A group of deaf actors in Exeter will be given the chance to perform Shakespeare in a fresh way, thanks to a donation from the region’s leading housebuilder.
PaddleBoat Theatre Company has formed a relationship with the Royal Academy for Deaf Education in Exeter. PaddleBoat has now received a £1,000 grant from Persimmon Homes South West to help offer new performance opportunities to students at the Deaf Academy. Artists from PaddleBoat will work alongside students from the Academy to devise a sign language, non-verbal piece inspired by Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Katy Dash, Artistic...
‘Maddy’ is a story within a story told by four actors. Maddy lacks confidence and has had a bad day at school. Her Grandfather has just moved in, the last thing she wants to do is help him unpack his boxes. But, when Maddy opens a very special box, Grandfather lets her into a secret.
‘Maddy and the Invisible Band of Groovers’ uses storytelling, puppetry and songs to celebrate diversity, difference and friendship.
The participatory performance is aimed at children aged 6-10. Invisible Flash works extensively with schools for blind children and all of our stories are enhanced...
Undermined - Danny Mellor Inspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the strike, Undermined depicts a year where friendships were strengthened and communities came together. Experience events like the infamous Orgreave through the eyes of young miner Dale, as he takes you through his personal story inviting you into the action. This one-man show explores the humour and struggles of the miners’ strike through energetic and gripping storytelling. With a classic soundtrack, one chair and a pint of beer, Danny Mellor presents a youthful and contemporary approach to one of Britain’s...
Update 5pm: Sheila Wedlake has been found safe and well. Police have extended their thanks to everyone for their help.
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Sheila Wedlake missing from Exeter has been found safe and well. Thank you for your help in this matter.
Police are concerned for the welfare of Sheila Wedlake, 59, who has been missing from the Hatherleigh Road area of Exeter since around 4pm on Tuesday 30th August 2016.
Sheila is described as 5’5” to 5’6” tall and of slim build. When last seen she was wearing dark blue trousers but it is unknown what sort of top...
Following the phenomenal success of the concert last Christmas which raised nearly £10,000 for CLIC Sargent, on Friday 9th December, La La Choirs will again perform ‘CLIC for Christmas’ at Exeter Cathedral.
For the second year, the event includes running a Devon-wide secondary school choir competition with the winning school choir claiming a featured spot in the concert on the night. Entries were invited from secondary schools all over Devon. The standard of entries was excellent and the panel had a tough job whittling them down to the three finalists.
National law firm Ashfords LLP has been named as one of the Best Employers following the publication of Legal Week's 2016 Best Employers Report.
The Legal Week Best Employers Report is aimed at law firms across the country and measures what employees think about career progression, diversity, culture, management, pay, benefits and more. The survey allows employees to give anonymous, honest feedback about what their firm is doing well and how it could improve.
Hilary Stevenson, Learning & Development Manager at Ashfords LLP, commented: " Being recognised as one of the...
Schools have the chance to receive a share of Devon County Council’s latest round of Enterprise in Schools Grant funding.
State funded primary schools and special schools in the Devon County Council area are being invited to apply for the funding which aims to support new education projects that encourage enterprise and innovation for pupils and staff. Projects should also establish connections with the local business community.
Grants of between £2,000 and £4,000 are available through a competitive bidding process and online applications must be received by 12 noon on...
Two fire appliances from Middlemoor and Danes Castle were sent to reports of a three vehicle accident, where one car had rolled over and the occupant trapped.
The accident happened in Pinhoe Road, Exeter at just before 7pm yesterday.
On arrival crews confirmed four vehicles were involved and a pregnant woman was trapped in a vehicle.
Crews used hydraulic rescue equipment and small tools to release her.
Suddenly but peacefully at home on 23rd February aged 83 years.
Devoted husband of Margaret and much loved father of Nicola. A loyal friend to many and will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
Funeral service on Thursday 10 March at Exeter and Devon Crematorium, 12.15pm, St Peter’s Chapel.
Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons. Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter. EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk
Mrs Joan Moran died peacefully on Tuesday 2nd February at home with her family at her bedside. She was much loved and her loss is deeply felt.
On Wednesday 10th February at 6pm, Joan’s body will be received into the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Heavitree, Exeter, followed by Ash Wednesday Mass, 7pm.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday 11th February at midday, at the Blessed Sacrament with a burial at the Higher Cemetery.
All are warmly invited to the services and reception.
Family flowers only please, but donations in Joan’s memory are welcome to...
