Tiverton Museum is delighted to be the only museum to become a finalist in the Small Visitor Attraction category at the Devon Tourism Awards. Reaching this stage means that the museum will win either Gold, Silver, Bronze or Highly Commended awards.
Andrea Rowe Chairman of Trustees commented: "Tiverton Museum has shown that it consistently provides an excellent experience for tourists who are always delighted at its value for money, with children going free and adults finding plenty to amuse them."
The museum was awarded the Bronze Award for Visitor Attraction at last year’s...
All eyes were turned to the skies in Exeter this lunchtime (Monday 21 October) when a four-engined Hercules Transporter aircraft made a low level fly past over Exeter to mark the start of the Freedom of the City ceremony for RAF Brize Norton. Despite the poor visibility, meaning that it was only visible for moments before disappearing into low cloud, and the constant drizzle of rain, the fly past was warmly cheered by a slightly damp but enthusiastic crowd.
Over 100 serving Airmen from RAF Brize Norton, accompanied by the Band of the RAF Regiment, marched through Exeter city centre...
Exeter Corn Exchange is to host another of its very successful Bhangra Extravaganzas on Friday 8 November, this time with the added bonus of a slice of Bollywood as the Bollywood Brass Band feature in a celebration of 100 years of Bollywood cinema.
The event organised by the Corn Exchange in association with the Asian Arts Agency & Exeter Friends of Gujarat kicks off with an authentic Gugarati Special Thali meal before the entertainment begins with the famous Bollywood Brass Band performing some of the world’s greatest pop songs played in new arrangements and accompanied by...
Residents of Pinhoe are being invited to have their say on the proposed Home Farm development at Pinhoe Primary School tonight. At the meeting residents can find out more about the plans and how to voice their concerns to the council. “One concern is the extra pressure on traffic in the area.” said Graham Pike, a resident of Pinhoe and one of the organisers of tonight’s consultation. “the developers said that there will be a number of footpaths and cycyle routes added but the majority of people will be driving on what is already a dangerous road.” Residents have also raised concerns over...
WBW's Employment Team invites you to attend our next Employers' Forum and Employment Law Update.
Wednesday 6 November 2013 at WBW Solicitors.
8.45am – Coffee and pastries 9.00am – 10.00am - Employment Update and Employers' Forum
Please come along (or send a colleague) for an opportunity to discuss your employment and staffing issues, in confidence, at an informal setting, with our employment team and other local employers.
We will also provide an update on key employment law issues likely to impact on you and your business. At this event we...
Exeter-based marketing agency Big Wave Media announces the new appointment of local marketer Ronnie Halden to expand its marketing and creative services team and to engage a new local and regional client base.
A full service marketing agency with a team of creative designers, digital developers and marketers housed under one roof, Big Wave Media provides innovative and cost effective marketing support to over 200 clients across the UK and Ireland. The agency specialises in the leisure, tourism, local government and Business to Business sectors. Well known in other parts of the UK...
Exeter's very own Bike Shed Theatre has been revealed as the first ever winner of the My Theatre Matters! UK's Most Welcoming Theatre Award. In Association with Classic FM, the award was presented at the annual UK Theatre Awards at London’s historic Guildhall on Sunday 20 October 2013.
Nestled at the end of an alley in the heart of Exeter, you'll find the Bike Shed Theatre. With a 60 seat subterranean auditorium and adjacent vintage cocktail tavern, the venue has performances nearly every night of the year. Championing new work and innovation, the theatre has gained national...
In what is sure to be a competitive Pool Two of this season’s Heineken Cup, the importance of gaining reward – home and away – was illustrated in all its glory this weekend.
Toulon were toppled in the Welsh capital by Cardiff Blues on Saturday; while north of the border Exeter Chiefs – conquerors of the Welsh region seven days earlier – were undone by Glasgow Warriors.
With one win apiece, there is little to choose between these quartet of clubs after just two rounds of...
Cyclists have the chance to find out more about bike security at two police events in Exeter. Local officers are holding two bike marking events to encourage cyclists to mark, register and lock their bikes. They take place at:
Exeter Flowerpots Skatepark on Saturday 19 October 2013 between 2pm and 4pm.
Waitrose car park, Gladstone Road, Exeter on Thursday 24 October 2013 between 3pm and 5pm.
Officers will provide advice on how to mark, register and lock bikes to help prevent thefts. Cycle marking kits from www.bikeregister.com will be...
