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Hendy MG open for business in Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/25/2015 - 12:28pm

MG has appointed a new dealer in Exeter as the manufacturer gears up to meet increasing demand for its new cars in the south west.

Hendy MG is now open at Marsh Barton with William Wang managing director from MG and Hendy Group managing director Paul Hendy performing the official opening duties.

“We’re delighted to be handling the MG range of cars in Exeter,’’ said Paul. “We’ve already seen great demand for the cars and next month’s launch of the MG6 will see another milestone in the return of MG as a major car company in the UK.”

The opening of the new showroom is...

Russell Watson: Up Close and Personal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/25/2015 - 11:59am

An intimate evening with... Russell Watson

Russell Watson never imagined he would one day be one of the world’s most prominent tenors, selling in excess of seven million albums worldwide. To date there have been nine studio albums, each one winning more critical acclaim than the one before.

His first offering ‘The Voice’, held simultaneous number 1 slots in the US and the UK, a worlds first! It spent a record breaking 52 weeks at number 1 in the UK.

Overcoming two life-threatening brain tumours, Russell is still very much the godfather of classical crossover. This...

Exeter opticians are using their heads!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 03/25/2015 - 11:57am

HATS, caps and hoods are in as staff from an Exeter opticians raise money for Brain Tumour Research’s ‘Wear A Hat Day’.

On 27 March, Specsavers located at 247-248 High Street will be wearing a variety of head gear and bright clothing to raise money for the charity.

Lillian Agelus, store director at Specsavers Exeter, says: "Eye exams can be a vital tool in detecting brain tumours from an early stage but the rest is up to the hard work of the hospitals and charities like Brain Tumour Research. This is our small way of helping to raise awareness of the fantastic work that...

Chocolate rugby ball Easter egg hunt

A special Easter egg hunt inspired by Rugby World Cup 2015 kicks off along the Exe Estuary Trail this spring.

The Exe Egg Chase will run during the Easter holidays, starting on Saturday March 28 and running through to Sunday April 12.

People taking part have to find small, Rugby-ball shaped chocolate eggs which are hidden at a number of businesses along the estuary trail route including, Saddles & Paddles, Toby Buckland Plant Centre, Stuart Line Cruises, Darts Farm, the Salutation Inn and Double Locks.

The Rugby eggs can be found by following clues downloaded...

New home for Daneswood Web Design

Authored by daneswood
Posted: Wed, 03/25/2015 - 7:43am

Long established web design agency Daneswood celebrated their move to new offices in Exeter city centre and were joined by more than 50 of their clients.

The company, which was founded in 2003, have moved to brand new offices in Cornerstone House on Western Way which is also the headquarters of Cornerstone Housing (previously the Exeter Housing Society).

For Daneswood Managing Director, Peter Weeks, the move had a particular relevance. “I’ve lived in Exeter all my life and grew up in Looe Road in one of the Exeter Housing Society’s first developments. So once again becoming...

Renting ‘lifers’ £600,000 worse off

New research identifies emerging social tribes –‘first time flyers’, ‘first time triers’ and ‘renting lifers’

Families in the South West who are never able to get on the property ladder will be more than £603,800 worse off over their lifetime than those who can buy a home in their twenties, new research from Shelter shows.

The unique study by the housing charity paints a picture of the huge financial, social and psychological implications of England’s housing shortage on people left locked out of a home of their own.

By analysing the income and assets of ‘first time...

Drone provides bird’s eye seaside view

Sidmouth’s seagulls were joined by a ‘bird of no feather’ when a tiny fixed wing drone took to the skies on behalf of East Devon District Council to photograph Sidmouth beach and cliffs east of the River Sid to provide up to date evidence of coastal erosion for its Beach Management Plan project.

The drone – a SenseFly eBee, weighing just ½ kg and fitted with a compact computer and camera – was carrying out a trial mission commissioned by Plymouth Coastal Observatory. Flying for 45 minute periods at speeds of around 45kmph, the drone - or unmanned aerial system (UAS) as it is...

New general manager appointed at Exeter Racecourse

Jockey Club Racecourses, the UK’s leading racecourse group, today announced the appointment of Daniel Thompson as General Manager of Exeter Racecourse following a competitive recruitment process. Set in the stunning Devon countryside, Exeter Racecourse is scheduled to stage 17 race meetings in 2015, including the Grade 2 Haldon Gold Cup in November, which has been contested by the likes of Best Mate, Kauto Star and Desert Orchid. The racecourse is also a popular venue for private events, including meetings, conferences, exhibitions, dinners, weddings and parties. Previously, Daniel...

Holy Week worship at Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Cathedral has published listings of this year's services for 'Holy Week'.

The programme begins on Palm Sunday (29th March) with a dramatic procession of palms from St Pancras Church in the Guildhall Shopping Centre (9.45am).

Much of the worship will be led by the Cathedral Choir, who also give a devotional performance of John Stainer's Crucifixion on Good Friday (3rd April) at 19.30

For more information, please visit http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/news-and-events/lent-holy-week-and-ea...

Exeter School finish third in Kids' Cup Regional Final

Exeter Junior School played for the first time in the regional finals of the U11 Kids' Cup Regional Final on Friday 13 March.

After their magnificent achievement of winning the Kids Cup Club Final, hosted by Exeter City FC, in January, the boys had been eagerly awaiting the regional finals in Portsmouth.

Fourteen schools, representing local Sky Bet League Two clubs were divided into two groups of seven. The two winners would then go through to contest a final, with the winner going through to play the winner of the northern sides at Wembley Stadium before the League Two...

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