Exeter

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

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.

Late night vintage bargains at Hospiscare

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 12/05/2012 - 4:41pm

Hospiscare's two city centre shops will both be open for late night shopping in the run-up to Christmas The stores, in Fore Street and Sidwell Street, will stay open until 8pm on Thursday nights and both will also be opening on Sundays. Fore Street, where there is a very popular vintage section in the basement, will open from 10am until 4pm and Sidwell Street, which is opposite John Lewis, from 10:30am until 4:30pm.

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