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New book tells the story of Exeter in the Great War

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Tue, 03/10/2015 - 9:31pm

Devon author Derek Tait has published a new book which tells the story of the city of Exeter and its people during the First World War.

Exeter played a vital role during the First World War, supplying men for the army and raising funds to help troops overseas.

The mayoress and her team played a key role by collecting money to aid homeless Belgian refugees in the city while also supporting other worthy causes, both at home and overseas.

The city even had its own battalion, 'Exeter's Own', and thousands of servicemen passed through the city on their way to northern...

Glenn launches Big Devon Bake Off

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 09/08/2014 - 4:02pm

Celebrity TV baker Glenn Cosby officially launched the Big Devon Bake Off at Powderham Castle urging bakers to roll up their sleeves.

In a Great British Bake Off style marquee tastefully decorated with patriotic bunting, flowers and herbs Glenn gave details about this fundraising event which will help an essential local charity – Hospiscare.

Glenn is a passionate advocate of the hospice movement. The burly baker, who took part in last year’s GBBO show, recognises Hospiscare’s work; having worked previously as a teacher and seeing the importance of good end of life care....

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Family Devon Cream Tea-Scones and Jam Workshops

Event Date: 
31/08/2014 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Devon Cream Tea - Scones and Jam Workshops - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please visit www.funkitchen.co.uk

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Kids All-Day Cookery Workshops

Event Date: 
27/08/2014 - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Kids All-Day Cookery Workshops - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please visit www.funkitchen.co.uk

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Kids All-Day Cookery Workshops

Event Date: 
26/08/2014 - 9:00am to 5:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Kids All-Day Cookery Workshops - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please visit www.funkitchen.co.uk

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Kids Pizza Workshops

Event Date: 
25/08/2014 - 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Kid's Pizza Making Workshops - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please visit www.funkitchen.co.uk

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Kids Pasta Workshops

Event Date: 
25/08/2014 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Kid's Pasta Making Workshops - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please visit www.funkitchen.co.uk

Bombay Bicycle Club review

Authored by eldpotts
Posted: Fri, 03/21/2014 - 11:53am

Drawing the predictable melange of charity shop jumpers and Doc Martens, Bombay Bicycle Club took centre stage at the Great Hall playing a sold out set in the halfway leg of their UK tour. Swept there on a compelling tide of nostalgia and elated on expectations of £23 tickets, that were needless to say; high.

The band have received heady mainstream success from album number four ‘So Long, See You Tomorrow’ with singles such as ‘Luna’ gracing the airwaves of the daytime Radio One playlist.

The set was a notch up in professionalism from the 2010 post ‘had the blues’ relative...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Family Sunday Brunch-Bread Baking Workshops

Event Date: 
31/08/2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Sunday Brunch-Bread Baking Workshops - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please visit www.funkitchen.co.uk

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Adults Showstopper Evening

Event Date: 
30/08/2014 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Adults Showstopper Evening Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a...

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