Exeter Science Park Centre has marked the launch of a new tech incubator initiative with a visit from two tech start-ups from Boston, US, looking for opportunities to expand their businesses in Exeter.
The initiative, Canopy Exeter, is an extension of the well-established model at Canopy Boston, where start-ups, freelancers and mentors come together to help young tech businesses grow.
Based at the Science Park, the Exeter scheme launched on 12th May and is offering the first 100 members free membership and hands on involvement in shaping the initiative, as well as giving...
Leading independent electrical wholesaler, Devondale Electrical, has been awarded bronze by people management assessor, Investors in People.
The business was first assessed as achieving the standard in 2012, but the most recent assessment found that Devondale had moved up to the next level.
Managing Director, Paul Wood said: “We are absolutely delighted to have achieved not just the standard, but a bronze level.
“This is a real stamp of approval for the professionalism of the company and a recognition of our commitment to bringing on people who work within our team...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (13-15 May).
THEATRE
Travels with My Aunt Friday & Saturday, 7.30pm, Exeter Northcott Theatre Four actors take on over 20 characters in this hilarious mad cap dash around the world with Henry Pulling, a retired suburban bank manager with a penchant for dahlias. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
Jonny & the Baptists: The End is Nigh Friday & Saturday, Exeter Bike Shed Theatre Last year, Jonny accidentally told his four-year-old niece climate change would end the world. To stop her crying,...
Originally formed as an opportunity to play their shared passion of the Border, Tex-Mex and Americana music that the members of the band love, they started as a practice band playing when other musical commitments allowed- top musicians just playing for fun. Word got around as word does and soon the band started playing gigs.
At least one member of this highly respected group will be very familiar. Los Pacaminos is fronted by one of the UK's finest and best loved vocalists - Paul Young. However, Paul is not the only luminary in this seven piece band. Some of...
The Vintage and Classic Car Rally has evolved from the Steam Festival Days held at Pecorama in the mid 1990's. It is now a standalone event which has grown in popularity over the years, with vehicles travelling from as far afield as Bournemouth, Bristol, Plymouth and Trowbridge to take part.
It's always a jolly and colourful affair, with deck chairs, sun brollies and picnic baskets scattered among the cherished vehicles. Much chatter and camera clicking takes place, as both visitors and participants alike inspect and admire the host of vehicles displayed in the Pecorama car parks...
A great weekend of family entertainment awaits at the annual Exmouth Festival - now celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Live music, arts & crafts, children's activities, food & drink.
Main event (27 - 30 May) : 33 Live Music Acts, Art Exhibitions and Workshops, a Circus Jamboree, numerous Food and Drink outlets, a host of Trade Stands, and more… Including the legendary Bad Manners on their 40th anniversary tour, the new Exmouth Art Trail and the Thelma Hulbert Gallery Takeover at the Blackmore Theatre.
Half Term Week Fun in the Manor Gardens (31 May - 3 June...
Welsh singer Aled Jones MBE is set to wow audiences across the UK in 2016 as he embarks on a 22-date Cathedral tour.
The household name will visit cathedrals in England, Scotland and his home country of Wales on a series of dates throughout May and June, culminating in a very special ‘home-coming’ show in his home-town of Bangor on July 2.
Tickets for the Aled Jones Cathedral Tour go on sale at 9am on Monday 21st December and are available from Ticketmaster 0844 844 0444 and online
Speaking about the tour Aled said: "I'm never more at home than when performing in...
Slightly Fat Features present : Variety By the Sea
It's back. The sell out riotous cabaret show returns. Packed with special guest acts, physical feats, live music and hilarious comedy for all ages. Expect orchestrated mayhem!
£12/ £10 under 16s
Early booking recommended. Previous shows have always sold out!
Visiting a farm on Open Farm Sunday, Sunday 5th June, is a wonderful way to discover the world of farming.
Modern farming is incredibly diverse and impacts on all of us - from the food we eat, to clothing, medicine, fuel and manufacturing. Agriculture is vital to our future too – so come along and find out more!
Hundreds of farms across Britain will be opening their gates for LEAF’s (Linking Environment And Farming) Open Farm Sunday. It is a great day out for the whole family and a unique opportunity to discover what farmers do and the vital role they have in protecting and...
Exeter’s answer to disco’s Paradise Garage, New York.
So, if you’re pelvically driven and need to let off some serious steam, come and let loose at the Bike Shed. Rise up!
We will take you on a toe-tingling journey, deep down into the very soul of dance music; Disco, the world’s only true bottomless goldmine. Party pimps and diggin’ divas, get those sequinned glad rags on ice!
Steve Waller, Ben Carding and Ray Touchpool will be manning the wheels of steel while a skilled team of bartenders will be on hand to keep you topped up with the finest cocktails all night...
