A charity that brings songs and smiles to older isolated people will launch in Exeter in December. The Golden-Oldies Charity, fondly just referred to as ‘Goldies’ and with Sir Cliff Richard as its Patron, started in the Bath and Bristol area 10 years ago. Founder Grenville Jones, a well respected West Country choir leader, had seen for himself how singing brought joy to so many people through his many choirs. Always quick to emphasise that his charity Goldies is not a choir, Grenville took the first four daytime singing and activity sessions for isolated lonely people himself. Ten years on...
The governors of West Exe School have announced that headteacher Sönke Beyer has left the school.
Chair of governors, David Kernick, said: “Mr Beyer has chosen to leave West Exe School with effect from the end of October 2016.
“He passes on his very best wishes to all staff and students and thanks the parents and carers, as well as governors and the learning community, for their continuing support for the school.
“The governors would like to thank Mr Beyer, paying tribute to his hard work and tireless commitment to the school during his time as headteacher and wish...
Devon and Cornwall Police and the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner are working with police forces across the South West to crack down on people using their mobile phones while driving.
It comes as figures from the RAC show that the number of motorists who illegally use mobile phones while at the wheel is rising.
1,714 motorists were surveyed and 31% of said they used a handheld phone behind the wheel. That compares with 8% in 2014.
The number of drivers who said they sent a message or posted on social media rose from 7% to 19%, while 14% said they...
Representatives from the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are all set to switch on Exeter’s Christmas lights on Thursday 17th November.
Organisers of the Exeter Christmas light switch on event, Exeter BID, have been working to come up with a solution following the errors made by Ben Haenow’s management that, due to a double booking by his agent, Ben Haenow is no longer able to switch on the Christmas lights in Exeter on Thursday 17th November.
Craig Bulley, Chief Executive Officer of Exeter BID said: ‘It’s disappointing that Ben is no longer able to come to...
Following their highly successful concert With A Merrie Noise in the heart of Topsham in September, organised in conjunction with Hospiscare, local a cappella vocal ensemble The Starling Octet are delighted to announce a new concert entitled Northern Lights on 26th November at St Stephen’s Church, High Street, Exeter EX4 3LW. Profits from the concert will again be donated to the excellent local charity Hospiscare. The colourful programme comprises choral works by a selection of romantic and contemporary composers, including Ola Gjeilo from Norway who composed the captivating title piece...
Some 20 years ago three young and upcoming DJ's from the South West party scene came together to hold The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (GBU) dance nights, individually they had strong followings, as a trio they floor filled each and every venue where these theme nights took place.
Now as all 3 DJs continue to successfully deliver beats to dance floors all over the UK they are coming together again for another passion they all share.
Their passion and current mission, to spread the real message on how our government is turning its back on the refugee crisis & how as...
Some 20 years ago three young and upcoming DJ's from the South West party scene came together to hold The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (GBU) dance nights, individually they had strong followings, as a trio they floor filled each and every venue where these theme nights took place.
Now as all 3 DJs continue to successfully deliver beats to dance floors all over the UK they are coming together again for another passion they all share.
Their passion and current mission, to spread the real message on how our government is turning its back on the refugee crisis & how as...
Master Veg is a two hour, hands – on cooking class perfect for anyone who wants to find out about life with a seasonal vegbox. Class sizes are kept small, so that there’s plenty of opportunity for individual guidance and questions. You’ll chop, prepare and then sit down to an organic feast made with the best roots and greens grown on our organic farms. Spaces cost £40, to include home delivery of your first veg box (up to a medium less roots box), and our new Riverford Farm cookbook. To book click here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/riverford-master-veg-class-tickets-292532...
Alcohol Awareness Week is kicked off in Devon on November 13 with an LGBT event at Exeter City Football Club.
Organised by Drink Wise, Age Well and LGBT 3, the ARM in ARM event, aimed at lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, featured guest speakers including Sahar Mediha Al-Naas from Plymouth and Devon Racial Equality Council and Carol Steele from Transfigurations.
Throughout the week there will then be a programme of fun and interactive activities organised by RISE Recovery, YSMART, Devon County Council and Drink Wise, Age Well at different locations around the...
Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) will be holding their fourth event of 2016 at Sandy Park Conference Centre on the 24th November, focusing on the digital skills gap across the region.
Speakers for the event include Doniya Soni, Policy Manager at techUK; Ben Neild, Assistant Director Marchmont Observatory, University of Exeter and David Ives, Chief Technology Officer, Crowdcube.
The digital skills gap is costing the UK economy an estimated £63 billion a year and the challenge to rectify this is particularly acute for South West based, high growth,...
