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Exeter City season ticket prices frozen

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 7:19am

Exeter City are delighted to announce that the price of super saver season tickets for the 2017/18 campaign have been frozen.

As ever, supporters are rewarded for committing early. Adults can save up to £115 on matchday prices, when they purchase their season ticket before 5pm on May 15, while under-18s can watch the Grecians for as little as £4 a game with under-12s priced at just £2 per match.

This remains one of the lowest prices of admission in the Football League for people under the age of 18, while adults get the equivalent of five games for free in the IP Office...

Leading law firm appoints new associates

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/23/2017 - 6:55am

Kitsons Solicitors are pleased to announce that Rory Wakeling and John Clarke have been promoted to Associates.

Rory Wakeling, who trained with Kitsons qualifying as a solicitor into Kitsons Employment law team in 2013 and consistently praised by clients for his “clear, concise and thorough advice” said: “I’m thrilled to have been promoted to Associate. Kitsons has a brilliant ethos and culture. I work alongside some great people, great clients and I am proud to work for Kitsons. I am excited to be part of the Firm’s continued growth and success.”

John Clarke based at...

Freemasons give £7,500 to aid needy in Devon

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Posted: Wed, 03/22/2017 - 8:27pm

Devon Freemasons have donated £7,500 to Devon Community Foundation to help support people in need across the county. Last week the Chief Executive DCF, Martha Wilkinson was delighted to be presented with the cheque by Ian Kingsbury, the Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire Freemasons.

The generous gift brings the total donated over the last 4 years to £27,000 and will be allocated to the Foundation’s Community Grants, supporting hundreds of voluntary and community groups offering local people in need a helping hand.

Ian Kingsbury who was accompanied by the Devonshire...

New connections to France and Italy from Exeter Airport

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/22/2017 - 6:38pm

Flybe has launched new routes from Exeter via the Southampton Airport ‘Hub’ to Avignon, Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Limoges, Nantes, Perpignan-Rivesaltes, Toulon-Hyères, and Verona on Saturdays between 27th May and 3rd September 2017.

As part of the airline’s 2017 Summer schedule the new services make it possible to travel to eight additional European destinations.

With just one initial check-in at Exeter passengers can seamlessly connect through Southampton to some of Europe’s most sought-after summer holiday destinations with the minimum of fuss.

Flybe, Europe’s...

Cathedral to be represented in national bellringing competition

On Saturday 25th March members of the Exeter Cathedral Society of Ringers will be making the trip to Sheffield Cathedral to ring in the annual National 12 Bell Striking Competition. This year, three qualifiers will take place at St Margaret’s Leicester, Birmingham Cathedral and Sheffield Cathedral - with only the top three teams in each qualifying for the prestigious final at Southwark Cathedral on the 24th June.

The ringing is judged on the quality, accuracy and rhythm that is achieved, with each band ringing a set piece which lasts around 12mins.

The Exeter Cathedral band...

Hospiscare Men’s Walk 2017 – New mates and new memories

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 03/22/2017 - 3:16pm

Earlier in March, Hospiscare was delighted to welcome a ‘sell-out’ crowd of men and boys, who joined the Hospiscare Charity Men’s Walk 2017, walking 8 miles in the fine weather along the canal path from Double Locks to the Turf Hotel and back again, to enjoy a pint, a Chunk pasty and watch England beat Scotland to retain the Calcutta Cup.

Event fundraiser, Sharon Ewart said, ‘There was a fantastic atmosphere on the day. This is a very popular event where the vast majority of the men, many of whom have been touched by Hospiscare’s services, return year on year to support us.’...

Exeter University's Semi-Toned Choir review

They’re here! The winners of Gareth Malone’s ‘Best in Britain Choir’ are right under our noses.

The Exeter Uni lads attracted the attention of many after the news was released that they had won the sensational singing competition.

The A ccapella boys, ranging from 18 to 23 years old, showed off their enthusiasm and quirkiness whilst they performed at The Terrace restaurant in early December.

Their unique style and smart attire of red velvet jackets, give them a great platform to stand on in terms of being different as well as fun. Each member in the group reflects...

School children unpick genetic baking riddle

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/22/2017 - 12:44pm

Pupils from Westcountry schools used genetic processes commonly seen in TV crime dramas to help solve the mystery of who is sabotaging Devon’s very own Bake Off.

Year 9s from Devon, Dorset and Somerset got hands-on with scientists in University of Exeter Medical School laboratories in British Science Week, when they used state-of-the-art microbiology and DNA analysis techniques to unravel a scandal which had erupted in the “Great Bideford Bake Off”.

The scenario involved an outcry as the Westcountry’s most talented bread makers ended up with soggy bottoms as their loaves...

Exeter murder victim named

Delton Jones, aged 19 from Burleigh Mews, Liverpool was charged on Monday evening (20 March) with the murder of 47 year old Jonathan Povey. His next of kin have now been informed.

He was due to appear at Exeter Magistrates' Court yesterday (21 March).

Officers were called to Bridge Court, Exeter by ambulance staff, just before 1.50am on Friday 17 March, following a concern for welfare of a man.

The 47-year-old man, originally from Liverpool was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Detectives continue to make...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/22/2017 - 10:45am

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (24-26 March).

THEATRE

An Evening of Dirty Dancing: The Tribute Show Friday, Exeter Corn Exchange A five-star homage to the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to have the time of your life! https://exetercornexchange.co.uk

A Passionate Woman Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Liza Goddard plays Betty, a passionate, doting mum who finds it hard to accept that her son is leaving home to get married. To escape the pressures of the day and the...

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