Exeter Science Park Centre has marked the launch of a new tech incubator initiative with a visit from two tech start-ups from Boston, US, looking for opportunities to expand their businesses in Exeter.
The initiative, Canopy Exeter, is an extension of the well-established model at Canopy Boston, where start-ups, freelancers and mentors come together to help young tech businesses grow.
Based at the Science Park, the Exeter scheme launched on 12th May and is offering the first 100 members free membership and hands on involvement in shaping the initiative, as well as giving...
Leading independent electrical wholesaler, Devondale Electrical, has been awarded bronze by people management assessor, Investors in People.
The business was first assessed as achieving the standard in 2012, but the most recent assessment found that Devondale had moved up to the next level.
Managing Director, Paul Wood said: “We are absolutely delighted to have achieved not just the standard, but a bronze level.
“This is a real stamp of approval for the professionalism of the company and a recognition of our commitment to bringing on people who work within our team...
Badgers, dragonflies and robins are just a selection of the species that can be observed at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus for the annual BioBlitz day.
The team are inviting members of the community to join a team of students to ‘blitz’ the Penryn Campus in a bid to survey the surrounding animals on Saturday 21 May.
In addition to the survey, wildlife and charity organisations from Cornwall will play host to exciting stalls and activities for everyone to get involved in as part of the day. Activities include nature walks, small mammal trapping, treasure hunts,...
Originally formed as an opportunity to play their shared passion of the Border, Tex-Mex and Americana music that the members of the band love, they started as a practice band playing when other musical commitments allowed- top musicians just playing for fun. Word got around as word does and soon the band started playing gigs.
At least one member of this highly respected group will be very familiar. Los Pacaminos is fronted by one of the UK's finest and best loved vocalists - Paul Young. However, Paul is not the only luminary in this seven piece band. Some of...
A great weekend of family entertainment awaits at the annual Exmouth Festival - now celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Live music, arts & crafts, children's activities, food & drink.
Main event (27 - 30 May) : 33 Live Music Acts, Art Exhibitions and Workshops, a Circus Jamboree, numerous Food and Drink outlets, a host of Trade Stands, and more… Including the legendary Bad Manners on their 40th anniversary tour, the new Exmouth Art Trail and the Thelma Hulbert Gallery Takeover at the Blackmore Theatre.
Half Term Week Fun in the Manor Gardens (31 May - 3 June...
Welsh singer Aled Jones MBE is set to wow audiences across the UK in 2016 as he embarks on a 22-date Cathedral tour.
The household name will visit cathedrals in England, Scotland and his home country of Wales on a series of dates throughout May and June, culminating in a very special ‘home-coming’ show in his home-town of Bangor on July 2.
Tickets for the Aled Jones Cathedral Tour go on sale at 9am on Monday 21st December and are available from Ticketmaster 0844 844 0444 and online
Speaking about the tour Aled said: "I'm never more at home than when performing in...
Rathbones Spring Concert Series 2016: during 2014/15, Michael gave recitals in concert halls throughout Europe and also appeared at Wigmore Hall and the Bath International Festival. This season he made his concerto debut with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and appeared as soloist with the Philharmonia and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. Erdem Misirlioglu was a Concerto Finalist in the 2008 BBC Young Musicians Competition and has won numerous awards. He was a prize winner in the 2006 International Rachmaninov Competition and in 2011 was awarded 1st prize in the Beethoven Piano Society of...
A playful and accessible production of one of Shakespeare’s late masterpieces: a magical evening of tragedy averted and love redeemed.
At Leontes’ request, Hermione begs Polixenes to extend his stay. Observing her persuasive powers, Leontes sees a spark of affection between his wife and his friend. Consumed by jealousy, Leontes destroys his family and seeks to kill his friend. However, Time and Reason heal deep wounds and True Love’s patience triumphs over betrayal and despair.
Come see the Cygnets before they take The Winter's Tale on...
