The wait is almost over. The hour is very nearly at hand.
Sunday (29 October) will see this year’s epic 7.5-mile Jolly Good Jaunt walk from the Deer Park Hotel through the breath-taking beauty of the autumnal East Devon countryside. This year promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Advance bookings including online registration ( www.jollygoodjaunt.co.uk ) closed on 24 October but you can still sign up on the day itself with entry being £20 for adults and £10 per child.
The NEW nature trail consisting of a scavenger hunt, nature bingo, crafting and storytelling...
Community groups, charities and schools in the Exeter area are being invited to apply for £1,000 worth of building materials to help with a winter project as part of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund.
Whether materials are needed to build a Christmas grotto, help put on a pantomime, or ensure a community centre is protected against winter weather, RGB would like to hear about it.
Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented: “Everyone at RGB is extremely proud to support groups across the region with our Well Built Community Fund. We’re always surprised...
Hollywell Housing Trust, the Exeter based charity which helps vulnerable adults to live independently, is celebrating a bumper 2017 by hosting its first ever Christmas fundraising ball.
The black tie event, which will be held at Rockbeare Manor, near Exeter, will celebrate some of Hollywell’s biggest achievements of 2017. Local companies are also invited to get involved, by bringing along their staff and colleagues to enjoy this evening of first-class food and live music, and to enjoy their own Christmas ‘do’ with a difference. The Trust will also welcome some of our tenants,...
Many men dream of a sleek, stylish and comfortable space to relax, watch sports or immerse themselves in a video game. Whether you want to transform a loft, spare bedroom or basement, read our top tips on how to create a stylish man cave.
Comfortable Seating
Every man cave will require comfortable seating to unwind, watch movies or hang out with friends. Not only will the seating determine your comfort levels, but it will also shape your man cave’s style, so you must choose wisely. For example, a corner sofa is ideal for putting your feet up to absorb yourself into your...
Hurricane Brian may have been whipping up a storm back in England, but across the Channel Exeter Chiefs continue to make waves in this season’s European Champions Cup.
Rob Baxter’s side made it two wins from two in Pool 3 as they overcame rivals Montpellier at the Altrad Stadium.
Fresh from sinking in-form Glasgow Warriors the week previous, the reigning English champions put on another gutsy display in the South of France, sealing victory thanks to tries from Don Armand (2) and Ian Whitten, plus 12 points from the boot of fly-half Gareth Steenson.
Communities in Exeter are being invited to nominate a space to receive a makeover as part of a new campaign launched today.
‘Tiling for a Good Cause’ is being hosted by online retailer, TileTrader.co.uk and is calling on the public to nominate a space in their local area in need of a tiling makeover*.
Projects could include the refurbishment of a space, for example a bathroom at a care home or the creation of a feature, such as a mural for a sensory garden within a local community centre.
Residents in Exeter can now nominate a deserving facility by visiting http://...
Over 35 professionals from the parent, alumni and friends of Exeter School body conducted almost 200 work style interviews in one day.
Each Upper Sixth pupil participated in two professional interviews which will stand them in good stead for university, work experience or future careers.
Careers Adviser Ruth Cheesman said: "Whether interviews are for University, work experience or a career it is something that can be daunting to all of us.
"We believe giving our pupils an opportunity to develop their skills in a safe environment is crucial in preparing them for...
Hedgehogs living in the grounds of a Devon school will sleep in style this winter thanks to local housebuilder David Wilson Homes which has donated a hogitat to Tipton St John Primary School.
The five star housebuilder, which has just launched new homes at Minerva on the outskirts of Exeter, donated the hedgehog home as part of its commitment to supporting local wildlife. It’s hoped the new home will provide a safe haven as research shows dwindling numbers of the tiny mammals in the UK. According to a survey of more than 2,600 people by BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine, more than half...
‘Survival against the odds: one of the great stories of the sea …’
Ernest Shackleton is one of the heroic figures of Antarctic exploration. On his third expedition in 1914, his ship, the Endurance, was trapped and eventually crushed in the pack ice. After surviving for five months on the ice, Shackleton’s men rowed to the remote Elephant Island. From there, Shackleton sailed for help in an open lifeboat to South Georgia almost 800 miles away. Over three months later he returned to rescue the crew of the Endurance.
Frank Hurley, one of the great photographers of the 20th...
A networking group of young Exeter professionals celebrated their relationship with the city’s YMCA, when they attended a Black Tie dinner and dance on Friday October 20th hosted by the youth support charity.
The Exeter Young Professionals’ Network (YPN) was set up in 2010 by the local law firm Gilbert Stephens, which has the YMCA as one of its chosen charities. The YPN was originally created to help Gilbert Stephens’ own younger staff in the Exeter area to build their own networks, but now has around 300 members from industry, professional services and the charity sector –...
