Princesshay was packed with people on Thursday night for the big Christmas lights switch on.
Musical Performances by the University of Exeter’s Jazz Orchestra, the South West Music Academy and the Lympstone Military Wives choir counted down to the main event.
Rob Baxter head coach of the Exeter Chiefs and Paul Tisdale, manager of Exeter City Football Club were joined on stage by Exeter City players John O’Flynn and Sam Parkin and the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Rachel Lyons, to officially turn on the lights.
The switch-on also marked the official opening of the Christmas...
Exeter city centre’s Christmas lights switch-on event is just a week away.
The Christmas lights ceremony, next Thursday, will see Rob Baxter, Exeter Chiefs Head Coach; Paul Tisdale, Manager of Exeter City Football Club and members of the Lympstone Military Wives Choir taking centre stage to jointly switch on the city centre’s Christmas lights at 6.30pm.
Joining them on stage will be the Lord Mayor of Exeter.
Visitors and shoppers to Princesshay will be treated to a festive programme of entertainment throughout the event. The Princesshay stage will light up with...
Princesshay is collaborating with Radio Exe this festive season to support its Operation Christmas campaign. Operation Christmas encourages shoppers to buy an extra gift which will be donated to Princesshay’s local charity of the year, WESC Foundation.
There will be dedicated Operation Christmas drop off points throughout Princesshay and at the WESC charity shops in Exmouth and Honiton for shoppers to drop off their chosen gifts. On Christmas Eve all donated gifts will be presented to WESC Foundation.
Caroline Burkie, Fundraising and PR Manager, WESC Foundation, says, “We...
Staff at Exeter’s Coal Grill and Bar will be taking part in Movember as part of the University of Exeter’s Movember@Exeter campaign. Acting as the HQ for the Mo-vement, staff members will be starting their Mo growing journey on November 1st with clean-shaven faces as well as offering special Mo-offers to anyone taking part.
Matt Church, manager of Coal Grill and Bar in Exeter said: “We are really excited to be involved in Movember@Exeter, especially as we’re sponsors of the campaign. It is for a great cause and anything we can do to help raise awareness is good.
Princesshay will host the city centre’s Christmas lights switch-on event on Thursday 21st November 2013 from 4pm – 8pm.
The Christmas lights ceremony will see Rob Baxter, Exeter Chiefs Head Coach; Paul Tisdale, Manager of Exeter City Football Club and members of the Lympstone Military Wives Choir taking centre stage to jointly switch on the city centre’s Christmas lights at 6.30pm. Joining them on stage will be the Lord Mayor of Exeter.
Visitors and shoppers to Princesshay will be treated to a festive programme of entertainment throughout the event. The Princesshay stage...
Saltrock, the UK’s original surf lifestyle company is to open a brand new store in Exeter’s Princesshay on Saturday 26 October 2013.
The new store will occupy the unit between schuh and LK Bennett, in the heart Princesshay, offering collections for men, women and children.
Samantha Pidgeon Store Manager says “We’re delighted to be opening a store in Exeter. Saltrock is a Devon based brand and what better place to open a store than in the heart of Devon. Exeter is a lively shopping centre and it’s been on our radar for a while.”
This year's Christmas Market in Exeter will run from Thursday 21 November until Thursday 19 December, on Cathedral Green. The Christmas lights ceremony will also take place on 21 November from 4pm-8pm, with Rob Baxter, Exeter Chiefs' Head Coach; Paul Tisdale, Manager of Exeter City Football Club and members of the Lympstone Military Wives Choir taking centre stage to jointly switch on the city’s Christmas lights during the event at 6.30pm.
Visitors will be treated to a festive programme of entertainment throughout the event. The Princesshay stage will light up with musical acts...
Chefs at Strada in Princesshay are sharing their skills and knowledge to teach families how to make pizzas at a special half term workshop on Sunday 27 October, in aid of WESC Foundation, Princesshay's nominated charity of the year.
Sami Alhuwaidi, Deputy Restaurant Manager, Strada, says, “Encouraging young people to cook and enjoy good food is important to us and we hope the families joining in will pick up new skills and have fun together.”
The hands-on workshop from 10.30am to 12.30pm will give parents and children the chance to create classic Italian style pizzas with...
Fashion retailer Oasis has been awarded the highly regarded flagship status. To celebrate its new title, the store will be holding a vintage tea party on Thursday 24 October from 4pm-8pm and customers can enjoy selected discounts of up to 15%.
Oasis has been a successful retail store since opening in Princesshay in 2007 and the new flagship status will offer customers access to a greatly increased range of Oasis products, including day and evening wear, shoes, jewellery and accessories.
Feature window displays will be designed and created for the store by a team of...
Local residents are being challenged to abseil 80 feet down the side of Princesshay Shopping Centre dressed as Santa for charity. Action for Children is seeking daredevils who will raise vital funds for the country’s most vulnerable children, young people and their families by taking part in its Advent Abseil on Saturday 30 November. It is hoped the event will see hordes of Santas stepping safely off the top of the local landmark, 80 feet up in the air. Action for Children fundraiser, Jamie Lee, said: “Christmas can be a very difficult time for many families. By dressing as Santa and...
