Businesses from around Exeter came together for an early morning networking breakfast to launch YMCA Exeter’s exciting 2017 campaign, Changing Rooms, Changing Lives.
This will see the renovation of the currently unhomely communal living space at its St David’s Hill accommodation centre, currently used by over 50 young people.
The event took place at Dean Clarke House, kindly hosted by Burrington Estates. Over pastries and coffees attendees heard from Peter Stephenson, Chief Executive of YMCA Exeter and Bethan Spencer, their Fundraising Manager, on exactly what this campaign...
Mum2mum market nearly new sale in Exeter Mum2mum market (as seen on Dragon’s den!!) – America hall, February 5th 10.30 – 12.30 Buy top quality pre loved baby, children’s and maternity goods at a fraction of their high street price – all great brands in top condition. At mum2mum market there’s a huge selection of just about everything… There will be over 20 stalls brimming with bargains. Free goody bags for the first 100 people through the door. Free car parking Refreshment and cake stall Katherine Newman photography will also be there with her pop up studio and has an exclusive special...
The new year has brought a new name for an Exeter-based charity that has helped thousands of people through its employment, mental health and supported living services.
Eighteen months ago St Loye’s Foundation and Community Care Trust (CCT) merged to create a 150-strong team that has helped 2,386 people move forward positively with their lives in the past year.
With the merger now firmly established, the joint organisation has rebranded with a new name – Step One – to make itself instantly recognisable for the public.
Thursday February 2 sees St James Park host the first ‘Grecians Comedy Club’ in the Paramount Personnel Lounge, featuring top stand-up from Ignacio Lopez, Chris Chopping, Suzy Bennett, and compare Louis Burgess.
First up on the bill is Suzy Bennett, winner of ‘Funny Women 2006’ has been described by Jimmy Carr as being “A naturally funny person” Suzy has a uniquely warm and chatty stage presence.
Following Suzy is Chris Chopping, who is known for being a ‘quick-witted raconteur’. His strong material and deadpan persona have led to a cult following. Chris’ performances at...
Thursday February 2 sees St James Park host the first ‘Grecians Comedy Club’ in the Paramount Personnel Lounge, featuring top stand-up from Ignacio Lopez, Chris Chopping, Suzy Bennett, and compare Louis Burgess.
First up on the bill is Suzy Bennett, winner of ‘Funny Women 2006’ has been described by Jimmy Carr as being “A naturally funny person” Suzy has a uniquely warm and chatty stage presence.
Following Suzy is Chris Chopping, who is known for being a ‘quick-witted raconteur’. His strong material and deadpan persona have led to a cult following. Chris’ performances at...
Ottery St Mary Library will move into its new premises in the former NatWest bank during the week of 20th February, Libraries Unlimited has revealed.
The relocation of the library will be carried out over the course of the week, officially opening its doors for the first time on Saturday 25th February.
The building has been significantly refurbished through a partnership with Ottery St Mary Town Council, Devon County Council and Libraries Unlimited. The Friends of Ottery Library have also helped to raise funds to contribute towards the new library furniture.
Crowds will be racing to Exeter Racecourse annual Super Sunday meeting on February 12 when a combination of fantastic prize money, top class racing and a terrific savings on pre-booked tickets make it one of the most popular days in its calendar.
A pair of pre-booked Grandstand and Paddock tickets cost just £15 (children aged 17 and under go racing for free) and with previous years boasting racing of the highest calibre, the racecourse is once again looking forward to welcoming the crowds to Haldon Hill.
General manager Daniel Thompson said: “It really is racing straight...
Joe Simmonds says he will look to make the most of opportunities afforded to him after he put in another assured performance for the Exeter Chiefs during their weekend win.
The 20-year-old was one of 10 academy players who featured in a Chiefs squad that dismantled Wasps 52-5 in the Anglo-Welsh Cup at Sandy Park.
The emphatic victory lifted the Chiefs back to the top of Pool 2 on points difference and has put them back in the driving seat for qualification into the last four of the competition.
Starting at fly-half, Simmonds converted six of the home side's eight...
St. Margaret’s Church, Topsham Saturday March 25th 2017 at 7.30 p.m.
We are delighted and honoured to be hosting The Banber Duo, Pál Banda (cello) and Zsuzsa Berényi (piano), who will give a concert which will include a Boccherini Sonata, a Bach Suite, and pieces by Schumann, Popper and Casals.
From their web-site: “Formed in London in 2010 by two Hungarian graduates of the Franz Liszt Academy, the Banber duo (a composite of the names of its members) sets out to bring live chamber music back into the small, intimate venues and spaces for which it was written. Pal plays on a...
Early in 2007, the new St Sidwell's School, York Road, Exeter opened its doors and Forever Young were the first community group to use the new hall.
The days are now over when singers used to gather around a TV and read lyrics from the screen. Now, many people who come along also sing with formal choirs but like the informal Sing for Fun sessions. Meeting on a Monday, 7-9pm, singers choose from over 600 backing tracks and then sing around 30 songs as the words are projected on the wall.
There are no auditions, rehearsals or public concerts - just singing for fun. Comments...
