During National Adoption Week, Exeter firm WSP have challenged Parsons Brinckerhoff to the ultimate static cycle race to raise awareness and much needed funds to support families who have adopted in Exeter.
Members of both companies will take part in static bike race in the centre of Princesshay shopping centre on Wednesday 5 November.
The victorious office will be the one whose members cover the most miles during the day.
All money raised on the day will be donated to Families for Children Adoption Agency to be able to continue providing the vital support needed...
A wishing well has been hand crafted and donated by local contractor, Build Care Plus Limited to Princesshay’s charity of the year Dream-A-Way.
The wishing well is located in the centre of the main thoroughfare in Princesshay and has proved a big hit with shoppers of all ages.
Jeff Merrett MBE, Chairman of Dream-A-Way said: “We’re extremely grateful to Build Care Plus for creating and donating the wishing well.
"We hope visitors to Princesshay will enjoy the new feature and we’d like to thank those who have already donated. Those looking to exchange their pennies...
Members of the public in Exeter are still not wearing SPF on a daily basis, despite potential health risks, a recent survey reveals*.
The Skin Angels, Exeter’s campaigning beauty therapists from Purity Boutique Spa, recently asked members of the public who were shopping in Princesshay if they were wearing SPF and only 26% of people asked said they were. This means that 74% were unprotected from damaging UVA and UVB sun rays.
The Skin Angels are on a mission to educate people young and old about the importance of year round sun protection.
Over 5,000 students descended on Princesshay, Exeter between 6.30pm – 9pm on Wednesday 1st October for its annual Student Lock In event. Over 35 retailers and restaurants opened their doors after hours to offer discounts of up to 25% to students for ‘one night only’.
The event has been hailed the busiest and most successful Student Lock In to date for the city.
Wayne Pearce, Princesshay Centre Director said: “It was great to see so many students at this year’s event. We’ve received some really positive feedback from our retailers and restaurants and we’re looking forward to...
The search for Britain’s coolest place to work sees Princesshay in Exeter rival major cities across the nation for the top spot, with businesses in the area among the most satisfied in the UK.
In a search for the most exciting, up-and-coming business districts, nationwide property management company Capital Properties has announced a shortlist of the UK’s Coolest Places to Work.
Exeter’s premier business location made the cut thanks to its eclectic mix of heritage architecture and sleek office and retail spaces.
Princesshay now vies for the title of Coolest Place to...
Jamie’s Italian is set to open its newest restaurant in Exeter’s Princesshay.
Jamie Oliver’s popular group of restaurants has 35 outlets across the UK, but the new restaurant in Princesshay will be a first for the West Country.
The Exeter restaurant is set to open in early 2015 and will occupy the unit between Coal Grill & Bar and Café Rouge.
Jamie’s Italian is inspired by Jamie’s passion for the Italian way of life, designed to be accessible and affordable, a neighbourhood restaurant where everyone is welcome.
Princesshay is set to celebrate the start of term with their annual Student Lock-In.
The popular event returns to Princesshay on Wednesday 1 October from 6.30pm-9pm and will be the fourth event of its kind in Exeter.
Princesshay will remain open ‘after hours’ for an exclusive, one night only shopping event to welcome the new and returning students to Exeter.
Over 35 retailers together with the restaurants will be keeping their doors open while students indulge with brands such as Topshop/Topman, Superdry, schuh, New Look and River Island. A Total Students DJ truck...
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...
