This September, Exeter’s leading independent Contemporary Arts exhibition centre, Exeter Phoenix, will present a significant showcaseexhibition of emerging and established contemporary visual artists from across the UK and beyond.
First held in 2006, the Exeter Contemporary Open is one of the UKs most prominent contemporary art competitions, culminating in an annual exhibition. Over the last twelve years, the exhibition has built national and international reputation as a prime opportunity for artists to showcase their work, drawing audiences and attention from across the country...
Over the last decade, around a half-a-million bespoke Devon made map jigsaws have been shipped to America, including 40,000 last year alone.
The rising demand for Map Marketing’s handiwork both on home soil and across the Atlantic, has played a big part in the company’s decision to relocate its head office from London to Exeter, reducing the distance to its production unit in North Devon.
The company’s office and production factory were both based in London since its establishment in 1978 until the late 1990s when the expanding firm moved its warehouse to Hatherleigh, while...
The South West economy lost momentum in June as business activity growth slowed, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Regional PMI® survey.
The South West PMI fell to 52.6 in June, from 53.8 in May. A reading greater than 50.0 signifies growth in business activity.
The latest reading signalled the slowest rise in activity since the month after the EU referendum. The PMI reading was also below the UK average (53.8).
Despite this, firms continued to create jobs, marking 12 months of continuous employment growth in the region.
Assistant to Legendary Director Peter Brook Brings His Own Direction to Exeter From the devastation of the Leningrad Blockade, came one of the most life-affirming pieces of music ever to be composed. Hear the story of Dmitri Shostakovich's 7th symphony, as told by 3 performers and, of course, the music itself.
Jared McNeill, long-time member of legendary director Peter Brook's touring company, has directed a concert-play exploring the symphony which lifted an entire city in its darkest hour, instilling renewed faith in our capabilities as individuals, as well as the dignity and...
On Tuesday 18th July best selling author, Rachel Joyce, will be reading from and signing her brand new novel The Music Shop. The reading and signing will be at Waterstones Exeter Roman Gate (by John Lewis) at 7pm. Tickets are £3 available from the shop or by ringing 01392 423044 Rachel is best known for her book The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry.
PURPLE RAIN, a world-class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince, is coming to the Exeter Corn Exchange on Sunday 27 August 2017.
Having been together for 11 years, PURPLE RAIN is a full nine-piece band fronted by the enigmatic Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince.
Delivering a non-stop, hit packed show, spanning more than two hours, expect to see, hear and feel the hits from one of the most loved artists of all time; 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds And Pearls, U Got The Look, When Doves Cry, Cream, I Wanna Be Your Lover and many...
Exeter BID launched in 2015 to give local businesses greater control over the city’s agenda for the next 5 years. 640 businesses of all types and sizes belong to the scheme.
The BID’s aim is to give these companies a greater say in deciding the priorities for promoting the city, achieved via a strategic plan for Exeter. 2016 saw a number of successful initiatives, built on the success of previous projects and led to tangible benefits for local businesses that go beyond those delivered by city centre management and promotion.
2017 has already brought a number of promotional...
Ian Gardner’s band Nine Pound Catfish returns to provide footstompin’ good-time blues and hokum http://www.ninepoundcatfish.co.uk/listen-here at Brixham Blues, at the Maritime Inn on Thursday July 13.
The Exeter trio, which has Graham Butterfield on guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals and Jane Gardner on washboard and percussion, proves that the blues doesn’t have to be blue – it can be fun too. Stuart Cumberpatch, organiser of Brixham Blues says: “After a run of top US and London bluesmen, we’re featuring Devon players for the next couple of months, starting with Exeter’s top blues...
Local Kia dealership, Marsh Kia, is proud to announce its support of Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust for the next three years.
The sponsorship supports the trust’s transport division in raising funds for a stair lifter. The stair lifters provide an easy and safe method of moving patients from their accommodation to the ambulances. Marsh Kia will make a donation every quarter to fund the costs of a stair lifter, which equates to around £6,000.
Andy Knowles, Transport Manager at Torbay and South Devon NHS Trust Partnership Trust says, “We’re extremely grateful to Marsh Kia...
Some of Devon's best-loved characters came together last week (05 July) at Ladram Bay Holiday Park to celebrate the start of the high-summer holiday season. The mascots, representing some of the county's leading visitor attractions, went head-to-head in a lighthearted golf match cheered on by holidaymakers. It all took place on the five-star Budleigh Salterton park's Jurassic-themed adventure golf course, set against a spectacular backdrop of coastal scenery. Ladram Bay's Mascot Golf Championship has now become something of a tradition in the run-up to the start of school holidays across...
