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Chudleigh Community Choir: Autumn Concert

Event Date: 
22/11/2015 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Chudleigh Parish Church, TQ13 0HZ

Chudleigh Community Choir will be performing a varied programme of songs at their Autumn Concert in Chudleigh Parish Church on Sunday 22nd November, starting at 3pm. The choir, under their new Musical Director, Jane Anderson-Brown, will sing spirituals, part songs, protest songs and ‘something from the sea’. They will be accompanied on the piano by Janet Williams. There will be a guest appearance by Esme Rowe, the talented young singer who won Chudleigh’s Got Talent in July 2015. The concert is expected to last around an hour and will be followed by refreshments.

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Chudleigh Christmas Fayre

Event Date: 
03/12/2015 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Chudleigh Town Centre

Chudleigh’s Christmas season kicks off on Thursday 3rd December with a Christmas Fayre in the Town Centre, organised by the Chudfest committee in partnership with Chudleigh Town Council. There are still a few details to confirm, but hopefully there’s enough information here to encourage you to come along on the night and join in. For updates and reminders, keep an eye on the Chudfest website and Facebook Page.

We are delighted that Chudfest Patron, Judi Spiers will be joining Father Christmas and our 2015 Carnival Royalty to lead the Parade and switch on the Christmas Lights....

Festival of Social Science: A fascinating insight into social science

Members of the public are invited to join University of Exeter academics at a series of events that will demonstrate how our research is investigating the key issues in modern day life.

The events, part of the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC’s) Festival of Social Science, take place in public venues in Devon and Cornwall between November 7 and 14. It will offer a fascinating insight into some of the country’s leading social science research and demonstrating how it influences our social, economic and political lives.

An event focused on men’s mental health will...

First Briton in space wows Exeter students

Students from a number of schools in the Exeter area were treated to an extremely rare talk when Dr. Helen Sharman OBE, the first Briton in space, delivered a fascinating lecture at the city’s Belmont Chapel on Tuesday 3 November.

The British astronaut who was working for Mars confectionary, on the team who launched Mars Ice Cream, was travelling home from work one evening when she heard an advert on the radio calling out for wannabe astronauts. After a gruelling selection process, Sharman was chosen from 13,000 applicants and sent to Star City in Russia for 18 months of highly...

Poll reveals parents’ concern over children’s lack of wildlife experiences

Evidence has been growing for a number of years pointing to the health and social benefits to be derived from contact with the natural world for all ages. However, results from a new YouGov poll, commissioned by The Wildlife Trusts, highlight the discrepancy between what parents think is best for children and what they actually experience.

The new poll shows that:

  • 91% of parents of children aged 18 and under think that having access to nature and wildlife is important for children, yet
  • 78% of parents are concerned that children don’t spend enough time
  • ...

Grab a bargain train ticket to London

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 11/04/2015 - 1:43pm

Grab a bargain train trip to London and help your local hospice at the same time.

Great Western Railway has very kindly donated to us a carriage of seats. Yes, a whole carriage which means you can bag a seat for just £40!

This special offer return trip from Exeter St David's to London Paddington takes place on Saturday 21 November.

“We are so grateful to GWR for once again running its Christmas Hospiscare Train,” said Hospiscare corporate fundraiser Richard Cousins.

“This is a great chance to visit London for some Christmas shopping and see the sights. You'...

Digital marketing agency marks 2nd anniversary

Authored by MiHi Digital
Posted: Wed, 11/04/2015 - 12:18pm

A local digital marketing agency is celebrating its birthday this week after two years of rapid growth.

MiHi Digital was set up by Mark Worden to help businesses across Devon, improve their online presence through all aspects of digital marketing, including website design, social media, search engine optimisation and strategy.

Since founding MiHi Digital, Mark has worked with more than 100 companies from across England and three other continents, which have a combined turnover in excess of £400 million.

Clients include a Bafta and Emmy Nominated cameraman, aerial...

Exeter Airport voted the best by travel trade

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/04/2015 - 10:22am

Exeter Airport has been voted the best in class at this year’s Travel Agents Choice Awards which were entirely nominated by and voted for by UK travel agents and designed to identify and acknowledge the industry’s favourites.

The UK travel retailers, who cast 1,000 votes for 42 categories, gave Exeter Airport top marks in the UK domestic airport category.

Exeter Airport managing director Matt Roach said: “I’d like to thank all those in the industry who voted for us and our staff for the major role they have played in Exeter Airport receiving this accolade. The award follows...

Chagstock Festival nominated for top award

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/04/2015 - 10:07am

Chagstock Festival has been nominated for 'Best Small Festival' at the prestigious FestivalKidz awards.

The awards honour the very best family and child-friendly festivals out of the thousands taking place across the UK every year.

Attendees who enjoyed this year's Chagstock Festival are heartily encouraged to cast their vote at http://www.festivalkidz.com/blog/festival-kidz-awards-2015 .

Chagstock festival organiser Si Ford says: "We are delighted that the hard work of all our staff and volunteers has been highlighted with this shortlisting for a national festival...

Christmas coffee & crafts at Exeter Quay

Following on from a very successful event in August, local brain injury charity Headway Devon are looking forward to a Christmassy Coffee & Crafts by the Quay event this Saturday.

Taking place at the XCentre on Commercial Road on Saturday 7th November from 10am-4pm, this coffee and crafts event is the perfect place to get ahead on the Christmas shopping and discover some unique gifts!

With lots of local craft stalls to browse selling a huge range of beautiful items there should be something to suit all tastes and budgets.

What’s more, there will be live music...

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