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Exeter School gives thanks to its founders

Exeter School's annual Founders' Day Service was held at Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday 22 March.

The whole school, comprising boys and girls aged 7-18, staff and governors, gathered to give thanks to its founders in a beautiful service.

The Bishop of Crediton, the Right Reverend Dame Sarah Mullally reflected on the generosity of God's love.

The service was conducted by the School Chaplain, Revd Tom Carson.

Katie, Todd, Huw and Georgia from the Junior School led the intercessions beautifully.

Alumnus Chairman of Governors, Andrew King read the Act of...

Nature Knows Best

TicTac Theatre (which stands for two is company three’s a crowd theatre) is an emerging theatre company based in Exeter that specialises in two-handers and multi role productions.

TicTac’s repertoire includes a mixture of classical and contemporary plays.

TicTac Theatre will soon be undertaking its third production “Nature Knows Best”.

“Nature Knows Best” is a compilation of three short comedy plays by Devonshire playwright Nick Discombe. Each play portrays a day in the life of three different animal couplings.

“Sheep Mount” is a hilarious, yet poignant...

New Hospiscare shop opens in Heavitree

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 5:51pm

The people of Heavitree have a new shopping opportunity available to them: a brand-new shop has been opened there by the long established and popular local charity, Hospiscare. The shop was formally opened on Wednesday March 22nd by Paula Lawford, Chair of Exeter Friends, former trustee and founder member of the charity. The shop sells a range of ladies clothes, has an excellent men’s department and an array of electrical goods and homewares.

The new shop will bring the number of retail outlets run by Hospiscare up to twenty-one with shops operating across mid and east Devon...

City council faces up to dementia

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 4:47pm

As more and more people are diagnosed with Dementia, Exeter City Council has revealed its commitment to the challenges faced by arguably the biggest health crisis facing the UK and how it is helping those with dementia to access its services.

Last year the City Council became a member of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance. In doing so, it joined over 50 organisations and businesses within Exeter, working to make the city dementia friendly.

Now the Council has mapped out how it is going to help those with the condition.

A number of the actions come about as a result...

Public urged to remain vigilant after London attack

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 3:32pm

Communities across Devon and Cornwall are being urged to remain alert and vigilant following the terrorist attack in Westminster, London, on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

There is no specific intelligence to suggest any additional threat local to Devon and Cornwall or any risk to our communities locally. However the threat level for the country remains severe

Assistant Chief Constable Russ Middleton said: “The events in London are a timely reminder of the need to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity you may see.

“Although we have no information to suggest...

Jason Donovan is coming to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 2:21pm

Jason Donovan is hitting the road once again in the autumn, only this time, it’s a tour with a twist!

He is headed to new locations across the country and these intimate gigs will be a unique opportunity to see him like you’ve never seen him before, including Exeter Corn Exchange on Monday 27 November.

From Neighbours to a chart-topping music career, from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat to an appearance on I'm A Celebrity that sealed our affection, Jason Donovan has consistently captured the hearts of his adopted country and entertained us all along the way....

Nowell relishing Chiefs return

Cornishman Jack Nowell says he cannot wait to pull on an Exeter Chiefs jersey again as he gears up for the club’s return to Aviva Premiership action against Sale Sharks at Sandy Park on Saturday (3pm).

Nowell has watched from afar as his team-mates have quietly gone about their business in the top flight, positioning themselves nicely in the top two with just five rounds of the scheduled season remaining.

Now, the 23-year-old is looking to play his own part in Exeter’s final run-in, returning to Devon fresh off the back of helping England secure a second RBS Six Nations...

Vampire Night at Exeter’s Northcott Theatre

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 12:01pm

An acclaimed Professor of Gothic horror is to come to Exeter’s Northcott theatre to reveal how Dracula was based on medical evidence of ‘real’ vampires, before a performance of Dracula itself.

‘Prof of Goth’, Nick Groom, who is world expert on Gothic fiction, is preparing to present to the Exeter audience compelling medical evidence of the ‘real’ vampires that Dracula was based on.

The Professor of English literature at Exeter University has just been commissioned by Yale University to write a book on vampires, and has published widely on the Gothic.

He will explain...

19 medals and two national finalists for Honiton Gymnastics Club

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 11:19am

One after the other Honiton gymnasts stepped onto the podium to collect honours at the weekend, as 19 partnerships medaled at the annual South West Prelims competition.

The competition was held at King Edmund International Gymnastics Centre in Yate, near Bristol.

Among the medalists were four Honiton gold medal partnerships, two of which have now qualified to represent the South West at the National Development Plan finals at Stoke-on-Trent in May.

Off to the finals – where they will compete against the best from 12 other UK regions – are Oscar Felice and Logan...

Legal profession unites to Walk for Justice

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 9:35am

The local legal profession and advice sector are joining forces on Monday 5th June 2017 from 5pm to take part in the Exeter Legal Walk.

The Legal Walk is one of over 30 similar events which run across England and Wales. The sponsored walk raises funds for local free legal advice charities in Exeter and throughout the South West region. Teams from local law firms, chambers and in-house legal teams are expected to come together along with local judges to support local advice services such as Citizens Advice and Law Centres.

The event is run by the South West Legal Support...

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