Exeter

Don't miss Coldharbour Mill's next Steam Up

Event Date: 
01/01/2013 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme

Don't miss this unique experience to see Coldharbour Mill's rare 1910 Pollit & Wigzell 300hp steam engine, 1867 Kittoe & Brotherhood Beam Engine and Lancashire Boiler operating under steam. And, not forgetting the fully restored Water Wheel built especially for the mill in 1821. A fantastic event and an amazing experience.

The Engines run between 11am and 4pm. The Mill-site, shop and restaurant are open from 10.30am.

Tours of mill are also available on steam up days where you can see the process of turning combed worsted tops into knitting yarn on Victorian period...

Independent developer wins regional award for third consecutive year

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Fri, 12/14/2012 - 10:13am

Dorchester-based C G Fry & Son has for the third year running won a top industry regional award for the medium size house builder category for their site at Balidon Place, Yeovil. Judges in the ‘Pride in the Job’ competition organised by the National House Building Council (NHBC) voted Fry’s building site manager Nathan Pyett as this year’s South West regional winner in the category for medium-sized building.

The awards made from an initial pool of over 13,000 site managers across the UK chose Nathan as one of the top-performing site managers to receive a 2012 Pride in the Job...

One night only: Christmas Pop-Up Art Show

Event Date: 
13/12/2012 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
Eva Studios, Alphinbrook Road, Exeter

Come and meet us and see our winter show in the EVA project space. There will be some small works for sale which would make ideal Christmas presents. You'll also get a free glass of wine and mince pies.

Eva Studios is located on Alphinbrook Road, next to Lidl, opposite Baker's Yard.

Please RSVP to Jess: jess.vidya@gmail.com

Christmas charity auction in aid of Hospiscare

Event Date: 
18/12/2012 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
gloss-Art Exeter, 1 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter

gloss-Art Exeter are holding a Christmas charity auction in aid of Hospiscare, which is kindly sponsored by Shipman Financial Planning.

We try and do something every year to help raise money for this fantastic charity and this year we are auctioning off 20x20cm pieces of original art.

Tickets are just £10 with 50% all ticket sales and 20% of all sales on the night going to Hospiscare.

6.30pm-9pm, bidding starts from just £10.

Visit www.glossgallery.co.uk or call Lucinda on 01392 278522 for more information.

Hug a Husky at Exeter's Guildhall Shopping Centre

Event Date: 
15/12/2012 - 10:00am to 16/12/2012 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter

Santas elves (Rod and Faye from Westcountry sled dog team) will be bringing in their husky team who love to race when they’re not helping Santa!

For a small donation you can have a hug and have your picture taken with one of the huskies.

All proceeds from the weekend go to Huskies in Need.

10am-3pm.

www.guildhallshoppingexeter.co.uk

Topsham Christmas Vintage and Handmade Fair

Event Date: 
22/12/2012 - 10:00am
Venue: 
The Malthouse, Globe Hotel, Topsham

Topsham Christmas Vintage and Handmade Fair is open from 10am-4pm and admission is free.

Eyes down for Christmas bingo at Broadclyst Victory Hall

Event Date: 
22/12/2012 - 7:45pm
Venue: 
Broadclyst Victory Hall

Doors open at 6.45pm, eyes down at 7.45pm. There will be a tombola, refreshments and a Christmas draw. All proceeds to Broadclyst Victory Hall.

Broadclyst Victory Hall hold a meat bingo every Tuesday evening throughout the year.

http://www.whatsoninbroadclyst.co.uk/

Christmas bingo at Broadclyst Victory Hall

Event Date: 
17/12/2012 - 7:45pm
Venue: 
Broadclyst Victory Hall

Doors open at 6.45pm, eyes down at 7.45pm. There will be a tombola, refreshments and a Christmas draw. All proceeds to Broadclyst Victory Hall.

Broadclyst Victory Hall hold a meat bingo every Tuesday evening throughout the year.

http://www.whatsoninbroadclyst.co.uk/

The Coca Cola Christmas truck visits Exeter

Event Date: 
19/12/2012 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Bedford Square, Exeter

Christmas will soon be here, and to celebrate the start of the festive season Coca Cola's iconic Christmas truck bringing Coca‑Cola magic to people in Exeter.

The star of the legendary Holidays are Coming advert will be touring the country, making 64 stops at many towns and cities on its route and surprising consumers with a selection of festive treats and on Wednesday 19 December the truck is here in Bedford Square in the centre of Exeter.

The truck pulls into Exeter at around midday it will be open for business in Bedford Square with non-stop entertainment from 1pm to 9pm...

Exeter Bach Society present Handel’s Messiah

Event Date: 
08/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St David’s Church, Exeter

Exeter Bach Society present Handel’s Messiah featuring Magdalena Molendowska (soprano), Sylvie Bedouelle (mezzo-soprano), Adam Smith (tenor) and Timothy Connor (bass). Conducted by David Davies.

Tickets: £12 unreserved (Students half price), may be purchased from Exeter Phoenix Ticket Agency, Gandy Street (01392 667080), members of the Exeter Bach Society, online through our website www.exeterbachsociety.org.uk or by calling Roger Churchward on 01392 468867. lso at the door before the performance. Wheelchair access.

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