Pioneering folk trio FAUSTUS tour the UK in April and release a brand new EP ‘Slaves’, hot on the heels of their acclaimed album ‘Death & Other Animals’, produced by Rupert Christie (Bellowhead), Faustus and Westpark Music.
Death and Other Animals has just received the German Critics Award (Schallplatenkritik Bestenliste) in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter/World Music Category.
Faustus is an established name in the English folk scene made up of three of the best-known and talented English folk musicians – Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast), Benji Kirkpatrick (Bellowhead, Seth Lakeman Band), and Saul Rose (Waterson: Carthy, Whapeazel, War Horse).
South West property developers Burrington Estates, who are building a new development of 25 high specification new two, three, four and five-bedroom homes in Clyst St George invited school children from Lady Seawards Primary School for an educational visit to their new development, Seaward Park, leading up to the highly anticipated show home opening this Saturday 4th March 10am-4pm.
Overall 40 school children made up of years 4, 5 and 6 pupils participated in a site tour, reviewed building methods, the importance of sustainability and learned about the different build stages. The...
A world expert in measuring brain function will give his first lecture at the University of Exeter.
Keith Wesnes was recently appointed Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Exeter Medical School, bringing over 40 years’ experience of measuring changes to major aspects of cognitive function in both clinical practice and research. His work is crucial for furthering the understanding of various factors, including ageing and dementia, which compromise cognitive function, as well as the identification of factors which could ameliorate such changes.
]Leading independent education specialists Class People swapped their recruitment hats on Thursday for Mr Men, all in aid of World Book Day. With experience in and outside the classroom, CEO Lynis Bassett led the Class People team in dressing up as characters from the Mr Men series of books to help promote reading in schools. Using their social media platforms to create buzz around the day, the consultants dressed in costume read out extracts from their favourite Mr Men books. Lynis Bassett, Chief Executive Officer, Class People says: “We’re no strangers to dressing up and celebrating a...
This spring Exeter Phoenix presents a new season packed full of great nights out and fun for all the family.
The city’s local arts hub, tucked away behind Gandy Street, offers a tantalizing and diverse selection of live music, independent cinema, contemporary art and performance this March and April. Musically, the venue’s highlights include a farewell tour from indie folk band Stornoway, the last chance for fans to see them live before they call it a day, an energetic live set from Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes, Stereolab’s Laetitia Sadier and Alabama 3. Alongside a programme...
An evening piano recital with Stephen Beville to include Beethoven's 'Moonlight' sonata, works by Chopin and Liszt in addition to the world premiere of Beville's Prelude, Etude and Fantasy (2012).
'Beville's accounts of each of the established masterpieces are well worth hearing' (Musical Opinion)
Tickets £10, available at the door or in advance from www.exeterphoenix.org.uk (tel: 01392 667080)
Exeter Junior School pupils performed a special song composed in support of Sign Health and raised over £200 for the deaf health charity.
Not only did pupils sing the song fantastically well they also simultaneously signed it, using international sign language.
The song, entitled 'Together', conveys the message that it is through working together and supporting one another that we make the world a better place.
Music teacher Tina Guthrie said pupils worked on the singing and the signing in their music lessons.
Devon residents can win a composting bin if they pledge online to recycle their kitchen and garden waste.
One hundred composting bins and other prizes, including a wormery, a food waste gadget kit and a gardening hamper can be won in the draw which closes on Sunday 2 April 2017.
Composting is the most effective way to reduce waste and help the planet, and at least 30% of the contents in an average household bin can be composted.
Composting at home over 12 months can reduce carbon emissions equivalent to that produced by a kettle in a year, or a washing machine over...
This year marks the 10th anniversary of National Apprenticeship Week, to celebrate, the National Careers Service is traveling across the South West on their Apprenticeship Bus Roadshow.
The bus will be stopping at key cities across the region and inviting adults, of 19 and over, to come and find out about how an apprenticeship can help them to reach their career goals. The Apprenticeship bus roadshow will be stopping at Exeter Princesshay on 8th March, 10am to 6pm
Trained advisers will be aboard giving visitors advice about the benefits of apprenticeships, how to apply, and...
