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Local mums launch pop up children's market in Exeter

Two local mums are launching a brand new pop up children’s market this month. The Cheeki Monkeys preloved sale will open it’s doors at the end of the month and, along with lots of bargains for mums and dads to browse, will also feature a ton of exciting entertainment for the kids. Taster sessions will be available from Rugby Tots, Pyjama Drama and Urban Flow to keep the little ones amused whilst the grown ups shop. The event will also include a bouncy castle, face painting, colouring contest and much more!

Rosanna and Sally are really proud to be organising the monthly event...

An Unusually Good Book Sale, with live musical accompaniment

Event Date: 
26/11/2016 - 11:00am
Venue: 
St Michael & All Angels Church, Mount Dinham, St David's, Exeter EX4 4EB

St Michael & All Angels Church in St David's -- the church with the tallest spire in Exeter, home to peregrine falcons -- is hosting An Unusually Good Book Sale on Saturday 26th November from 11am to 3pm in aid of the St David's Neighbourhood fund and the St Michael's Redecoration Fund. The sale includes cards and prints, cds, dvds and records and will feature live musical accompaniment by two highly esteemed local musicians, Matthew Wright, pianist (from 11am), and Nigel Browne, organist (from 1pm), who will also guide those who would like to play the church's Victorian pipe organ...

An Unusually Good Book Sale

Event Date: 
26/11/2016 - 11:00am
Venue: 
St Michael & All Angels Church, Mount Dinham, St David's, Exeter EX4 4EB

St Michael & All Angels Church in St David's, the church with the tallest spire in Exeter, home to peregrine falcons, is hosting An Unusually Good Book Sale on Saturday 26th November from 11am to 3pm in aid of the St David's Neighbourhood fund and the St Michael's Redecoration fund.

The sale includes cards and prints, cds, dvds and records and will feature musical accompaniment by two highly esteemed local musicians, Matthew Wright, pianist (from 11am), and Nigel Browne, organist (from 1pm), who will also guide those who would like to play the church's Victorian pipe organ...

Unique Boutique Contemporary Market

Event Date: 
26/11/2016 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

The quirky and eclectic handmade market is back for Christmas. Come and find some of the best makers and designers from across Devon, at Unique Boutique. Fill your Christmas with unusual, handmade gifts, decorations, table ware and accessories, stock up on Christmas cheer from the bar and get cosy at Exeter Phoenix. Unique Boutique’s warm welcome is one of the best in town. And this one will be extra special as it’s also the last. Unique Boutique at Exeter Phoenix is saying goodbye after 7 years of showcasing the best of the west in the arts and crafts world.

My Dog Sighs at Exe Bridges

Authored by CAlgar
Posted: Sat, 09/10/2016 - 10:31pm

The exceptionally talented urban artist, My Dog Sighs made an appearance today at Exe Bridges, in St Thomas, Exeter, where he was joined by many other "great paint throwers" after having been invited to redecorate the undersides of the bridges on the banks. This team of craftspersons will be working Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th September 2016, transforming the bridges into platforms of colour and vibrance, brightening up the city and giving the Exe Bridges area the new vivacity that it needs. Well done to all involved! It was fantastic being able to watch you work and watch you create...

Deadly Intent the Movie

Event Date: 
13/07/2016 - 7:30pm to 9:15pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix Centre

Deadly Intent (15) + Q&A

2016 | UK | 82 mins After the tragic death of her husband, a soldier posted to Afghanistan, Bryony tries to build a new life for herself and her young son, James. Struggling with her own grief she fails to notice that James has become secretive and withdrawn, spending hours alone playing out death scenes with his toys. When things start to go missing and furniture is smashed Bryony blames James but when she confronts him she finds herself facing a reality more terrifying than any nightmare. As her world crashes around her Bryony realises that unless she...

Community Church Service

Event Date: 
03/07/2016 - 10:30am
Venue: 
The Chudfest Marquee is in the Playpark, behind the Church

Sunday 3rd July, Chudfest Marquee 10.30am

An informal summer service of celebration that has been held in Chudleigh for many years. Originally tied in with the Carnival, the service is organised by members of the Baptist and Parish Church congregations. With leaders and musicians from both churches, we seek to give thanks to God for our community of Chudleigh, celebrate all that is good about our town, and pray for the needs of those around us, and the wider world.

Everyone is very welcome to join us in the Marquee, and refreshments will be available afterwards.

We...

South Lawn Terrace since Victorian Times! - Family fun open access performance

Event Date: 
26/06/2016 - 2:00pm to 17/07/2016 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree

A lovely, summertime, family-fun, community-involved performance celebrating the South Lawn Terrace area since Victorian Times.

Come join us for a stroll through time and see our familiar streets through new eyes!

To get your full joining details please sign up by

Email: interwoven@jojospinks.com

Phone/text: 07855 935137

Website: http://interwovenproductions.jojospinks.com

New deal puts local pork on the menu

Business continues to go from strength to strength for an Exeter family farm.

The Freemantle family has been farming pigs at Kenniford Farm on the outside of Exeter for more than 20 years.

And the farm had just signed a deal with a local pub chain Webb Enterprises to supply three local pubs with its Red Tractor approved pork.

Webb Enterprises specialises in running traditional pubs and restaurants and owns the Halfway Inn on the A3052, The Saddlers Arms at Lympstone and The Bowd Inn, Sidmouth.

Andrew Freemantle, of Kenniford Farm, said: ‘We are delighted to...

Headway Devon’s Coffee and Crafts by the Quay

Event Date: 
23/04/2016 - 11:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
The XCentre, Commercial Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4AD

Local brain injury charity Headway Devon's popular craft fair and coffee morning returns on Saturday 23rd April. Taking place in the beautiful XCentre, just a stone’s throw from Exeter’s historic Quayside, this event combines a wide range of stalls from talented local sellers with delectable treats in one of Exeter’s most beautiful spaces.

The event will take place at the XCentre on Commercial Road from 11am-3pm and entry is free.

With lots of local craft stalls to browse selling a huge range of beautiful items from potters and wood-turners, to card crafters, jewellery...

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