Stagecoach South West has been announced as the official Travel Partner for Exeter’s Christmas lights switch-on on Sunday 18 November.
More than 15,000 people attended last year’s switch on, with similar numbers expected for this year’s event, which marks the traditional start of the Christmas shopping period and late night shopping, which this year kicks off on Thursday November 22.
Bob Dennison, Stagecoach South West’s Managing Director, said: “Our support as Travel Partner for this year’s Christmas Lights switch-on is part of our on-going commitment to Exeter residents,...
Cinema-going was so popular among troops serving in the trenches in World War One thousands regularly packed into bombed out buildings near the front line to watch the latest films, new research shows.
There were double the number of military cinemas on the Western front than previously thought, a University of Exeter historian has found. The extent of film-going by troops during 1914 to 1918 has previously been overlooked by historians.
The makeshift cinemas, in abandoned town halls, barns, purpose-built huts or simply in the open air, were often only a few miles behind...
Rokk Media, one of the UK’s leading software and mobile app development agencies, today unveiled it has rebranded to – Rokk. Operating in over 15 major industry sectors, the multi-award winning company has transitioned into a full-service software agency capable of developing, delivering and maintaining innovative software, data solutions and mobile application development projects with market leading user experience design.
The rebrand is supported by a new logo, tagline and website to reflect its solid track record and credentials as a trusted adviser delivering digital-first...
Christmas has come early for the animals at Devon based wildlife park, Dartmoor Zoological Society, following the successful charity prize draw at Exeter Chamber’s Exeter Business Dinner in November.
The guest speaker this year was Benjamin Mee, who in 2006, discovered Dartmoor Wildlife Park which at the time was in severe financial hardship. Benjamin and his family stepped forward to save the animals and the zoo, starting a year-long struggle to get the zoo ready to re-open. They achieved this in 2007, under the new name of Dartmoor Zoological Park and in 2008, Benjamin published...
Exeter City fell to a 3-2 defeat in the first round of the Emirates FA Cup against Blackpool.
Three first-half goals for the Tangerines gave the visitors what proved to be an unassailable lead at St James Park, despite a phenomenal effort from the Grecians in the second-half that left them a goal short of what would have been an incredible second-half comeback.
Matt Taylor made changes to last week’s starting XI in response to the sheer number of injuries the Grecians are struggling with at the moment, and fielded a very youthful bench to complement a side bereft of some...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (9-11 November):
THEATRE
Henry V Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott A divided nation. Trouble on the continent. An ambitious young prince. Emerging from his wild youth with a sense of purpose and adventure, Henry V wages war on France with devastating efficiency. But at what cost? How can he be a good leader and a good man? What compromises must be made in the name of victory? https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills Join an experienced volunteer guide for an informal drop-in session to help improve your bird identification skills and get the most out of your visit to Seaton Wetlands.
All are welcome to come and enjoy time spent birdwatching, whatever your level of knowledge.
Hide TBC, follow signs on the day.
Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.
Warm-up with a trip to the The Discovery Hut, open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 9 February...
Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.
Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute.
Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information, additional ringing dates or cancellation
9am until midday drop-in
Free
No booing required: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/february-2019/bir...
Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills Join an experienced volunteer guide for an informal drop-in session to help improve your bird identification skills and get the most out of your visit to Seaton Wetlands.
All are welcome to come and enjoy time spent birdwatching, whatever your level of knowledge.
Hide TBC, follow signs on the day.
Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.
Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills Join an experienced volunteer guide for an informal drop-in session to help improve your bird identification skills and get the most out of your visit to Seaton Wetlands.
All are welcome to come and enjoy time spent birdwatching, whatever your level of knowledge.
Hide TBC, follow signs on the day.
Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.
Warm-up with a trip to the The Discovery Hut, open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 12 January...
