Students from the Hindu, Asian and Indian Societies at the University of Exeter are welcoming fellow students, families and local residents and communities to celebrate Diwali at the University’s Streatham Campus on Sunday 23rd October.
The Festival of Light celebrations starts with a Puja at 2.30pm, led by a Hindu Chaplain in the Forum building. Attendees can then enjoy food and activity stalls before performances begin at 5.30pm in the Great Hall.
The parade to the fireworks will start at 6.30pm, and fireworks will begin at 6.45pm outside the XFI building. Fireworks...
Father’s Day is on the horizon and, for those in the UK, it just so happens to fall on the 20th of June –the day before all lockdown restrictions are set to ease on the 21st.
So, how is this affecting plans for Father’s Day for those living in the South West? A survey carried out by gifting retailer Find Me a Gift set out to find out just that, speaking to people across the UK about how they’re spending Father’s Day in the times of COVID.
How do people in the South West feel about Father’s Day?
The survey found that almost a quarter (24%) of people in the South West are...
Princesshay has announced a free community event to celebrate summer in the city. The ‘HAY Summer’s Here’ event on Thursday 26th July will feature spectacular street entertainment, live music, a face painter, creative workshops and food samples from the restaurants. The event, which runs from 11am – 4pm, will see three very different exciting street performances roam around Princesshay Square, and free creative workshops for families. Comedy Waiters will be entertaining visitors to Princesshay with their hilarious slap stick comedy, evoking the genius of Morecombe and Wise. Watch out for...
In celebration of three successful years in business, founders of Thermalogica Terri Bainbridge and Lisa Portman hosted a party at the newly opened Exeter Cookery School.
It’s no coincidence that Thermalogica celebrated turning three during breast cancer awareness month. It was Terri’s own battle with breast cancer that led to her opening Thermalogica with childhood friend, Lisa, in 2013. In 2016, they remain one of the few UK based clinics specialising in thermal imaging as a means of early clinical detection and prevention of disease. Since opening their doors, the clinic has...
A spectacular dancing dragon, a stunning firework display and traditional Chinese crafts, food and games all featured at the University of Exeter’s celebration of Chinese New Year.
Staff, students and the general public from across the world welcomed in 2016, the Year of the Monkey. In China, it is known as the "Spring Festival" and marks the end of the winter season. The University of Exeter celebrated the Chinese New Year on Saturday 13 February in Exeter city centre and on the Streatham Campus.
The Dragon and Lion dancers paraded through the city, starting in Buffet City...
Thirst Kitchen Bar & Club invites you to spend New Year's Eve with us at our Black Tie Event. An evening of great music, food & glamour!
Music from ALDO VANIUCCI with Funk Soul & Party!
Full buffet included in ticket price plus a Complimentary Midnight Drink. Evening starts at 8pm, ends at 1am.
Tickets Only £15, available from: Thirst Kitchen Bar & Club - The Quay, 38 Commercial Road, Exeter, EX2 4AE. (Find us at the old Havana Bar) Tel 01932 966171, Email info@thirstkitchenbar.co.uk
Bring your friends and loved ones and let us celebrate...
More than 100 people gathered in Brixton last night to celebrate Margaret Thatcher's death.
Some scaled the nearby Ritzy Cinema and changed the film listings to read "Margaret Thatchers dead" (sic).
Pictures of anti-Thatcher graffiti scrawled on walls of the London suberb also appeared on Twitter, with one reading: "You snatched my milk! & our hope" and there were reports of windows being smashed and shops looted.
Some were carrying banners, with one saying: "Rejoice, Thatcher is dead."
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "In order to...
