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Ashley House shortlisted in Digital Printer Awards 2017!

As one of the most environmentally friendly printers in the UK, we take great pride in letting you know that we are a finalist in the environment category at the Digital Printer Awards 2017 for a promotional brochure that we printed using our HP Indigo 5500.

To be shortlisted in the environment category, industry professional judges who were picked for their relevant sector expertise and knowledge, were looking to fulfil the following criteria:

“We are looking for jobs where minimising environmental impact is at the heart of the project. This may include short and on-...

Unsung Exeter hero shortlisted for national Foyer award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/27/2017 - 9:24pm

Local man Alan Sharp, who works as a Senior Project Worker at the Exeter Foyer in Commercial Road, has been shortlisted for the Unsung Hero Award at the Inaugural Foyer Awards 2017 which recognise the achievements and dedication of Foyer staff across the country.

Exeter Foyer, which is operated by social and supported housing provider Stonewater, provides accommodation, training and assistance to local vulnerable young people, aged 16 – 25, with the aim of helping them to eventually live independently in the community.

Alan was nominated for the award by his work colleagues...

Businesses urged to help keep Exeter looking good

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/27/2017 - 4:29pm

Businesses are being asked to play their part in keeping Exeter city centre clean by making sure they present their waste for collection at the right time on the correct day. A lot of street litter results from waste sacks that are left out on the street for too long before collection. This can look unsightly and divert street cleaning resources away from other urgent tasks. Cllr Stephen Brimble, Lead Councillor for Place, said: “The vast majority of businesses in Exeter are presenting their bins at the right time and in the right place but unfortunately, like everything, there is a small...

Road closures planned on B3193 Teign Valley Road

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/27/2017 - 2:30pm

Essential stabilisation work will continue on the B3193 Teign Valley Road throughout next month.

The embankment above the River Teign has partially collapsed and requires work to ensure the highway is supported. In order for the bank to be reinforced, special drilling equipment is needed which will take up the whole road. This will need the road to be closed, south of the Teign Valley Golf Club, from 8:30am to 3:30pm each day from Monday 2 October to Thursday 5 October. These dates are weather dependant and may have to be changed if there is heavy rain. As part of the scheme, it's...

Lecture: Why should we remember the Reformation?

Event Date: 
31/10/2017 - 7:30pm to 8:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Tuesday 31st October 2017 at 19.30 in the Chapter House Professor James Clark (Professor of History, University of Exeter) will tackle the theme from an historical perspective, looking especially at the cultural significance of Britain’s Reformation. The Revd Professor Morwenna Ludlow (Head of Theology and Religion, University of Exeter)will explore Reformation as a process in the life of the Church. Booking essential. Tickets available online and from 01392 285983. Book your tickets About the anniversary 2017 is the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther posting his 95 theses on the door of...

Your guide to What's On in and around Exeter this weekend

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/27/2017 - 10:03am

Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (29 Septmeber – 1 October).

THEATRE

Comedy at the Park Friday, 7pm, Sandy Park, Exeter An evening of comedy with Simon Feilder (MC),Diane Spencer, Alan Havey and James Sherwood. Tickets £10, £15 to include a meal on the evening. https://sandypark.shop.secutix.com/list/events

Rough Justice Friday & Saturday, The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth A play that makes you think. Controversial? Yes. What would we do in such circumstances? In the dock, having admitted responsibility for the death of his...

Recycling Week highlights Exeter’s commitment to recycling

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/27/2017 - 6:04am

Recycling is high on the household agenda of people in Exeter according to a new survey launched to coincide with Recycling Week. (September 25-October 1)

More than 80 per cent of people questioned in the One Poll survey confirmed that they recycle as much as possible and less than three per cent admitted to not caring about recycling.

The survey by five star housebuilder Barratt Homes which is building new homes across the city, revealed that men and women are equally committed to recycling but there was a definite difference in the approach of age groups.

Almost...

The Wardobe Ensemble bring Education, Education, Education to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/26/2017 - 4:05pm

Award-winning theatre company The Wardrobe Ensemble has announced that Education, Education, Education will come to Exeter Northcott Theatre after its World Premiere at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where they were awarded a Fringe First Award. Following their exploration of sex, relationships and intimacy in 1972: The Future of Sex, The Wardrobe Ensemble will dissect education and responsibility at the dawn of Blair’s Britain in 1997 in Education, Education, Education. Recent winners of The Kevin Spacey Foundation Artists of Choice for theatre, The Wardrobe Ensemble use irreverent humour...

Competition for places within Chiefs is driving up standards

Shaun Malton insists competition for places within the Exeter Chiefs squad is helping to drive up standards week by week.

The South African hooker got his first taste of Aviva Premiership action this season, coming off the bench to score one of his side's five tries in their 31-17 victory over Wasps at Sandy Park.

His touchdown, coupled with scores for Olly Woodburn (2), Dave Dennis and Don Armand, were the key highlights in another polished performance from the champions, who remain in pole position after four rounds of the season.

Despite a lengthy injury list,...

A Musical Thanksgiving

Event Date: 
14/10/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
South Street Baptist Church, 25 South Street, Exeter

A Musical Thanksgiving

Internationally acclaimed pianist Stephen Beville returns to South Street Baptist Church, Exeter to give an evening piano recital of music by J.S Bach, Mozart, Chopin, and Berio.

J.S Bach - Prelude and Fugues in E & F, Well Tempered Klavier, Book II. Mozart - Sonata in F, K 533 Berio - Four Elemental Preludes

- interval -

Chopin - Polonaise Fantasie, Op 61 Chopin - Three Nocturnes, Op 15 Chopin - Scherzo No 4 in E, Op 54

7.30 pm, Saturday October 14th, South Street Baptist Church, 25 South Street, Exeter.

Tickets £...

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