Devon opera buffs are keenly anticipating an evening of exquisite performances in the historic surroundings of Cadhay, Ottery St Mary, on 25 September.
Internationally acclaimed opera singers Anando Mukerjee and Justine Viani will be performing at the black tie event, kindly hosted by Rupert Thistlethwayte and Caroline Prior who are raising funds for Hospiscare.
London-based Anando is well known to Devonians, having previously performed at Cadhay and with Devon Opera. Anando is a lirico-spinto tenor, meaning that he is versatile enough to sing both lyrical and dramatic...
Devon-based, Families for Children Adoption, are delighted to announce that the Agency has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ following a recent OFSTED inspection. This is the third consecutive time the Agency has achieved the award since 2010.
Caroline Davis, CEO, comments, “It is a real achievement to be recognised as one of the UK’s most prominent Adoption Agencies in providing both pre and post adoption services which are second to none.
The Agency has worked incredibly hard and is dedicated to ensuring that the work we do is of the highest standard. Our children and families...
There was a surprise in store for children at Heathcoat Primary School in Tiverton when an unusual competitor turned up and took part in their annual sports day.
Schoolchildren, teachers and parents alike were thrilled to see George the Mouse arrive, but their delight turned to surprise when the 6ft mouse lined up alongside the children to take part in the races.
Enquiries revealed that George is in training for this year’s Hospiscare Breakfast Run , which is taking place on 30 September at Knightshayes Court, near Tiverton. He knows there will be some fit cuddly toys and...
Devon crowds will have the chance to see 11 of the UCI’s (Union Cycliste Internationale) top level WorldTour teams race compete in the Tour of Britain this September.
The final list of 20 teams for the OVO Energy Tour of Britain has now been confirmed and it includes the four British UCI Continental teams that have qualified for the UK’s most prestigious cycle race. Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3. It is hosted by Devon County Council, supported by East Devon District Council and North Devon Council and working with Cranbrook Town Council and Barnstaple...
]Sandy Park are pleased to launch new immersive 3D tours of their award-winning spaces.
Created by Helmores Estate Agents, the tours show a virtual 3D view of the rooms set-up for a variety of different events, as well as links to static photographs showing alternative layouts for each room. In addition, users can view the layout of each floor using the 'dolls house view' - particularly useful for event organisers who may not be able to visit the venue.
Events Sales Manager Bev Gratton said: “We hope these immersive 3D tours will make it easier for event organisers to view...
With football fever having gripped the country over the past month, the Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies recently gave customers and staff the chance to score a penalty against the company’s mascot Archie Bee, helping to raise £389.73 for Children’s Hospice South West.
Penalty takers made a £1 donation to take their shot and all those that beat Archie Bee were entered into a prize draw to win a Sharp 49” LED TV.
Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented:
“The penalty shoot-out was great fun and, although Archie Bee’s performance wasn’t quite up to the...
WOMEN in Exeter are being urged to pull on their trainers and enter Cancer Research UK’s Exeter bumper weekend as there are only a few days left until registration closes.
Over 4,000 women have already signed up to take part in Exeter Pretty Muddy on Saturday 21st July or Exeter 5k & 10k on Sunday 22nd July at Westpoint Arena but there are some places still available.
For the first time ever, Pretty Muddy Kids will be taking place before the adults event on Saturday 21st July. Pretty Muddy Kids is a new exciting obstacle course designed just for children - with added...
The University of Exeter Medical School celebrated a major milestone on July 17, when its first Medical students graduated.
The cohort of 88 students has now completed the five year Medicine programme, and marked their outstanding achievement before moving on to the next phase of their training within the NHS.
Medicine graduate Luke Tester said: “I’m ready to graduate today. It’s been a culmination of five years of hard work. It’s been a team journey between students, peers and staff and today is a celebration for all of us.”
A young Romanian couple who met while studying together in Exeter have married and graduated from Medical School on the same day.
Both originally from Romania, Nicoleta Craucuic and Alex Tirb honoured the city that brought them together by signing the marriage register in Exeter today, July 17 – in the morning of their graduation this afternoon.
The couple met over 1,600 miles away from home, while studying Medical Imaging at the University of Exeter Medical School. They have now been together for over three years.
But it wasn’t all plain sailing for the pair, as...
Honiton’s first ever Gate to Plate event, celebrating East Devon’s finest food and craft producers, was pronounced a resounding success today (Wednesday 18 July) not only by the 6,000 visitors who attended, but also by HRH The Prince of Wales and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, who flew in specially to meet around 60 of the district’s most innovative and creative traders.
As well as meeting key local representatives, the Royal couple visited the stands, taking the time to speak to traders and sampling a wide variety of delicious and innovative wares on offer. Before departing home, an...
