers are on a par with our record-breaking gate last year and we're looking forward to great weather tomorrow - bring it on!" Thousands of local school children enjoyed exploring the 118th Show and finding out more about where their food comes from. And...
The Exeter Chamber of Commerce held their monthly networking lunch at the Mercure Southgate Hotel, Southernhay on Wednesday this week.
The speaker at this event was Paul Thomas, Head of Trading Standards. Paul gave an update on trading standards delivery at a national, regional and local level with particular focus on how regulation can support the local economy rather than prove to be a burden on business.
Steve Barriball from Exeter CAB gave a short overview of the welfare reforms and how they impact on people in work. He also launched a new campaign to help employees...
There's lots on offer to keep the whole family entertained this weekend:
THEATRE
The Matchmaker Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth Horace Vandergelder decides to take a wife. He employs a matchmaker, Dolly Levi, who subsequently becomes involved with his clerks and young and lovely ladies. Evening performances at 7.30pm Saturday Matinee at 2,30pm. Ticket Prices £10, £5 under 16s. www.manorpavilion.com
Babe the Sheep-Pig Saturday, 6pm, West Town Farm, Ide Illyria returns to the farm to perform Dick King-Smith's glorious, and most appropriate,...
Despite fears of a wet and squelchy Devon County Show, considering the recent deluge of rain that Exeter has been experiencing in the last couple of days, so far the sun has shone and visitors attending the Show have been enjoying blue skies and a wealth of entertainment.
This morning the Duchess of Cornwall officially opened the Show and enjoyed a tour of the showground, visiting many of the exhibits and features that reflect rural life in Devon. During the visit, HRH also met some of the many people whose passion for the countryside, farming and rural skills is at the heart of...
This week the Surf Action Empowerment Project joined National Trust Ranger Lorna Sherriff and National Trust Volunteering and Community Involvement Consultant Heather Worth for a morning of volunteering at Wembury Point. Surf Action is a charity dedicated to serving military veterans and their families affected by Post Traumatic Shock Disorder and physical injuries, providing a community, a place to share experiences and support to move forward from difficulties.
Firstly the group assisted with checking all ponies and foals brought onto the site for conservation grazing; and helped...
Staff at Exeter-based world-leading software and services provider Simpleware are celebrating after the business won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for the second year running. The University of Exeter spin-out business, based in Castle Street, is a winner in the International Trade category - recognising companies that have demonstrated growth in overseas earnings. The award recognises Simpleware’s achievements in creating a software solution for the generation of computational models of complex structures and objects from scan images – including mobile phones, car engines and the human...
Exeter-based Flybe has announced a new scheme which allows customers to book flights and to hold a "Price Lock-Down" fare for 24 hours before confirming and paying for their Flybe flight.
Travel planners will now have the benefit of being able to check and finalise all their travel details knowing that the price of a flight will held with the "Price Lock-Down". Customers may then confirm their held Fare within 24 hours by retrieving their Price Lock-Down booking on Flybe.com.
The "Price Lock-Down" is available for Exeter's Flybe Flights from just £5 on all Essentials and...
One year after being airlifted from a major crash, Matthew Tooke cycles the Devon borders for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT).
Over five days, 25-29 May 2013, Matthew Tooke will be cycling the entire borders of Devon for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT). This comes literally one year after he was airlifted from a terrifying road traffic accident.
While recovering in hospital Matthew vowed to help raise money for the team which helped him receive medical attention so quickly. Sian, his fiancée, suggested he used his love of cycling to help raise money for the Trust...
