To celebrate his 75th birthday, Brian Northcott, Exeter Symphony Orchestra’s Musical Director, will be conducting a special performance of Elgar’s powerful work The Dream of Gerontius, bringing together a host of the city’s musical talent and two soloists of international repute.
The concert at Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6th July is part of the new Exeter Festival weekend from 5th - 7th July 2019. One of the all-time great choral works, Elgar’s The Dream will be performed jointly by Exeter Philharmonic Choir, Exeter University Chapel Choir and St. David’s Singers with Exeter...
Three unlikely friends take control of their office and learn there is nothing they can’t do, even in a man’s world!
Clock off work and head on down to The Barnfield Theatre for a Dolly good time as Exeter Little Theatre Company (ELTC) present ‘9 to 5 The Musical’.
Based on the 1980 hit movie, this vibrant and energetic musical follows co-workers Violet, Judy and Doralee in a hilarious story about friendship, with a good ole dose of revenge, as they look to get even with their sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot of a boss.
Eight community groups faced up to a panel of critical ‘dragons’ and an audience of local people at the Beehive in Honiton on 29 May 2019 to win a share of a funding ‘pot’ of £5,000 given by East Devon District Council, Devon County Council and Honiton Town Council. The fun networking and community Dragons Den style funding event required participants to pitch their project ideas and funding requirements within five minutes to the dragons and audience who then voted on the projects they wanted to receive funding. Each audience member had a ballot card, which only allowed them to “spend” up...
The Pinhoe & Broad Clyst Friends of Hospice has become the latest recipient of a charity donation from the Barratt and David Wilson Homes Community Fund.
The Fund donates £1,000 each month to a charity or organisation and the new scheme is part of the company’s pledge to strengthen its ties with the areas in which it is building new homes.
The group is one of the first recipients of the new fund and the charity has a special place in the heart of one Barratt Homes employee, Matt Bennett, who nominated the charity for the donation.
Mental health practically defines who we are as human beings, or in general, living things. Mental health is the level of a person's well-being or rather the cognitive, behavioral, and emotional state of a person.
Many people suffer from mental health disorders. The most common ones are depression and anxiety such as post-traumatic disorders (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorders, phobias, or panic disorders. Mood disorders such as SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, can also be included on the list. These disorders can significantly interfere with one's relationship or connection...
This June, the National Trust is hosting ‘The Rock: Watersports Weekend’ at South Milton Sands. Set to be an action-packed family event, there will be taster sessions in paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling, yoga and more. South Milton Sands is a beautiful stretch of sand with a clear blue sea between Hope Cove and Bigbury in South Devon- the perfect place for getting on the water.
Surfin’ Sam will be on hand with 15 minute tasters in paddleboarding, kayaking and windsurfing all weekend, and Waterborn are offering 20 minute paddleboarding tuition sessions for those wanting to...
A Plymouth Science Park company is currently perfecting ground breaking design work on solar panels which is set to completely revolutionise green technology – with its application potentially benefitting the whole planet.
Dr Zaki Ahmed, technical director at Pulsiv Solar, has been working at PSP for the past three years. His research has resulted in a considerable increase in the amount of energy which can be produced by a solar panel.
“Our methods are unique and revolutionary,” he explains. “We ensure the loss is minimised and, as such, we can extract more energy than the...
A Devon young mum of two who fought cancer months after her twins were born thanks Lorraine her Teenage Cancer Trust Nurse for European Cancer Nursing Day (18th May)
In November 2016, Dionne from North Devon was 24 and pregnant with twins, when her left leg was really badly swollen and horrendously painful, she was told by the GP that she’d trapped a nerve and sent for physiotherapy. After giving birth to her twin boys it didn’t go away, it just got worse. After an X-ray in May 2017 she was told that she had early signs of osteoarthritis. They put her on a course of steroid...
Getting a new pet and welcoming them into your family is a very exciting time for you and your family. Although you want to cuddle and spend time with your pet first and foremost, keep in mind that they’re also a big responsibility to take on and can be a lot of extra work for you.
Know that your pet is depending on you to provide it with a safe and friendly home environment. Use this guide to your advantage as you try to figure out what to do before they arrive and when they’re actually living in your home. This is a big adjustment and change for everyone involved, so stay patient...
Each year Impact for Change nominates a charity of the year. 2018-2019 Impact for Change supported the Amber Foundation, a local charity that supports young adults who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk.
Last weekend Impact for Change completed over a 9 mile canoe from Exeter to Exmouth.
This saw 19 people, aged between 11-67 hit the water and paddle like proffessionals!
This event was supported and overseen by Haven Banks, who made the day possible and kept everyone safe. It was a beautiful day and an awesome event together we raised £1070 for this amazing charity...
