Exeter

Manson's Guitar Show returns

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 2:33pm

The Manson’s Guitar Show (MGS), is back….. with a TWANG, at the Corn Exchange Exeter on Saturday 3 October 2015. The event, sponsored by Rocks Organic brings to the South West the industry’s leading brands, including Marshall, Fender, Ibanez, Orange, Vox, Laney, Mark Bass, Yamaha, Cort, Aguilar, Taylor, Faith and a selection of the UK’s prominent independent companies to showcase a magnificent array of all things guitar. All exhibition stands sold out in record time, and tickets to the event are expected to follow suit. So book now to enjoy a day that promises to be a guitarists dream....

Pedestrian killed in Devon hit and run named

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 10:59am

The pedestrian who died following a hit and run incident on the A380 in Newton Abbot on Sunday 26 July has been identified.

The victim has been named as Gareth Robert Toms, a 30-year-old from Paignton, who was also known as Frank Hunter.

Police were called at around 1.30am following reports of a collision involving a pedestrian on the A380 Torquay Road near the junction with Aller Brake Road.

Prior to the incident, police had received reports of a man walking in the road, from the direction of Penn Inn roundabout.

On arrival officers found a 30-year-old man...

Appeal after man assaulted in Exeter subway

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 10:56am

Police in Exeter are appealing for witnesses after a 19-year-old man was assaulted in the St Thomas area of the city.

The victim was assaulted by two males, believed to be teenagers, as he walked passed them in the subway at Cowick Street on Sunday 19 July at around 5.30pm.

One of the suspects pushed the victim to the ground and then jumped on his back while he lay there.

The victim, from Exeter, did not suffer any serious injuries but was left feeling shaken by the unprovoked attack.

The suspects are described as white males, aged between 15 and 18. One of...

The Exeter Book: "Widsith"

Event Date: 
02/09/2015 - 1:00pm to 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral (Library and Archives, Palace Gate)

Wednesday 2nd September 2015, 13.00-15.30 (Library and Archives, Palace Gate)

Your opportunity to experience the oldest book of English literature in existence – right here in Exeter!

Written in about 970AD, the Exeter Book is the oldest of only four surviving books of Anglo-Saxon literature anywhere in the world. Much admired for its beautiful writing and the quality of its verse, this unique book of poetry has been at Exeter Cathedral since Leofric, the first Bishop of Exeter, gave it to his church in around 1072. Within its 246 pages are some 40 poems and nearly 100...

Lunchtime Bite: Exeter Cathedral Film Premiere

Event Date: 
01/09/2015 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Tuesday 1st September 2015, 13.00-14.00

Rob Edmonds from NRG Film Productions

NRG (Tilted Vision) are the film company who have been commissioned to make a film capturing the most important and interesting facts and anecdotes about Exeter Cathedral. It is hoped the film will inspire and excite visitors, predominantly school groups, before they tour the Cathedral itself.

Discover the process that the production company followed in the making of the film and be one of the first to see their work at this exclusive screening.

Ticket Information

£3 adults...

Summer 2015: Archaeology Explorers

Event Date: 
27/08/2015 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 27th August, 10.00-12.00 or 13.30-15.30

Come and be an archaeologist for the day! Archaeologists use all sorts of evidence to find out more about people in the past, including their poo! Can you sort which poo belongs to which time period? Get stuck into our fake poo to find all the clues you need to make your historical discovery.

Suitable for ages 6-14. Please book online or call 01392 285983

http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/95256

Summer 2015: Archaeology Explorers

Event Date: 
27/08/2015 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 27th August, 10.00-12.00 or 13.30-15.30

Come and be an archaeologist for the day! Archaeologists use all sorts of evidence to find out more about people in the past, including their poo! Can you sort which poo belongs to which time period? Get stuck into our fake poo to find all the clues you need to make your historical discovery.

Suitable for ages 6-14. Please book online or call 01392 285983

http://www.ticketsource.co.uk/event/95256

Beat the crowds during Rugby World Cup

England Rugby 2015 has launched its travel demand campaign to help fans, residents and local businesses beat the Rugby crowds during Rugby World Cup 2015, which takes place from September 18 to October 31.

With 4.3 million extra journeys expected across the 44 days of the biggest event to be hosted in the UK since the Olympics, the transport networks in and around the Host Cities will be busier than normal. Transport arrangements for all of the 13nues will be different to typical match days, with some changes and increased services.

The campaign aims to encourage people...

Sea Vixen to make Dawlish Air Show debut

Dawlish Air Show organisers have announced that the world’s only airworthy de Havilland Sea Vixen will be displaying at Dawlish Air Show later this month.

This Sea Vixen is the only airworthy aircraft of its type in the world and symbolizes a hugely important time in the history of British naval aviation, representing the high speed strike aircraft of her era– the Scimitar, Sea Vixen, Phantom and Buccaneer.

The Sea Vixen FAW1 entered service with the Fleet Air Arm in 1959 replacing the Sea Venom and was the first British aircraft to be solely armed with guided missiles,...

Awards presented to Exe Estuary Trail team

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/04/2015 - 5:26am

Devon County Council has been presented with the trophy and plaque for winning the Royal Town and Planning Institute (RTPI) South West Award for Planning Excellence 2015.

The Exe Estuary Trail was the overall winner of the RTPI SW Awards for Planning Excellence 2015. The Chairman of the Council, Councillor Christine Channon, Cabinet Member with responsibility for cycling Stuart Hughes and members of the team behind the project received the awards at a special presentation at the Custom House, in Exeter’s historic Quay.

The RTPI Awards highlight exceptional examples of...

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