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World leading chefs visit Exeter College Michael Caines Academy 

World leading chefs - including Raymond Blanc - recently visited the Exeter College Michael Caines Academy and @34 restaurant.

The college was extremely proud to host some of the very best chefs in the world, including Raymond Blanc, Sam Moody and Gary Jones.

The visit was for delegates of the annual Relais & Châteauxconference, hosted by Michael Caines MBE, chef/patron of Lympstone Manor, one of Britain’s most popular and well-known chefs, and founder of the Michael Caines Academy.

It aimed to show how chefs can use their skills and knowledge to set up similar...

Peg down your dream tent at free Camping Show

Peg down your dream tent at free Camping Show

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:39am

DEVON folk looking for a tent for the summer are invited to a free Camping Show this April (2019) to see one of the largest displays in the South West.

A large range of tents will be on show from April 6 until 8 at Westpoint in Exeter at the event hosted by Taunton Leisure.

Nick Baron, Store Manager at Taunton Leisure – Exeter on Fore Street in the city, said: “This is the perfect event for anyone wishing to escape to the great outdoors this summer and is looking for a new tent, or who wishes to get some free expert advice on camping equipment from our professionally...

Little Monsters Market Cullompton

Event Date: 
27/04/2019 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Cullompton Community Centre, Pye Corner, Cullompton EX15 1JX

Join us at our next Little Monsters Cullompton Market. Book a stall and sell your outgrown baby and children’s items.

You keep 100% of your takings!!

Come along and browse hundreds of quality, nearly new items including clothes, toys and equipment ranging from maternity through to 8 years for a fraction of their original cost. We will also be joined by local businesses providing information about children’s classes, groups and much more.

Venue Address: Cullompton Community Centre, Pye Corner, Cullompton EX15 1JX

Date of Market: Saturday 27th April 2019...

Countdown to the Exeter Food Festival begins

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 03/07/2019 - 10:02am

Organisers of the Exeter Food festival have announced a star-studded line up of chefs and producers for the May bank holiday event including, Mitch Tonks, Michael Caines, Gareth Howarth and Josh Eggleton. The annual food and music festival sees thousands of foodies flock to Exeter Castle and Northernhay Gardens to indulge in regional produce and see the region’s top culinary talent in action.

The festival returns to Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle from Saturday 4th to Monday 6th May 2019. Supported by Visit Exeter, the foodie spectacular celebrates the start of spring with...

Exeter wins funding to tackle homelessness

Exeter has won funding to help get homeless people off the streets and into homes, the City Council has announced.

Exeter City Council will received £120,800 from the government.

One of the many problems the Council faces is getting homeless people into private rented properties. Often landlords will achieve higher rents from elsewhere in the market.

The money will help address the issue improving access to private to these properties for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and rough sleeping.

Exeter is one of 54 authorities across England to...

Red Roses visit Sandy Park ahead of record-breaking Italy clash

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 03/05/2019 - 11:13am

England Women’s Marlie Packer and Lagi Tuima have visited Sandy Park ahead of round four of the Women’s Six Nations where England will take on Italy on Saturday, March 9 (12.05pm).

With over 9,700 tickets currently sold, the upcoming game will be a record breaker in terms of number of tickets sold to a Red Roses’ home fixture outside of a Women’s Rugby World Cup.

As well as meeting with a number of stakeholders from local clubs, universities, colleges and Exeter City Council, Packer and Tuima spent the morning with over 100 girls and the Exeter Chiefs Community department...

A season of Japanese cinema is coming to Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 03/05/2019 - 10:54am

This March, Exeter Phoenix’s independent cinema, Studio 74, welcomes back The Japan Foundation Touring Film Programme for a series of six screenings offering you the chance to experience Japan through cinema.

What’s more, there’s also a pre-film dining experience on offer, so you can enjoy a specially prepared Japanese meal plus your cinema ticket for just £15. Director Yukiko Mishima will also be heading to the city for a special Q&A after the screening of her film Dear Etranger.

This year’s season, People Still Call It Love, focuses on passion, affection and...

Record year for tourism in South Devon and bumper start to 2019

Latest figures from Visit South Devon reveal that 2018 was an exceptional year for tourism with visitors to www.visitsouthdevon.co.uk up more than 5% on 2017.

The first two months of 2019 have seen the upward trend continue with site visits up almost 6% on the same period last year, including a dramatic 20% leap in overseas traffic.

Looking forward, Visit South Devon anticipates another strong year boosted by the weakness of the pound and the growing quality of accommodation and attractions in South Devon. Sarah Stride, General Manager for Visit South Devon, said: “2018...

Treasure Island

Event Date: 
17/08/2019 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Ahoy there m’hearties! It’s time for a swashbuckling family adventure as Hot Rock Productions invites you to sail the seven seas in this year’s hilarious summer pantomime TREASURE ISLAND!

Join our hero Jim Hawkins as he leads the pirate crew on the journey of a lifetime, fights the evil Grace O‘Malley and searches for the buried treasure where he’ll find riches beyond his wildest dreams! But all isn’t plain-sailing as Grace O’Malley has more than a few tricks up her sleeve to thwart our hero and claim the treasure as her own.

Only the strongest of Pirates will be able to...

St Marks play area officially open for fun in Honiton

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/04/2019 - 11:21am

The newly refurbished play area at St Marks Road Honiton has now been officially opened by Cllr Andrew Moulding, the Chairman of East Devon District Council. St Marks, together with the Glen Farm play area, has been revamped as part of a works programme being carried out by the council across the district to replace and enhance five play area sites within this financial year. Local children from Littletown Primary Academy in Honiton, Honiton Primary School, Little Ones Nursery, Honiton Youth Club and Honiton Baby and Toddler Group helped with the design of the site as part of a...

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