The charity responsible for running Devon’s library services has celebrated its first successful year.
Supervisors, centre managers, trustees and management at Libraries Unlimited came together at a strategic development day on April 25th to celebrate the charity’s first birthday.
Libraries Unlimited was officially launched on 23rd April last year after being commissioned by Devon County Council to run Devon Libraries, including 50 public libraries, four mobile libraries and three prison libraries.
The organisation was formed as a social enterprise, headed up by a...
Rob Baxter says it’s vital his Exeter Chiefs grasp every opportunity afforded to them as they look to maintain their momentum in this season’s Aviva Premiership. Having clocked up a 13-match unbeaten streak that stretches back to the end of October, the Chiefs – along with Wasps and Saracens – have already booked their place in next month’s end of season play-offs. With that objective already safely secured in the bag, however, next on the list for Baxter and his players is to ensure home advantage in the last four – and that means finishing the scheduled season with a flourish. First up...
In celebration of The Wildlife Trusts ‘Wild About Gardens’ campaign, Devon Wildlife Trust will be hosting a wild bee family fun day!
Join us in the Cricklepit garden for a range of exciting activities, crafts and fun as part of the Wild About Gardens campaign - bee creative in the garden! £3 per child
For more information visit http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/events/2017/03/07/wild-bee-family-fun-...
Contact: Devon Wildlife Trust contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org or call 01392 279244
Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this bank holiday weekend (28 April – 1 May).
THEATRE
Richard Herring – The Best Friday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Richard Herring, King of the Edinburgh Fringe, Metro columnist and the UK’s Podfather (RHLSTP, AIOTM) picks his favourite routines from his 12 one-man shows and crams them into 90 minutes for your delectation. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
The Castle Builder Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter The Castle Builder is an emotional and hard rocking journey into the hearts and souls that exist on the...
HRH The Countess of Wessex will spend two days at the 122nd Devon County Show next month, it was announced yesterday (Thursday). The Countess is President of the Devon County Agricultural Association, which stages the Devon County Show. Show Secretary, Ollie Allen, speaking at the launch of the Show held at Southernhay House, Exeter, said Her Royal Highness was looking forward to being part of ‘this incredible celebration of what makes Devon such a wonderful place to live and work’. “I am sure Her Royal Highness will enjoy going around the showground and will appreciate the the wealth of...
During the 60's & 70's the sensational Spinners took the TV screens and music world by storm and introduced many of us to the folk scene with a combination of traditional folk music, many well known songs by Ewan MacColl, sea shanties, Christmas songs and those which simply made us laugh.
Mick Groves and Hughie Jones, 'the last two Spinners standing' who are both now in their 80's, will be meeting up for a one off concert at Countess Wear Village Hall in Exeter on June 15th.
The last time the they played in Exeter the show...
Exeter Street Food is excited to spring into 2017 with our regular night markets and our weekly Southernhay venue perfect for business networking and the local community every Friday! We have a varied new line up of street food traders to spice up the menu! Running for only 5 months this summer we urge locals and visitors to make the most our new additions such as live entertainment, pop up bars and fabulous food.
With an exciting array of new stalls including Brazilian food, wood fired pizza and Asian cuisine, locals and visitors can find something unique at any of our prestige...
Adam Sweet will be playing acoustically at the brewery on Friday 16th June 2017.
Very popular regular at the bar he has been recommended by the following: ‘We urge you to check this out’ Guitar Techniques Magazine ‘Simply among the most original and visionary young musicians currently on the cusp of widespread discovery’ Alan Cackett ‘Adams gift is timeless’ The Blues Magazine
Tables on the evening can only be booked if you are eating with us.
Hanlons Bar opens every Friday from 5.00pm for food and/ or drinks. We have a fully stocked bar and the food served contains...
Roger Styles will be playing acoustically at the brewery on Friday May 2017.
An experienced musician who has played for clients such as the Queens Guard at Westminster, numerous Monaco Grand Prix's and the Joss Stone House Band.
Tables on the evening can only be booked if you are eating with us.
Hanlons Bar opens every Friday from 5.00pm for food and/ or drinks. We have a fully stocked bar and the food served contains Hanlons ale. All dietary requirements can be catered for with a bit of advanced warning.
Call 01392 851160 or email enquiries@hanlonsbrewery....
In association with Crediton Food Festival join us at Hanlons Brewery on Wednesday 10th May from 7pm to 9.30pm for a tour and tasting with matched beers and nibbles.
The cost is £15 per person.
Call 01392 851160 or email enquiries@hanlonsbrewery.com
