Exeter-based Paritor to discuss the future of music education management at the Music Mark Annual Conference 2019

Paritor, who specialise in music tuition management solutions, is delighted to be exhibiting at the Music Mark Annual Conference 2019 and launching its exclusive @Music Mark app for the event, with the chance to win an enviable tech prize.

The conference is dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations and insights in music education management and delivery.

Music Mark 2019 will take place on the 21st and 22nd November at the impressive Cutlers’ Hall, Sheffield, welcoming leading industry organisations, music hubs and teachers from across the UK.

Partnership,...

Bizarre and Cool Things you can Bet on Online

Betting sites allow you to bet on just about anything. So, you think aliens will attack our planet in 2025? You can bet on it. Do you have a feeling Matt Damon will make a Cameo in the next Star Wars movie? There’s a betting market for all things Hollywood. Besides Hollywood and alien invasions, here are seven unusual things bookies allow people to bet on.

#1: When will the World End?

Remember when people thought the world would end in 2012? Some folks even went into hiding for weeks and months waiting for an asteroid to crash our planet. Fast forward to 2019 and people...

Creating a Dementia Friendly generation

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/04/2019 - 11:20pm

What an informative and moving morning had by all at Cranbrook Education Campus.

The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) spent the morning at Cranbrook raising dementia awareness and inspiring action.

Sara and Barrie Carless who are living with dementia accompanied Gina Awad, Lead of the alliance as they delivered Dementia Friends sessions reaching 75 8-11 year olds. This was followed by an assembly presentation by Gina to the secondary students illustrating the work of the alliance and future visits to Cranbrook.

Louise Telford, Deputy Head, said: “The students...

Local club bowled over by McCarthy and Stone donation

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Mon, 11/04/2019 - 11:19pm

Founded in 1901, Exonia Bowling Club is situated on Union Road and offers members of all abilities to play bowls in a friendly environment. The club prides itself on welcoming those of any skill level or background, including a number of homeowners at Pinnoc Mews on Bakers Way.

McCarthy and Stone’s Sales Consultant, Adrian Dyer, presented Ted Powell, President of Exonia Bowling Club, with a cheque for £250, which will help fund a specially-designed wheelchair to make the club more accessible for all.

Ted Powell said: “We are very grateful to McCarthy and Stone for its...

Dartmoor volunteers thanked for their support

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 11/04/2019 - 11:03pm

Dozens of volunteers have been thanked for their efforts to conserve, promote and enhance Dartmoor National Park.

More than 40 people attended Dartmoor National Park Authority's annual Voluntary Warden meeting at Parke, Bovey Tracey, on Tuesday October 29.

The Voluntary Warden scheme is managed by the Authority's Ranger service. Volunteers help Rangers with their duties and advise visitors to Dartmoor. They play a key role in promoting enjoyment and understanding of Dartmoor’s special qualities and get involved in practical projects too.

Tuesday’s gathering allowed...

Delivering free advice for the people of Exeter

Citizens Advice will be working closer with the City Council to offer free, independent, confidential and impartial advice and information to people in Exeter to help resolve any problems they may be facing.

The City Council said today (Friday 1 November) that it was pleased to announce the appointment of Citizens Advice Exeter to provide a city wide Independent Information Advice and Advocacy Service.

Cllr Amal Ghusain, Lead Councillor for Equalities, Diversity and Communities, said she was delighted with the appointment: “ It is really important that we do what we can to...

Lucerne House rated outstanding again by CQC

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/04/2019 - 9:01pm

Lucerne House Care Centre in Alphington, Exeter passed a recent Care Quality Commission inspection with an overall “Outstanding” rating for the second time after being praised for a safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led service.

Currently only 4.1% of England’s care homes, domiciliary care agencies and hospitals have an overall “Outstanding” rating, making Lucerne House ranked among the best in the country for the quality of the services it provides.

The CQC inspected the home on 17th and 18th of September (the report was released on 30th October) and rated the...

Five Nights of Lights: Stars at Sidwell & Paris Street

Event Date: 
15/11/2019 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Sidwell Street & Paris Street, Exeter

The stars will shine bright with fairy-tale princesses and live acapella music kicking off the festivities for Sidwell Street and Paris Street.

The evening’s festive parade will start inside John Lewis & Partners working its way through the store ending outside for people to see the lights switched on overhead in Sidwell Street and Paris Street with a special performance from the Northcott’s Beauty and Beast.

The streets will be lined with pop up food and drinks stalls courtesy of the Sidwell Street Festive Food, Drink & Farmers Market and craft activities for the...

Five Nights of Lights: Gandy & Queen Street Christmas Carnival

Event Date: 
14/11/2019 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Gandy Street & Queen Street, Exeter

The streets will come alive with a carnival of colour, lights, music and festive celebration led by the Exeter Street Band, community performers plus a Bad Christmas jumper rave.

Starting inside Exeter Phoenix, the parade will head to Queen Street and then end in Guildhall Shopping & Dining.

FIFive Nights of Lights: North & South Street Sings

Event Date: 
13/11/2019 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
North Street & South Street, Exeter

See local community choirs Harmonics Acapella, Unity Gospel Choir, Sounds Choir, Pauline Quirke Academy Choir and Exeter Street Choir come together to sing in a parade of music, lanterns and lights starting on North Street, finishing at South Street. The Christmas lights will illuminate as the parade passes.

If you would like to be part of the parade sign up for the children’s lantern making workshop at Exeter Library (hosted by Kerrie Seymour) on 9 November, families will then be invited to bring their lantern along on the night and be a part of the festive fun.

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