Lovers of traditional music are in for a rare treat when a special concert at Exeter Northcott Theatre on 12 July brings together harmonica wizard Will Pound and his band, members of South West-based Wren Band and 25 young musicians from Devon.
Will, recognised as one of the finest harmonica players in the world and often to be heard on BBC Radio 2, will join Wren Band musicians and the children during the first half of the show before he and his band have the stage to themselves for the second half.
The Will Pound Band with Music 4 Life concert is a celebration of Devon...
An MSc student at the University of Exeter is running a study evaluating a new intervention for depression and is looking participants.
What is the purpose of the study? The purpose of this study is to examine the effect positive activities have on mood. It aims to investigate if different thinking styles enhance mood during and after the experience. Specifically this study looks at ways to increase pleasure experience in people who experience low mood. This has clinical implications for the treatment of anhedonia (how much people...
Two art projects celebrating the Rugby World Cup 2015 coming to Exeter have won grants from the National Lottery.
The projects showcase the cultures of the visiting nations – Namibia, Tonga, Romania, Italy and Georgia – through film and performance.
Both successfully secured Grants for the Arts from the National Lottery through Arts Council England for Rugby World Cup 2015 projects. They are also being funded by Exeter City Council
"Culture, Data, Projector" is a film project developed by Exeter based production company Fabian’s Film. The project will explore the...
Devon County Council has offered to help a team of people with disabilities to remain in employment.
Earlier this year, Pluss, an organisation that supports people with disabilities in employment, announced plans to close its unit in Exeter.
The factory employed 37 people in the Exeter factory as skilled upholsterers of items such as headboards for beds, seat covers, as well as upholstery in campervans and boats.
The Council, which owns the factory unit at Marsh Barton, has agreed to allow the workers, who have now formed the 'Devon Disability Collective', to have...
Learn Devon and Devon Libraries have launched a new Opportunity Hub at The Hayridge, Cullompton, providing a programme of employability courses to help people develop their skills and get into work.
The Opportunity Hub will take place every Wednesday from 10.30am-12.30pm at The Hayridge, Exeter Hill, Cullompton EX15 1DJ. People can join at any time. There is no need to book, they can just turn up.
The courses are free and aimed at people who are out of work. Participants will work independently on skills and qualifications according to their needs and aspirations. Courses...
Mascots from across Devon are set to compete to become the county’s first Adventure Golf champion.
The tournament has been organised by Ladram Bay Holiday Park at its new Jurassic Adventure Golf course as part of the park’s Toddler Week running at the start of July.
Grecian the Lion, from Exeter City, Ambrose the Paramedic Bear, the Devon Air Ambulance mascot, Angus from World of Country Life, Buddy Bear and Blossom Bear from Crealy Adventure Park, Cavog from Kent’s Cavern, Ozzie the Otter and Pickles the Parrot from Ladram Bay, Woodlands Hero from Woodlands Leisure Park,...
The Dean and Chapter of Exeter Cathedral have announced the appointment of Timothy Noon as the next Director of Music to succeed Andrew Millington who retires from the post this year.
Timothy currently works at the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in Auckland NZ, but is Hereford born and has worked at Canterbury, St David’s and Liverpool Metropolitan (RC) Cathedrals.
Timothy and his family will move to Exeter after Christmas and join the cathedral in early 2016.
More information about Timothy Noon can be found on his website www.timothynoon.com
One of Exeter’s most anticipated annual events, Big Screen In The Park celebrates its fifteenth year this August.
Taking place in Northernhay Gardens from 12-16 August, this year’s expanded anniversary event will treat locals and holidaymakers to cult classics, family favourites and new releases over five summer evenings. A unique opportunity to experience the magic of the movies in the increasingly rare 35mm format on a big 10m screen, with the illuminated Cathedral city as a stunning backdrop. Guaranteeing something for everyone, the recently announced line-up includes 80’s Bill...
Blue Fizz Events are thrilled to announce their upcoming ‘Strawberries & Cream’ Wedding Fair at the Deer Park Country House Hotel, Honiton, on Wednesday 1st July, 6pm-8.30pm.
The Strawberries & Cream Wedding Fair is all about giving brides fabulous summer wedding inspiration, perfect for the bride & groom looking for a quintessentially English wedding style.
The evening will be full of music and entertainment, with over 25 fabulous wedding exhibitors brimming with new ideas to excite the imagination.
The Deer Park Country House Hotel is one of our...
An ambitious £18 million development to rejuvenate Exmouth’s waterfront has taken a step forward following a decision by East Devon District Council’s Cabinet (June 17, 2015) to enter into detailed discussions with the preferred developers.
Bournemouth-based Moirai Capital Investments has put forward proposals to breathe new life into the nine–acre council-owned seafront site at Queen’s Drive with a range of exciting leisure facilities. This follows the marketing of the site by Exeter-based property firm, Jones Lang LaSalle, during 2014.
