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Don't panic Captain Grinnell!

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Wed, 06/24/2015 - 5:01pm

Picture the scene…

As a management team you’ve had months to plan the departure of one of your radio station’s biggest stars.

Not only that she has served you for 15 years.

Not only that, you are the BBC.

Smooth, slick, organised, disciplined, measured, understanding conciliatory.

All the things you’d expect. Except that didn’t happen!

Instead there was, in the words of one insider, “pandemonium”.

I have been told that the BBC Radio Devon executive team simply were not prepared for the volume of calls and emails they received after...

Broadclyst Fun Day and Family Dog Show

Event Date: 
27/06/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Broadclyst Playing Fields, Exeter

Broadclyst Fun Day and Family Dog Show A great day out for the whole family. Among the attractions will be children’s races, games, animal handling, magic shows, barbecue, bouncy castle, Fast and Furious Ferrets, face painting, hog roast, beer tent and lots, lots more!

11am-5pm, free admission

Enquiries: broadclystfunday@hotmail.co.uk

Dunsford Summer Show 2015

Event Date: 
04/07/2015 - 12:00am
Venue: 
near Steps bridge on the B3212

Dunsford Show Saturday 4th July 2015.

A village show at its best!

This year at the Dunsford Show, main ring entertainment includes free running experts Street Motion, the Lympstone Training Band, Samba Roc, Police Cadets, and juggler and magician Greg Chapman. There is also a Horse Show, Dog Show, archery, terrier racing, a variety of stalls, jewellery, fashion items, bouncy castle, candy floss, BBQ, beer tent, cream teas and more! The show will be opened at 12 noon, by baby sleep expert Rachel Waddilove. 12-5.30pm, Just before Steps Bridge on B3212 Exeter to...

Has Radio Devon lost the plot?

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 06/22/2015 - 10:05am

What on earth is going on at BBC Radio Devon?

In January, breakfast show presenter Matt Woodley’s services were dispensed with and now it emerges station stalwart Judi Spiers has been given the boot.

The moves obviously make sense to station bosses but, to the outsider, it appears to be sheer madness.

Judi’s show was incredibly popular with listeners – testament to that the huge volume of calls, emails and texts she received every day.

She was also one of the few presenters to spare time to host events and put her name to charity efforts.

But after...

Plymouth Business Show 2015 innovates business networking

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 06/03/2015 - 10:27am

Innovative local digital startup Krowdthink and the Plymouth and Devon Chamber are partnering to make the networking opportunity at the Plymouth Business Show on Wednesday 17 June at Plymouth Pavilions, a fantastically enhanced digital experience for exhibitors and visitors.

The Krowd app is a new form of social network service for connecting people in places.

It helps users discover more people with shared interests in a crowd and connect with them. In addition it provides a location-based instant-on chat forum, so exhibitors and delegates can engage in a digital...

Devon rallies behind its County Show

The people and businesses of Devon are rallying behind their County Show following the cancellation of the third day last year.

Advance ticket sales are up on last year, there will be a vast array of trade stands and livestock exhibitors will be coming out in force.

The 120th Devon County Show will be held on May 21-23 at Westpoint, Exeter, and promises to be the biggest event in the county’s year.

That’s the message at this year’s launch held on Thursday (April 30) at Southernhay House in Exeter. Local journalists and editors were given an update on how...

Paws for Thought family dog show

Hounds First Sighthound Rescue will be holding a Family Dog Show at Westpoint in Exeter on Saturday (25 April 2015) from 10am-5pm. Showing is from11am.

The charity has been chosen as one of a small number of charities to hold an event after entering a competition to mark Westpoint’s 25th anniversary.

Paws for Thought is an event for the whole family. Entry to the event will be free, but there will be donation buckets on the gate.

There will be an entry fee of £1 per class for the dog show. All proceeds from the show going to Hounds First Sighthound Rescue, to help...

Come Dine with Me contestants wanted

The Channel 4 hit show Come Dine With Me is back for a new daytime series.

Over five days five strangers, from all walks of life, take turns to host the perfect dinner party for each other.

At the end of the week the best host wins a £1,000 cash prize.

Show producers are looking for people over 18 from the Exeter or surrounding area, with a passion for cooking who want to demonstrate their skills.

Shoot dates are 13-17 April 2015.

If you or anyone you know would like to take part you should email cdwm@shiver.tv or call 0871 244 4142 leaving your name...

Topsham - Mind Body Spirit Fayre

Event Date: 
25/10/2015 - 10:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham, Exeter Posted in Devon EX3 0HF

TOPSHAM, EXETER - MIND BODY SPIRIT FAYRE

SUNDAY 25th OCTOBER

at Matthews Hall, Topsham, Exeter, EX3 0HF.

This will be a great event with many Stalls, Readers, Therapists and Demonstrations.

FREE ADMISSION

This is a lovely venue in the centre of Topsham towards the River Exe Estuary, with various places to enjoy a Sunday Lunch. Topsham has its own railway station and regular bus service.

email gldawlish@aol.com ..to reserve a space. Please note readers stalls are fully booked ..trade stalls and therapies available or mobile 07812 840175 or...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 03/06/2015 - 10:44am

Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to the best of what's on in and around Exeter.

THEATRE

Exeter Comedy Club Friday, 8.30pm, Exeter Corn Exchange Exeter Comedy Club continues to feature the best comedy talent around. Tonight’s line-up features Tom Deacon, Peter White, Carly Smallman and Jamali Maddix. Over 16s only. http://www.exeter.gov.uk/cornexchange

Infinity Pool: A re-telling of Madame Bovary Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Emails unopened, cup-a-soup undrunk, a secret in the stock room; Emma...

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