As if spending all day on their feet working as part of Exeter University’s campus services team wasn’t enough, Wayne Hill and Mark Fabris are tackling a sponsored walk from Exeter Quay to Exmouth on Saturday 10th November to raise funds for Hospiscare.
Wayne, a committed supporter of the charity, which provides end-of-life care for local patients and their families, says he is doing the walk because he cares passionately about the service they provide.
“I have had family and friends pass away from cancer and have found everyone at Hospiscare to be so...
British designer Caroline Charles celebrates 50 years as a leading London designer with the launch of a glossy hard-back book full of vibrant imagery, press cuttings, sketches and diary extracts. Published by Antique Collectors Club and available to buy this November, Caroline would be delighted to share her quips, life-lessons and career highlights with you.
Caroline Charles will be at the Exeter store on Tuesday 20th November, 2012 from 2.30-3.30 giving a talk on her 50 years and signing copies of her book.
Actors from Kneehigh Theatre Company and from the Eden Project have created a show from the plays, correspondence and diaries of Nick Darke, the much-loved Cornish playwright, poet, lobster fisherman, environmentalist, beachcomber, broadcaster, film-maker and chairman of St Eval Parish Council.
Fusing extracts from lesser-known works with firm audience favourites such as The King of Prussia and Hell’s Mouth, and featuring exclusive extracts from Nick’s private journals, this imaginative show explores the creative process of the writer and creates an exciting new showcase for Nick’s...
Tis said on Dartmoor that to get lost is to be 'pisky led'.
So join Angel Heart and lose your way with Mazymeg and all the characters she meets as she tries to bring home Albert's Bees. Weaving threads of Devon Folklore, an original soundtrack by Dartmoor musicians and shape-shifting puppetry this is Angel Heart's most enchanted show yet.
Animal cruelty, neglect and suffering are reaching unprecedented levels in modern times according to the RSPCA, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity.
Gavin Grant, CEO of the RSPCA, issued a stark warning today, stating that animal rescue charities are being overwhelmed with animals in dire need, stretching them to breaking point – all at a time when public generosity is under real pressure.
He said: “The recession may be over but these are very dark times for its silent victims – the animals. They have never needed our help so desperately.
Hilary Edwards, of the Exeter and District Netball League, has been shortlisted as one of three final candidates for the Sports Coach UK Children's Coach of the Year 2012.
400 nominations were received and Hilary has been selected out of all of those candidates across 35 different sports to represent netball.
Hilary has coached High Five netball for Exeter Netball NC's U12 and U14 teams, as well as the England Netball 'Back to Netball' scheme that encourages adults back into the sport. She is a hugely talented and appreciated coach in Exeter, with her...
Brian Willoughby and American Cathryn Craig have created their own sound, which they call “Brit Americana”.
Brian was lead Guitarist with the Strawbs for 25 years and both he and Cathryn have worked with Nanci Griffith. Cathryn has also recorded music in Nashville with the likes of The Righteous Brothers and Chet Atkins. Their full credentials are far too many to list here. To find out more and to listen to an interview with Simon Mayo recorded on Radio 2, visit the following website... http://www.craigandwilloughby.com/...
Crediton's Christmas Tree Festival takes place from Thursday 6th December to Sunday 9th December.
This year 72 decorated and illuminated trees will fill the church. There will be tours of the church, stalls, an exhibition of photos taken by members of Crediton Photography Club and refreshments in the nearby Boniface Centre.
Opening hours are 11am-6pm Thursday and Friday, 10.30am-7pm Saturday and 2pm-5pm Sunday and admission is free.
Admission is free.
On the Saturday evening a concert will take place in church which begin at 7.30pm. This should be an evening...
