To celebrate The Day of the National Flag and the Independence Day of Ukraine, Maketank, Exeter’s cultural laboratory, and the Devon Ukrainian Association are presenting a celebratory gathering at Bedford Square, Exeter on Wednesday, 23rd August 5.30-6.30pm. Followed by the celebration, Maketank and DUA are launching the first ‘Yarmarok’ in South West, a Ukrainian fair to celebrate Ukrainian food, culture, and community on 26th August 12pm-5pm at Maketank.
The State Flag of Ukraine is a symbol that has been woven into Ukrainian history for centuries. The celebration of The Day of...
Local community hub the Victoria Inn in Exeter, has reopened its doors to customers, after a refreshing uplift, following a £250,000 investment from the award-winning Craft Union Pub Company.
The newly renovated pub will also be hosting a grand launch party across the 8th, 9th and 10th September.
The local favourite has received a full facelift throughout, with the investment providing the pub with a welcome transformation, creating a brighter space to enjoy a drink, or two, with friends and family. The pub will now stock an elevated drinks range, with lots more options...
Experts will use magic tricks to explain human actions and to illustrate how they help people to make sense of the world as part of the British Science Festival in Exeter.
The event, held at the Exeter Phoenix, will showcase University of Exeter research on how entertainment magic can help explain the fallibility of perception and reasoning.
Brian Rappert, a sociologist from the University of Exeter, and Gustav Kuhn a psychologist from the University of Plymouth, will perform sleight of hand tricks and illusions. The audience will be able to ask questions and will be...
A dozen members of an extended westcountry family have handed over a huge fundraising cheque to Samaritans.
The £10,000 donation - one of the largest ever made to the Exeter, Mid and East Devon branch of the charity - was raised to remember Danielle Cornish who died last summer after losing a battle with her mental health.
The handover took place outside the charity’s branch in central Exeter and involved Danielle’s parents Debbie and Steve, their daughter Tayde, and other family members from Ideford, Kingsteignton and Saltash.
Hit dance show Empty Orchestra is coming to Exeter Phoenix on Tuesday 12th September as part of its UK tour, after sell-out shows in London and Yorkshire last year. Combining contemporary dance with live karaoke, Empty Orchestra is a hilarious hour of karaoke classics, beautiful choreography and gloriously out of tune singing.
From dance artist Lewys Holt’s company perfectly serviceable, Empty Orchestra explores the vulnerability, power and uncomfortable feelings of cringe inherent to karaoke. Featuring Holt and Luke Divall and Inari Hulkkonen, each dancer takes their turn at the...
Sovereign Housing has secured reserved matters approval for 68 affordable homes on land at Monkerton to the east of Cumberland Way, on the edge of Exeter.
Approval for the low-carbon development will see the association start work on its second development based on its new and more sustainable house type range.
The homes at Monkerton will benefit from an adaption of this new range of more sustainable home designs. These designs, which have been exclusively developed for Sovereign, will further enhance the health and wellbeing of future customers, and protect the...
Construction work at Highgate Edge for 184 new affordable homes in Exeter has started.
Countryside Partnerships, the UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer, is building the new development in partnership with the UK’s leading Social Enterprise, Places for People.
Located on Ikea Way and adjacent to Sandy Park stadium, home of the Exeter Chiefs, the new development has been designed to be energy efficient, with photovoltaic panels on every home, as well as electric car charging points. These smart design features will help to achieve a minimum 10% reduction in carbon...
An Exeter housebuilder is encouraging the community to embrace the nature on their doorstep by offering free bug quest kits to local children.
Redrow South West is inviting local children to take part in ‘The Big Bug Quest’ competition and collect a free bug quest kit* from St Michael’s Meadow, on Chudleigh Road.
The kits, which are available to collect throughout August*, include wildflower seeds to help local wildlife to thrive, a magnifying glass, a bug tick-list, and a pair of ‘make-your-own’ binoculars.
The housebuilder is inviting local children to make...
Quayside Distillery is thrilled to announce the appointment of Olly Symons, who will serve as an apprentice to the venue’s lead distiller, Tom Cook. With a passion for mixology, a diverse background in hospitality, and an unwavering love for spirits, Olly brings a unique skill set and vibrant energy to the Quayside team. At just 23 years old, Olly's journey in the hospitality industry began in the heart of the kitchen as a talented chef. His culinary pursuits led him to explore various roles in bar work before embarking on an adventurous journey to Australia, where he managed a small...
Royal Warrant Holder - Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company is on a quest to support local farmers and strengthen the sustainability of their business, collaborating with Devon Duvets on their new upcoming range.
Amanda Oldfield founded the Wrought Iron and Brass Bed Company, a family-run business with its headquarters on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, more than 20 years ago after realising how simple it is to be duped into purchasing poor furniture for your home.
A Carbon Neutral company and long-standing Made in Britain member. The business prioritises sustainability...
