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RGB Exeter launches charity Christmas Present Appeal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 11/19/2016 - 3:36pm

The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is asking customers and members of the local community to donate gifts, no matter how big or small, to its Christmas Present Appeal in aid of Children’s Hospice South West.

Between Monday 14th November and Monday 12th December, a gift suitable for a child of any age or their parents can be placed under the Christmas tree in the Exeter branch. At the end of the appeal, Children’s Hospice South West will distribute the presents to the children and families they support, in time to be enjoyed over the festive period.

The hospice...

Clyst Honiton Christmas Tree Festival

Event Date: 
02/12/2016 - 10:30am to 04/12/2016 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Clyst Honiton Church

You'll find over 25 Christmas trees decorated at the Clyst Honiton Christmas Tree Festival - go along and vote for your favourite!

Church will be open to the public as follows:

Friday 2nd December – 10:30am until 7 pm Saturday 3rd December - 10:30am until 7 pm Sunday 4th December – 11:30am – 4 pm.

Refreshments will be available and there will be a raffle and a few competitions for visitors to take part in.

Admission is free and donations will be split between The Children’s Society and Church funds.

Exeter Christmas Market opens this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/18/2016 - 4:53pm

The team at the Exeter Christmas Market are all hands on deck in a final push to prepare the festive market for opening this Saturday on Cathedral Green.

After the recent fire which destroyed several historical buildings in Cathedral Yard, there was concern that the market may not have been able to go ahead. But thanks to the hard work of teams at Exeter City Council, Exeter Cathedral and Market Place (operators of the market) who worked closely with safety advisors, a safe and appropriate way forward was established.

This year’s market has a different layout than previous...

Former Hospiscare chairman wins lifetime achievement award

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Fri, 11/18/2016 - 2:20pm

The massive contribution of former Hospiscare Chairman Patrick Beasley was dramatically recognised this week as he won the prestigious Anne Norfolk Lifetime Achievement Award.

Patrick, who retired as Chairman of Hospiscare in September received the special glass award at a conference in Liverpool on Wednesday 16th November. This is the sixth year of the award programme. The award was given to Patrick in recognition of his outstanding service to the hospice movement both nationally and internationally.

Patrick joined Hospiscare in 2007 following a distinguished career as an...

Popular lane set to reopen to public following Exeter fire

Work is being carried out to open up Martin’s Lane in Exeter following last month’s city centre fire. Christmas lights are also being installed outside shops in and around Cathedral Yard by the Business Improvement District (BID).

Contractors are looking to get the Lane, back in use by the end of play on Monday as well as removing the cordon at the bottom end of Catherine Street. Scaffolding is being erected to allow businesses to safely access their premises and shoppers to use the Lane. Inclement weather and other unforeseen circumstances may delay the process but the City...

First World War exhibition opens at RD&E Hospital

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/18/2016 - 10:10am

A photographic exhibition which gives an insight into Devon’s war hospitals during the First World War (1914–18) has opened at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

‘Devon Caring in War’ includes a series of images showing how the county’s war-wounded were cared for on their return home, including by the use of some pioneering therapy techniques.

The exhibition is part of the Devon Remembers Heritage Project which is run by the South West Heritage Trust with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The project aims to give local people an opportunity to explore the county's...

Chiefs side to face Newcastle Falcons

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2016 - 11:18pm

Rob Baxter says the time has come for his side to put their foot down and ‘accelerate’ their way through this season’s Aviva Premiership campaign.

After a somewhat mixed start for last season’s beaten finalists, Exeter Chiefs resume their top-flight programme tomorrow evening when they make the long trip to Newcastle Falcons (8pm).

Buoyed by last weekend’s convincing 62-25 win over Cardiff Blues in the Anglo-Welsh Cup, Baxter is hoping the feel-good factor of that ten-try victory will ensure his side arrive in the North East with a spring in their step.

“This is the...

Who manages the Exe Estuary?

The Exe Estuary Management Partnership invites you to meet the people who take care of the Exe Estuary and share your views on the revision of zones of activities

If you are a local resident, business or recreational user and want to understand the different roles of organisations looking after the Exe, come along on 8th December, at 6pm (for a 6.30pm start) at the Coaver Club at County Hall in Exeter.

It will be your chance to ask questions and find out more about the different organisations caring for the Exe Estuary.

Speakers include:

  • Stephanie
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Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll

Event Date: 
18/11/2016 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre, Exeter

Double Bill - Folk Music An exciting new co-promotion from Cygnet working with Wren Music

Nick Wyke & Becki Driscoll "A joyful collision of English traditional music and contemporary bowed strings" These amazing fiddle players will take you on a journey from the darker side of folk ballad to toe-tapping tunes and songs. "Innovative and exceptional" - Folkworld

With Trev Munkenbeck Trev sings from a varied repertoire of songs taking inspiration from many genres of music. His fingerstyle guitar accompaniments add the harmonoes and rythyms to reflect the mood of the...

Woman dies following two car collision in East Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2016 - 2:14pm

An elderly woman has died following a two-car collision in Axminster on Tuesday (15 November).

Emergency services were called to Lyme Road around 4pm following the collision between a Ford Mondeo and a Mitsubishi Space Star near the Symonds Lane junction.

The Mondeo was heading uphill from Axminster when it collided with the nearside verge before being in collision with the Mitsubishi which was travelling in the opposite direction.

The Mitsubishi left the road and dropped three metres down a bank before coming to rest against trees.

The driver, a 73-year old...

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