A new modern day Christmas story, beautifully illustrated by artist Aless Baylis, is now free up until midnight on Christmas Eve on the Kindle Store for families across the world to read in the run up to Christmas A mum-of-two from Exeter is set for literary fame this Christmas having been selected from almost 1,000 competition entries in the search to find a modern equivalent to the timeless festive tale, Twas The Night Before Christmas.
Amazon has announced that the winning children’s story, Sol The Slug’s Night Before Christmas, brought to life with professional illustrations...
Exeter is unrivalled in the region for the choice of things to do, with such a beautiful city, whatever the weather; night or day you will surely enjoy yourself within this relaxed location. Explore the cities many attractions all within walking distance, the city is segmented in distinct quarters to help you explore the unconventional things to do in Exeter.
Cathedral Quarter
This cathedral is a magnificent example of gothic architecture. Grab your sunnies and explore this history of the city with the daily free Red Coat Guided Tour , starting from outside the West Front...
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards have issued a warning to prospective dog purchasers, advising them to beware of buying from illegal puppy dealers.
Increasing numbers of puppies are being illegally imported into the UK from puppy farms across Europe.
Often they're too young to have left their mothers, and having endured long journeys to the UK, many arrive seriously ill or die within days of being sold.
Devon and Somerset Trading Standards received, on average, a complaint per week during 2016 from people seeking advice about newly purchased sick, mid-described...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir's two annual carol concerts at the city's cathedral saw record attendances this year.
The choir, one of the oldest established choral groups in Britain, is celebrating its 170th season.
Members chose to donate the proceeds of their retiring collection to Exeter Community Initiatives, a charity which runs community projects for vulnerable people in the city. The collection raised over £2,850.
The choir's next concert at the cathedral will be a performance of Verdi's Requiem on March 18th.
The Post Office is reminding customers that the CWU has called strike action in 300 of its 11,600 branches on Saturday 24th December, which may result in the closure of some of these branches.
Kevin Gilliland, Post Office, Group Network and Sales Director, said: “The vast majority of our directly managed branches were open for business during strike action earlier this week. However, we are reminding customers who need to access any of our services before Christmas that all our branches will be open for business as usual on Thursday and Friday.
The Thurlestone Hotel near Kingsbridge is enjoying extra reasons to celebrate this festive season, with both the hotel’s restaurant and the Village Inn picking up AA Rosette awards following a recent inspection. The Margaret Amelia Restaurant, which previously held one rosette, has now been upgraded with two, while the Village Inn, which was substantially refurbished earlier this year, has been given one rosette for the first time. Awarded by AA hotel and restaurant inspectors, the prestigious rosettes recognise the highest standards of food and service in hotels and restaurants across the...
Christmas jumpers, a flock of knitted sheep, festive lights and children in nativity costumes created a fun filled carol service at Isca Church.
The nativity story was told by Isca's children’s worker Jane Webber, helped by a flock of knitted sheep and a cast of children.
After the service everyone tucked into festive food cooked by a team led by Heather Knee, who used to run the celebrated Georgian Tea Rooms in Topsham.
A local Samaritans branch is linking with another charity to provide free support sessions for people who have lost a friend, relative or colleague to suicide.
The Exeter, Mid & East Devon Samaritans and the Devon branch of Cruse Bereavement Care are jointly arranging the groups, each of which is open to up to eight people who can share their experiences and offer each other support.
The aim is to attract those bereaved three months or longer ago, who are then encouraged to attend sessions on six consecutive weeks in central Exeter. The next course begins in the New...
Exeter Chamber of Commerce raised a total of £1675 for 11 local charities at this year’s Christmas charity auction lunch. Held at the Mercure Southgate Hotel, the event attracted over 100 Exeter business people giving them the opportunity for some festive networking and to bid for some fantastic prizes. The auctioneer for the charitable event was Ben Clark, Breakfast presenter on Radio Exe.
Items for auction included vouchers for Exeter Cookery School, a set of hand-made prints from Double Elephant, an Exeter Chiefs shirt signed by the team, a round of golf at Woodbury Park and the...
