Looking for an event that's out of the ordinary? Exeter Corn Exchange welcomes back the fabulous Kinky & Quirky with their ‘Spring Fling’ event on Saturday 13 April.
There are no set rules at a Kinky & Quirky event, on previous occasions there have been dancing girls, chanson singers, comedians, circus performers, mime artistes and striptease artistes selected for their quality work and entertainment.
The event is billed as 'a great way to shake off those winter blues with some hot rockin’ music, and a great excuse to dress up (if you ever needed one!), ‘Spring...
Police are appealing for witnesses to a single-vehicle collision in Torquay, which left a man seriously injured. A Citroen Saxo was in collision with a stone gatepost on Lower Warberry Road at 12.35am on Saturday (6 April). The driver, who was the only person in the car, sustained serious chest and spinal injuries and was taken to Torbay Hospital. The 47-year-old man from Torquay was later transferred to Derriford Hospital where he remains in a serious condition. Officers from the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses to the collision and would like to hear from...
On Sunday 21 April, Exeter Corn Exchange will host a 90-minute acoustic performance by Graham Gouldman and his 10cc band mates; Rick Fenn, Mick Wilson and Mike Stevens supported by Garron Firth.
The show will feature classic hits from 10cc, one the country’s leading bands in the 1970s and 80s, with classics such as I'm Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday ; pre-10cc Gouldman hits such as Bus Stop and Look Through Any Window (written for The Hollies), Heart Full of Soul and For Your Love (The Yardbirds) and No Milk Today (Herman's Hermits); as well as songs from his highly acclaimed...
After giving birth to her third child in 2012, Devon mum Katie Skilton soon realised that she didn’t want to pay childcare costs and return to her Sales and Marketing Manager job. Instead she decided to follow her 12-year passion for all things vintage and shabby chic instead.
Katie Skilton Design is primarily a papercraft-focused service, educating others on the wonderful and inspiring on-trend craft industry. Katie is currently working with national publications and is also a regular on the Ideal World shopping channel demonstrating the latest product releases.
East Devon's village halls, community buildings and community shops successfully applied for another £18,000 of funding in January 2013 from the Community Council of Devon and East Devon District Council (EDDC).
The Community Grants Scheme is a fund that helps community buildings projects, with the Community Council of Devon offering grants of anything up to £20,000, with additional match-funding of up to £5,000 from EDDC.
The scheme has been put in place to help community buildings all around the county. Buildings eligible for funding can apply on the basis that they need...
Seaton Primary School's swimming pool will soon be open for anyone to use, thanks in part to East Devon District Council.
Over the past two years the pool has been given a thorough makeover. The old outdoor pool has been covered over with a structure that can be opened up in good weather, changing rooms and showers have been added and there is now access from the Elizabeth Road playing fields.
Last year, on a trial basis, Leisure East Devon opened the pool to the public. This year they are planning much more and Seaton will have a genuine community swimming pool to make use...
Families will be more than £3,000 a year worse off by 2015 as a result of tax credit cuts, says the South West TUC.
With many tax credit changes that could leave families thousands of pounds out of pocket taking effect from today, the South West TUC has updated its tax credit calculator to help parents find out how they will be affected by the government’s recent changes.
The tax credit calculator – available on the TUC touchstone blog – allows working parents currently in receipt of tax credits to add their household details, such as income level and number of children,...
From today (Monday 8 April), Exeter Community Transport Association (ECTA) will be known as ExeAccess. This title will better describe the work the charity does of providing disabled people with access to Exeter. ExeAccess will be the new umbrella name for all the services provided by the charity: Shopmobility, Taxicard, Ring & Ride, The Greater Exeter Access Project and The Accessible Transport Hub. A new equipment recycling project, The Four Rs Project (Recover, Restore, Re-use and Re-cycle) will also be launched. The Leader of Exeter City Council, Councillor Pete Edwards will rename...
Following Exeter’s home defeat to Dagenham & Redbridge, manager Paul Tisdale lamented what has been a frustrating week for the Grecians.
A third consecutive defeat has left City trying to secure a play-off place in the final four fixtures. The Daggers took an early lead through a Scott Doe header and the Grecians were never able to carve out the opportunities to overturn the scoreline, and Paul drew attention to the lack of cohesion on the field which was going to make getting a result difficult.
“It’s been a really bad week,” conceded Tis. “I’ve just stood in the...
The Lord’s Taverners charity is delighted to be hosting a rugby sporting dinner on 17 April at the Great Hall, Exeter University in order to raise money to give young people a sporting chance.
The evening has a wonderful line-up of speakers taking part, including Warren Gatland (pictured), Will Greenwood, Scott Quinnell and Paul Ackford and the audience will have a chance to ask questions in a unique Q&A.
Due to a late cancellation, the last two tables are now available at a cost of £500 for a table of 10. Dress code is lounge suit and start time is 7-7.30pm.
