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Renew your tax credits or lose them

Authored by jacobseal
Posted: Sun, 07/26/2015 - 6:27am

The deadline to renew tax credits is fast approaching and if you do not complete the forms and return them the HMRC by 31 July you risk losing them entirely, ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is warning today.

Chas Roy-Chowdhury, ACCA head of taxation, said: “At a time of reduced disposable income for many families tax credits are important for keeping the household finances in order. It’s a relatively simple process to complete your tax credits form but if you don’t do it, you could end up losing them.

“You must notify HMRC of any changes in...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to what's on in and around Exeter (17-19 July).

THEATRE

The Magnificent Three Friday & Saturday, Rougemont Gardens, Eeter Cornish company Miracle Theatre will be performing their rootin’ tootin’ new show The Magnificent Three in the glorious outdoor setting of Rougemont Gardens. One for all the family, there's be plenty of fun extras, including workshops and a Friday night live music hoedown under the stars. Performances start at at 7pm and are recommended for everyone over seven. Tickets at the...

Forde Abbey Summer Fair

Event Date: 
30/07/2015 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Forde Abbey

The Forde Abbey Summer Fair, set in the beautiful award-winning gardens founded by Cistercian monks over 800 years ago, will be a foodie’s paradise this year with the addition of a new Food Court and a fabulous selection of locally produced gastronomic delights in the Farmer’s Market.

Companies like Stewed and Baked with their slow-cooked, gluten free meals, Devon Fishcake’s Fiery option with Chillies and Cajun Spices, what according to GQ Magazine are ‘the best sausage rolls we’ve ever tasted’ from Little Jack Horner’s, and a Dorset Pig Party’s hog roast are just a few of the...

Active Exeter Summer Festival

Event Date: 
19/07/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Quay

Active Exeter at the Quay to have an exciting rugby twist! There is guaranteed fun to be had on Sunday 19th July at Exeter Quay and the Piazza for the 3rd annual Active Exeter Summer Festival. Each year hundreds of people come along to enjoy the free activities on offer, but this year there is a playful twist to the event. It may not have escaped people’s notice that in less than 80 days time, the South West will host rugby teams from around the world as Exeter transforms into a Rugby World Cup host city. To celebrate this momentous tournament, for one year only, the Active Exeter Summer...

Sci-fi day beams into Exeter Phoenix!

Event Date: 
11/07/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Sci-fi day beams into Exeter Phoenix!

It Came From Planet Exe will be beaming into Exeter Phoenix this Saturday, 11 July, between 11am–4pm, and looks to be a very exciting day out for all ages!

If you like Doctor Who, Star Wars and superheroes then this is the day for you.

Event organiser Lee Rawlings says: “This convention is open to everyone who loves the world of sci-fi, fantasy, superheroes, comics, films and TV. We have everything from top quality merchandisers and dealers; special guests from the worlds of TV, film and books; costumers; live music; games;...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 07/02/2015 - 10:21am

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend.

THEATRE

HELP! Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Viki is not coping. Taking you from the dairy aisle of Sainsbury’s to the green turf of Ascot, via a disco of dirty secrets with a euro-pop soundtrack; HELP! is about falling apart and pulling yourself together again. This moving, joyous show is for anyone who has ever struggled. http://www.bikeshedtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/help-1/

The Triumph of Love Friday & Saturday, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter What is a princess to do when she is in...

According to Arthur...

Event Date: 
23/07/2015 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
The BikeShed Theatre, Exeter

Meet Arthur – an old man who lives alone in his attic unleashing his imagination through pen and paper. He never ventures outside, instead he spends his time writing stories for the moon. But Arthur needs your help! The clouds have covered the sky and the moon is nowhere to be seen, and without it Arthur can’t finish his stories. PaddleBoat Theatre Company invite you to bring your own stories and your unbounded imagination as together we try to help Arthur write the best stories in the world – and learn something of Arthur’s own story too...

Come and join us earlier at 15:30 for a...

Lyme Regis is ready to rock

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 06/29/2015 - 10:23am

Glastonbury is over for another year, but Lyme Regis is preparing to go global on Saturday (4 July) as this year’s Big Mix family youth music festival welcomes a world of talent to the town from near and far.

Fresh from their appearance and having a massive impact at Glastonbury, dance band KOG and the Zongo Brigade will headline the festival. Fronted by the irrepressible Ghanaian-born songwriter and performer Kweku Of Ghana their blend of West African rhythms, soul, funk, reggae and Latin jazz has taken them all over Britain and Europe and they arrive in Lyme Regis on the back of...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Don’t make any plans for the weekend until you’ve checked out our guide to the best of what’s on in and around Exeter.

THEATRE

Grease Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre 23 - 27 June 2015 Stage by Stage present a high-octane production of the world's most popular musical. Tickets £9-£15. www.exeternorthcott.co.uk

We Are Brontë Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter We Are Brontë is a piece of comic visual theatre inspired by the real and imaginery worlds of Yorkshire’s literary siblings, presented in Publick Transport’s irreverent style....

It Came from Planet Exe - Family Sci-Fi Day

Event Date: 
11/07/2015 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

A one day Family Sci-Fi themed event featuring T.V. and Film actors (Doctor Who, Thor, Poldark and more) and Bestselling Author Andrew Lane (Young Sherlock and Lost Worlds).

Plus Science Fiction/Fantasy shops and comic stalls, costumed characters, live music, Board game playing, artists and fun and games and lots more!

Raising funds for Phonic FM.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/It-Came-From-Planet-Exe-A-Day-of-Sci-Fi-a...

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