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Citizens Advice Exeter's Big Energy Saving Week

FREE, impartial advice sessions which could help Exeter residents save more than £300 on their energy bills, are taking place this week.

The events are being run by Citizens Advice Exeter as part of the charity’s national Big Energy Saving Week and they are being supported by Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw.

The sessions, which are free to attend, will take place on:

● November 1 at Exeter Library, 10am-2pm ● November 4 at Exeter Library, 10am-2pm

Steve Barriball, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Exeter, said: ‘As part of Big Energy Saving Week we are taking our...

New Room at Sandy Park now available for hire

Authored by sandypark
Posted: Mon, 10/31/2016 - 4:34pm

A new space at Sandy Park is now available to celebrate special occasions for up to 200 guests.

The Wigwam may be better known for its match-day disco, but this large and light-filled marquee in Sandy Park’s attractive grounds is now available to hire for a range of events. The spacious room features a bar, private entrance and large outside area and is an ideal blank canvas for wedding receptions and other events. The Wigwam Marquee adds to Sandy Park’s already substantial wedding and events offering. The versatile venue has a civil ceremony licence and a range of suites to suit...

Quarterly event sees large gathering of Exeter’s thriving independent businesses

The third It Happened Here event ran on Thursday 29th September at Camper Coffee in the heart of McCoy's Arcade on Fore Street. Set up as a quarterly collective gathering, the evening was well attended by over 120 local and small business owners and aspiring individuals from Exeter and beyond. A range of businesses attended and the evening provided a great informal occasion for people to get to know each other.

Guests enjoyed a complimentary glass of "Glasgow Punch" courtesy of Camper Coffee, a delicious range of canapés from Cockleshell Deli and the evenings soundtrack of funk and...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 10/12/2016 - 12:46pm

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (14-16 October):

THEATRE

Pride and Prejudice Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre A highly praised and sparkling interpretation of one of the most loved and romantic stories of all time, this is a must for Austen fans and those looking for a fresh and surprising new piece of theatre. Fast and very funny – this chance to catch the five Bennett sisters and the whole world of Austen brought to life by just two actors is a treat not to be missed. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Badass Grammar...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (7-9 October).

THEATRE

Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Exeter Comedy Grove brings you the very best in stand up comedy, promising a fantastic night of fun and laughter for everyone. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Mr Popper’s Penguins Saturday, Exeter Northcott Theatre A family musical, based on the novel by Richard and Florence Atwater. Painter and decorator by day, Mr Popper spends his time dreaming of Antarctic adventures. He is astounded when one day a packing crate...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (30 September – 2 October).

THEATRE

A Pacifist’s Guide to the War on Cancer Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott Theatre An all-singing, all-dancing examination of life with a cancer diagnosis. This brand new musical takes you on a whistle-stop tour through five unconventional stories about cancer, confronting the highs and lows of the scariest word we know. Tickets: £18-£25.50. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

There Shall Be Fireworks Friday and Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (16-18 September).

THEATRE

French Without Tears Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott On the west coast of France, Monsieur Maingot’s French language school becomes the romantic battleground for a group of young men as their studies are interrupted by the beautiful Diana Lake. Don’t miss a rare chance to see Rattigan’s ravishing 1930s comedy of young love and stiff upper lips Tickets: £13-£25.50. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk

Isy Suttie Sunday, 8pm, Exeter Phoenix The Actual One is Isy Suttie’s...

Rescued graveyard on display for heritage day

A historically-important city graveyard, which has been brought back from neglect and disrepair, will be on display to the public this weekend as part of an national heritage event. <SEPT 10-11>

At least 1,300 Dissenters - Protestants who dissented from the strictures of the Anglican Church - were buried in a small plot off Magdalen Road in Exeter between 1748 and 1854– known as the Dissenters’ Graveyard.

The graveyard will be open to the public this Saturday <September 10> and Sunday <September 11> for visitors to discover the progress made on the...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 September).

THEATRE

Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, 8pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Exeter Comedy Grove brings you the very Best in live stand up, showcasing some of the best comedians that this country has to offer. http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

Two Gentlemen of Verona Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Valentine loves Silvia and Proteus loves Julia – but Proteus is fickle, and falls for Silvia too. When Valentine plots an elopement, Proteus betrays him and Valentine is...

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 09/01/2016 - 12:11pm

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (2-4 September).

THEATRE

Blown Away Saturday & Sunday, Exeter Northcott Theatre A windy day, a brand new kite, for Penguin Blue a maiden flight… Meet Penguin Blue and friends as they go on an acrobatic Antarctic adventure full of good ideas, homesickness and the perils of kites. Packed full of spectacular circus, magical puppetry and catchy songs this joyous new stage adaptation of Rob Biddulph’s award-winning children’s book is fun for all the family. Tickets £13. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk...

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