Exeter

Yianni Agisilaou: The Simpsons Taught Me Everything I Know

Event Date: 
24/09/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

Following critically acclaimed, total sell-out runs at Edinburgh, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth Comedy Festivals, Yianni Agisilaou brings his love letter to the world's greatest TV show to The Bike Shed.

Stories, facts, impersonations and more form a hilarious and cromulent look at a lifetime spent quoting, referencing and learning from The Simpsons, how the show has embiggened his life and how he almost became the replacement voice for Mr Burns and Smithers!

Whether you’re a Simpsons tragic, or just an everyday fan, it’ll be fun-diddly-un! DOHn’t miss it!

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Police appeal to Lockdown Festival goers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/30/2017 - 4:06pm

Devon and Cornwall Police are working closely with the organisers of this years’ Lockdown music festival which will be held on the Powderham Castle estate near Exeter. This close working will ensure a safe and enjoyable event for everyone.

The festival, organised by UK Live, runs from Friday 1 September to Sunday 3 September and around 10,000 people are anticipated to attend.

Chief Inspector Adrian Leisk, who is in charge of the policing of the event, said: “Our objectives are entirely in line with those of the organisers, in that we want everyone to have a good time and to...

National recognition for Thomas Westcott

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/30/2017 - 3:48pm

Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants, which has a team of approximately 250 staff across Devon and Somerset, has been shortlisted for “Mid Tier Firm of the Year” at the prestigious British Accountancy Awards, the profession’s annual “Oscars” event. Thomas Westcott’s entry for “Mid Tier Firm of the Year”, a category for firms with turnover between £3m and £25m, was judged on how the firm delivers significant value to its clients across all service areas and on how the services it provides have been fundamental in enabling clients to achieve their own business goals. Other key criteria for...

Local marketing agency signs up for Macmillan Coffee Morning

A local digital marketing agency will be hosting a World’s Biggest Coffee Morning at their office on the Devon / Cornwall border on Friday 29th September in aid of leading cancer charity Macmillan.

Invites are being extended to anyone who would like to join them for some homemade cake and tea or coffee. They hope to raise as much money as possible in order to help them beat last year’s total of £29.5 million.

Mark Worden, Director, said ‘planning is well under way for this event and we hope it will be a great success. We have support from the keen bakers amongst us,...

Kay Transport helps Europe’s largest pallet network hit new 5.4 million highs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/30/2017 - 3:11pm

Local transport company Kay Transport helped to move a record breaking 5.4 million pallets around the Palletways UK network in the biggest year for Europe’s largest and fastest-growing palletised express freight network since its launch in 1994. The 2016/17 figure beat last year’s previous record of 5.1 million by some 300,000 pallets with spikes in demand for members, like Kay Transport, at Christmas 2016 and this Easter. Palletways also exceeded its largest daily volume in pallets recorded to 27,017, up from 24,696 in 2015-2016 – up 9.4% - on 11 April 2017. Tim Sprout, Director at Kay...

Devon Open Studios comes to The Beehive

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/30/2017 - 10:47am

Bringing their own unique interpretation of the magic of the landscape, four Devon artists have joined together to showcase their talents at The Beehive gallery in Honiton for Devon Open Studios.

In what promises to be a visual delight of differing styles, ranging from the soft fairy sculptures of Norma Walton, the vibrantly patterned oils and acrylics of Vanessa Nancarrow, the colour and sparkle of Nikki Jolley’s flower fields, and the dramatic, contemporary oil paintings by Julie Dunster, visitors will be spoilt for choice.

With original artworks and cards available to...

Tributes paid to motor retailer pioneer Geoff Snow

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/29/2017 - 7:48pm

Tributes have been paid to Geoff Snow, the founder and non-executive director of family-run Snows Motor Group, one of the top 60 motor retailers in the UK.

Geoff, 85, died peacefully at hospital on August 23rd from dementia-related illness.

He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Joyce, son Stephen, who is group chairman, and daughters Jacquelyn and Jennifer, as well as nine grandchildren and a great grandson.

Recently, and poignantly, one of Geoff's nine grandchildren, Katie, who works in the business, gave birth to his first great grandchild, Oscar.

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Exeter College raises a record breaking £21k for local charity

Students and staff at Exeter College have raised more than £21,000 for local charity Devon Air Ambulance Trust – the most ever raised for a college charity.

In total, they have raised an amazing £21,313 since September 2016, far exceeding their target of £15,000. It has been a whole college effort with a wide variety of events taking place including the annual Festival of Carols, sponsored skydives, cycle challenges and the more traditional bake sales and fairs.

Students and staff recently presented a cheque to the charity. Much of the fundraising has also been led by...

Exeter Community Energy launches pioneering Community Fund

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 08/29/2017 - 12:40pm

Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has launched their exciting Community Fund for 2017, which is designed to fund local projects that promote energy-savings and/or help to alleviate fuel poverty within the local community.

They are interested in receiving applications from a range of local organisations: charities, social enterprises, town and parish councils, schools/other educational organisations, and local constituted clubs and societies.

ECOE is a social enterprise that sets up community-owned renewable energy projects that promote community involvement, shared benefits...

Sherlock Holmes and the Crimson Cobbles

Event Date: 
24/10/2017 - 10:15pm
Venue: 
Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth

The Manor Pavilion Theatre is delighted to announce a return visit from The Theatre Chipping Norton, for one night only, on Tuesday 24 October. If you enjoyed Around the World in 80 Days – you’ll love this! The Theatre Chipping Norton is touring the world premiere of Toby Hulse’s new play, following the rave reviews they received for the national tour of Around the World in 80 Days.

Based on an original story by writer David Hastings, this witty, laugh-a -minute pastiche of Conan Doyle’s investigative pair is a fast paced, physical and raucous night at the theatre.

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