Get ready, Exeter — the Country Day Party is rolling into town!
Head alone to Fever Exeter on Saturday 12th July 2025 for an afternoon of country music, feel-good vibes, and high-energy fun from 3pm-8pm.
Expect a soundtrack packed with the very best of country — from all-time legends like Dolly Parton and Johnny Cash, to today’s biggest stars including Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Kacey Musgraves. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or simply looking for a great way to spend a Saturday, this party is the place to be.
On a dark February night in 1954, a young man catches the Exeter to Bristol express. He never completes his journey. What happens to him on the train changes the life of every queer person in the land...
Who knew? The fight for gay rights began in Exeter! Discover the true story of a forgotten gay activist and share your LGBTQ+ stories too, in our LGBT Q&A.
Be the first to hear Critical Moment's compelling new play, in a prideful platform performance.
This thrilling three-hander reveals the struggle for gay rights began not in London or Liverpool or...
Parents in Devon are being asked to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles as the disease spreads across the UK and Europe.
Measles is among the most contagious diseases in the world, but two doses of the MMR vaccine during childhood can offer lifelong protection. However-vaccine uptake in Britain is below recommended levels, and cases have been rising.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has also warned that the spread of measles in Europe could put families at risk on their summer holiday. This year, outbreaks have been seen in several European...
The Exeter Foresters’ Annual Dinner was an unforgettable evening, bringing together members of the storied Friendly Society for a night of celebration, camaraderie, and giving. The guest of honour, national High Chief Ranger Gail Lancaster, captivated attendees with a heartfelt after-dinner speech, during which she introduced her charity of the year, the Alzheimer’s Society.
Guests from across the region, including those traveling from as far as West Cornwall, gathered at the Devon Hotel in Exeter.
The evening kicked off with a stall where guests had the opportunity to...
Exeter Racecourse is proud to announce a partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge, a rapidly growing premium sports bar brand with a venue in Exeter City Centre. The partnership aims to bring together fans of live sport and racing with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge the perfect place for racegoers to start and end their raceday.
Located in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in the heart of Exeter and just minutes from the city’s train and bus stations, Ludo Sports & Live Lounge is ideally placed for racegoers heading to and from the course with a dedicated Exeter Racecourse...
Children across Devon can join The Summer Book Quest for free at their local library from 12th July. The brand new Quest has been created by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. It offers a refreshing change to the usual reading challenge with children encouraged to participate by doing a variety of activities along the theme of "Deep Sea Adventure".
Activities include drawing a sea creature (real or imagined), trying a water activity like swimming or rock pooling, and telling a member of staff an underwater fact. To promote...
Redmayne Bentley, one of the UK’s longest-established independent investment management, stockbroking and financial planning firms, celebrated its 150th anniversary with a midsummer celebration at the historic Devon and Exeter Institution.
The event, held in the Georgian surroundings, brought together distinguished guests and colleagues to celebrate the firm’s history. We were delighted to welcome The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Anne Jobson. The setting, steeped in history and positioned opposite Exeter Cathedral, provided a fitting backdrop for an afternoon of reflection,...
Isca Academy students have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for their blossoming gardening efforts, proudly achieving their Level 1 Gardening Award.
The achievement marks a significant first step in the school’s mission to promote sustainability, outdoor learning, and wellbeing through gardening. The award came with a bundle of goodies, including seeds for the year ahead, an inspiring book on the power of gardening for mental and physical health, and a beautiful certificate which now takes pride of place in school.
On 16th July 2025 staff and residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter will be dusting off their dancing shoes, leg warmers and glowsticks for the launch of their new Dementia Disco initiative.
Knowing how much their residents living with dementia love to dance and sing, the activities team at Cumberland Grange care home came up with the genius idea of a dementia-friendly disco. The team is also inviting along relatives and loved ones, members of the local community and friends of the home to the first official dementia-friendly disco.
Five Rivers Child Care is delighted to announce that all of its residential children’s homes have been officially rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, the UK’s independent regulator of services for children and young people. This milestone reflects the organisation’s deep-rooted commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to vulnerable children.
With nine homes located across England, Five Rivers provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children who are unable to live with their families. The recent Ofsted inspections praised the homes for...
