The University of Exeter is holding a range of activties tomorrow to celebrate American Thanksgiving.
Celebrations will include a traditonal Thanksgiving lunch for staff and students and a 'touch' American football game on the piazza (supported by the University's cheerleaders).
There will also be an all-American themed harvest festival eating area where a traditional two course Thanksgiving feast of roast turkey or nut roast with gravy, creamed potato, buttered sweet corn and other vegetables, followed by pumpkin pie or American cheesecake, will be available....
The Magdalen Chapter, in Exeter, is on the look out for a tot who is soon to celebrate his or her first birthday.
The Chapter, which opened its doors to the public on Tuesday June 18th 2012, is looking for a child who was born on the same day as the hotel opened.
The search will see one lucky child being offered the chance to host his or her first birthday party at The Magdalen Chapter. The prize will include high tea and cake for up to 20 guests plus helium balloons for all the children to take home and luxury spa party bags for the mums.
It's definitely all about the girls this week as some of the best female minds in Devon's business community gathered for a special award ceremony at Exeter's Golf and Country Club.
The event, organised by Womens Development Unlimited (WDU), celebrates the achievements and advancements of businesses in Devon specifically run or owned by women.
All the candidates are on the Fast Track 4 Growth programme run by the WDU which is a highly subsidised programme of skills training, mentoring, coaching and action learning. It provides specialist women to women advice and aims to...
The Chinese New Year is the biggest and most important festival in China. 2013 is the Year of the Snake and is the sixth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of twelve animal signs. The University of Exeter will be celebrating the Year of the Snake on Saturday 16th February in the city and on the Streatham Campus.
At 1pm the Dragon and Lion dancers will parade through the city, starting in Buffet City, ending in Bedford Square. The parade continues at The Forum, Streatham Campus at 3pm, where there is also a Chinese Market, food, martial arts demonstrations, performances and...
Invited guests and visitors at Shields Buildings ‘Open Day’ were welcomed with a glass of Bucks Fizz. The event held at de Bathe Farm near Okehampton celebrated the company’s re-brand and 21st anniversary with a charity draw in aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust.
The independently owned company with one of the most comprehensive ranges of bespoke sectional buildings in the South West used the event to showcase the launch of its first architect-designed garden office studio.
While the music was playing and excitement grew before the Christmas lights were switched on, many people passed by a silent vigil in Bedford Square. This was organised by the Exeter Interfaith & Belief Group in solidarity with faith communities around the world who suffer persecution or violence because of their faith. The vigil was sparked by the killing of Sikhs in Wisconsin in the United States earlier in the year but there are sadly many other oppressed religious groups elsewhere: Baha'is in Iran, Muslims in Burma to name just two.
Training and coaching business, Crisp Professional Development hosted a celebratory lunch at the Blue Ball last week for the students who completed their ILM Level 5 qualification in Management.
The ILM Level 5 is a challenging qualification, involving ten days of learning, individual coaching and work-based written assignments. Shaun Durham, MD of Crisp said, "The ILM sets the bar high, and I’m pleased to say all our delegates passed with flying colours; a just reward for all their hard work and commitment to learning and personal development."
On 5th August 2015 passed away suddenly at his home in Exeter aged 50 years.
Much loved brother, uncle and great-uncle.
On Wednesday 2nd September following a private cremation there will be a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at Stoke Canon Chapel at 11.45am.
Donations if desired for British Heart Foundation by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk
Exeter's longest established gift shop Toot Garook is celebrating 20 years of trading this weekend.
Come and join us from tomorrow and over Saturday & Sunday to enjoy 10% OFF ALL PURCHASES, 20% OFF purchases over £50, a glass of fizz, sweet treats and balloons
Join us at the home of the Exeter Chiefs & celebrate your Christmas party at our award winning venue!
Once again, we are offering a range of packages available throughout December for you to host your festive celebrations - Which ever package you choose, you can be sure of an evening of great food & excellent service
Keep things simple with a Christmas lunch or alternatively celebrate the night away on either a joint Christmas Party Night or at one of our Live Band Nights!
Once again this year's live entertainment will be from the talented 6-piece band '...
