Tisdale has a lot of thinking to do following defeat

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sat, 10/27/2012 - 8:08pm

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale says he has a lot of thinking to do after watching his side crash to another defeat.

The Grecians shipped three goals against Cheltenham and the manager made clear his frustration following the 3-0 result.

He told BBC Sport: "At the end of the game we played enough football to have scored a goal but if we can't defend at the crucial moments, which we didn't today then we put pressure on ourselves to score.

"I'm just very disappointed because I can see the level of play we have in the team but we've just not managed to perform at the...

Review:Skyfall fills the cinemas

Last night cinemas across the country filled for the first night of the latest James Bond film “Skyfall”. Being a big James Bond fan since I was introduced to the films as a young boy by my Grandad, I booked ahead for me and seven members of my family to watch the film on the opening night. I can safely say none of us were disappointed and the “WOW” factor was high throughout.

The film starts with an action packed scene in Istanbul where Daniel Craig (James Bond) chases a bad guy across roof tops and onto a train travelling at 50mph. We then hear the Skyfall song sang by Adel,...

Exeter's inaugural Christmas Market is on its way

Authored by TypeAB
Posted: Fri, 10/26/2012 - 3:11pm

As the days get shorter and Jack Frost nips at our toes, what better way to spend the seasonal holidays than in the festive atmosphere of the Exeter Christmas Market.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Exeter Cathedral, the inaugural Exeter Christmas Market promises to engage and excite visitors and shoppers alike. Combining products from local traders and traders from around the globe, the market will offer a veritable feast of quality fayre.

It is anticipated that this festive shopping event shall follow in the tradition of other Christmas markets,...

Planning a company Christmas party this year?

If your company is planning a Christmas Party this year, could we ask you to consider giving £1 per person to help a local charity support people who are homeless?

St Petrock's has been providing emergency survival services as well as advice and referral to local people in crisis for over 18 years. In that time, we have helped over 10,000 individuals. In the last 12 months, we have helped 1,396 homeless and vulnerably housed people through our services and 806 have been supported into accommodation.

This winter, again, we plan to open up the centre during...

Devon Lifesavers aiming to be on top of the world

Authored by Clare Frank
Posted: Fri, 10/26/2012 - 10:01am

Two members of Dawlish Warren Lifesaving Club are flying out to Adelaide in Australia this week to take part in the World Lifesaving Championships.

Rescue 2012 will involve over 3000 competitors from all over the world, competing in the pool, beach and ocean events. All competitors are members of voluntary lifesaving clubs. Clare Frank and Neil Johnson compete in the Masters competition, which is for the over 30’s.

This is the 10th World Championships the couple have taken part in: "The World Championships is the ultimate stage on which to demonstrate the...

Exeter Green Party says John Lewis isn't all good news

Authored by JAMIII
Posted: Fri, 10/26/2012 - 9:33am

The Exeter Green Party says claims about the benefits that John Lewis will bring to the city have been "hugely exaggerated".

In a public statement it also says environmental and social issues have either been an afterthought or ignored.

Below is the document in full taken from the party's website:

The opening of John Lewis in Exeter has resulted in some extraordinary claims about the benefits to the local economy. Andrew Bell , Exeter Green Party Policy Officer offers a reality check.

Firstly, I have nothing against John Lewis as a company; indeed...

Meeting will explain opportunities to invest in Chiefs

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 10/26/2012 - 8:12am

Members keen to invest in the future of Exeter Rugby Club will be given the chance to see a detailed presentation on how to purchase preference shares in the club at next week's Special General Meeting to be held at Sandy Park.

At the club's recent AGM held on September 26, club members overwhelmingly approved motions authorising the issue of preference shares in Exeter Rugby Group Ltd in order to finance the further development of Sandy Park Stadium.

Now, on Wednesday evening (7.30pm), members and small investors will be able to gain a full insight into how to purchase...

TJ named in England squad for game against Fiji

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Thu, 10/25/2012 - 11:29pm

Exeter Chiefs forward Tom Johnson has today been named in Stuart Lancaster's England squad for the for the first QBE International against Fiji at Twickenham Stadium on November 10.

The all-action back-row forward is one of 32 players who will meet at St George’s Park, Burton on Sunday, including James Haskell (London Wasps), Ugo Monye (Harlequins), Mako Vunipola (Saracens) and Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers) – all promoted from the England Saxons Elite Player Squad as injury replacements for Tom Croft, Ben Foden, Alex Corbisiero and Rob Webber respectively.

England Head...

Vote now for Devon's recycling champions

Devon's position as the top recycling county in the UK is being celebrated this month to mark the 10 year anniversary of the Don't Let Devon go to waste campaign.

Devon enjoys a recycling rate of 55% (2010/11) making the county the highest recycler in the UK.

To celebrate its success and to thank the residents of Devon, the Devon Authorities Waste Reduction and Recycling Committee is hosting a special ceremony; The Recycle Devon Thank You awards.

The Committee would like residents to nominate those who they feel deserve a special thank you...

Community Composting at Arena Park Exeter

Authored by MB
Posted: Thu, 10/25/2012 - 9:31am

102 properties at Arena Park in Exeter are benefiting from a successful community composting site.

To help address fly tipping of garden waste, advice was gained from Devon County Council and the Community Composting Network back in February 2012 following residents' request at an estate walkabout. Devon & Cornwall Housing provided two ‘scotty hot box compost bins’ to see if this would help alleviate the problem.

Several months on and the scheme has proved so successful that the volunteer residents who oversee the site applied to their local councillors for funding...

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