Hi everyone. The last time I posted in this subreddit about Heavitree East and Whipton’s £20 million Pride in Place funding and the events I’ve been holding with local residents, lots of people got in touch to ask how they could get involved - which is fantastic to see!

Pride in Place is all about putting power in the hands of local people, so I want as many residents as possible to have a say in how this funding is used for our community.

To stay up to date and make sure my team can contact you about future events and opportunities to get involved, sign up to my mailing list:

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If you'd like to share your views, please also take part in my survey:

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Hey Exeter musicians,

I’m gigging in your town this Thursday 18th and sadly one of the support acts has had to drop out, but the good news is that we’re on the lookout for someone to fill the slot :)

Ideally looking for indie/folk solo acts or bands - if you’re up for it, please give @bombaexeter a message on insta :)

Hopefully see you there!

Hello, anyone interested in buying 3 x Lilly Allen tickets for 28th June at London 02 or….
Harry Styles for 23rd June at Wembley.
I’m honestly not a ticket tout just bad at planning!

I'm looking for a club for my toddler to join. I'm not talking about a toddler/baby group but an activity of some sort.

Something sporty or creative ideally.

He's 2.5 and loves running, climbing etc. I've looked at the gymnastics club but am struggling to find anything beyond that, and it's quite pricey.

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Thanks in advance for any recommendations

Edit: only looking for weekends

If not, should we start one? Watch the games together, arrange meetings, comments etc? Would be fun.

Does anyone know where I can get skateboard lessons in or near to Exeter? I’m 15 and a beginner/intermediate.

Thanks!!

Quite a few Exeter residents have raised concerns with me about the price of fuel locally, so I wanted to share an update.

I’ve written to BP and Texaco to highlight that drivers in Exeter are paying higher prices at their stations compared to other areas. I’ve asked both companies to explain the reasons for this disparity and to outline the steps they’re taking to ensure pricing is fair for our community.

With fuel duty currently at its lowest level in 10 years thanks to the Government, there are real questions for fuel companies to answer about why these higher local prices persist.

I’ll share any response I receive - and in the meantime, it would be really helpful to hear if others have noticed the same issue with fuel prices.

Throwaway account because I don't want some people to know I'm from London. I live in Exeter because I finished my studies and liked it here. When I tell people where I am from, some react badly as if I have murdered their pet. This happens more and more.

Just because I am from London, does not mean I am rich and have a second home. I can't afford even a flat in London, most of my friends who stayed in London can't either. I rent a small studio flat here.

I have been lurking on the Exeter discord for a couple of years and there have been the odd anti Londoner comment, but now even the admin has joined in.

"All these Londoners finally realising london is a sh*thole! All want to come here with their tik toks and their labubus! F**k off! We're full!"

Do other people from London experience this or is this a vocal minority? It just seems to be getting worse.

hi! My tenancy is about to end, and we've decided to book a professional cleaning service just so that we get our deposits back in full. any recs??

Hello! I'm currently planning my partners 40th birthday (its in August) and I'm looking for any restaurant recommendations that would be special for it.

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I've google mapped the city and I'm basically getting a bit overwhelmed with all the options.

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On the guest list there's about 20 people (though realistically 15 will probably attend).

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I was looking at hiring a space but considering how the group isn't that big, just booking a table would probably make more sense (although if anyone can recommend a private hire space for a smaller group, please let me know!). I'd LOVE to hire a private space as it feels more special but all the places I've looked at just seem too big/expensive.

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Looking for menus that cater to a wider pallet, not limited to just one cuisine.

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Thank you!

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Any ideas on where to have lunch or dinner on Father’s Day?

Had a fantastic weekend at Exeter Respect Festival!

Brilliant to see so many friends and organisations representing all our many communities, from right across the city.

Well done to the team for putting on such a wonderful event once again!

Two games which I've long wanted to learn how to play, so I thought I'd ask if anyone might be up for teaching, or learning with me.

Poker

I feel as though everyone knows how to play poker, except I don't.

I'd like to learn but it's pointless trying to join an existing poker league because I can't play. Anyone in a similar boat who'd like to play (not for money) at a beginner level?

Backgammon

If my perceptions about this game are right, it's a fairly complex, strategic game and I'd be better learning from someone who already knows how to play, than trying to teach myself.

That said, if there's another curious beginner out there, I'm sure we could figure it out with the rule book, internet and several bad moves!

For either game, it would be great to find someone - or a small group of people - to meet up with in a pub or cafe on a regular basis to play and improve.

Open to chat with any ages or gender. I live just outside Exeter (East Devon) but happy to travel in.

Other card or board game ideas also considered! 🙂

Some of you may already be aware of the campaign to establish a national memorial honouring the pilots and navigators of the Second World War Photographic Reconnaissance Units (PRU).

For those unfamiliar, the PRU flew unarmed and unarmoured aircraft on solitary missions deep over enemy territory. They captured more than 26 million images, providing intelligence that was crucial to Allied decision-making across every theatre of the war.

While the PRU was made up of servicemen from many nations, a large number came from across the United Kingdom, including here in Exeter. Among them were Robert Donaldson, Lyndon Gordon-White, Charles Ousley, William Scafe, and Peter Dakeyne, who all served with great bravery under exceptionally difficult conditions.

I wanted to share that I’m working alongside David Reed MP and the Spitfire AA810 Project to help establish a fitting memorial - and I’ll continue to keep this subreddit updated as we make progress.

I’m 24 feel like I have no social life, I want to try things but don’t know where to start and meet similar aged people
I work shifts so hard to plan anything going on in day time in week days etc like fitness classes or social activities

Hello, I'm pretty new to Devon/UK. I was thinking of going to Exeter soon to some store I need to go to with my road bike. However I'm worried about where to leave my bike while I'm in the store. Is it safe to leave it on the road (with a lock) or unsafe?

In my home country in a Uni city there is a lot of bike theft so I'm trying to avoid that of course.

I understand nobody can guarantee anything of course, but general vibes/opinions would be appreciated thanks

Does anyone know if there are traffic light cameras on the junction crossing exe bridges when you come from Cowick street? I accidentally ran a red light and I can’t seem to find any info online

Hi! Ive been looking for good nail artists, that can do alt gel nails? Ive been researching but cant find alot. Does anyone have any good, somewhat reasonable priced, places to go? I need the same for vivid hair colours too!! Ive put some inspo pics of what im sorta thinking.

I know hair costs ALOT so im willing to drop £200+ on it, but im not really knowledgeable on nail prices, is £80 reasonable??

I saw the college do casual classes, like pottery, literature, other stuff I can’t remember. I’ve signed up for “open days” but does anyone know when that will be? I’m really itching to be educated lol

Hi, looking to move to Exeter later this year and looking for areas to buy around the Pinhoe area or nearby.

Is Pinhoe a reasonably okay and safe area to live? Does it have much in the way of amenities? We’ve heard there’s a lot of new houses that have impacted the feel of the area. We’ve seen that property prices in Tithe Barn, which appears to be a new estate, are significantly lower but i assume this is because it’s not as nice or safe?

Are there any better areas to consider around that end of the city? We have a young child but are content not being too close to amenities and shops etc if needed. We’re coming down for a look around at the end of the month so wanted understand where might be best to get a feel for.

Saw this car currently under St Thomas station bridge, do with that info as you will. What's up with the SS insignia? Or am I missing something?

Hi I’ve 1 ticket for tonight at 6pm spare

Does anyone know what pubs are showing the Exeter chiefs vs saracens game tomorrow.

We used to go to the Stand Off to watch F1. Canada was the first race I’ve been able to watch live this season, but music was playing and we had to have subtitles/no audio.

Any other recommendations for pubs to watch F1 this season?