Exeter

Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (27-29 July).

THEATRE

Derek Acorah Friday, Exeter Corn Exchange Following his captivating appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, which saw a phenomenal run to the final, 2018 sees Britain’s best loved, and most entertaining, medium takes to the stage across the UK and Europe with his all new ‘Love, Life, Laughter Tour’. www.exetercornexchange.co.uk

Habeas Corpus Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Habeas Corpus is a rip-roaring comedy set in Brighton in the 1960’s where the lust and...

Stay away from building sites in Exeter during the summer holidays is the stark warning to local children from a Devon housebuilder.

New home developments under construction may look like fun and exciting places to play, but Barratt Homes is warning children they also pose serious dangers.

Barratt Homes is currently working on new developments in Exeter including Minerva and Pinn Brook.

Construction director Tim Davies said: “Building sites are full of potential dangers and, as the school summer holidays are here, it is important to remind children and their parents...

Devon-based, Families for Children Adoption, are delighted to announce that the Agency has been awarded ‘Outstanding’ following a recent OFSTED inspection. This is the third consecutive time the Agency has achieved the award since 2010.

Caroline Davis, CEO, comments, “It is a real achievement to be recognised as one of the UK’s most prominent Adoption Agencies in providing both pre and post adoption services which are second to none.

The Agency has worked incredibly hard and is dedicated to ensuring that the work we do is of the highest standard. Our children and families...

Douglas & Gordon has become the UK's first estate agent to deploy Lightfoot's innovative connected car technology in their vehicle fleet to increase efficiency and improve the welfare of their drivers.

Lightfoot's award-winning technology, used by fleets across the UK, guides and rewards better drivers. Using Formula 1-style analytics, Lightfoot's technology communicates directly with the engine and coaches drivers in real-time, using visual and audio alerts, to get maximum efficiency from their vehicles. Benefits include increased MPG, reduced accident rates and associated...

Exeter Business Club’s chosen charity this year is CEDA, the Exeter based organisation that offers learning and social opportunities to disabled adults and children. CEDA’s Craig Bowden, seen here centre left, received a cheque for £1,500 from the club’s secretary Ben Didier.

Every year EBC chooses a city-based charity as their chosen cause. Funds are raised through membership fees and a variety of social events. Club members even joined in CEDA’s recent cycling challenge by riding three static bikes and pedalling away throughout one of their meetings.

Rachael became a trustee of the charity at a time when her 95-year-old grandfather was struggling to remain independent at home. “It upset me to think of my grandfather alone and struggling when his family were hundreds of miles away – geography meant we weren’t always on hand to help. He was typical of so many older people living alone; Age UK Exeter provides valuable support and companionship to older people...

Devon crowds will have the chance to see 11 of the UCI’s (Union Cycliste Internationale) top level WorldTour teams race compete in the Tour of Britain this September.

The final list of 20 teams for the OVO Energy Tour of Britain has now been confirmed and it includes the four British UCI Continental teams that have qualified for the UK’s most prestigious cycle race. Stage 2 of the race will take place on Monday September 3. It is hosted by Devon County Council, supported by East Devon District Council and North Devon Council and working with Cranbrook Town Council and Barnstaple...

]Sandy Park are pleased to launch new immersive 3D tours of their award-winning spaces.

Created by Helmores Estate Agents, the tours show a virtual 3D view of the rooms set-up for a variety of different events, as well as links to static photographs showing alternative layouts for each room. In addition, users can view the layout of each floor using the 'dolls house view' - particularly useful for event organisers who may not be able to visit the venue.

Events Sales Manager Bev Gratton said: “We hope these immersive 3D tours will make it easier for event organisers to view...

A packed programme of events to encourage children to pack books along with snacks and sunscreen for all their summer activities has been launched across Devon and Torbay. The Summer Reading Challenge 2018 has officially started across the 54 libraries in Devon and Torbay with well over 600 participants signed up on the first day. It’s hoped that this year’s Challenge, which has the theme of ‘Mischief Makers’ and is inspired by the historic Beano comic which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, will once again involve thousands of children from across the county. Libraries Unlimited...

With football fever having gripped the country over the past month, the Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies recently gave customers and staff the chance to score a penalty against the company’s mascot Archie Bee, helping to raise £389.73 for Children’s Hospice South West.

Penalty takers made a £1 donation to take their shot and all those that beat Archie Bee were entered into a prize draw to win a Sharp 49” LED TV.

Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented:

“The penalty shoot-out was great fun and, although Archie Bee’s performance wasn’t quite up to the...