The Haldon Gold Cup, held on Tuesday November 6, is Devon’s richest and most historic race, and at a glittering champagne reception held at Arbuthnot Latham in the city centre, Exeter Racecourse previewed the prestigious showpiece. Ten times champion trainer Paul Nicholls and Jockey Club/Exeter Racecourse ambassador Bryony Frost attended the event where Richard Pitman, former jockey and BBC television presenter, acted as master of ceremonies.
With £70,000 in prize money, the Haldon Gold Cup is a significant race in the calendar, and one that trainers plot as an early season target...
After six years based at Belmont Road, Exeter Osteopaths Limited announce a relocation to a larger dedicated clinic in the centre of the city. Patients and visitors were invited to a special open-day to view the new clinic and meet the expanding team. The practice was started by Daniel Hayward and Toby Borradaile as a cottage industry in Toby’s front room in 2006. Since that time the practice has grown and following the move to new premises they have re-branded as ‘Magdalen Health’, expanding the team of therapists to 10.
Exeter-based International athletes, Steve Crowley Phil...
Artist Greg Mason (57) from Exeter has been chosen from hundreds to compete against eight artists and alongside a further 50 “wildcard” artists in the fourth heat of this year’s Landscape Artist of the Year series, produced by award winning production company Storyvault Films.
The programme started on Tuesday 16th October on Sky Arts at 8pm, and Greg appears in the fourth heat which goes out on 6th November. It is hosted by new co-presenter - actor and art-lover Stephen Mangan alongside Joan Bakewell.
Those taking part are challenged to create a piece of art depicting...
The Environment Agency is asking people planning a Guy Fawkes bonfire to make sure they only burn paper, leaves, wood and cardboard and any waste is kept securely before being burned.
Every year families use old bits of furniture to build up a bonfire and stuff the Guy with scraps of used foam or old clothing. But it is important to remember the burning of most types of waste is illegal. Setting fire to treated wood, tyres, plastics, rubber and oil can seriously harm health and pollute the environment.
It is also important to prevent others from dumping illegal waste on...
It’s sometimes very difficult not to be cynical about our restricted democracy when we see politicians buying people’s votes and promising them illusions that will never become real.
This is happening once again in the Chancellor’s recent announcement of a further £30bn road programme that will lead us to a better future, a message that is chronically sent out to placate car drivers as they face ever increasing delays, congestion collisions and poor air quality.
Since the 1960s governments of all colours have been saying if only we could have more motorways, by-passes and...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (2-4 November):
THEATRE
Salad Days Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Starring Wendi Peters, Julian Slade and Dorothy Reynold’s timeless musical is an absolute romp of polite naughtiness and saucy encounters, that endeavours to put a smile on your face and a tap in your toes. With an energetic and peppy, Salad Days is a classic musical glittered with thoughts of community, love, and happiness that are still as necessary and vital today as they have ever been. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
People sleeping rough over the winter nights can now come inside thanks to the creation of a new Night Shelter.
The 26-bed shelter has being provided by the City Council and run by local charity Julian House. Renamed The Junction - the former Spice Island restaurant in Magdalen Street will provide overnight sleeping accommodation for homeless people between November and the end of March.
The shelter opened on Thursday 1 November.
Funding for the facility has come from a successful application to the Government’s national initiative to reduce the number of rough...
Local leading care provider Home Instead Senior Care® Exeter and East Devon announces the launch of a new ‘Singing for Wellbeing’ programme at Budleigh Salterton Community Hospital Health and Wellbeing Hub. Open to all with an interest in improving their wellbeing through singing, it will be particularly beneficial for dementia, stroke recovery, Parkinson’s, heart and lung conditions. The events will be free of charge and commence on Thursday 8th November, 1.30 – 3pm, and thereafter alternate Thursdays - all are welcome, and no booking required.
Taking place at the Barnstaple Hotel on Wednesday 14th November from 6.45pm, the annual Really Big Quiz brings the region’s brightest professional brains together to compete for the coveted title of Barnstaple’s and North Devon’s brainiest ‘eggheads’. The event raises vital funds for the Mayor of Barnstaple’s chosen charities, which this year include Over & Above: The North Devon Cancer and Wellbeing Centre Appeal, and Families in Grief. Having raised more than £24,000 over the past eight years, Simpkins Edwards is hoping for a record-breaking evening that could push the total raised...
