Exeter

Off-duty Hospiscare nurse receives award for saving a life

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 07/26/2017 - 12:46pm

In March 2016, Exeter Hospiscare nurse Daisy McLauchlan was travelling back from a weekend break on the Isle of Wight, when a call was sent out over the ship’s tannoy system asking for any doctors, nurses or first aiders on board to urgently make their way to the front of the vessel.

Daisy commented: “I was traveling with my husband Christopher, also a medic who was in the washroom when the call went out. So I made my way to the front of the ship where a crowd was gathered. A man was lying on the floor unresponsive and cyanosed.

Daisy continued, “I checked his vital signs,...

mum2mum market Exeter

Event Date: 
10/09/2017 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
America Hall, Pinhoe, Exeter

Mum2mum Market Exeter

September 10th 10.30 – 12.00

America Hall, Pinhoe, Exeter, EX4 8PX

Book a stall now at www.mum2mummarket.co.uk/book-a-stall.html

Need to declutter?

Why not have a clear out and sell all your outgrown baby and children’s toys, books, clothes and equipment like cots, pushchairs and mosses baskets at our award winning pop-up indoor market and keep 100% of the takings?

Don’t worry if you haven’t sold before, we will guide you through the process with our sellers’ tips to help you get the pricing and presentation right so you...

Thousands awarded to East Devon community projects

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 07/26/2017 - 10:28am

A total of 35 worthy community schemes have had Parishes Together Fund applications approved by the decision making panel of East Devon District councillors between April 2016 and March 2017. The same funding is available again now.

Designed to provide financial solutions to local issues, the Parishes Together Fund is a joint East Devon District Council and Devon County Council initiative in which the sum of £1.10 per elector in each parish is put into a central pot, which parish and town councils can then apply to for funding towards community projects. All projects, apart from...

Exeter Punks Picnic

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 9:39pm

Exeter Punks Picnic is a three day music event taking place in August. Organised by Old Hat Promotions, this is the first year such an event has been held in Exeter.

The event will span three days, (18th-20th August) and two venues - the Barnfield Theatre and the newly reopened from fire damage Cavern Club.

Friday the 18th will feature four acts at the Barnfield Theatre, 7pm-11pm. These are A Waste of Damnation, Skinners, Bastard and Plymouth punk favourites The Bus Station Loonies. This event is £5 entry and advance bookings can be made through the box office on 01392...

Thousands join the fight against cancer at Exeter Race for Life

Westpoint Arena, Exeter became a sea of pink on Sunday as thousands of women joined the fight against cancer by taking part in Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Just under 4,000 mums, daughters, sisters and friends showed their incredible commitment to the cause as they came together over the weekend to help bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. Now organisers of the Pretty Muddy, 5k and 10k event are sending a heart-felt message of thanks to everyone who took part and all their supporters. And they’re asking them to make every step count by paying in their sponsorship money...

Could you give Daisy a home?

An unusual dog who has been repeatedly overlooked at an animal rescue centre is hoping to find her paw-fect forever home.

Daisy has been cared for by the team at RSPCA Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter after her previous owner gave her away after finding herself unable to cope with two dogs who had been brought over from America.

Daisy, who is an American Black and Tan Coonhound, has been waiting for almost six months with little interest from those looking to adopt a dog from the charity.

She is now desperate to find a loving forever home with an owner who has...

Chudleigh street party to raise awareness of pancreatic cancer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 2:34pm

Local lady Wendy from Chudleigh will be hosting her annual, fun-filled street party on Saturday September 2nd.

This year she will be raising money for a charity close to her heart, Pancreatic Cancer Action.

Wendy, owner of the Bishop Lacy Inn on Fore Street organises the community event to bring everyone together for a day of celebration that anyone can come along to free of charge.

The road will be closed from 12pm – 12am so the party can take place. There will be live bands from 2pm to 11pm and a raffle with local companies helping out for free.

“The day...

Police appeal after robbery in Tiverton

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 1:36pm

Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Tiverton on Saturday 22 July 2017.

The incident took place just after 1.30pm at ‘Cash 4 Clothes’ on Leat Street in Tiverton.

A male offender entered the premises holding a small blade and demanded money and then pushed the victim, a woman in her 40s, to the ground before making off with cash.

DC Jason Colcutt said: “This was a particularly vicious crime with the use of a blade shown.

“The man is described as white, 6ft tall, and was wearing black sunglasses and a distinctive brown jacket with light...

EATS! at Princesshay Summer Party

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 1:18pm

On Thursday 27th July, Princesshay will host its Eats! Summer party with cooking demonstrations, samples, live music, face painting and a competition giving one lucky person a chance to win a mini cruise for two.

The free event will take place from 11am to 4pm, and welcomes families and children too. Visitors to Princesshay can take a seat on the deck chairs and bean bags whilst soaking up the sun, or enjoy summer games on the turf.

Watch interactive cooking demonstrations from the restaurants head chefs, including wagamama’s, café Rouge, Coal Grill and Bar, Yo! Sushi,...

Frankie's Guys head to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/25/2017 - 11:42am

Celebrate the music of Franki Valli and The Four Seasons with Frankie’s Guys.

This fast-paced, energetic production brings the talented foursome to theatres across the UK to relive an era of timeless classic hits, and will be on stage at Exeter Northcott Theatre on Saturday 30 September.

Franki Valli and The Four Seasons were one of the most consistent 60s super groups and had a string of worldwide hits, selling over 100 million records and earning themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

This authentic live production will take you on a...

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