Ahead of its much-anticipated new store opening on 10th May 2018, home furnishings retailer IKEA will be bringing the “Wonderful Everyday Tour” to Exeter and the wider region, giving residents and visitors the chance to experience the little things in life that make the everyday more wonderful. From Friday 13th April to Thursday 10th May 2018, ten unique mini-events and installations will be popping up in and around Exeter, bringing IKEA’s philosophy of the “Wonderful Everyday” to life, and giving Devon residents a preview of what’s to come when the new store opens. The “Wonderful Everyday...
Six young residents from YMCA Exeter were invited to spend a time a day at the Civic Centre to pilot a new programme which aims to introduce homeless people into employment at the Council.
The Christian youth charity, who have existed in Exeter since 1846, provide services in Supported Accommodation, Training and Employment, and Health and Wellbeing.
The residents from YMCA Exeter, who have all experienced homelessness, were given a tour of eight different City Council departments including, Environmental Health, Tourism, Economy and Open Spaces.
Exeter’s Red Coat Guides celebrate their 30th anniversary with the launch of their new Summer Tour Programme. The new programme includes a brand new ‘Oddities & Curiosities’ tour highlighting the odd, curious and unexplained aspects of Exeter’s history from Celtic times to the Blitz. Also new for 2018 is an evening Historic Quayside tour taking place every Wednesday evening at 7pm. As well as these new tours, there are another fourteen tours to choose from including ‘Medieval Exeter’, ‘Ghosts and Legends’, ‘Roman & Saxon Exeter’ and the ever popular ‘Canal Trip’ (June – August)....
Ali Hepher says the time has come for Exeter Chiefs to "get the hammer down" and propel themselves ever closer to the Aviva Premiership play-offs.
With just four rounds of the regular season remaining, the defending champions currently sit top of the pile, eight points clear of next best Saracens, and ten clear of third-place Wasps.
It's a perfect position for Devon's finest to find themselves in, but head coach Hepher acknowledges the Chiefs must look to strengthen their grip on proceedings, starting with Sunday's clash against Gloucester at a packed out Sandy Park (3pm...
Exeter City came from behind to beat Cambridge United 3-2 at the Abbey Stadium in Sky Bet League Two.
After falling behind to a Jabo Ibehre goal in the first half, the Grecians rallied to level through Jayden Stockley's header.
The home side then went in front again after a wonderful finish from George Maris, but after Matt Jay scored his first senior goal for the club, Jake Taylor was on hand to round off the comeback late on to ensure the Grecians keep up their hopes for automatic promotion.
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 April):
THEATRE
Oliver! Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Let Exeter Musical Society take you on a musical adventure as you journey through Victorian England joining orphaned boy, Oliver Twist as he escapes the workhouse and travels through the underworld of London, meeting thieves and vagabonds on the way. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk/calendar/oliver/
Bedroom Farce Friday & Saturday, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Bedroom Farce takes place in the bedrooms of three married couples...
New excavations at an ancient woodland site between Monday 9 April and Saturday 21 April could unearth secrets of its 3,000-year-old Iron Age history.
The Fingle Woods project – led by owners the National Trust and Woodland Trust charities and made possible made possible thanks to £730,000 of National Lottery funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) – will carry out an archaeological excavation at Wooston, home to an internationally recognised Iron Age Hillfort, Wooston Castle. The charities are looking for volunteers to assist with the excavation, particularly people with...
The production company who make the hit ITV show, Dinner Date, is looking for single men and women in the Exeter area to take part.
You don’t need to be an amazing chef to take part, you just need to be single and up for a blind date.
At the start of each programme a singleton is given five three-course menus to choose from, each put together by a potential date eager to make an impression.
The guest will pick three dinner dates purely on the basis of which menus they prefer.
Over the three nights they'll meet the people behind the menus, going to each date'...
Back by popular demand Topsham Rugby Club will be hosting their Car Boot Sale on the Bank Holidays this summer (Monday 7th May, Monday 28th May and Monday 27th August) from 9:30 am to 1pm.
Public on foot - free entrance. We would welcome a £1 donation for parking.
Sellers will be welcome to set up at 8am with fees £6 per car and small vans, larger vehicles and trailers at £10 each.
The clubhouse will be open with hot food and drinks available all morning and the Bar will also be open towards lunchtime, with guest ales and longstanding favourites on offer.
Back by popular demand Topsham Rugby Club will be hosting their Car Boot Sale on the Bank Holidays this summer (Monday 7th May, Monday 28th May and Monday 27th August) from 9:30 am to 1pm.
Public on foot - free entrance. We would welcome a £1 donation for parking.
Sellers will be welcome to set up at 8am with fees £6 per car and small vans, larger vehicles and trailers at £10 each.
The clubhouse will be open with hot food and drinks available all morning and the Bar will also be open towards lunchtime, with guest ales and longstanding favourites on offer.
