The Exeter Spitfires play their fifth game of the season and second home game this Sunday 16 June as they face the Bristol Bats for the third game in a row.
It has been a busy few weeks, which started with a fantastic 19-18 victory over the Bats in the Spitfires' first game at their new home, Chadwick Field at St Luke's Sports College.
The club then travelled to Bristol the following week, this time suffering a 24-13 loss. Both games showed further improvement from Exeter as their inexperienced roster continue to learn the game.
Women in Exeter are being urged to grab their last chance to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Westpoint Arena, as there are just two weeks left until registration closes. Over 2,900 women have already joined the formidable army who are ready to take on cancer on Sunday 30 June and there are just 700 places left. Entry closes on Thursday 27 June at midnight and organisers are encouraging mums, daughters, grannies, sisters, friends and workmates who want to take part in the 5k women-only event to sign up as soon possible at raceforlife.org . Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in...
Whether you fancy rocking along to Cliff Richard, sampling delicious food and drink at one of the food festivals in the area or treating Dad to a day out for Father's Day, there's lots on offer to keep the whole family amused this weekend!
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Keep Calm and Carry On! Friday, Killerton House, Broadclyst Broadclyst Primary School and Killerton have partnered up once again to put on a show stopping performance of Keep Calm and Carry On! The play is set in the days following the Exeter Blitz and explores life as an evacuee at Killerton House. The production takes place as...
Don’t miss the chance to get free impartial advice and ideas for your build project over a cup of tea and a slice of cake at the Magdalen Chapter Hotel in Exeter.
Meet RIBA architects who are offering complimentary design consultations as part of the National ‘Tea with an Architect’ scheme founded by Gabrielle Omar, RIBA architect and previous contestant on The Apprentice.
Gabrielle will join the architects and give a talk at 5.15pm on the profile of modern architecture as part of ‘Love Architecture’. Around 10 local architects are giving their time to offer help and advice...
Care home doors will be swung open next week as Devon County Council homes join in with National Care Home Open Day.
On Friday 21 June, homes across Devon will be holding special events and inviting the public to join them. These include tea dances, pamper days, cream teas, live music, craft activities, gardening, cooking, a dog show and pet therapy.
Many of the homes’ residents have been involved in the planning and organisation of their events. The national day has been organised to encourage communities to go in to their local care home and connect with residents and...
There was a veritable buzz of excitement as ladies who have been shortlisted for the NatWest Venus Women Awards gathered for a networking event at the Magdalen Chapter hotel. Hosted by Celia Delaney, the Awards' Devon organiser, and Tara Howard, founder of the Venus Awards, this was the perfect opportunity to meet old and new acquaintances and share news. It was revealed tonight that there had been over 1,400 nominations made, a clear indicator of the collaborative nature of the way in which we do business in Devon.
Earlier in the day, candidates for Devon's Employer, Employee and...
Please come to St Sidwells Community Centre on 21 June to get involved with Rabble. This is a new free local magazine for Exeter parents; I hope to make a group to write blogs and articles and form friendships.
You are welcome if you would just enjoy a topical chat and cup of tea, contribute or help other people to write. Think of it as a mothers' meeting with attitude and a chance to see your writing and pictures in print.
Newcomer Ceri Sweeney says he cannot wait to tackle the demands of the Aviva Premiership when he kick-starts his Exeter Chiefs career next week.
Signed during the close season from Welsh outfit Cardiff Blues, the 33-year-old fly-half is one of four newcomers Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has brought ahead of the new 2013/14 season. After five years playing in the Welsh capital with the Blues, Sweeney is keen to experience a new playing challenge and feels his move to Sandy Park will offer him the perfect opportunity of testing himself in another tough rugby environment. "I've never...
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