November has seen the city make history at a very special event at The Guildhall, which took place on Thursday 15th November 2012. The event honoured the members of 307 (Polish) Squadron RAF who protected the skies over Exeter during the Second World War.
Local historian, Michael Parrott, who is also a 'Friend of Higher Cemetery', was researching the history of the cemetery's two chapels when he was shown a wooden memorial to a 307 Pilot tucked away on the wall of an unused corner of one of the chapels.
He managed to obtain a translation of the memorial...
The UK’s favourite sushi restaurant has arrived at Princesshay, one of Exeter’s busiest shopping centres, just in time for Christmas.
Opened by Exeter Lord Mayor Rob Newby and located in the centre of Princesshay, the restaurant’s sleek surroundings cater for 54 guests, consisting of 26 booth seats and 28 stools arranged around a conveyor belt, where diners can watch the expertly trained ‘kitchen ninjas’ slice, dice, wrap and roll the freshest ingredients in front of their very eyes.
YO! Sushi offers an array of over 90 Japanese-inspired dishes, including...
The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Rob Newby, is hosting a Valentine’s Masquerade Ball in aid of his chosen charity SOCOPS (Social Opportunities), on Friday 15 February.
Thick as Thieves provide the live music and there will be an auction and casino.
Tickets: £45, £80 per couple, £375 table of 10 to include dinner, complimentary drink and casino chips.
After party tickets: £12.50, admission from 10pm.
Dress code: black tie/formal wear, masks optional.
For more information click here or contact The Lord Mayor's Office on 01392 265525 or email emara....
