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Choir honoured to receive Lord Mayor’s Commendation Award

Exeter Philharmonic Choir is among only a handful of organisations in the city to have received a special Commendation Award from the Lord Mayor.

Two representatives of the Choir, Vicki Henderson and Geoff Poad, attended a reception at the Guildhall on Friday 10th May to receive the Award from the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Kevin Mitchell, for the Choir’s services to vocal music and cultural life in the City of Exeter.

The Lord Mayor awards his own Commendations once a year to people or organisations who have gone above and beyond for the City. Presenting the award,...

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eSports and younger adult’s gambling: What’s the relationship?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 02/20/2024 - 8:32am

One disturbing thing about the latest studies and records on eSports betting is that it largely involves the youth. The rate of growth in adolescents’ and younger people’s betting habits is indeed alarming, especially as in the past few years, there have been reports of a really big penetration of gambling in their everyday lives and routines.

The problem is that although most of the betting sites, online bookmakers, and online casinos - including https://fruitycasinos.com/ - around the world, are taking measures and are developing built-in mechanisms to prevent adolescents from...

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Princesshay City Bee and Rooftop Garden Tours

Authored by KatieOV
Posted: Mon, 02/19/2024 - 7:06pm

Princesshay are inviting you to explore their hidden oasis for insects and plant life, giving access to the Princesshay Bee garden through tours from May to September.

12 years ago, the team at Princesshay created a rooftop bee friendly garden high above the shops as a sanctuary for honeybees. Over the last decade the space has matured and grown and the team tend weekly to the three - four bee hives (depending on the time of year) housing over 240,000 honeybees.

The tour will start at ground level outside 'The Hive' on Bampfylde Lane before heading up to the rooftop to...

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The importance of being… Earnest? Coming to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/18/2024 - 9:39pm

After a phenomenally critically acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe run in 2022, and previous London Fringe theatre success, the hugely popular ‘ The Importance of Being… Earnest?’ is embarking on a UK tour, and will play Northcott Theatre, Exeter on Thursday, 14 March - Saturday, 16 March 2024 .

In this riotous twist on a much-loved classic the show opens to looming disaster; the actor playing Ernest in Oscar Wilde’s famed farce fails to arrive on cue. In a monumental effort to ‘save the show’, a real audience member is quickly cast in the lead role.

But this impetuous recasting...

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One Women show Musclebound set for five West Country dates

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/18/2024 - 9:29pm

Intelligent, provocative and very funny one-woman show examining Rosy Carrick’s real-life quest for tortured beefcake, 80s action, pleasure, freedom and real sexual power.

In her multi-award-winning theatre debut Passionate Machine, feminist powerhouse, Rosy Carrick became the world’s first female time-travelling doctor. In her new show, she is Musclebound to examine our most shameful secrets. The show is undertaking a UK tour in March, stopping off in Exeter on 21 March.

At the age of five, Rosy, was watching live action films featuring characters like He-Man and Conan...

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Mindful Gaming: The Role of Responsible Gambling in Enjoyable Casino Experience

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 7:55am

Welcome to the thrilling world of casino gaming, where excitement and entertainment converge. As you step into the realm of casinos online UK, it's essential to embrace mindful gaming.

The joy of playing your favorite games should always be accompanied by a sense of responsibility, ensuring that your casino experiences remain enjoyable without veering into the realm of potential harm.

Balancing Act: The Intersection of Thrill and Responsibility

The allure of the slots, the strategic play at the tables – it's all part of the adrenaline-pumping experience. However, mindful...

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Playing by the rules, childhood, dress and imagination: A new exhibition at Killerton National Trust near Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:00am

Opening on 10 February, Killerton’s new exhibition, Playing by the rules, childhood, dress and imagination, will be open to visit every day from 11am, last admission at 3.30pm.

Using children’s clothes from Killerton’s extensive costume collection, the exhibition explores developments in clothing and fashion for children between the ages of two and twelve over the last 200 years.

‘What I envy the little girls of today is the fewness and simplicity of their garments...’ (Eleanor Acland, Goodbye for the Present , 1935)

Lady Eleanor Acland, who lived at Killerton...

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Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggieri heading to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/09/2024 - 8:01pm

The legendary Kiki Dee accompanied by virtuoso guitarist Carmelo Luggieri will be appearing at the Phoenix in Exeter on Sunday March 10 as part of a major UK Tour celebrating their latest album "The Long Ride Home"

The show marks their first ever visit to the venue and it is a real coup to attract artists of such outstanding calibre.

Kiki's incredible, emotional, soulful vocals have won her a huge following for the past five decades, seeing her becoming the first British female artist signing to Tamla Motown, scoring massive hits with "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" "True...

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How can I pick an online casino site?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 02/09/2024 - 3:31pm

If you’re looking to sink your teeth into some online gaming, casino sites are a great option and offer fun for all players. Online gaming has been popular for many years and continues to attract new players all the time. According to data collected in 2023, there are 32 million online gaming accounts in Great Britain and with the variety of games and ways to play improving with each passing year, this number will continue rising.

However, with so many places to play online, you may be wondering which site is best for you. Narrowing this down can be difficult, so we’ve put...

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So…What Did The Romans Ever Do For Us?

It’s a question asked both in jest and in all seriousness - What did the Romans ever do for us?

Now we have the opportunity to find out, at a special event organised by Topsham Museum.

On Saturday 2nd March a series of renowned experts will discuss ‘The Romans in Topsham and Beyond’ at a special day-long symposium exploring the heritage left by the Roman occupation of Topsham, Exeter and Devon.

“Topsham has been the scene of many of Devon’s most notable archaeological excavations and discoveries. It’s a topic that’s absolutely relevant today - there were digs in...

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Child in wellys walks past snowdrops

Watch Spring unfurl at RHS Rosemoor and enjoy Snowdrop walks and Half Term magic and stories

Spring has arrived at RHS Rosemoor, signalled by the appearance of large drifts of delicate snowdrops throughout the gorgeous gardens. In celebration, you can join an expert on a special walk every day at noon from 1–11 February . Booking is not required but places are limited and are offered on a first-come basis.

Before you know it the school holidays will be upon us – but have no fear, there is plenty of February Half Term fun planned for families to enjoy, no matter what the weather!

From 10 – 18 February children of all ages can follow an exciting ‘explorer’ trail that...

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