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Urban Bees: Working Together

Authored by Lynn Bailey
Posted: Sat, 08/23/2014 - 4:34pm

Six members of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen have come together to respond in their own creative way to the plight of the bees and the inspirational example of the rooftop beehives on Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter.

Urban Bees: Working Together

Event Date: 
05/09/2014 - 10:00am to 27/09/2014 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
The Yard Gallery, Exeter College just off Queen Street

Bees are under threat like never before. Six members of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen have come together to respond in their own way to the current plight of bees. Inspired by the example of the rooftop beehives on Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter, they have made work in the fields of printmaking, photography, ceramics, textiles and jewellery. The exhibition seeks to engage interest in how we can all do a little bit to raise awareness of the importance of bees and how, by small acts such as choosing to grow bee-friendly plants in our gardens, we can contribute to the health of our own...

The Real McCoy Vintage Emporium launch party

Authored by PMM_2014
Posted: Wed, 08/06/2014 - 1:50pm

The Real McCoy, Exeter’s longest running retro destination, unveiled its new-look Vintage Emporium to customers and VIP guests on Friday 1 August. The Aladdin's Cave of the South West's fashion scene celebrated their expansion with Prosecco, canapés and a live set from DJ Charlie Goodvibes.

For the past three decades The Real McCoy has been the flagship of the South West’s vintage fashion scene, nationally renowned and drawing a loyal cliental from across the UK. Joining the Grand Dame as she enters this new phase are brands; A Kick up the Arts, Flip Out Retro, Bassy...

Jewellery worth £5,000 stolen in burglary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/06/2014 - 1:21pm

Police in north Devon are appealing for information after £5,000 worth of jewellery was stolen during a burglary at an elderly woman’s South Molton home.

The woman in her 80s, discovered her house had been burgled after returning from a holiday visiting family in Australia.

More than 20 items (pictured), including a wedding ring and eternity ring, were taken from the house in North Road sometime between the early hours of Sunday 30 March and 7pm on Sunday 1 June.

It is believed the offender(s) entered the property by removing a glass panel on the locked front door....

Artists speak volumes at Devon Guild

In this new exhibition at the Devon Guild gallery, selected artists will be showcasing unusual artwork made from and inspired by books.

Bickleigh Castle Holistic Weekend

Event Date: 
22/03/2014 - 10:30am to 23/03/2014 - 4:30pm
Venue: 
Bickleigh Castle - Tiverton Devon - EX16 8RP

Two Day Holistic & Craft Fayre entrance £2.50 per day Supporting Macmillan Cancer Support

Fayres to include a wide variety of stalls - candles, books, crystals, gifts, jewellery, organic skin care, Healing & Therapy Room - Reiki, Hot Stone Massage, Accupresure, Muscle Therapy, Massage and more!

Free Workshop and talks available all weekend

Many local sought after and trusted readers offering guidance and support - mediums, tarot readers, tea leave reader, Rune Stones and much much more!!

Special Evening of mediumship followed by a medieval banquet in...

Police appeal following Teignmouth burglary

Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for information following a high-value burglary in Teignmouth.

The incident took place between Wednesday 15 January and Wednesday 29 January 2014 at a property on Second Avenue.

During the burglary, property worth a total of almost £7,000 was stolen. The haul included jewellery which was of sentimental value to the 65-year-old disabled victim.

A garden shed was also burnt to the ground.

The stolen property included:

  • Silver HP laptop Probook 6560B – serial number 4CZ12812YY
  • Toshiba 42in TV
  • ...

Roadside jewellery scam arrives in Exeter

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 01/07/2014 - 11:52am

Exeter City Police have warned that scammers who use shoddy jewellery to cheat people out of cash have arrived in the area.

The scam typically sees scammers flag down motorists by the side of the road beside supposedly broken down cars claiming to need cash for fuel.

Often jewellery is offered as security against for a loan of the money with claims that the value outweighs the money lent.

But in most cases the jewellery turns out to be worthless and sees the victims holding shoddy jewellery in place of their money.

Recent years have seen a spike in the...

Michael Spiers at Exeter Castle

Luxury South West jewellery and watch retailer, Michael Spiers welcomed 230 guests to a champagne reception and stunning fireworks display at Exeter Castle. The private event launched the independent Jeweller’s new partnership with Rolex as the sole retailer in the city stocking one of the most prestigious brand of watches in the world. Guests enjoyed an exclusive preview of new Rolex models launched at Baselworld 2013 before they become available for sale. Baselworld is the world’s biggest watch and jewellery event, held annually in Switzerland where leading brands showcase their finest...

A prestigious partnership: Michael Spiers becomes sole Rolex retailer in Exeter

Luxury South West jewellery and watch retailer, Michael Spiers, has become the official retailer for Rolex in Exeter.

Now the city’s sole stockist of the most prestigious brand of watches in the world, Michael Spiers is cementing its reputation as the region’s pre-eminent watch and jewellery specialist.

As one of the few truly collectible and covetable luxury watch brands, Rolex has produced timeless and iconic watches since the early 1900s. Michael Spiers will offer a large selection of Rolex watches for both men and women when the partnership launches this weekend....

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