Early in 2007, the new St Sidwell's School, York Road, Exeter opened its doors and Forever Young were the first community group to use the new hall.
The days are now over when singers used to gather around a TV and read lyrics from the screen. Now, many people who come along also sing with formal choirs but like the informal Sing for Fun sessions. Meeting on a Monday, 7-9pm, singers choose from over 600 backing tracks and then sing around 30 songs as the words are projected on the wall.
There are no auditions, rehearsals or public concerts - just singing for fun. Comments...
An event not to be missed, the critically-acclaimed theatre company the Pantaloons are coming to Exeter to give Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet a fresh twist that will have you laughing until you cry.
With all of the classic ingredients including romance, swordfights, potions and tragically slow messengers, the Pantaloons take this ill-fated love story and combine it with live music, audience interaction and their trademark vital sense of ‘play’ to perform a version of Romeo and Juliet like you’ve never seen before. And not forgetting that famous bit on the balcony…
On 1st and 2nd October, Exeter Library will be hosting Devon’s largest Fun Palace, a free place for everyone to join in and celebrate creativity, art, science and culture within the community.
An exciting programme of creative events and workshops will be held throughout the weekend, ranging from laughter yoga and experimental music machines to printing workshops, computer and business support sessions and storytelling and sign language. Exeter Library‘s Fun Palace will kick off on Saturday 1st October from 9am when the Bibliotherapy Room will be open, using books and literature to...
Plymouth and Exeter set to undertake 24 projects over seven days
M&S stores across Plymouth and Exeter are calling on local residents to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good by joining over 100 M&S employees in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects over seven days.
Spark Something Good will see 24 projects at the heart of local communities take place across 24 cities in the UK and Ireland over the course of 24 months. Plymouth and Exeter have been selected as the next cities to host an M&S Spark Something Good event following...
There are only days left to get your entries in for St David’s Neighbourhood Partnership (SDNP)’s photographic competition.
The competition – called 'Scene in St David’s' – is open to all St David’s residents and offers a £100 top prize, and £50 for the runner up – plus the same for under-16s. Alongside views of the area, entrants are asked to describe why the place in their photograph is special to them. The competition will be judged by a panel of regional arts and community professionals, it closes on 4th January and the winners will be announced at the SDNPs AGM in February....
We’re looking forward to a weekend dedicated to fun for the family here at Exe Valley Leisure Centre…..
Come along in fancy dress and get a free swim that day!
What's on?
Family Funsplash afternoons Go Karting Face Painting with ‘Sparkles’ Business networking Meet 'Armband Alfie' and have your photo taken with him Kids colouring competitions Exotic Animal Show Gym tours Meet the staff, find out more and have a look around Refreshments available from Elsie May’s Poolside Cafe
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Green fingered volunteers are improving gardens, streets and green spaces all over Exeter for this years’ RHS Britain in Bloom competition. Four ‘Village’ entries from St David's, St Thomas, St James and Wonford will each be working to achieve top awards for their neighbourhood.
Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education has received £2,220 to fund new equipment for its Sensory Pod to support students’ physical and emotional development needs.
The donation was provided by the Santander Foundation, which offers grants to UK registered charities for projects that help disadvantaged people in local communities.
The much needed equipment includes a touch activated bubble tube, a UV lamp, soft play items and a play tunnel. The donation supports the work of the Deaf Academy’s Occupational Therapy Team who are already starting to see positive results as the...
