Have you ever contemplated why some businesses do so much better than others in the same industry? And do you find yourself drawn to certain products,remembering certain slogans and tunes with good product recall?
Love it or Hate it, Go Compare, is probably one of the most well known brands in the country and having gauged the depth of feeling with the public about how annoying the Go Compare advertisements have now become, their advertising strategy has now moved to engaging high profile celebrities in trying to kill the Go Compare man off – Clever!
T'Pau, fronted by rockin' redhead Carol Decker, comes to the Public Hall in Budleigh Salterton on Sunday 9 June as part of their 28-day tour, marking the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough, quadruple platinum selling album Bridge of Spies . A fantastic evening of 80s nostalgia with Carol and her band performing classic hits such as China in Your Hand , Valentine , I Will Be With You , Heart and Soul as well as their favourite album tracks and 'B' sides.
Doors open at 6.30 with a 'real ale' bar and food available.
Veteran folk-rockers Fairport Convention celebrate 45 years on the road with special guests Tarras, 6-piece folk-rock band from the North of England, John 'Fake Thackray' Watterson, keeping alive the repertoire of comic songs by the late, great Jake Thackray, brilliant ragtime and jazz guitarist John James and the ever-colourful Exmouth Shanty Men.
Gates open 1pm. Music from 2pm until midnight. Showcase performances by the best of local talent 2pm - 3.30pm. Main concert starts at 4.30pm.
All-day bar PLUS rolling hog roast, barbecue, paella and tapas bar.
Devon charity, the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, has donated a large collection of butterflies, moths and other insects to the Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery in Exeter.
The Conservation Trust oversees Paignton Zoo, Slapton Ley, Living Coasts and Newquay Zoo and the specimens were collected by Dr David Stradling, the former Chairman, who passed away in July 2012 after a long illness. His collection was started in the 1950s and includes specimens from the UK, Switzerland, Trinidad, Argentina and Botswana.
Kick March off in style with the editor's pick of the best events going on in and around the city this weekend...
THEATRE
Guinness World Records Officially Amazing Science Live Friday, 7pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter For the first time ever Guinness World Records arrives on stage with its officially amazing, record-breaking, science mad, all new live show. Join the Official Guinness World Records Adjudicator and team of presenters in genuine audience record attempts; unleash your inner skills, understand the world we live in and see if you too can be a record breaker!...
As Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg reaches a notable milestone on Friday 1 March - 100 days in office - he has reinforced his determination to make a real difference and says he is looking forward to the next 1,000 days, and beyond.
Since being elected in mid-November, Tony Hogg has overseen the appointment of a new Chief Constable, published his Police and Crime plan, and set budgets.
He has already received encouraging feedback from local people about how he is developing the role, and engaging directly with them. He has met numerous partners,...
John Lewis Exeter has today announced that all Partners (staff) recruited on a temporary basis when the shop opened have secured permanent positions.
Following an extremely positive response from customers during a busy Christmas trading period, the 121 who worked across a number of departments in the shop have been offered permanent roles.
Kate Connock, branch manager, John Lewis Exeter said: “I’m delighted that we’ve been able to offer all the 121 temporary Partners we recruited at opening permanent positions. The success of John Lewis Exeter has been due to the positive...
Celebrating 2012’s success, the City of Exeter has joined forces and mounted an inward investment campaign. ‘Expect success: Invest in Exeter’ brings together key business leaders who are passionate about living, working and running a business in Exeter.
2012 has seen the City’s Museum, University and F.E College all win prestigious UK wide awards, citing them as top of the UK’s offerings. This week, a delegation boarded the First Great Western Exeter St Davids to Paddington, train to unveil the campaign at Paddington Station. The campaign will take place across 10 London...
Next Wednesday (6 March), artists Luis Lara and Yamilys Jorge, the Directors of Taller Experimental de Grafica, Havana, will be visiting Exeter's Double Elephant Print Workshop.
They will be arriving at the workshop around late morning to meet members and later that evening, at 6pm, they will be giving an Illustrated Talk at Thornlea, Exeter University Drama Department (opposite “The Imperial” pub), New North Road, Exeter EX4 4LA. This is a fantastic opportunity to hear about the work and history of the Taller Experimental de Grafica, the premier printmaking studio in Cuba....
A silver chalice and a silver wafer box have been returned to the church from where they were stolen at the end of January 2013. The theft happened between 20 and 24 January at the Church of St Michaels & All Angels in Otterton, East Devon. Two other chalices, a Grimaldi and a Philips, were also stolen from the vestry at the time and these have yet to be recovered. The returned chalices were left in Colaton Raleigh church sometime before 23 February 2013. Some documentation was also returned including a Marriage register book which was described as irreplaceable. Police are appealing...
