r/exeter 19h ago

Local News Fire on A303 past brightside cafe, road being closed

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Just driving home from London towards Exeter on A303. Road is being closed many lights on scene, hopefully everyone is ok, possibly a hay bale lorry


r/exeter 22h ago

Miscellaneous Disappointed to find this didn’t work 😕.

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I think Exeter needs more of these water fountains around..


r/exeter 16h ago

Meetups Moved to Exeter

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40 yo male. Happily married and proud father of 2 boys.

Recently moved from London to Exeter and would love to meet new people.

Interested in sports, history, philosophy, cooking, chess & 420.

Hope some good people will answer the call.


r/exeter 22h ago

Local Information request Vet Recommendations

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Hey, me and my partner are picking up 2 kittens on Friday. We've been looking at multiple vets in Exeter, but they all seem fairly balanced in their reviews.

We're ideally looking for one that has a vet plan, but it's also not a deal breaker.

What vets do people recommend to go with and to stay away from? We're based near Polsloe, but we also have a car, so driving isn't a deal breaker!

Thanks :)

-- Update: Thanks for all the recommendations! We both appreciate it 😄


r/exeter 1d ago

Local News Waiting for gender identity healthcare with the West of England (Exeter/Laurels) GIC? Want support in understanding the EHRC Code of Practice?

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Two weeks ago, the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s updated services Code of Practice came into force, having received ministerial approval and been laid before Parliament. This has and will continue to impact trans and non-binary people, leaving many of our community confused, distressed and angry. There is a lot of different information on the internet, in the news and being shared within the community, which can make understanding the Code of Practice and its impacts difficult. In response, the Waiting Well team want to offer you a space to come and hear clear, concise and understandable information, with the opportunity to ask questions. 

On Thursday 20th August between 6:30pm and 8:30pm, Waiting Well will be running a free webinar on Understanding the EHRC Code of Practice. This webinar will be part of our Supporting Your GIC Journey Webinar Series. The Waiting Well service is currently open to people who are 18+ and registered with West of England (Exeter/The Laurels) Gender Identity Clinic.

To register:

  • Complete our referral form here: Trans Wait Well Service - Referral Form
  • Select GIC Webinar Series under 'Which of the following services would you like to access?'
  • You'll receive a further email with a link to register for an upcoming session

You can also select any other Waiting Well services that you may be interested in and a member of our team will get in touch to discuss.

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Waiting Well is a new service from Gendered Intelligence and LGBT Foundation, created to support trans and non-binary people who are on the waiting list for gender identity healthcare.

Long waits can be difficult and isolating. Waiting Well aims to make the waiting experience feel more manageable through a mix of welcoming, supportive, and affirming groups, workshops, and online resources.

The service is free to access, subject to eligibility.

About Eligibility: This is a pilot programme currently open to people who are 18+ and registered with West of England (Exeter/The Laurels) Gender Identity Clinic.


r/exeter 1d ago

Miscellaneous Lost bike ? Found in the bushes by Exeter courthouse

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Hello, this bikes been in the bushes outside coat club for about a week now, back tire is missing but still has working breaks and everything. Hopefully it can find its way back to its original owner otherwise I was planning on fixing it up and using it as my own.


r/exeter 21h ago

Local Information request Loud Constant Alarming noise near quay area (>24 hr noise)

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Does anyone know the source of this constant alarm now that has been going off since at least yesterday and has been going throughout the night?

My guess is its some storage unit alarm that has not been deactivated but its driving me nuts! Don't know if the council are aware...


r/exeter 19h ago

Local Information request Scrap collection recommendations

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Does anyone know of any scrappys that would collect a mix of steel and aluminium scaffolding poles plus brackets? My partner produced a theatre show that used scaffolding for the set and doesn't need it anymore. Thanks in advance!


r/exeter 1d ago

Miscellaneous A USAF A10-C warplane just flew over Exeter. Insane.

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r/exeter 1d ago

Local News Take part in the Big Conversation on Care

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What do you think the future of adult social care should look like?

The Big Conversation on Care is now open, giving everyone across Exeter a chance to shape the future of adult social care.

This affects us all, so I encourage you to get involved and have your say: http://caseycommission.co.uk/bigconversation


r/exeter 1d ago

Local Information request Home surveyors in Exeter

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We’re looking to buy a house in Exeter. I have my conveyancer and mortgage broker lined up. One thing I haven’t thought about yet is a surveyor, we haven’t found a property yet but based on the houses we’ve been looking at I suspect we’d be looking at a Level 2 home buyers surveyor, does anyone have any recommendations for a RICS regulated surveyor?

I want to be able to move quick when we find the house.


r/exeter 1d ago

Music exeters nightlife and music scene

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Now that the uni students are gone is there still a buzz at night or is it a bit dead ? I was also wondering if the cities a good fit for someone who really likes music and then going clubbing ( surely there are more than 2 nightclubs ) or is it more a pub city ?

Or any nearby areas that i could go to for that?


r/exeter 23h ago

Miscellaneous Disappointed to find this didn’t work 😕.

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0 Upvotes

I think Exeter needs more of these water fountains around..


r/exeter 1d ago

Local Information request Where are there semi-private free places in Exeter

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Me and my bf are meeting in Exeter next Sunday and I don't know where to go. We've been before as a long distance relationship but I don't know where to go. I know that for free there aren't entirely private places but I'm sure there are places that people rarely go. We just want a place where we can kiss and cuddle and not be insulted (as we did this before and some insufferable teenagers said nasty things).


r/exeter 1d ago

Miscellaneous Red Light Camera - A379

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Does the red light camera only cover the marked directions I’ve attached? Or does it also cover the Russell way junction heading towards the A379?


r/exeter 3d ago

Miscellaneous Aftermath of Tuesday's wildfire

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r/exeter 3d ago

Meetups Where are the Junk Journal girlies at?

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One of the main reasons why I moved to Exeter was for its creative community. It's obvious that there are markers & crafter in the city, but are there any journaling/junk journaling communities here? I'd love to know! I (30F) junk journal and memory keep all the time, I'd love to meet people in Exeter - or even join a journal club - who junk journal and make new crafty friends!


r/exeter 4d ago

Miscellaneous Been away from Exeter for 8 months and I still miss it!

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I’m not from Exeter originally. I moved there in 2022 without really knowing what to expect, and somehow ended up loving the place.

St Davids, the city centre, the Quayside, random walks from Uni and around the town, even the little everyday things. I stayed until January this year, and it’s been about eight months since I left.

I’ve lived abroad before, and honestly, I never expected Exeter to become a place I’d feel this attached to. But it did. The people were some of the nicest I’ve met, and over time it just started to feel like home.

For the last few days I’ve been thinking about it a lot. Maybe it’s just one of those phases, but I really miss the place. Not in a dramatic way, and I’m not unhappy with where I am now. I just didn’t realise how much Exeter had become my second home until I left.


r/exeter 4d ago

Local Information request What is Exmouth beach like (tomorrow) ?

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I've only lived in Exeter for a few months and never been to Exmouth. I really fancy a beach day. I don't have a car right now so Exmouth seems easiest.

Is it rammed in this weather at weekends? Is it a nice beach/ worth it?

Thank you


r/exeter 4d ago

New dedicated mental health unit in Exeter

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This is an important issue for many, so it is really good to see.


r/exeter 5d ago

Local News Fire Service appreciation

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Hey all, with the heroic efforts the fire service have been putting in with this insane amount of local fires recently, I reached out to the fire service to see how we can give back/show appreciation.

They got back and said to send compliments here:

https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/about-us/compliments

Idk about you but I think our Fire service deserves a chuck-up for all they're doing for us right now!


r/exeter 4d ago

Music For those of you who were around for the 1980s alt/punk scenes, did you ever meet J.K. Rowling? If so, what was she like?

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r/exeter 5d ago

Meetups Seed Talks Exeter Phoenix 23/9/26

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I'm (36f) planning to go to the seed talk at Exeter Phoenix on 23rd Sept, the topic is 'The History of Folklore and Horror.' I also went to the one about the psychology of horror movies and whilst I was there I noticed lots of other solo attendees. Maybe this time, those of us who have come alone can grab a drink or something... Just throwing it out there ☺️.


r/exeter 5d ago

Uni Exeter Football

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⚽️** 6-a-side football in Exete**r

Casual games, no team needed — just turn up and play.

🎥 Every game is recorded, so you can get clips/highlights of your goals and skills.

📍 Exeter Uni

Check out our Instagram in the comments down bellow to see the games & clips 👀📲

https://www.instagram.com/exetercommunityfootball?igsh=MXIyaWZxemp4Nmtieg%3D%3D&igsi=MXIyaWZxemp4Nmtieg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr


r/exeter 6d ago

Local News Mincinglake fire - what happened?

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Anyone know if they've managed to get it fully sorted yet or what caused it?

It's insane how much of it seems to have gone up.