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YMCA Exeter collaborate with the University of Exeter to record music album

Residents and volunteers at YMCA Exeter are delighted to announce that a recording of their EP album “Blessing” is now available online to download from Spotify, Amazon, Deezer, Google Play and iTunes.

The EP album is the result of a joint project called ‘Making Invisible People Visible’, between YMCA Exeter and Professor Paul Cloke at The University of Exeter. The album took YMCA Exeter residents’ on an emotional journey through song-writing, creativity and public performance, giving them the opportunity to make their voices heard.

The music programme at YMCA Exeter seeks...

Phonic Takeover celebrates 10 years of broadcasting at Exeter Phoenix

Authored by Phonic FM
Posted: Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:40am

On Saturday 9 June Phonic FM will take over Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre all day and evening with a giant FREE community event including:

  • Live music in the auditorium from 12noon until 11pm
  • Live music in the upstairs Voodoo Lounge from 12noon until 11pm
  • DJs on the outdoor terrace from 12noon until midnight
  • Storytelling and theatre in the workshop space from12noon until 6pm
  • DJs in the workshop space from 8pm until midnight
  • Phonic FM broadcasting live from the café-bar in the afternoon
  • Films in the Studio 74
  • ...

Police appeal after burglars break into Exeter home

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/18/2018 - 6:22am

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Exeter.

The incident happened on Friday 30 March between the hours of 4pm and 8.30pm at a residential property on Blackboy Road.

The offender used a brick to smash a ground floor window and gain access to the property. A number of sentimental items were taken from the property as well as a quantity of cash.

Investigating officer, DC Jenny Palmer said: “Anyone who saw or heard any suspicious activity in the area around this time is asked to contact police.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident and...

Phonic FM Takeover

Event Date: 
09/06/2018 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Celebrating 10 years of broadcasting with a building takeover featuring live music, DJs, films, outside broadcasts, studio tours and a radio conference.

12 noon - midnight.

Free.

http://phonic.fm

Exeter joins movement for Fair Trade Fashion

Authored by Philippa
Posted: Tue, 04/17/2018 - 6:42pm

Campaigners in Exeter are organising a week of events to raise awareness of the need for a more sustainable and ethical clothes manufacturing industry, as part of a global movement to wipe out human exploitation, waste, and environmental damage.

Fashion Revolution Week takes place from Monday April 23rd until Saturday 28th and the activities in Exeter have been organised by the independent local company Sancho’s, which has two shops in Fore Street selling certified FairTrade fashion clothing and accessories, made from sustainable natural materials.

The campaign week comes...

Darts Masters

Event Date: 
25/05/2018 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Darts fans in Exeter will get the chance to see the sport’s greatest ever player in 2018 when Phil Taylor appears in an exclusive exhibition event.

Sixteen-time World Champion Taylor retired from the professional tour following January’s World Championship final, meaning the legendary ‘Power’ will not be appearing in this year’s Premier League for the first time.

But Taylor will be appearing at Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 25 May 2018 alongside Welsh ace Mark Webster, darts’ original entertainer Bobby George and Exeter’s Lee Bryant.

Taylor dominated professional...

Make a difference at Castle Drogo

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/17/2018 - 12:01pm

Castle Drogo is holding two volunteering open days on Sunday 22 and Wednesday 25 April, from 12 noon until 3pm, for anyone who would like to find out more about getting involved at the property. This is the most exciting time in the history of Castle Drogo since its initial construction. After receiving funding in 2012 from the Heritage Lottery Fund and Interreg, a European grant, the restoration project to make the castle watertight is now in its last phase. More volunteers than ever are needed to share the exciting interpretation that has been created and become part of the Castle Drogo...

10 year old Emily completes her 488 mile cycle for Shelterbox

10 year old Emily Read from Exeter gives the family pet Arty a celebratory hug. She arrived at misty Ness Point, Lowestoft on Sunday afternoon following her fortnight-long cycle along Britain’s widest point.

Through wind and rain, along muddy towpaths, and up steep gradients, 10 year old Emily kept on cycling, surely the youngest person ever to undertake such a 488 mile challenge. She was fundraising for ShelterBox, inspired by seeing their stand at the Devon County Show.

image004.jpgAlong the way she found time to visit ShelterBox’s HQ and Visitor Centre in Truro, and...

Visit South Devon launches new-look website for 2018

Visit South Devon has unveiled a new-look website for 2018 packed with images, film and interactive footage. Designed to show off the astounding range of breath-taking countryside and seaside destinations throughout East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge and South Hams, the new site guides visitors on a rich journey of discovery.

Spanning three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, over 120 miles of coastline, Dartmoor National Park, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, the South West Coast Path and a host of nature reserves, the site is a rich resource for anyone looking to discover...

Oh What A Lovely War

Event Date: 
16/05/2018 - 2:00pm to 20/05/2018 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre

Exeter College return this May to the Barnfield Theatre with our production of ‘Oh What A Lovely War’ , in order to mark the centenary of the end of The Great War, and reflect upon the play’s resonance within the world today.

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