There’s a new Wow! factor in Topsham right now - and it’s got wings!
The town has become the temporary home to the latest creation by east Devon sculptor and craftsman Brendan Rawlings, who makes large, striking, carved driftwood figures.
You can see his most recent masterpiece - The Angel of the South - in the grounds of St Margaret’s Church in Topsham, where it is on display until January.
The 12 foot angel is on show all day and is illuminated in the evenings, and has already become an Instagram and social media hit; it was extensively photographed at Topsham...
This Christmas, M&S Food is putting charity firmly at its heart. In a year when charity funding has declined almost 25%, M&S Food is proud to donate £10,000 to Action for Children charity, which has three children’s centres and a nursery based in Exeter, in recognition of the volunteering efforts of local colleague Dan Smith as part of an overall £2million donation to good causes for its very special Christmas campaign. A sign at the front of the store will be unveiled on 3rdDecember, highlighting Dan and the charity’s brilliant work to all customers shopping at M&S Exebridges...
A SOUTH Devon care provider is recruiting new carers as it enters its busiest period of the year with a target to take on 100 new employees in the run-up to Christmas and into the New Year (2021).
Guardian Homecare needs carers to join its team and provide services in the Exeter area not just during the busier festive period but beyond into 2021.
Manager for the care provider, Catherine Porter said: “This is our busiest time of the year. As the weather turns potentially chillier and we’re working in either very wet or snowy and cold conditions, and elderly and vulnerable...
Exeter’s Corn Exchange is preparing to lift its curtains for the first time since March as it welcomes audiences to its latest Christmas panto, The Wizard of Oz.
Now in its 11th year, the Christmas pantomime at the Corn Exchange will be the only panto running this holiday season in Exeter, and one of the only in the whole south west region.
The Wizard of Oz will draw together talented artists from London’s West End. Leading the cast will be Daniel Page, who has worked for the RSC and was an original cast member of the West End’s Billy Elliot. The Wizard will be played by...
This December, Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels is on the hunt for heroes and asking you to nominate someone in need of a relaxing break in one of its hotels across the UK and Ireland.
Whether your hero has helped neighbours with shopping, worked long hours in the hospital, or simply spread joy in Exeter, Jurys Inn Exeter are asking you to nominate your community heroes, giving them a chance to win one of 100 two-night stays at a hotel of their choice across the UK and Ireland.
It is simple to nominate your hero; just visit Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels on social media from...
After the most challenging year operationally and financially, Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) needs your help more than ever before.
As part of its Caring This Christmas campaign DAA have launched its ’12 Gifts of Christmas’ video, featuring 12 great ways you can pledge your support this Christmas.
Sally Hilton, Head of Fundraising at Devon Air Ambulance explains: “It’s fair to say that 2020 hasn’t turned out the way that we would all have wished and as a charity we have experienced a significant fall in our income while maintaining the same level of service for the people of...
Princesshay is to be home to a brand new ‘pop up’ Christmas bar with private snow domes, a Bratwurst BBQ and wooden chalets this festive season.
From Thursday 3rd December, Princesshay Square will be transformed into a magical Christmas scene with an open-air snow house bar, 7 heated snow dome pods and outdoor seating, a Bratwurst BBQ grill and wooden chalets selling gifts and seasonal food. The whole area will be lit and decorated for Christmas.
Michelle Menezes, Princesshay Centre Manager, says, “We know that for many people Christmas shopping is an important Christmas...
The main sponsors of the world’s first drive-thru Christmas panto road show has said it has been delighted by the response of the local community across Exeter to its sold out car park panto shows at Exeter Racecourse on Friday 18th December.
Lookers has urged families across Exeter to keep a lookout on its social media channels for a final opportunity to win free tickets to the sold-out performances atExeter Racecourse. In addition, Lookers staff will have the opportunity to nominate a “local hero” who will be given free tickets and VIP status at the performances.
Exeter-based online advertising business, Launch Online, has won two leading awards in as many months thanks to its work through the pandemic to support South West and UK tourism businesses.
Launch Online, which specialises in Google and social media advertising for companies looking to grow their online sales, was recognised for its work in supporting local and national tourism businesses specifically during lockdown to secure vital holiday bookings.
Launch Online won the award for Best Use of Search in the Travel and Leisure category at the UK Search Awards last week (...
Local bus operator Stagecoach South West is working in partnership with InExeter, the business improvement districts to offer one lucky family a fabulous festive giveaway.
The lucky winner will receive a £250 Independent Gift Card that can be spent in over 90 city centre independent shops, restaurants or salons; travel for a family of 5 for a weekend and a meal for your family at one of the funkiest restaurants in town, Eat the Bird.
The partnership hopes to encourage locals back to Exeter to support the variety and diversity of local independents. Take the opportunity...
