An exhibitition by 307 Squadron Project will take place at Exeter Guildhall from 13-15 November, to coincide with the flag raising.
The Polish flag will be flying over Guildhall on 15 November, which since 2012, has become known as ‘307 Squadron Day’ in the city.
307 Polish Squadron, part of the RAF, were night-fighters who protected Exeter and South-West England during the Second World War.
The Polish fought the German Luftwaffe over the dark skies of Devon and prevented Exeter from being totally destroyed during the blitz on the city in 1942.
Exeter city centre will be full of servicemen and women, past, present and future as it celebrates Armed Forces Day on Saturday 21 June.
As part of the city’s annual celebrations of the work of the Armed Forces, almost 800 servicemen and women from all branches of the armed forces will be marching through the City Centre with Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Lawrence taking the salute at the Guildhall.
Lead by the Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines together with Royal Marines from Lympstone, who are marking the anniversary of their...
If you have clothes that need mending or restyling, or want to swap unwanted garments for hidden gems from another wardrobe, head to the Guildhall Shopping Centre next week.
From June 2-5 a group of students from the University of Exeter are taking over a shop in the centre as part of a series of global events and initiatives commemorating the first anniversary of the Rana Plaza factory disaster.
On April 24 last year, 1,133 people were killed and many more injured when the clothing complex collapsed in Dhaka, Bangladesh. After the disaster, dozens of brands quickly signed...
Exeter Chiefs can today confirm the official plans for today’s Open Top bus journey for the squad following their recent LV= Cup triumph over Northampton Saints.
At the kind request of the Lord Mayor Cllr Rachel Lyons and Exeter City Council, the Chiefs will parade the LV= Cup through the city before then taking part in a civic reception at the Guildhall.
The all-conquering Chiefs squad will set off from St James’ Park at 2pm and make their way down Sidwell Street and into the High Street, before stopping off at Bedford Square (2.25pm) where they will then meet with...
Spend the money on whatever you want. Just keep within the law. ‘This deceptively simple piece is definitely on the money. It turns conversation into urgent, playful theatre.’ Lyn Gardner, THE GUARDIAN
The Money returns to Exeter for one night only. The event, created by Kaleider, launched last November at Exeter’s Guildhall and its unique premise caused quite a stir. The audience, or players, can dictate much of the action meaning the outcome can be completely different each night.
Spend the money on whatever you want. Just keep within the law.
The Money returns to Exeter for one night only.
The event, created by Kaleider, launched last November at Exeter’s Guildhall and its unique premise caused quite a stir. The audience, or players, can dictate much of the action meaning the outcome can be completely different each night.
To participate, players either become a Benefactor donating at least £10, or a Silent Witness watching as a group of Benefactors decide how to spend their collective money. Silent Witnesses can buy their way in if they...
Members of the public will be able to see at first hand Aviva Investors’ £7 million plans for the remodelling of the Guildhall Shopping Centre in Exeter at an event to be held on Tuesday 21 January.
The event will take place between 11am and 4pm at Unit 13 in the Centre’s Market Arcade and will feature a display showing architect’s drawings, CGIs and artist’s impressions. It will also include details about the thought processes behind the designs, the materials to be used and the timescales involved in the project.
Members of Aviva Investors’; team will be on hand to answer...
Plans have been revealed on a new £7 million investment to Exeter’s Guildhall Shopping Centre.
The plans mark the first large investment in the centre since it was first built in 1972 and will modernise business premises in the centre.
The refurbished premises will be outfitted with features attractive to modern retailers and restaurants.
Exeter city centre manager John Harvey welcomed the news: “This is a really significant step for the city it will cement our position as the regional shopping centre of choice as well as our continued growth. It’s news that will be...
For nearly 25 years, Exeter has been twinned with Yaroslavl, a city in Russia, North-East of Moscow. This is a most unusual link as there are very few English cities linked to Russia.
Each year a group of Russian guests are hosted by English families and a group from Exeter spend a week in Yaroslavl, staying in Russian homes. It is a wonderful opportunity for both English and Russians to experience everyday life in an ordinary family and for everyone it is an unforgettable experience.
Every December the Twinning Committee holds a Christmas Fayre in the city's historic...
The Chairman of the Local Government Association (LGA), Sir Merrick Cockell, is to address public service leaders from across Devon tomorrow saying that economic growth is being stunted because of the way Whitehall allocates and spends taxpayers' money.
Sir Merrick Cockell will use his keynote address to local government leaders, councillors and public service leaders from across Devon to demand a radical overhaul of the way public money is distributed and spent to deliver a fair deal for English residents, boost economic growth and completely rewire a public sector which has...
