Thursday 22nd June at 19.00 Andrew Lumsden (Winchester Cathedral) Programme to include Guilmant Sonata No.1 and works by Sweelinck, Reger and Bridge. Ticket information Book your tickets now using our online box office or telephone (01392) 285983 Monday to Saturday. £8 adults, £5 students, FREE for children under 18. Drinks will be available to purchase before the recital begins. Book your tickets http://www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/event/organ-recital/organ-recital-andrew-lumsden.ashx
At around 7.50am on Saturday 29 April 2017 a police patrol came across a serious collision involving a cyclist and a pedestrian on Calthorpe Road, Exeter near the junction with Alberta Crescent in the Whipton area of Exeter.
The cyclist was travelling up Calthorpe Road towards Prince Charles Road and collided with a pedestrian crossing the road.
As a result of the collision, the cyclist suffered minor injuries and the pedestrian suffered a serious head injury and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital. The pedestrian’s injuries were initially thought to be life changing....
East Devon District Council Ranger has been working in Cranbrook Country Park for three years
Countryside ranger Emma Jones runs a range of events, and activities with Cranbrook residents to help people make the most of the green spaces on their doorstep.
Over the last three years the New Community Consortium, which owns Cranbrook Country Park, and East Devon District Council’s Countryside team have worked closely together to promote the countryside in and around the new town.
The outdoor events programme is very popular, and activities such as bird box making and...
Rural commentator Anthony Gibson predicts farmers will turnout in exceptionally high numbers at the Devon County Show held on May 18-20 at Westpoint, Exeter. Mr Gibson OBE, an adviser to the Devon County Show, Director of the Royal Bath & West and formerly NFU South West Regional Director, said uncertain times triggered by Brexit would attract the farming community. He said: “I think we could see a record turnout of farmers in modern times - partly because of all of that, partly because everyone’s either up together or ahead of the game with their farm work, thanks to the wonderfully...
Edward Elgar The Dream of Gerontius with The Sinfonietta Saturday 20 May 2017 Exeter Cathedral Mezzo-Soprano: Alison Kettlewell Tenor: Richard Berkeley-Steele Bass: Quentin Hayes Tickets – £49 (Supper Club) £22 £17 £12
The Dream of Gerontius, a national treasure, is the final masterwork of our season.
This will be our final concert with Andrew Millington who steps down from his post as the choir’s Director of Music this summer. As Elgar is one of Andrew’s favourite composers it is fitting that we will celebrate his time with us by singing the much loved work The Dream of...
As part of the ongoing investigation into a serious 'hit and run' collision that took place in Kingsteignton on 8 April, police collision investigators have released a CCTV still that ‘just’ shows a dog walker that they would like to speak to (see the area highlighted with a red circle on image).
Inspector Rich McLellan said: “We know this is not a great image. At the top of the picture we can see the lower half of a pedestrian walking a dog. However, this is a serious incident and we are asking the public to help us. This incident took place just before 1am. It is quite likely...
Throughout her career, Linzi who works for CPS in Exeter, has encountered various crimes and witnessed the effect that crimes can have on individuals.
Linzi wanted to raise money to help victims and witnesses of crime to find the strength to move beyond the crime with the support from Victim Support; raising awareness, that there are people who care, a confidential ear, an unbiased listener, practical help during court hearings, or subsequent to court hearings for example assisting with medical treatment or getting rehoused.
The RSPCA is appealing for information after 31 young mice were found abandoned in a cage in Exeter on Thursday. (27 April.)
A passer-by found the dumped cage on the pavement on Buddle Lane at around 1pm, and quickly took the mice to a local vets.
RSPCA inspector Marije Zwager is keen to find out more about what happened to the little mice and who may have left them on the roadside.
She said: “Dumping animals like this is really cruel and these poor mice were so vulnerable left out on the pavement. A man found them and took them to the vets, and thankfully they all...
Thousands of foodies flocked to the 14th Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink 2017 this weekend including huge crowds on Sunday watching Tom Kerridge’s live demo.
The Exeter Food Festival continues on Bank Holiday Monday with more chef demonstrations, activities for children, workshops and the best of the region’s food and drink.
For full details visit www.exeterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk
