Devon

The Magic of Motown Reach Out 2016 Tour

Event Date: 
20/08/2016 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Princess Theatre, Torquay

Magic of Motown Reach Out 2016 tour comes to Devon Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Magic of Motown Reach Out 2016 tour is coming to Devon!

Music fans are invited to join the party as hit touring concert show the Magic of Motown celebrates its 10th birthday with a tour of the UK and Ireland.

Set to thrill its millionth music fan this year, the production’s 2016 show honours the 50th anniversary of the Four Tops’ chart-topping single Reach Out, I’ll Be There with its all-new REACH OUT® Tour.

In 1966 The Four Tops’ signature tune was a No1 hit both sides of the...

Magic of Motown Reach Out 2016 tour comes to Devon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 10:48am

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Magic of Motown Reach Out 2016 tour is coming to Devon!

Music fans are invited to join the party as hit touring concert show the Magic of Motown celebrates its 10th birthday with a tour of the UK and Ireland.

Set to thrill its millionth music fan this year, the production’s 2016 show honours the 50th anniversary of the Four Tops’ chart-topping single Reach Out, I’ll Be There with its all-new REACH OUT® Tour.

In 1966 The Four Tops’ signature tune was a No1 hit both sides of the Atlantic, says Magic of Motown’s UK-based producer...

Exeter student to represent UK at Global Student Entrepreneur Awards

Tom Charman, a final year student at the University of Exeter, has been given the opportunity to represent the United Kingdom at the World Finals of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in Bangkok, hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO) on 10th May 2016, with his business KOMPAS.

The Annual Competition is open to students who have created and run their own business for at least six months alongside their studies, with the finals hosting 50 finalists from 50 countries around the world.Tom decided to enter the competition after co-founding KOMPAS, an innovative tech-travel...

Foot Anstey advises Octonauts rights owner, Silvergate Media, on multi-million pound investment

Authored by helenloney
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 9:39am

Specialists at leading law firm Foot Anstey have advised the highly creative children's media business, Silvergate Media, on their partnership with private equity firm Shamrock Capital Advisors.

Los Angeles-based Shamrock Capital Advisors has acquired a majority stake in Silvergate to support their global growth, organically and by acquisition as well as the continued development of intellectual property, library rights and digital capabilities.

Silvergate has a wide portfolio of projects in production, including Octonauts (currently in its fourth season) and its newest...

Wessex RFCA supports Devon Chamber’s Annual Business Dinner

Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association (Wessex RFCA), has been announced as one of the sponsors of Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner, featuring a key note speech from well known entrepreneur and BBC ‘Dragon’, Deborah Meaden. Joining Babcock, Devon County Show, Redrok UK and Transport Partner Plymouth City Bus as a sponsor of the event, Wessex RFCA’s sponsorship of the Annual Business Dinner, taking place on 19th May at Sandy Park, Exeter, demonstrates its commitment to working with the local business community. Suzi Cumberland, Head of Operations at Devon Chamber...

Greens now third party in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 7:18am

Despite failing to win a seat, the Green Party is now the third party in Exeter, achieving a higher proportion of the vote than either the Lib Dems or UKIP. The Party’s lead candidate in St David’s and former parliamentary candidate, Diana Moore, came fifth in the ward.

Diana said:“Of course I am disappointed we didn’t win a seat but this was none-the-less a positive result and I am very grateful to the 655 people who voted for me. I am also hugely grateful to the dedicated team of members and supporters who supported the campaign.

"It was a privilege to speak to hundreds...

RH recruit new media specialists

Authored by RH Partners
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 12:00am

On the back of a major growth in 2015/16, RH have recruited two new members to their expanding media team.

Shala Weeks has joined RH as Media Planner/Buyer in the offline team and Eleanor Williams joins as Digital Marketing Executive to support the expanding online team.

“It has been an exciting year for RH, we have gained a record number of clients and, in particular, our work in the Higher & Further Education sectors has increased, especially with the recent Aston University appointment.

"Shala and Eleanor bring in much needed resource and particular...

Darties at Dawn at RSPB Aylesbeare nature reserve

Event Date: 
20/05/2016 - 6:00am to 8:30am
Venue: 
RSPB Aylesbeare Common, Exmouth Road, Aylesbeare, Devon, EX5 2JS

Friday 20 May 6.00 am-8.30 am Price: £4 per person

Booking essential

Set your alarm clock to experience the heath awakening and all the magic unfolding.

Encounter the iconic Dartford warbler , insects, reptiles and other birds.

Booking essential. Click here to book via Eventbrite

Meet Point: reserve car park at Joney’s Cross, on the A3052 (SY058898). With kind permission of Clinton Devon Estates.

How to get there: Aylesbeare is 8 miles (12.8 km) east of Exeter. Six miles (9.5 km) east from the M5 on the A3052. Travel 0.5 mile (0.8 km) past...

Your guide to What's On this weekend: 6-8 May 2016

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 May 2016).

THEATRE

The Beanfield Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter "It’s a very sore subject around here. There are raw wounds.” It’s been 30 years since the Battle of the Beanfield – a brutal crackdown on the annual Stonehenge Free Festival. Called away from policing the miners’ strike, officers enforced an injunction around the ancient stones with bloody violence and mass arrests. Armed with a camera, a map and home-made riot gear, Breach set out to mark the anniversary with a...

Biggest ever Exeter Rainbow Run!

With over 1,200 runners already signed up, this year’s Children’s Hospice South West Rainbow Run at Exeter Racecourse on June 11 is going to be the biggest ever! This fun run has become a must on the event calendar, and is especially important in the charity’s 25th Anniversary year. Jayne Jarrett, Events Fundraiser for the charity said: ‘It’s amazing to have so much support this year. With the age limit lowered so that anyone aged 5 and over can take part - plus a whole host of entertainment from steel bands to Star Wars Storm Troopers - it really is a fun day for everyone.’ Rainbow Run is...

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