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Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s Lord Mayor’s concert raises over £800 for Force Cancer Charity

Exeter Philharmonic Choir’s recent Mozart concert at Exeter Cathedral has raised a considerable sum for a cancer charity in the city. The event on 15 March, which featured the renowned London Mozart Players and an impressive line-up of soloists including Devon-born violin virtuoso Joel Munday, received a retiring collection totalling £839 for the Lord Mayor of Exeter’s chosen charity, Force.

FORCE Cancer Charity Chief Executive Kate Few-Singh said: “We are extremely grateful to Exeter Philharmonic Choir for putting on this concert as part of the Lord Mayor’s charity fundraising...

Browns Brasserie & Bar Exeter launches new spring menu

Newly refurbished Browns Brasserie & Bar Exeter launches a brand new seasonal menu specially for springtime that celebrates British brasserie classics.

Crafted with care, the Browns menus showcase British favourites and move with the seasons.

Dishes such as Prawn Cocktail, Sherry Trifle and Coronation Cauliflower celebrate quintessentialnBritish fare while Pea & asparagus risotto and Pulled lamb shepherd’s pie, followed by Bramley apple and rhubarb crumble are seasonal creations specially designed with spring in mind.

Stop by on Sundays to enjoy a...

Best Farm Shop in UK – Darts Farm wins prestigious award

Darts Farm are delighted to announce that they have been named Best Farm Shop in the UK for a record-breaking 4th time in this year’s Farm Retail Association (FRA) Awards. It was an extra special night, with the team also picking up the award for Best Farm Restaurant for The Farm Table, adding to their ever-growing list of accolades!

Darts Farm is a unique food, drink and lifestyle destination with a working farm and farm shop at the heart. With one of the most diverse independent artisan produce selections in the country, a nose-to-tail butchery, cheesemonger and deli, multiple...

Otter Brewery open first pub and restaurant in Exeter

Otter Brewery has opened its first pub and restaurant in the heart of Exeter.

Located in Cathedral Close, ‘The Holt – Exeter’ promises wood fired pizzas, a wide range of Otter’s ales and lagers, as well as a signature seasonal menu brimming with local ingredients.

Patrick McCaig, Managing Director of Otter Brewery is excited for the opening:“For many years we have been waiting for the right location to give us the best opportunity to bring something new, exciting and above all independent to the centre of Exeter.

"‘The Holt - Exeter’ is exactly what we have been...

A tribute to Peter Jewell, Honorary Patron and Principal Donor of the Bill Douglas Cinema Museum

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Posted: Thu, 03/27/2025 - 9:21pm

Peter Jewell, the Honorary Patron and founding donor of The Bill Douglas Cinema Museum, has passed away at the age of 90.

Together Peter and his great friend, the renowned filmmaker Bill Douglas, put together an amazing collection of 50,000 artefacts on the history of cinema and the moving image.

After Bill’s death Peter gifted the collection to the University of Exeter to establish the museum because he wanted everyone to share their joy and fascination with moving pictures. He remained a very active donor, hugely invested in the museum and its success, until his death...

Discover new skills at Toby’s Garden Festival

Toby’s Garden Festival is back again for another unmissable two-day celebration of gardening and the great outdoors, set against the stunning backdrop of Powderham Castle, near Exeter. Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, the festival takes place on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd May 2025 (10am-5pm) and will be encouraging everyone to learn a new skill. Visitors can expect a full programme of free gardening and food and drink talks, hands-on workshops, demonstrations, tastings, live music and much more.

Inspirational experts headlining the festival and joining...

Inspirational 4,000km charity relay kicks off again in Exeter

Exeter today played host to the Sky Bet EFL Every Minute Matters Relay as fans of Exeter undertake a 136km cycle to inspire supporters to learn lifesaving CPR.

The Sky Bet EFL Every Minute Matters Relay, which kicked off today, is a gruelling 4,000-kilometer 28-day journey that will feature an incredible 72 legs stopping off at each and every EFL club before culminating at Wembley on 21st April.

The truly unique charity event will see supporters of each EFL club team up with former football stars and celebrity fans to either run, walk or cycle each leg. Today, passionate...

Exeter’s Scouts and Guides return to the Barnfield Theatre for Exeter Gang Show 2025

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Posted: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 10:56pm

Scout and Guide’s from across Exeter are gearing up to take to the Exeter Barnfield Theatre stage once again for their annual Exeter Gang Show.

Taking place from Wednesday 9th to Saturday 12th April, Exeter Gang Show 2025 is packed full of popular songs, dance, comedy and laugh out loud sketches performed by Scouts and Guides from across Exeter and the local area.

The cast of almost 70 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Rangers and their Leaders are coming together to raise the roof and raise a smile of audiences throughout the week.

The Gang Show is a...

Willem Puddy promoted to Partner at Old Mill in record time

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Posted: Tue, 03/25/2025 - 7:29pm

South West financial experts Old Mill has announced the promotion of Willem Puddy to Partner in the firm’s Rural team—an achievement that reflects his exceptional contribution and rapid career progression.

Since joining Old Mill in 2018, Willem has demonstrated outstanding technical expertise, a strong drive, and an innate ability to build trusted relationships with clients. His promotion to Partner, achieved in record time, highlights both his talent and dedication to delivering results.

A Chartered Accountant and Adviser with a degree in Business Management, Willem has...

South West Food & Drink Experts Serve Up Success to FUEL Region’s Small Businesses

Sell-out business growth event from food & drink experts KW Marketing returns this April to equip the region’s food & drink brands with the strategies, insights, and connections they need to scale smarter.

South West business growth event, FUEL LIVE, returns on Wednesday 30th April 2025 , bringing together ambitious food & drink founders, marketers, and industry leaders to tackle their biggest growth challenges head-on.

After last year’s sell-out success, demand for a second event has been overwhelming, proving just how vital real, actionable marketing...

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