Acclaimed British artist Simon Claridge has teamed up with iconic global brand Playboy to launch a new collection which pays homage to some of the magazine’s most iconic cover images.
Available to buy at Castle Fine Art, Exeter on Cathedral Yard, Friday 15th January 2016, the new collection features six cover images dating from 1967-1982 which Claridge handpicked after being granted rare access to the Playboy archives.
Each of the iconic covers have then been transformed into a series of limited edition silkscreen prints – hand signed by the artist – and embellished with...
What is a hero and where do you find them? Tiny Heroes is a collage of true stories of heroism where you are.
It’s a show about the people who saved your life, your day, or your bacon. The people who took the time, took a stand, or took a chance. The people who tried, even if they failed.
Featuring compelling storytelling, magical light puppetry and a local choir, Tiny Heroes is an attempt to sing for the unsung.
Do your children love to get muddy? Then Rocksolid Stars is the ultimate way to get dirty and support your local children’s hospice too!
Children’s Hospice South West is delighted to be the chosen charity for this year’s Rocksolid Stars event to be held at Escot Park, Exeter on Saturday 19 March.
Running alongside the popular adult’s Rock Solid Event, Rocksolid Stars is simply a great way to get dirty whilst helping to support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) at the same time.
With two age brackets, 5-9 and 10-14, there’s no excuse to not get involved. All...
Advancing into the last eight of Europe may seem a tall order for the Exeter Chiefs, but head coach Rob Baxter is refusing to give up hope and wants his side to finish their Pool Two programme on a high against the Ospreys today (Sunday) at Sandy Park (3:15pm).
Last Saturday’s 34-27 reverse away to Bordeaux-Begles means the Chiefs need to accrue maximum reward against the Welsh region this weekend, whilst hope results elsewhere in France between Clermont-Auvergne and Bordeaux-Begles fall in the right direction for them.
Whatever the outcome, Baxter’s side will once again...
Monday 25th January sees the start of some major tree works on Roman Walk, adjacent to Exeter’s Roman wall.
The works form part of a broader project to prevent tree root damage to the Scheduled Ancient Monument and further enhance this area of Princesshay.
Woodbury-based Dartmoor Tree Surgeons will be undertaking the works over four days, with some of the larger sections of timber being dismantled with the help of a crane on Wednesday 27th January.
The Roman wall is Exeter’s largest single structure and incredibly, over 70% of it remains, having stood since its...
Pupils studying AS Art and Design are currently preparing for an exhibition of their work, based on the theme of ‘Decay’, in the Brook Gallery in Exeter, from 25 to 29 January.
Exeter School will be the first school to display pupils’ work in ‘The White Room’ in the Gallery as part of their new educational programme.
Gallery Manager, Angela Yarwood, met with the pupils at the start of term to talk to them about all the aspects which are involved in putting on an exhibition, including selecting and presenting the work, promoting the exhibition and writing artist statements...
Adopt South West prepares to re-launch its TV campaign this week with emphasis falling on encouraging those who would consider adopting ‘priority’ children to come forward.
The appeal comes as Somerset County Council joins the partnership alongside Barnardo’s, Devon County Council, and Families for Children, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council, to promote adoption.
With much attention being drawn to the decline in adoption placements of young children and babies across the UK, Adopt South West is keen to find adoptive families for those children whose numbers continue...
Shoppers across Exeter are invited to indulge in an exclusive evening of shopping, discounts and treats being held on Thursday 3rd March from 6pm – 9pm. Princesshay’s ‘Spring Spree’ event will be packed with pampering and exciting offers that will give shoppers a fabulous shopping experience and help upgrade their spring style.
Over thirty retailers and restaurants including SAKS, River Island, Karen Millen, YO! Sushi and Hotel Chocolat will take part in the exclusive shopping evening, with many retailers offering up to 25% off. As well as the fantastic deals, shoppers will be...
Toby Buckland, horticulturalist, writer and TV presenter is pleased to announce the line-up for his 2016 Garden Festival at Powderham Castle, near Exeter.
The festival will take place over two days, Friday 29th April and Saturday 30th April, 10am-5pm
This year’s fluorescent Festival line up provides well dug gardening expertise along with pots of entertainment.
Toby Buckland, Festival MC, a twinkle in the eye and a merry horticultural quip at the ready, whose ambition is to sail a garden shed down the River Exe. His career has taken him from Devon nurseryman, to...
Police are concerned for the welfare of 73-year-old Sidney Ellis, who is missing from the Kingsbridge area of Devon.
It is believed that Mr Ellis may be in the North Devon area having driven to the location in his Silver coloured Peugeot 207 5 door hatchback registration number KR11KNL.
It is possible that he is no longer with his vehicle.
Any sightings of this vehicle or Mr Ellis please...
