Solarference & Rosa Rebecca

Event Date: 
29/09/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre, Exeter

Double Bill in association with Cygnet Theatre & Wren Music

Singers and sound artists Nick Janaway and Sarah Owen perform a genre-defying mix of live sampling and traditional folk song, with voice at the heart of the music. “Arresting, atmospheric and thrilling – Dolarference are one of the most original acts playing English folk music” –froots magazine Rosa Rebecka Not only an outstanding vocalist but also a truly original songwriter, Rosa Rebecka produces finely crafted songs which mix haunting narrative storytelling with sublime musicality.

29 September 7.30pm...

Volunteer Inn curries help Western Storm to success

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 09/14/2017 - 12:16pm

The Volunteer Inn in Ottery St Mary was thrilled to learn the Western Storm Twenty20 team won the Women’s Super League Finals.

The pub had been delivering catering to the team whilst they were training at Exeter University’s Topsham Sports Ground over the summer.

Volunteer landlady and head cook Jacqui Down carried out a trial meal for the team in June and started the contract in July.

Jacqui said: “We were delivering nutritionally balanced food to the training ground.

“Meals included curries, tacos, chilli con carne and lasagnes, all designed to meet...

Triple promotion at family law specialist

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 09/14/2017 - 10:42am

The summer turned out just fine for three employees at The Family Law Company who were all promoted.

Fiona Wadey, who joined the company in 2012, becomes Senior Associate Solicitor. Fiona joined the company in 2012 and is a Senior Associate Solicitor. A specialist in divorce and finances, Fiona also has expertise in pre-nuptial and cohabitation agreements and the issues faced by growing numbers of unmarried couples. On top of her daily workload, Fiona volunteers for the Citizens Advice Bureau.

Based at the company’s Plymouth office, Carrie Laws is now Associate Chartered...

Firefighters tackle blaze on train

Fire control received a call from a member of British Rail reporting an empty passenger carriage on fire at Exeter St Davids in the early hours of this morning.

Five pumps from in and around the Exeter area were mobilised plus several specialist supporting vehicles and several officers.

The fire was discovered at 4.59am today.

Firefighters discocered the fire in the engine compartment of a parked up train. Crews used two breathing apparatus, two compressed air foam jets and one thermal image camera to extinguish.

Now scaled down, two crews remain on scene...

Christmas Carols at Exeter Cathedral with the The Mediaeval Baebes

Event Date: 
07/12/2017 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Traditionally a time for reflection and celebration, what better way to glorify the season than to join the Mediaeval Baebes for a remarkable evening of music, dance and theatre in one of the UK's most magnificent Cathedrals. The much awaited Mediaeval Baebes Christmas Carol Tour is taking place in Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 7th December.

Escorting you through a musical journey inspired by a time where poetry and music conspired to invoke sensory pleasure, the Mediaeval Baebes will be performing Christmas carol classics from their top ten album Of Kings & Angels, the haunting...

Police appeal after gang attack in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/13/2017 - 7:36am

Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault in Exeter on Friday [8 September] in which a 21-year-old man suffered facial injuries.

The incident happened in Exhibition Way on the Pinhoe Trading Estate sometime between 10.45pm and 11.15pm.

The victim was locking up his garage having moved his car when a young man came across the road and threw an egg at his vehicle.

When he followed the offender and challenged his actions he was set upon by a number of male youths. He was punched in the face and knocked to the ground, before being kicked and his head stamped on...

Devon company seals deal to sell clothing range to Japan

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Tue, 09/12/2017 - 9:17pm

A Devon clothes manufacturer has secured a new contract to export its range to Japan with the support of Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. Fortis Clothing, which was established in Axminster in 1997, has seen an increase in demand for its luxury outdoor wear from a number of international markets in the past year. The new contract will see three Japanese fashion retailers stock its range of coats, trousers, bags and vests for three years. With the new contract in place, Fortis Clothing is expecting to double its turnover in the next 13 months. Fortis Clothing makes clothes for the military,...

£1 million programme to help social enterprises

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/12/2017 - 7:58pm

A £1 million programme to help social enterprises has been launched in the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (HotSW LEP) area. Devon County Council, which is leading on the “Enhance Social Enterprise” project, has received over £1,050,000 of funding from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in order to increase the number of social enterprise start-ups and to support the growth of existing ones. Existing social enterprises will be supported to develop and launch new products and services as well as entering new markets. There will also be support for voluntary...

The Two Robbies

Event Date: 
23/09/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre, Exeter

An evening of comedy and whimsy from two of the South West's funniest spoken word performers - Robert Garnham and Rob Barratt.

https://cygnettheatre.co.uk

Twelfth Night (or What You Will)

Event Date: 
15/11/2017 - 7:30pm to 16/11/2017 - 9:45pm
Venue: 
The Cygnet Theatre

'In delay there lies no plenty ... youth's a stuff will not endure'

Sun & Moon Theatre are back at the Cygnet Theatre in Exeter by popular demand with their vibrant, intimate production of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night (or What You Will), enriched with passion, wit and live music.

Christmas 1917. As war wages on, those at home in Illyria try to forget and seek distraction. But when refugee twins, Viola and Sebastian, are shipwrecked and separated, they shake up this grief-stricken community, resulting in mistaken identity, folly and love. Warm yourself with a free mulled...

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