Next Saturday, 16 May, Exeter Pride will kick off the Pride season in the UK - and it has just received National Lottery funding to help stage the event.
This will be the seventh Exeter Pride and it will be the biggest free celebration of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities the county has seen to date.
In addition to receiving more than £4,000 thanks to a National Lottery Awards for All grant, Exeter Pride has recently also become a registered charity.
On Saturday Exeter Pride will begin at 12 noon with a parade from the St Sidwell Centre...
The Bishop Fleming offices in Exeter played host to the Venus Awards sponsorship.
Businesses across the region were invited to hear about the Venus Awards 2015, which were specifically created to recognise and reward local women in business.
Business people from various companies which included Natwest, Sampson Hall, Blue Chip Holidays and Exeter Maritime service, networked over lunch on Tuesday and found out more about the Venus Awards 2015.
Hazel Tucker, Director of Business Services at Bishop Fleming who are sponsoring the Director of the Year category, said: “We...
Functional medicine is a science based healthcare approach, which treats illness and promotes wellness by focusing on the unique aspects of each patient: functional medicine then employs individual tailored interventions to restore physiological, psychological and structural balance.
Functional Health Screening is a clinic that will provide this integrated approach of looking at patients as a whole rather than individual symptoms.
Functional Health Screening launched in Exeter at the Innovation Centre.
Functional Heath Screening is a partnership project with...
As Exeter students pore over textbooks and stare at computer screens in preparations for exams, a leading eye expert has warned young people about the risks of eye strain. Intensive revision may help boost grades but according to Mesha Tanna, Senior Optometrist with Optical Express, it can also trigger a range of health problems including headaches, blurred vision and pain in the neck, shoulders and back. Mesha said: “While it is admirable that so many young people study hard to get good results in their exams it is crucial that they do not overlook the importance of caring for their eyes...
Exeter City FC has been voted to land on ‘Old Kent Road’ on a new official MONOPOLY board for Devon’s capital city. The public has been polling for landmarks to fill the board, however it has been widely reported - including in the UK media and on national TV - that Exeter could perhaps be TOO POSH to have its own Old Kent Road equivalent. And since these recent reports the public has nominated the Grecians to land on the infamous MONOPOLY location, which sits at the foot of the board. One of these suggestions has been left on a forum in Exeter’s rival city, Plymouth. But some, confirm the...
Exeter Respect is the city's annual celebration of diversity where we use the performing and creative arts to engage the wider community in saying no to racism and all forms of prejudice. The Respect ethos is a simple one: racism and prejudice often spring from fear, and fear is often based on ignorance, so let's overcome ignorance by getting to know one another and sharing not shunning our cultures. One of the best ways to get to know someone is to enjoy yourself with them, hence our celebratory event and adoption of the old Commission for Racial Equality slogan: All Different, All Equal...
Music Festival with the UK's Premier Queen Tribute Band, "The Top Rhapsody" with support from Squiffy Biro - 4KD-Dark Matter and more Tickets £15 inc. booking fee.
Also on the day will be fun activities for all the family to make an enjoyable and memorable day. Come and join in the fun on the sideshows including Coconut shy - Crockery smash - Treasure hunt - Play your cards right and Get the ball in the cup - Penalty shootout - and more
Fairground rides : Swing boats - Carousel - Bouncy castle - plus candy floss & ice cream & more
The Exmouth Kite Festival is back after 2 years awaiting completion of works on The Imperial Recreation Ground. We will bring in kit flyers from around the UK to stun you with their thrilling displays of kite flying. Lots of side shows too for a great day out on our stunning Estuary Side location.
The Kite Festival will run from 10.30am to 4.30pm on both Saturday and Sunday packed full of aerial artistry and fun.
Full details: http://www.exmouthrotaryclub.co.uk/kite-festival/
Captain Jack and the crew of the “The Rusty Pocketwatch” will make the journey from the Caribbean early this year – they are looking for new crew members so why not put on that bandana and see if you have what it takes to be a pirate!
Don’t forget the castle is open on Saturday 30th May.
This event is included in a child's standard admission. (Children returning with a free return ticket or a discounted ticket may take part in our themed activity for £2.50)
Themed Activity provided by Jonty Depp and Pocketwatch Theatre.
Hijacked Festival heads to enchanting Powderham Castle for its 2015 Exeter event
Historic venue hosts one-day celebration of music and arts
One-day music and culture festival Hijacked Festival has announced its venue for Saturday May 30th – the picturesque grounds of Powderham Castle, the 600-year old home of the Earl and Countess of Devon.
Exeter’s historic Powderham Castle, which stands in a beautiful deer park on the banks of the Exe estuary, plays host to the city’s second visit from Hijacked Festival – the nomadic electronic music and creativity-embracing...
