Education

1st LYM Valley Cubs kindly offered their services to the local community on Sunday 9 June when they carried out a sponsored Litter Pick on the Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve. The event was part of Scout Community Week, allowing an opportunity for groups across the UK to raise the money needed to deliver what Scouting does best – adventurous activities locally, every week.

The event was led by Nature Reserves Ranger Jim Hunter of the East Devon District Council Countryside team, who said: "We are very grateful to the Cubs for their help and their enthusiasm in keeping this Nature...

The Exeter Chiefs Rugby Academy is approaching the end of its second year at Bicton and proving to be an extremely successful partnership. With a growing sporting reputation, and a high demand for places, Bicton is developing its sports facilities and increasing the range of courses on offer. This September students will be able to take their studies to the next level as the College starts a new HNC and HND in Sport (Coaching and Sports Development), alongside the other sports and outdoor adventure courses already running.

Tony Rowe, Chairman and CEO of the Exeter Chiefs, recently...

As the summer approaches, people of all ages have the chance to find out what Exeter College offers them.

The Higher Education and Adult Learning Fair, at Hele Road 4 July, 5-8pm, is the ideal opportunity for people 19 and over to find out about learning new skills, meeting new people and gaining new qualifications, as well as finding out about the university-level courses at the college. Visitors can also find out about the new 24+ loans to help with the cost of some courses.

The college's automotive, aerospace, engineering and construction centres for under 19s are on...

Libraries across Devon are encouraging residents to ‘think differently’ this month as part of a project to inspire creativity.

A series of events and activities associated with experiment, discovery, play, learning and reflection will be held throughout June aimed getting people to try something new.

Designed for those of all ages, they include activities such as learning to use a smart phone, creating treasures at a free play table, cake decorating, knitting and discovering how e-book readers work.

Councillor Roger Croad, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for...