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The Farm Table celebrates AA Rosette

Darts Farm is delighted to announce that its new restaurant, The Farm Table has just been awarded an AA Rosette. This is the second fantastic accolade for The Farm Table, which also won Food Magazine’s Reader Award for the Best Newcomer, just over 12 months after opening.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “We are absolutely thrilled to win this accolade, which celebrates the huge effort that has gone into creating The Farm Table. AA inspectors have an unrivalled wealth of experience in assessing quality throughout the UK, so...

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery and University of Exeter bring open access to museum collections

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Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 5:39pm

An exciting collaboration between an Exeter museum and University is helping to ensure the museum’s incredible collections are available for use by everyone.

The partnership between the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM) and the GLAM-E Lab at the University of Exeter, will help spread awareness of incredible artworks and ensure the public can use them for free and without permission.

For the past year, RAMM staff have been working with the GLAM-E Lab and Exeter Law School students to make their collections open access for all.

This will allow...

Playing by the rules, childhood, dress and imagination: A new exhibition at Killerton National Trust near Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:00am

Opening on 10 February, Killerton’s new exhibition, Playing by the rules, childhood, dress and imagination, will be open to visit every day from 11am, last admission at 3.30pm.

Using children’s clothes from Killerton’s extensive costume collection, the exhibition explores developments in clothing and fashion for children between the ages of two and twelve over the last 200 years.

‘What I envy the little girls of today is the fewness and simplicity of their garments...’ (Eleanor Acland, Goodbye for the Present , 1935)

Lady Eleanor Acland, who lived at Killerton...

Exeter's Tyler Grange names Jon Berry as Managing Director, as Simon Ursell moves to Chair

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Posted: Sun, 02/11/2024 - 11:45pm

Exeter-based B Corp four-day week firm environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has appointed Jon Berry as Managing Director. He supersedes Simon Ursell, who becomes Chair of the firm.

Both proven and innovative business leaders co-founded The Quay's Tyler Grange - expert in arboriculture, ecology and landscape planning – 14 years ago.

As Managing Director, Jon Berry - previously Sales Director / Director of People, Places & Purpose – is now responsible for developing the consultancy’s commercial, people and ESG strategies and leading its 100+ strong nationwide team...

Exeter Seed Swap 2024!

Get inspired and start planning for the 2024 growing season!

Have you got seeds to spare that are not past their use-by date that you can give away or swap for something else?

Even if you don’t have seeds to swap, go along anyway. Find some seeds and start your gardening journey this year.

This event is for everyone and all seeds are free!

Exeter Seed Swap 2024

Sunday 18 Feb, 10.30am-2.30pm

Positive Light Projects , Sidwell Street, Exeter EX46RD

Entry is free (donations welcome).

Organised by Exeter Seed Bank , the...

Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggieri heading to Exeter

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Posted: Fri, 02/09/2024 - 8:01pm

The legendary Kiki Dee accompanied by virtuoso guitarist Carmelo Luggieri will be appearing at the Phoenix in Exeter on Sunday March 10 as part of a major UK Tour celebrating their latest album "The Long Ride Home"

The show marks their first ever visit to the venue and it is a real coup to attract artists of such outstanding calibre.

Kiki's incredible, emotional, soulful vocals have won her a huge following for the past five decades, seeing her becoming the first British female artist signing to Tamla Motown, scoring massive hits with "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" "True...

So…What Did The Romans Ever Do For Us?

It’s a question asked both in jest and in all seriousness - What did the Romans ever do for us?

Now we have the opportunity to find out, at a special event organised by Topsham Museum.

On Saturday 2nd March a series of renowned experts will discuss ‘The Romans in Topsham and Beyond’ at a special day-long symposium exploring the heritage left by the Roman occupation of Topsham, Exeter and Devon.

“Topsham has been the scene of many of Devon’s most notable archaeological excavations and discoveries. It’s a topic that’s absolutely relevant today - there were digs in...

Bird & Blend Tea Exeter celebrates Valentine’s Day with free Love Heart Tea

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Posted: Thu, 02/08/2024 - 5:43pm
Bird & Blend Tea Exeter is celebrating Valentine’s Day with free Love Heart Tea for every customer, as 55% of Brits agree making your partner a cup of tea in bed is a sign of true romance.

A new study by Bird & Blend Tea Co. has revealed the 10 signs that prove true romance isn’t dead in the modern age.

2,014 Brits were asked what the true signs of a romantic in today’s world are, and making your partner a cup of tea topped the list with 55% saying this beats having a picture of their other half as a screensaver (44%).

Sharing a password to Netflix came in at...

Exeter firm crowned winner at prestigious Bett Awards

Maths Kitchen, based in Exeter, has been crowed a winner at the prestigious Bett Awards 2024 – a celebration of the most innovative solutions and technologies transforming the lives of students and educators worldwide.

The Bett Awards are a highlight of Bett UK, the world’s biggest EdTech event, which took place at London’s ExCeL Centre from 24-26 January 2024. Across the three days, it brought together 30,000 stakeholders – including 10,000 education decision-makers, 600 innovative EdTech and resource solution providers, and 400 speakers.

Produced in association with...

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Right Here for Rugby: Win free tickets to a Gallagher Premiership Rugby game

Gallagher is offering fans the chance to win tickets to Exeter Chiefs vs Newcastle Falcons o n 22nd March as part of its Right Here for Rugby campaign .

The Insurance broker, risk management company and title partner of Gallagher Premiership Rugby has furthered its ongoing commitment to increasing the accessibility of rugby and celebrate the community spirit that lives in the heart of each club.

Right Here for Rugby will see Gallagher Premiership Rugby clubs at the forefront of bringing new audiences to matches.

Gallagher’s initiative will offer rugby fans the...

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