The UK’s largest cricket bat has been unveiled at one of the country’s oldest cricket clubs and sponsored by one of the country’s oldest family businesses!
Helmores, one of England’s longest established firms of estate agents are delighted to be sponsor-ing the iconic giant cricket bat, which was created from a storm damaged tree at Shobrooke Park Cricket Club, Crediton.
The Scots Pine, planted in 1890 when Shobrooke Park Cricket Club was established has been carved into a giant cricket bat; 5 metres high, with the handle 1.5 m and the blade 3m long. The tree was damaged by...
There is guaranteed fun to be had on Sunday 19th July at Exeter Quay and the Piazza for the 3rd annual Active Exeter Summer Festival.
Each year hundreds of people come along to enjoy the free activities on offer, but this year there is a playful twist to the event. It may not have escaped people’s notice that in less than 80 days time, the South West will host rugby teams from around the world as Exeter transforms into a Rugby World Cup host city. To celebrate this momentous tournament, for one year only, the Active Exeter Summer event becomes a Festival of Rugby celebration, so...
Weekly rep continues at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth this week with the arrival of the fourth production of 2015, Sweet Revenge by Francis Durbridge. The classic suspense thriller will play from Thursday 16 to Wednesday 22 July. The Summer Rep Season sees one company of actors present a season of twelve classic revivals throughout summer, with a new production each week until the end of September. Dr. Ross Marquand, a successful and happily married cardiac consultant, is hosting a party for family and friends in his Thames-side home to celebrate the regatta. But as the guests...
The Dreamboys are back and hotter than ever with a brand new show and UK tour for 2015. The Dreamboys are, without a shadow of a doubt, the UK's top male strip show, perfect for a girls' night out with your friends.
This is one action packed 2 hour show full of music, muscle, magic and mayhem that will leave you breathless.
CRAZY 4 SOUL presents the first Exeter Northern Soul alldayer
Presently there is a resurgence in the Northern Soul scene throughout the country with a younger generation of people forcing a new wave of interest in the rare soul scene. Local soul enthusiast Wayne Sibthorpe of Crazy 4 Soul presents a fantastic and exciting night of the very best sounds from the 60s and 70s played on ORIGINAL VINYL ONLY with great dancing and top DJs from the North of England and the South West. This is a not to be missed event and will suit both old and younger people alike.
Jimmy's been described as 'the hardest working man in comedy' which, let's face facts, is not that impressive.
It's like being the 'Tallest Dwarf' or the 'Healthiest Glaswegian'. Really not that big a deal. 'Funny Business' is Jimmy's brand new stand up show. Come for the witty and incisive musings on the human condition; stay for the knob gags.
Jimmy Carr's 'Funny Business' will be:
a) Packed with jokes b) Rude and offensive * c) A great night out d) £25 a ticket ** If you answered a) b) c) or d) you were right!
St Martin’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, in Cranbrook, has received an ‘outstanding’ status in their recent Church School Inspection (SIAMS - National Society Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools).
St Martin’s School, the newest church school in the diocese, with 390 pupils, was rated as outstanding in their ‘distinctiveness and effectiveness as a Church of England school.’ They were also rated as outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners and for the impact of collective worship on the school community. They were also outstanding in the...
Experienced portfolio manager Bill Keen has recently joined Everys Solicitors’ investment management team.
Bill Keen has joined Everys’ Honiton office after eight years with Charles Stanley in Exeter where he was involved in constructing and managing portfolios together with the selection of investments. He will work alongside chartered wealth manager Vince Hawkes to offer a comprehensive service to Everys’ investment clients.
Previously, Bill was head of investment & product research with a local investment management firm, following roles as a fund manager, investment...
Jehovah’s Witnesses will soon hold their annual convention at the Westpoint Centre. They extend an open invitation for all to attend. The theme of this year’s program is “Imitate Jesus!”
Alex Gardiner, a convention spokesman, states: “Jesus, the founder of Christianity, is widely considered as one of the most influential and significant men who ever lived. As Christians, a core belief of Jehovah’s Witnesses is that Jesus lived his life as a model for us to follow.
The “Imitate Jesus!” conventions will examine Jesus’ life, as outlined in the Bible, and will emphasise how all...
The idea of being friends with your neighbour is high on the agenda for people in Exeter with more than a third wanting to know them better.
Research from Barratt Homes reveals that the desire for community spirit is alive and well and those living in new homes are leading the way. They are already the most likely to socialise with their neighbours with 15 per cent of those living in new homes socialising with their neighbours compared with just five per cent of those living in older properties.
Almost 20 per cent of people living in new builds have their neighbours on...
