Exeter

Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market

Event Date: 
16/11/2017 - 3:00pm to 17/12/2017 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Cathedral Green, Exeter

This year's Christmas Market will run from Thursday 16th November until Sunday 17th December, organised by Exeter Cathedral.

The market, which will be re-orientated to focus on the West Front of the Cathedral, will still have a ‘Continental’ feel as in previous years but will also boast more opportunities to support local businesses and performers.

Opening times

The Exeter Cathedral Christmas Market will open on Thursday 16th November 2017 at 3pm, followed by an official launch later that evening.

Following the opening night, the market will open until...

South West Christmas Without Cruelty Festival

Event Date: 
18/11/2017 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Animal Aid’s popular Christmas Festival returns to Exeter Corn Exchange on November 18th, offering visitors a great day out and a chance to purchase original gifts and cards that make a difference. There will be almost 50 stalls, featuring ethical traders and organisations that promote human, animal and environmental causes. Products on sale will include fair trade clothes, chocolates galore, local arts and crafts, cruelty-free cosmetics, quality bric-a-brac and a wide range of delicious vegan cakes.

But it’s not just about great and original shopping ideas. There will also be a...

Take a walk in the park

Event Date: 
17/03/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Younghayes Community Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

Celebrate 'Take a Walk in the Park Month'

As part of 'Take a Walk in the Park Month' join the Cranbrook Country Park ranger for a guided walk around the Country Park.

Discover the range of wildlife living in Cranbrook.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/march-2018/take-a...

Take a walk in the park

Event Date: 
17/03/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Younghayes Community Centre, Cranbrook, EX5 7DR

Celebrate 'Take a Walk in the Park Month'

As part of 'Take a Walk in the Park Month' join the Cranbrook Country Park ranger for a guided walk around the Country Park.

Discover the range of wildlife living in Cranbrook.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/march-2018/take-a...

Mothers' Day treats at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
10/03/2018 - 10:00am to 11/03/2018 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Treat your mum to a delicious cream tea at Seaton Wetlands

Delicious scones from Paul's Bakery with jam and cream - the perfect way to spend Mothers' Day weekend!

Enjoy a traditional cream tea served from the Discovery Hut at Seaton Wetlands, 10am to 4pm on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 March.

Sit outdoors in the heart of Seaton Wetlands or take tea in the shelter of the Reed Base.

Saturday: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/march-2018/mother...

Sunday: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/march-2018/mother...

Dawn chorus walk

Event Date: 
10/03/2018 - 6:00am to 8:00am
Venue: 
Meet at the lay-by opposite Seaton Tower Garage, Seaton Down Road, Seaton, NEAREST POSTCODE EX12 2TF

Welcome in the weekend with the birds' Dawn Chorus

A wonderful chance to experience an day break in an early spring woodland.

Listen out for a range of birds which the Countryside ranger will help you to identify.

Meet at the lay-by on Seaton Down Road at 6am, before a short (but steep walk) down into Holyford Woods.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/march-2018/dawn-c...

More than100 local jobseekers attend Princesshay’s second successful jobs fair

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 8:00am

More than 100 jobseekers attended the Recruit Princesshay jobs fair, helping to match local people to 50 retail and restaurant vacancies on offer, both at Exeter’s Princesshay and elsewhere in the city.

Over 30 of Princesshay’s shops and restaurants, including Superdry, Starbucks, MAC, and Café Rouge, showcased available roles at the event.

Faheem Qureshi, Head of Employment Generation for The Crown Estate said: “We’re thrilled to have hosted our second successful Recruit event at Princesshay. These sessions offer a fantastic opportunity to support local jobseekers and...

British Red Cross to recruit community reserve volunteers – ready to help crisis-hit Devon communities

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 4:17am

The British Red Cross in Devon has launched a campaign to recruit hundreds of volunteers willing to drop everything during a major emergency to help people in crisis in their own community.

When disaster hits, ‘Community Reserve Volunteers’ will form a practical taskforce, working as a team to do anything from filling sandbags to sorting food for their community.

It is hoped the new teams will be able to provide valuable help during emergencies such as flooding or large-scale fires. It only takes ten minutes to sign up, and volunteers will then be called out by text when...

Police appeal after Ebford burglary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 12:44am

Police are appealing for information following a burglary to a residential property in Ebford.

The incident took place on Old Ebford Lane near Exeter on the 19th October between 9am-5pm.

Numerous items of jewellery and cash were stolen; damage was also caused to a rear patio door.

A leopard brooch 9ct sapphire spots ruby eyes diamond collar, and a solid heavy Ankh 14kt gold with chain were both taken.

If you have been offered these items for sale of have any information that can help police with their enquiries, please email 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime...

JLL hosts its first Exeter NextGen networking event for young professionals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/03/2017 - 12:34am

Young professionals in the South West are invited to come together for JLL’s first NextGen networking event in Exeter later this month. The event is aimed at young professionals from an array of sectors including law, accountancy, property and development, local authority and other professional services. Drinks and canapés will be served throughout the evening and there will be a business card raffle for the chance to win a dinner for two at The Terrace. The event takes place on Thursday, 23 November on the first floor of The Terrace, Exeter from 5.30pm to 9pm. This event forms part of a...

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