Exeter

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (19-21 October):

THEATRE Don Carlos Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott A magnificent tale of passion and power set against the chilling backdrop of the bloody and ruthless Spanish Inquisition. Don Carlos is torn apart when his tyrannical father King Philip II seals a peace deal by marrying French noble Elizabeth de Valois, the love of Carlos’ life. The heartbroken heir turns for help to his closest friend, Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa, a champion of the oppressed, who questions the monarch’s iron rule and becomes...

On Friday 12th October YMCA Exeter held its third annual fundraising dinner at Woodbury Park Hotel with guests including The High Sheriff of Devon, Mrs Grania Philips, and Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police, Shaun Sawyer.

The Black Tie event was attended by 160 people and through ticket sales, a silent auction and individual pledges, and so far YMCA Exeter have raised £7,500 with donations still being made.

The youth charity has existed in Exeter since 1846 and is known for working with, and championing young people, many of whom experience homelessness,...

Rob Baxter insists the way his side finished last week’s Heineken Champions Cup opener against Munster must now be the starting point for his players ahead of tomorrow’s Round Two clash with Castres (2pm). With little to choose between the Chiefs and Munster in horrendous conditions at Sandy Park, it was the current Gallagher Premiership leaders who were pressing hard in the dying minutes. Up against a gale force wind, Baxter’s side came within a whisker of claiming all four points against the Irish province. Sadly, a knock-on in the last action of the game ended their hopes of a famous...

Exeter local, Jude Hamer is having a phenomenal year in her sporting career. A member of Britain’s most successful women’s team in British Wheelchair Basketball’s history, having secured a dramatic silver medal at the 2018 World Championships in Hamburg.

The successful GB Women’s Team have now been shortlisted for Team of the Year at the Sunday Times Sportswomen of the Year Awards.

The prestigious nomination is deserved recognition following the team’s historic World Championships campaign this August in Hamburg where the team captivated a nation as they broke new ground...

Is your name Jennifer Susan Phillips, maiden name House, you lived In Wokingham from 1950 to ?? then Dennis is looking to reconnect with you

I have learnt that you married Michael Charles Phillips in 1971 at Exeter and I believe that you still live in the Area. We met in Reading and had a relationship that was far to short, at the time you had brilliant red hair that was dyed black, and you worked at London Bottle Closures.

You travelled to Reading by train, often with your friend "Beatle". we spent some of our time together at the pictures, at the "Tavern" and Reading Town...

For his crimes against dancing, the CEO of RGB Building Supplies was thrown into Exeter Castle’s prison on Friday 21st September as part of Children’s Hospice South West’s Jail & Bail fundraising initiative.

Kevin Fenlon’s bail was initially set at £999 and it was then down to him to invite friends, family, colleagues and RGB customers to donate to the worthy cause so he could be released. However, due to the seriousness of his dancing crimes, Kevin’s bail was increased to £1,500 – but it seems his supporters were keen to set him free and helped raise a fantastic £2,738....

A street sweeper who went to the aid of an elderly lady, who had fallen over in Exeter city centre, has won an award. Matt Campbell who is part of Exeter City Council’s city centre team was recognised at Exeter Tidy Group’s Ambassador of the Year Awards. The Awards recognise the people - street sweepers and grounds maintenance staff - who keep Exeter looking good. The workers were given a celebration lunch, courtesy of McDonalds, at Exeter’s historic Guildhall. This year is the 36th year of the awards. They were hosted by Group Chairman, Cllr Percy Prowse, with the silverware handed out by...

Exeter Racecourse resumes action next Tuesday with the return of racing to Haldon Hill.

Storm Callum brought much-needed rain to the Devon track and with an unsettled forecast in the lead up to the meeting it’s all systems go on Haldon Hill.

General manager, Jack Parkinson said: “We’re delighted to be able to get underway next Tuesday and very much looking forward to welcoming everyone back to Haldon Hill. Racing at Exeter is a huge tradition for West Country folk, and we know that come September, everyone is itching to be back on track among friends and like-minded people...