Exeter City

2024 - 9 - 3

From Council Offices to Cup Victories: Exeter City's Charm Unveiled!

Civic Centre - Elevate Membership - Exeter City Council - Exeter City F.C. - Exeter Northcott Theatre - Gary Caldwell - Liam Oakes - remote work - South-West creatives

Did you hear? Exeter City Council is feeling a bit lonely in their oversized Civic Centre while the local football team is busy buzzing with victory!

In an unexpected twist, Exeter City Council is making headlines for considering a downsizing of their Civic Centre headquarters. As many council members continue to enjoy the flexibility of working from home, it appears that the once-bustling offices are beginning to feel more like a spacious waiting room than a functional workplace. With the trend of remote work showing no signs of slowing down, it raises an interesting question: do we still need all that space? Imagine how many home-cooked lunches you could enjoy instead of staring at empty office chairs!

Meanwhile, it’s all systems go for Exeter City F.C. as excitement builds around their upcoming home match against Stevenage on September 21, 2024. The buzz is palpable amongst fans eager to secure their spots for what promises to be an electrifying event in the heart of Exeter. Those who know the drill understand the importance of booking early—trust us, you don’t want to end up watching the match from your couch when you could be surrounded by fellow fans, cheering with all your might!

As victories pile up, Exeter City's manager Gary Caldwell joyfully responded to the recent Trophy win against Swindon. The match started with Ed Francis hitting the mark, only to be quickly countered by Swindon. Not to be outdone, Jack Aitchison reclaimed the lead with a spectacular goal, showcasing the agility and skill that have made City a formidable opponent this season. What makes this win so special isn’t just the scoreboard, but the sense of community it fosters among the supporters and players alike. Talk about team spirit!

In arts and culture news, the Exeter Northcott Theatre is making strides to uplift local talent with their newly launched Elevate Membership program. Creatives from the South-West are invited to dive into a week-long celebration featuring performances, masterclasses, and the much-anticipated Elevate Festival. It’s an encouraging leap for aspiring artists, marking a vibrant juncture where creativity meets opportunity. When was the last time attending a festival made you feel less alone in your artistic endeavors and more a part of something magical?

Did you know that while the Civic Centre is adjusting to a more remote-friendly model, the Exeter City F.C. has historically seen some of the most passionate fans gather on match days? The vibrant chants and colors fill the stadium, creating an atmosphere that's palpable! Also, if you're ever in the area during Elevate Festival, look out for workshops led by industry professionals; you might just find your new favorite hobby waiting to be discovered!

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Exeter City Council looks into downsizing headquarters (BBC News)

The Civic Centre offices have become too big for the council with more staff working from home.

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Tickets and Hospitality: Stevenage (21/9/24) | Exeter City F.C. (Exeter City FC)

With City's home league matches providing popular in the home areas over the last few seasons, it's worth booking early to gain admission! Don't forget, you ...

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Gary Caldwell reacts to City's Trophy win against Swindon | Exeter ... (Exeter City FC)

Ed Francis opened the scoring before Swindon responded almost immediately, however an exceptional goal from Jack Aitchison gave City the lead 10 minutes from ...

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Exeter Northcott Launches New Artist Development Programme ... (Exeter City Council)

South-West creatives are invited to join the brand-new Elevate Membership and participate in Elevate Festival, a week of performances, masterclasses and ...

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Councillors back proposals to progress City Council office relocation (East Devon Radio)

Councillors have unanimously approved the next stage of plans for a potential office move for the City Council.

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Exeter City's latest crop of youngsters continue to impress (Devon Live)

Exeter City manager Gary Caldwell has hailed the latest crop of youngsters coming through the Grecians' academy. Liam Oakes was named man-of-the-match in ...

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Vote for your RGB Recruitment Player of the Month for August ... (Exeter City FC)

City have made a decent start to the new season, picking up wins over both Rotherham United and Bolton Wanderers, two teams expecting to be fighting for ...

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Three City stars on international duty! | Exeter City F.C. (Exeter City FC)

Ilmari Niskanen has once again been called up to the Finland team for the Nations League campaign, which begins away to Greece on Saturday 7 September. Imi and ...

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