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The forgotten wartime wrecks lying off our shores

Event Date: 
12/10/2015 - 9:00am to 18/12/2015 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Cullompton services on the M5 (Junction 28): Old Station Yard, Old Station Road, Cullompton, EX15 1NS

Cullompton services is currently home to a fascinating exhibition which looks to raise the profile of under-represented aspects of the First World War.

The temporary display, which runs until December 18th, offers a great chance to view recovered artefacts and learn about some of the lesser-known, but compelling, stories of the Great War.

Over 700 wartime wrecks are known to lie off the south coast of England. These include largely forgotten ships and craft of all shapes and sizes, which were carrying out a myriad of different tasks and activities when they were lost....

Ecover helps the South West Go Blue!

Events are taking place across Devon to mark Britain’s first ever Ecover Go Blue! weekend.

Almost 50 events have been organised across the country to celebrate our seas, shores and marine wildlife. Among them are a sponsored swim at in Brixham, a stand-up paddle board event in Sidmouth, a sea-themed story-reading at a primary school in Exmouth, and a schools science and water sports day in Plymouth.

Go Blue! is part of the 2014 Ecover Blue Mile programme and has captured the imagination of people right across the country.

So far, 46 events have been organised for Go...