Two local birds have put their heads together and come up with ‘Double Bill’ a collaboration between Cygnet Theatre and Wren Music and follows on from last year’s successful ‘Wren presents . . ‘ at the Cygnet. Saturday 21st March sees fiddle legend Tom McConville in concert supported by Wren musician David Faulkner with this long time playing partner Steve Turner. Tom McConville is a welcome return visitor to the Cygnet, he is one of the leading fiddle players of our time. A virtuoso musician and fantastic singer, his rich and warm voice makes his interpretation of traditional and...
Hot on the heels of the Cheltenham Festival, jumps racing is set to return to Newton Abbot Racecourse on Wednesday 25th March as the racecourse make their final preparations for the start of the new season.
Following a five month winter break, the course is promising an improved experience for all with the unveiling of a number of developments at the course over the winter for the benefit of racegoers, owners, trainers and jockeys.
As part of its annual plan of improvements, the racecourse has spent over £200,000 through the winter months enhancing facilities and the racing...
Artist Nick Matson has teamed up with controversial television family The Fulfords to create a unique art holiday experience at their home near Exeter.
The Fulfords rose to fame with Channel 4’s The F***ing Fulfords and BBC3’s Life is Toff, which documented their unconventional way of living in their run-down stately home.
Art enthusiasts will have a rare opportunity to inhabit the stunning period property at the Great Fulford Estate where they can soak up the grounds and landscape during a four night art holiday.
The Fulfords are opening their home for a limited...
Buddy Bear from Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park joined other Mascots at Sandy Park for some half time fun and frivolity during the Exeter Chiefs v London Welsh rugby match.
This ‘mascots in unison’ event was to mark the Rugby World Cup games coming to Devon and to celebrate Devon’s Top Attractions 30th Anniversary year. The Exeter Chiefs kindly agreed for Buddy Bear and the other mascots join in the half time fun which provided a highly entertaining and competitive interval for the fans.
Simon Fishwick, Chairman of Devon’s Top Attractions, said “this event symbolises...
Join Newton Abbot Racecourse to mark the start of the new racing calendar for 2015 on Wednesday 25th March.
Racing will start at 2:10pm and gates will open at 12:10pm. The last race will be at 5:10pm.
Once again this season, children aged 16 and under, plus students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card, can enjoy free entry to all fixtures.
Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. You can purchase tickets online up to 5pm the day before the fixture. Tickets will also be available on the gate on the day....
The number of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon increased in line with the national trend by 269 claimants between January 2015 and February 2015.
As a proportion of the working age population, Devon claimants increased very slightly from 0.9% in January to 1% in February, which remains one of the lowest rates on record. Devon’s claimant rate still remains far lower than the UK’s which stands at 2.1%, with Devon’s total claimants having fallen by 2,523 claimants (37%) since February 2014.
Six of Devon’s eight districts experienced increases in the number of...
The National Trust, RSPB and The Wildlife Trusts are calling on people across the West Country to put nature at the heart of debate in the run up to May’s General Election and encourage candidates to support nature.
Together the three charities have produced South West Nature 2015 - a new website that details landscapes, wildlife and the issues these face, across all 55 Westminster constituencies in the South West.
Speaking for the partnership, Harry Barton (CEO of Devon Wildlife Trust) said; “Nature is the missing issue from this general election. We need greater political...
The theme of our annual flower festival at Crediton Parish Church is ‘Music for the Moment’.
Enjoy some magical musical moments interpreted in eye-catching floral arrangements – romantic, celebratory - with lots of rhythm! A major fundraising event towards the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of this fine 15th century Grade 1 listed building, Crediton is thought by some to be one of the finest parish churches of its kind in Devon.
The floral exhibition takes place Saturday May 30th – Thursday 4th June from 10.30am to 7 pm, except Sunday 11am to 6pm. and Thursday 10.30am -5pm...
More than half of Exeter professionals (55%) say they are seeing more people in their industry with multiple jobs compared to five years ago.
These ‘portfolio job holders’ work for more than one employer, potentially offering more than one service. This is a key finding of recent research from Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workspace. The survey canvassed the opinions of business owners and senior managers in Exeter on their attitudes and approaches to work.
The findings show that working practices have changed considerably, even in as little as five years...
Exeter Specsavers store has raised a fantastic £520 for Red Nose day.
Lillian-Evangelia Agelis, store director of Specsavers Exeter, said: "We enjoyed raising money for Red Nose Day as it’s such a great cause. All staff members took part and encouraged all of our customers to join in the fun!"
