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.
Princesshay’s 45,000 bees have been busily producing honey for the shoppers of Exeter over the spring and summer months. The delicious golden honey is now available to buy from Chandos Deli in Princesshay, each purchase raises money for charity.
Over 100lbs of honey has been extracted from the five hives housed on the rooftop city garden in Princesshay. The diverse variety of expertly chosen fruit trees and bee friendly flowering plants has contributed to the honey’s sweet yet floral taste.
The introduction of the honey bees was part of an environmental initiative...
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...
On Wednesday 20 August, shoppers in Princesshay will have the opportunity to hear and appreciate the talents of members of CEDA, an Exeter-based charity for disabled people.
CEDA find imaginative and creative ways to provide support services to disabled people of all ages, with a focus on independence and empowerment.
With funding from a Youth Music grant, CEDA have been offering children and young people the chance to experience and learn a range of music including Taiko drumming, playing instruments, singing, story-telling through music, beat boxing and DJ’ing as well as...
Favourite British lifestyle clothing brand, Joules, is excited to announce the opening of a new store in Princesshay, Exeter today (Friday 15 August).
Tom Joule, CEO of Joules we will be attending the opening to meet customers and to cut the ribbon of the new store at 10am.
Capturing the true essence of British style, Joules has become renowned for clothing of the highest quality, splashed with bright colour and adorned with bespoke detail. Inspired by a true country heritage, they have struck a chord with men, women and children who love the outdoors and live life to the...
Budding athletes inspired by the 2014 Commonwealth Games can test their talent for sprinting and high jump on South West Athletics Academy’s portable running track and high jump in Princesshay Square, Exeter from 10am – 4pm tomorrow (Friday 1 August).
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director, said: “Anyone inspired to try athletics for themselves is invited along to Princesshay to see how high they can jump and how fast they can run. Princesshay is delighted to sponsor South West Athletics Academy to host this event and support its Community Athletics programme.”
As part of the Summerdine restaurant promotion, Princesshay, Exeter is giving away days out to national and local leisure attractions.
Days out up for grabs nationally include Legoland, Thorpe Park, Flamingo Land, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Sea Life, Drayton Manor, Chessington World of Adventures, Oakwood Home Park and Harry Potter.
Local days out feature Woodland Leisure Park, Exmoor Zoo, Watermouth Castle, Paignton Zoo, Devon's Crealy Great Adventure Park, Plymouth Aquarium and Coombe Martin Wildlife Dinosaur Park.
To celebrate longer days and warmer summer evenings, Saltrock, Princesshay is hosting a free music event on Thursday 3rd July between 4-7pm. Musician Jonah Hitchens and band will be performing in store with support act, King Dynamite. Late night shoppers will receive one night only special event offers and experience live music from talented local musicians.
Samantha Pigeon, Saltrock Store Manager said: “We’re very excited to be hosting the Saltrock Summer Sessions here in Princesshay on the 3rd of July. We will be kicking the night off with a set from DJ King Dynamite, followed by...
Stating they serve hamburgers "as they should be", Byron had a lot to live up to when a colleague and I visted the newly-opened Exeter branch.
We visted Byron on a sunny weekday and it appeared the people of Exeter had defintely heard of the burger joint’s good reputation, with tables full both inside and out. Byron has been in Exeter for less than two weeks, and is the first to open in the South West. There are over 30 Byron restaurants throughout the UK.
The restaurant was created after it’s founder Tom Byng fell in love with the simple burgers he consumed whilst dining...
Princesshay, Exeter is giving away days out to national and local leisure attractions as part of its Summerdine restaurant promotion running from 7th July to 21st August 2014.
The restaurants taking part are:
Nandos
Giraffe
Carluccios
Byron
Café Rouge
Strada
Coal Grill & Bar
Wagamama
Yo! sushi
Days out up for grabs nationally include Legoland, Thorpe Park, Flamingo Land, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Sea Life, Drayton Manor, Chessington World of Adventures, Oakwood...
