The 12th annual Startups Awards – the UK’s most prestigious awards for up-and-coming companies – are now open for entry.
Sponsored by the UK’s favourite business insurance broker Simply Business and organised by Startups.co.uk, the number one website for start-ups and small businesses, the Awards recognise the success of Britain’s newest businesses which have been trading for four years or less.
This year’s event will take place on Friday 27 November at the underground vaults of Vinopolis, near to London Bridge, hosted by comedian Alun Cochrane.
An Exeter opticians is hosting a week-long fundraising event to raise vital funds for the Exeter Multiple Sclerosis Society. From Monday 27 July staff at Specsavers, located at 247 High Street, will be wearing t-shirts and distributing leaflets to raise awareness of the condition. The team will be encouraging local residents to dig deep and raise as much as possible for the charity. Store director, Lillian Agelus says: ‘We want to encourage customers old and new to come into the store and take part in the fundraising drive. ‘On Tuesday 28 July all staff members will be taking part in a...
Exeter City Football Club have once again celebrated diversity in the local community by holding a football tournament that attracted players from across the globe, yesterday (Sunday 26 July). Torquay based Crispy Pigs beat Not a Kalou from Ipplepen 2-1 in a closely fought final. Ashley Dewdney scored both goals for the winners as they came from behind to edge victory. The tournament, now in its 11th year, encourages participation from local community teams and especially black and minority ethnic players. Today’s event saw players from many different parts of the world including Morocco,...
Experience the exquisite world of Dolls House Miniatures at this public fair where you will find exhibits, displays and demonstrations by some of the leading craftspeople in this field.
A range of stands will be exhibiting everything from charming miniature figures anddelightful dolls houses to every imaginable accessory and items of furniture.
Whether a keen miniaturist collector or enthusiast, or someone just wanting to visit for casual interest, you can be assured of a warm welcome.
Whether you want to compete in one of themany classes, show off your produce, browse over 200 trade stands, or just visit for a traditional fun day out, all the details are here .
Chagford is just a few miles from Exeter and approximately half an hour's drive just off the A30
There will be plenty of fun in store this August at The Donkey Sanctuary’s Summer Fair. Taking place August 16th, from 10am to 4pm at Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, Devon, the much anticipated Fair will have something for the whole family.
This year’s line-up includes face painters, attractions, live music, games, Punch & Judy shows, as well as delicious local food, refreshments, ice cream and a beer tent. There will also be fundraising stalls offering an array of exciting products and activities as well as the opportunity to groom donkeys.
Each year Dawlish Air Show attracts tens of thousands of people to watch an array of aircraft take to the sky at this award winning air show.
The main flying display will take place on Saturday with a family fun day on the "ground" on Friday.
As well as the thrilling air displays on Saturday this event also offers events and attractions on the ground and family fun on the Lawn in Dawlish including sideshows, stalls, and ground displays offering something for everyone.
Full details and the air display programme can be found here: http://dawlishairshow.co.uk/newindex...
Dawlish Carnival week is one of Devon's largest seaside carnivals, taking place over 7 days during August. Lots of free fun and entertainment for the whole family!
The Grand Carnival Procession will take place on Friday 16th August. The route runs for about 2½ miles through the town centre and the procession itself can reach up to over a mile in length - taking 1 - 1.5 hours to pass! The fun starts around 7.00pm.
There are many activities - many of them FREE to take part in - and events happening in and around Dawlish during Carnival week.
Sidmouth Folk Week is a unique week-long seaside celebration of music, dance and song taking place in the charming East Devon regency coastal resort – a must in every festival goer’s annual diary.
There has been a folk festival in Sidmouth in the first week of August every year since 1955, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to over 700 diverse events with a promise of ‘something for everyone’ – from major league concerts to small intimate sessions, from ceilidh dancing to lively roots parties, from family entertainment to youth-centred masterclasses, from social dance to...
This summer The Luna Cinema is bringing open air cinema to Powderham Castle for the first time.
Come and join us for three nights of classic cinema under the stars with a selection of iconic films on the big screen. There's a limited capacity for each screening, so book early to avoid missing out on the cinematic event of the year.
Friday 28 August - "Dirty Dancing". Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey and boasting an iconic soundtrack, it's the perfect film for open air cinema.
Saturday 29 August - "Mamma Mia". Dress up and get ready to sing along to your...
