christmas

ELF offers a helping hand this Christmas

At Exeter Leukaemia Fund, we know that the cost of Christmas can be expensive particularly those receiving medical treatment and are unable to work.

We are always looking to help and support patients and loved ones who suffer from leukaemia and other blood conditions, particularly during the festive period.

All haematology patients along with their loved ones who have appointments or treatments at the Haematology Centre, RD&E Hospital in December will be offered a hot drink and a mince pie from Cafe ELF which is situated in the reception area of the Haematology Centre...

Charity's festive day of family activities

Christmas is just around the corner but as the shops start to get busier, Devon Wildlife Trust is offering a day away from the crowds.

The annual Christmas celebration at the historic Cricklepit Mill may only be a few minute’s walk from the High Street, but to the tired Christmas shopper it will feel like a world away.

Christmas at Cricklepit is being held on Saturday 7 December from 10.30am to 3.30pm and is a day of free family activities.

Visitors will have the chance to make their own willow star Christmas decorations ready to hang up on their tree at home. There...

A festive day of family activities

Event Date: 
07/12/2013 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Devon Wildlife Trust, Cricklepit Mill, Exeter Quay

Christmas is just around the corner but as the shops start to get busier, Devon Wildlife Trust is offering a day away from the crowds.

The annual Christmas celebration at the historic Cricklepit Mill may only be a few minute’s walk from the High Street, but to the tired Christmas shopper it will feel like a world away.

Christmas at Cricklepit is being held on Saturday 7 December from 10.30am to 3.30pm and is a day of free family activities.

Visitors will have the chance to make their own willow star Christmas decorations ready to hang up on their tree at home. There...

Local Guild keeps craft alive this Christmas

If you have ever wanted to try glassmaking, fine print methods or see exquisite embriodery or minatures being painted and fired in close-up then it's worth visiting the Devon GuIld in Bovey Tracy this December. The local craft centre and gallery nurtures craft makers from all over the South West - from potters and jewellers to weavers and metalworkers. A number of Members including popular Totnes based ceramicist Iris Milward and John Hagger, traditional leather bagmaker and sadler, have offered to give live action demonstrations of their skills at the Guild, every Saturday in...

My EX Wardrobe opens a pop-up shop in Gandy Street

Event Date: 
28/11/2013 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
Venue: 
18 Gandy Street, Exeter

Queen of Style Kate Lamport launches an exciting new pop-up shop in central Exeter for people to buy and sell pre-loved clothes and accessories. ‘My Ex Wardrobe’ opens on Gandy Street on Thursday 28th November 5.00pm – 9.00pm to coincide with the city’s late night Christmas shopping. With both designer and high street clothing, the shop stocks a range of brands including Prada, Mulberry, Jimmy Choo, Karen Millen, and Ugg to name just a few. As well as selling pre-loved items, the shop will also be stocking a range of exclusive fashion lines, including popular leggings from ‘Skintight...

Princesshay unveils new Christmas shopping event

Princesshay Exeter invites Christmas shoppers to a new shopping, fashion and gift event on Thursday 28th November from 5pm to 9pm to enjoy festive treats, fashion advice and competitions as well as late night shopping.

The Light up Your Style evening focuses on fashion and gift advice with roaming models sporting the latest autumn/winter fashion trends, style spotters and photographers taking pictures of Exeter’s fashionistas and choreographed fashion scenes popping up all evening. Mannequins will model Princesshay’s top ten winter looks with the chance to win shopping vouchers and...

Adam Isaac helps Barnstaple get festive

Exeter singing star Adam Isaac helped the people of Barnstaple begin their festive celebrations by performing at their Christmas lights switch on.

Adam, who was mentored by Sir Tom Jones in the 2012 series of The Voice, performed material from his own album Train Tracks and also covered tracks by artists such as Lenny Kravitz and Eurythmics. Girl band Stooshe and Britain’s Got Talent stars The Luminites also performed.

Adam will next be performing at Timepiece on Saturday 30th November. Please visit Timepiece at Little Castle Street for more information.

Exeter Christmas Market in full swing

Event Date: 
21/11/2013 - 6:15pm to 19/12/2013 - 9:15pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral Green

Exeter’s Christmas market is in full swing today with dozens of bespoke stalls trading on the Cathedral Green.

A mix of local traders and specialist stalls from overseas are trading in the alpine style market.

Local trader Mary Tempest, 63, won the Market’s Pitch-Perfect award designed to promote start-up businesses.

Mary, a local artist, is selling a range of her illustrations of local landmarks and historical sites, with designed key rings and mugs also on sale.

Mary also works for Exeter City Council’s tourism department, she said: “my day job is drawing...

Festive Fun and Christmas Shopping in Chagford

Event Date: 
10/12/2013 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Chagford Square

Chagford will be bustling at a festive late-night shopping event on Tuesday 10th December 2013.

As always, the Dartmoor town will be a riot of colour with lights and over 50 decorated Christmas trees on all the shops. There will be entertainment in all the streets from 6pm, which will appeal to all age groups and shoppers. A hog roast, bands, hot chestnuts and Father Christmas for the children are just some of the fun and merriment on the night.

Each year, Chagford’s independent shops stage a Shopper’s Spectacular Evening. Thousands of present ideas for all ages...

Cartridges Solicitors will be donning their silly Christmas jumpers to raise money for FORCE

Authored by khulland
Posted: Mon, 11/25/2013 - 2:41pm

Cartridges Solicitors will be donning their silly Christmas jumpers on 11 December to raise money for FORCE.

FORCE is a cancer charity who play a vital role in local cancer services and have done so for 26 years. They hold the belief that anyone diagnosed with cancer deserves the best possible treatment and professional support close to home. The wide services they offer are invaluable including support groups, counselling, benefits advice, complementary therapies and relaxation classes, coping with hair loss to name just a few.

Staff will donate to the charity and wear...

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