It's been quite a season for Exeter Chiefs youngster Max Bodilly, but already the young Cornishman is targeting what he hopes will be an even bigger 2015/16 campaign.
As one of the growing number of players to emerge from the Devon club's hugely successful Academy programme, the 20-year-old back is looking to follow in the studmarks of fellow young guns Jack Nowell, Henry Slade, Dave Ewers, Luke Cowan-Dickie and Sam Hill in making the leap into first team regulars.
Certainly the Truro-born youngster has already demonstrated that he has the qualities to perform at the top...
Police in South Devon are appealing for information following a sexual assault on a bus.
The incident occurred between 8.30pm and 8.45pm on Thursday 23rd April whilst the victim, a 17 year old female travelled on a No.12 Stagecoach bus, between Paignton and Newton Abbot.
When the bus stopped at the Arcades near to Fleet Walk, Torquay, an unidentified man was talking to the driver. As the bus continued its journey between Torquay and Newton Abbot, the victim sat upstairs at the very front of the bus when she was joined by this man.
This week an ambitious four month event called ‘Framing the view’ launched at Killerton National Trust estate, near Exeter.
Twelve installations, a number of which have been designed and built by Killerton’s talented ranger team, are placed around the parkland and garden to highlight the best views and tell the story behind the people who once owned, designed and painted the picturesque landscape.
Visitors will stumble upon a giant picture frame, a high seat, tourist telescope, easels and art supplies to show off Killerton’s picturesque views in a different way.
Exeter Phoenix is excited to announce that the Two Short Nights Film Festival’s call for entries is now open. Two Short Nights celebrates and promotes short film and the people who make them. Now in its 14th year, the festival is proud to nurture new and emerging talent and offers a platform for regional, national and international short films to be seen. This year’s festival will take place on 26th and 27th November 2015 at Exeter Phoenix and will include screenings, talks and the premiere of this year’s Exeter Phoenix Short Film Commissions and Artist Moving Image Commission. The...
Police in Newton Abbot are appealing for information following a burglary in Kingskerswell where a sentimental watch was stolen.
The burglary occurred sometime between Thursday 2nd April and Saturday 4th April at a property in Park Road, Kingskerswell.
Entry was gained by smashing a conservatory window, and once inside and following a search a number of jewellery items were stolen including rings and watches.
Amongst the items stolen was a rose gold pocket watch, (similar pictured) which had a ‘T’ bar chain attached to it.
A total of 1,351 people are taking part in the South West’s first neon night run, being held in Exeter this weekend.
The sponsored event has proved so popular that organisers at Hospiscare are looking for more volunteers to help from early evening on Sat May 30 in the event arena.
The 5k run starts from the University of Exeter where there is a Neon Wonderland.
Entry for the race is now closed.
If you can help on the night please call Celia Wilkinson, Hospiscare’s event organiser, on 688093 or email: c.wilkinson@hospiscare.co.uk .
The world’s first ever mouldable glue, Sugru, is inviting its customers, followers and the public to become shareholders via its crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube.
With an initial target of £1 million, the money will be used to support the company’s rapid global expansion.
Invented in 2003 by Irish art student, Jane ni Dhulchaointigh, Sugru is an adhesive that moulds like play dough, sticks to almost anything and turns into a strong flexible rubber overnight. Forbes described this cool British brand as “21st century Duct Tape” and it has now sold 5 million packs in over...
The official launch of the partnership between The Cornwall College Group (TCCG) and Bicton College has been celebrated, with an event at Devon County Show. Specially invited guests and a number of industry partners attended the traditional cream tea; where the future plans and vision for the newly merged organisation was laid out. The merger has created one of the country’s largest land-based providers of education and training; with over 1,200 acres of land in Devon and Cornwall being used for industry-based research and training. Head of Rural Economy at The Cornwall College Group, Dr...
Come and ‘sit-a-while’ in this lovely garden …. many interesting features, ome semi-exotic plants, large greenhouse and wonderful River Exe Estuary views. Mary and Chris Lambert are kindly opening their garden in support of Estuary League of Friends, so come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon, exploring the garden and take a while to enjoy the view with refreshments, cake and good company!
Entrance £2.50 - Refreshments available at additional cost.
