"They don't play together often, but when they do it's spectacular" 5***** R2 Magazine
The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music.
Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental, and they have garnered praise from publications as varied as fRoots, The Telegraph and The Wire, where they were described as ‘melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative beyond the constraints of genre’
Beginning life as a trio - with former Steeleye Span fiddle player Knight being...
Nappuccino in Exeter has been named one of the most breastfeeding-supportive places in the UK. The regular event, held at The Baby Room at Ladysmith Infant School, offers breastfeeding support, advice and encouragement to mums who meet there on a twice-weekly basis. It has now been nationally recognised for its services to breastfeeding mums in global brand Lansinoh’s Feed With Confidence Awards 2019, after being universally nominated for being so active in their support of new mums. One mum said: “Nappuccino were the ones who kept me breastfeeding because they made me feel so comfortable...
Exeter City moved back to the top of their Premier League Cup group stage as goals from Jordan Dyer and Ben Seymour gave them a 2-1 win over Portsmouth.
It means, with a game left, City know a point away at second in the table Doncaster will be enough to see them top the group and get a home tie in the knockout stages of the competition.
City named a team with plenty of experience with Lee Holmes, Alex Fisher and Brennan Dickenson in the starting XI as the three over 23 players and Joel Randall, Alex Hartridge, Ben Seymour and Jordan Dyer also playing, despite having...
On 11 March, Alexis Conran of BBC’s “The Real Hustle”, will be visiting Exeter to speak at Bluegrass Group’s free one-day “Safety in the cloud” conference.
Organised by Bluegrass Group, an Exeter based trusted provider of outsourced IT support services to SMEs across the UK, the conference is one of several events taking place during Exeter’s Cyber Security Awareness Week . Already in its fourth year, it’s the UK’s only week of free events dedicated to raising awareness of cyber security and it provides a unique platform for education, sharing of best practice and networking...
If you are looking to take up watersports in Exeter, the Quay in Exeter is a great place to go.
The clocks are soon to go forward, so that means that the summer is in sight, what better way to start looking at what you could be doing in the summer to keep you cool whilst keeping fit.
There are a range of different watersports to do in Exeter from paddleboarding to rowing, so if you’re looking to sit down or stand up on the water there is an option for everyone.
Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding is a fairly new activity that has become extremely popular in...
If you are absolutely determined about growing your business, you’ll need all the time in the world to concentrate and work your way to climb those ladders faster! Each person you meet and each meeting you attend would be a door to further success and growth for your business! After all, that’s the reason why you emerged as a start-up in the first place! Obviously, growing, competing and evolving as a big name in a short span of time would require a lot of time and brainstorming from your end!
When you are so greedy for success and your energy and efforts are so vital for your...
Every piece of furniture in an office plays a vital role. With the right furniture, you can take your productivity to the next level. That is the primary reason businesses replace old furniture after a specific period. They bring modern and stylish furniture in their offices. In this article, we will highlight the importance of great furniture in your workplace and how it can improve productivity.
Proper storage system
If your office has efficient storage solutions, your employees can find it easier to find the files or documents they need. Furniture with a suitable filling system...
Exeter City boss Matt Taylor believes seismic alterations to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) are required in order to help lower league clubs to avoid losing valuable income for developing young talent - talent that is arguably the lifeblood of teams outside the riches of the Premier League and the Championship.
The overall goal of EPPP is to improve the number and calibre of homegrown players in senior squads up and down the country. However, Taylor argues that there is no evidence of this happening, with promising youngsters being snapped up by elite clubs before they...
The dreaded thought of getting up in front of a group of people and performing is not uncommon. Many people suffer from performance anxiety, commonly called "stage fright." Athletes, musicians, actors, public speakers and even businessmen often get performance anxiety.
We have always been told that being “nervous” is a bad thing, “just relax” we tell ourselves, but doesn’t this imply that the anxiety we feel is to be feared? What if we could use the adrenaline and racing pulse to our advantage?
Here are six steps to help you overcome your fears and shine on stage
A robot that cleans up beaches and could one day help tackle plastic pollution, a ‘Dementia Prevention Phone’ that uses family members’ voices to help someone stay mentally active, and an app that detects online bullying, have today been named as some of the semi-finalists of the Longitude Explorer Prize.
Nesta Challenges and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have named 60 semi-finalists from secondary schools and youth groups from across the UK. Breaking the boundaries of what is possible, these teams showcased how new technologies, such as...
