Exeter could get a stunning new waterside feature.
Plans have been submitted to build a brand new bridge and boardwalk down on Exeter’s Quayside. The new structure would replace the existing Mallison Bridge which spans the medieval leats on the north bank of the River Exe. The bridge had to be repaired in March 2017 after some wooden sections became rotten. After work was carried out, it became apparent that a long-term solution was needed. The City Council has now come up with a design which is both striking and functional. The plans have been submitted to the Council’s planning...
Exeter College has been named national STEM FE College of the Year and has received a prestigious award celebrating excellence in teaching in STEM.
Leading the way– nationally, in the teaching of science, technology, engineering and mathematics Exeter College, has received the Further Education College of the Year ENTHUSE Celebration Award from STEM Learning.
Held at The Royal Society in London, we were joined by dignitaries at the highly prestigious awards dinner to share our stories about the impact we are making on young people and adult’s STEM education.
THE next Bishop of Crediton will be the Venerable Jackie Searle, currently Archdeacon of Gloucester, 10 Downing Street has announced.
Archdeacon Jackie said: “I am delighted to have been appointed Bishop of Crediton and am excited to be joining the Church of England in Devon. I am very drawn to the Diocesan vision to deepen our prayer, make disciples and serve the people of Devon with joy.
"I look forward hugely to joining in, getting to know the churches, schools, chaplaincies and fresh expressions of the Diocese and all the communities they serve, and working...
The Summer Reading Challenge 2018 is set to get off to a mischievous start this July with the ‘Mischief Makers’. The theme of this year’s challenge is inspired by the historic Beano comics, which celebrate their 80th anniversary this year. Exeter Library celebrates the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday 14th of July at its city centre location with a packed programme of events. On Saturday the 14th, Sciencedipity will be taking up residence in the children’s library from 9am - 12.30pm. Sciencedipity is a science themed not for profit organisation making science fun for...
Sixty of Devon’s finest food and craft producers will be lining the High Street of Honiton on Wednesday 18 July to showcase their wares at the first-ever Honiton Gate to Plate event.
The free-to-attend celebration of some of the county and district’s most outstanding businesses is a fantastic opportunity for people to come see, come try, come buy, as the traders will be bringing along samples of the highest quality local food and drink for people to taste.
From traditional fare to the most creative – there’s something for everyone to taste and buy at this huge market which...
Exeter Festival Chorus believes music is for everyone, so as part of their 25th Anniversary celebrations they are offering their concert tickets to everyone under the age of 18 for only £1 and to students for £5. Adult tickets cost between £7 and £35, depending on seating in venues such as Exeter Cathedral, so that’s a bargain.
Everyone knows choral singing lifts the spirit and the soothing power of music is well-established so why not take advantage of this brilliant offer and have a musical family evening out? In the digital age, the beneficial effects of listening to classical...
Devon’s Bicton Arena is officially Britain’s very best show centre.
A recent online poll conducted by Horse and Hound magazine asked readers to vote for their favourite venue and Bicton Arena was voted number one.
Its stunning parkland setting together with friendly, well-informed staff and a full schedule of events, from unaffiliated dressage to CIC2* eventing put the arena at the top of the influential poll ahead of other long-established centres like Hickstead, Aintree EC and Arena UK.
Arena manager Helen West said: “It’s a wonderful accolade to receive and we...
Budleigh Salterton Male Voice Choir and Guests... present an evening Songs From The Musicals featuring Chess, The Lion King, Joseph, South Pacific, Les Miserables and others.'
Welcome to Exmouth Pavilion's first season of Summer plays presented to you by Don't Go Into The Cellar.
Acclaimed actor Jonathan Goodwin plays the great sleuth in The Singular Exploits of Sherlock Holmes. The show features the great detective recounting highlights of his crime-busting career.
It also includes autobiographical snippets concerning his life and times, the adversaries he has faced and mysteries he has solved.
The show is directed by Goodwin and Gary Archer, from a script by Jonathan Goodwin.
American recording-artist, Dean Friedman, announces a ‘40th Anniversary, “Well, Well,” Said the Rocking Chair’ tour, to mark the 40th Anniversary of the 1978 release of his best-selling, critically acclaimed, classic album, “Well, Well,” Said the Rocking Chair’.
American recording artist, Dean Friedman, best known to UK & Ireland audiences for his classic hits, ‘Lucky Stars’, ‘Lydia’, ‘McDonald’s Girl’, ‘Ariel’, and ‘Woman of Mine’, announces his ‘40th Anniversary, “Well, Well,” Said the Rocking Chair’ tour, a 40+ city UKIreland tour, running...
