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Princesshay launches spring fashion in style

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/11/2017 - 11:16am

Over 1,400 savvy shoppers were treated to an exclusive one night only event, The Spring Spree, on Thursday 3oth March.

Thirty-five retailers and restaurants including Debenhams, Hobbs, Joules, Molton Brown, Hotel Chocolat, Coal Grill & Bar and Carluccios took part. Guests benefited from exclusive discounts, goodie bags and free treatments.

Local musician Adam Moran, along with Richard James and Matt Carter provided the soundtrack for the evening, filling Princesshay with uplifting funk, soul and jazz mix. Models strutted their stuff on the catwalk during the event,...

Pilgrim of Brixham – Hop On Board

Event Date: 
09/04/2017 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Town Pontoon Brixham

Pilgrim of Brixham – Hop OnBoard Open Deck Event

Sunday 9th April 2.15pm - 3.45pm Town Pontoon Brixham Ahoy there - summer’s coming and it’s time to hop onboard Pilgrim of Brixham and take a look around. Pilgrim BM45 was built and rigged in Brixham in 1895 and has just completed her winter refit. She’s a superb example of a classic Brixham sailing trawler and part of the local heritage fleet so this is an opportunity not to be missed!

She will be moored on the Brixham Town Pontoon to welcome visitors free of charge and the crew will be on-hand to talk about her history,...

Second LGBTQ+ ceilidh to be held in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 03/28/2017 - 4:30pm

A FOLK dance for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer plus (LGBTQ+) people and friends will be held at Exeter Phoenix in Gandy Street, Exeter on Saturday, April 1.

The ceilidh, which will run from 8pm to 11pm, is being run by Gender Free Dance, an organisation that promotes folk dancing in a safe and non-discriminatory environment.

Gender Free Dance held its first such ceilidh, which was well-attended, in Exeter in November.

Jeremy Child, originator of the project and organiser of the ceilidh, said: “Gender Free Dance is not just about putting on safe dances...

The Twilight Walk

Event Date: 
08/07/2017 - 4:30pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
The Maer, Exmouth

Bring a posse of girls together, dig out your legwarmers and join hundreds of women walking for Hospiscare!

Exeter College welcomes record numbers to apprenticeship event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/15/2017 - 1:38pm

Last week the South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network and Exeter College hosted the Apprenticeship Expo 2017 for a successful third year.

The Apprenticeship Expo is the largest event of its kind in the South West during National Apprenticeship Week. The college’s Sports Hall was transformed into a 1,000 square metre exhibition space resulting in a record number of attendees.

National Apprenticeship Week, which is co-ordinated by the National Apprenticeship Service, is designed to celebrate Apprenticeships and the positive impact they have on individuals, businesses and...

Laithwaites Exeter Wine Tasting Event

Event Date: 
25/03/2017 - 1:30pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel, Exeter

Snap up your ticket for our annual trip to Exeter where we'll be pouring a range of over 30 wines in the heart of the city. There will be the latest customer favourites and new discoveries from around the world. Taste big reds, crisp whites and refreshing roses as well as a selection of sparkling and even a few dessert wines – there is so much variety!

5 reasons to join us in Exeter:

  • A glass of chilled sparkling on arrival – the perfect way to begin your tasting!
  • Taste over 30 delicious wines from around the world.
  • It’s a chance to meet the
  • ...

It's A Knockout

Event Date: 
02/09/2017 - 12:30pm
Venue: 
Topsham Rugby Club, Exeter

It's a Knock Out 2017 is ready for entry. Teams of 10 can take part - fancy dress a must - £25 per person. Saturday 2nd September at Topsham Rugby Club. Please join us if you can.

Exeter Cathedral Spring Lecture

Event Date: 
21/02/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Canon Professor Elaine Graham, who holds positions at the University of Chester and Chester Cathedral, will give the Cathedral’s Spring Lecture on the topic “Speaking of God in a world troubled by religion” (21st February 2017 at 19.30)

The event is part of a cycle of lectures, talks and workshops organised by the Cathedral which aims to reach out to a range of audiences from those curious about the Christian faith through to those with an interest in academic theology.

The event takes place in the Chapter House on 21st February 2017 at 19.30.

Tickets are free and...

Exeter Cathedral Spring Lecture

Event Date: 
21/02/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Canon Professor Elaine Graham, who holds positions at the University of Chester and Chester Cathedral, will give the Cathedral’s Spring Lecture on the topic “Speaking of God in a world troubled by religion” (21st February 2017 at 19.30)

The event is part of a cycle of lectures, talks and workshops organised by the Cathedral which aims to reach out to a range of audiences from those curious about the Christian faith through to those with an interest in academic theology.

The event takes place in the Chapter House on 21st February 2017 at 19.30.

Tickets are free and...

Charity opens its doors to another season of milling

Authored by DWT
Posted: Thu, 02/02/2017 - 1:44pm

A leading conservation charity is set to open its doors to welcome the public to a new season of milling following essential winter maintenance to Exeter’s only working water mill.

Based at Cricklepit Mill near Exeter Quay, Devon Wildlife Trust has embraced its headquarters heritage and runs regular milling sessions where the public can watch Exeter’s only functioning water mill turn grain into flour and learn about the milling industry.

Kicking off 2017’s events will be a milling session on Friday 10 February, where experienced volunteers will be providing milling...

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