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Pawesome day out with pen farthing

Looking for the perfect way to round off the summer holidays? Head to Pawesome Day Out, a lively, family-friendly charity event on Sunday 31st August from 12pm at St Martin’s Football Club, Exminster—where fun, food, and four-legged friends take centre stage!

Organised by Claudia Pinn of Claudia’s Canines and the UK–Sri Lanka-based charity Lucas Helps Dogs, this event aims to raise vital funds for street animals in Sri Lanka. Proceeds will directly support spay/neuter clinics, emergency treatments, and life-saving vaccinations for dogs and cats in desperate need.

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Creatures great and small scuttle into Devon

A menagerie of creatures great and very small will scuttle into Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park on Friday 28 March for the official opening of the brand new attraction, Bugz Unlimited.

The new attractions represent part of a £1 million investment in the Park’s 25th anniversary year and will officially be opened by TV Wildlife Presenter, Nick Baker.

Guests can explore a world of interesting creepy crawlies in Bugz Unlimited, with a Leaf Cutter Ant display and other fascinating creatures including a giant African land snail, Chilean Rose Tarantula, Jungle Nymph Stick...

Comedian Jenny Eclair's tour to come to Devon

Grumpy Old Women and I'm a Celeb star Jenny Eclair is to bring her comedy show 'Eclairious’ to Devon this April.

Jenny, who has made audiences laugh on many a TV show including Loose Women, Celebrity Weakest Link and Splash, is performing across the UK as she brings back her hilarious ' Eclarious' tour.

Tales of incontinence, badly placed tampons and boobs falling out of bras are all subjects on offer when Jenny comes to Tiverton Community Arts Theatre in April.

The stand up comic will perfom on Saturday 5th April at 8.20pm. Tickets cost £17.50 plus a 50p booking...

The Chattiest Streets in the South West are the Happiest Streets

Making small talk with a neighbour doesn’t always come naturally for people in the South West but when they do make the effort they feel happier, a new study has revealed.

A national survey carried out by Lottery-funded initiative The Big Lunch, the UK’s annual get-together for neighbours, found that more than 70% of people in the South West said that small talk makes them feel happier, despite it not coming naturally for 40% of those who responded.

Nearly 60% of people in the South West do make small talk with their neighbours on a regular basis and more than 50% in the...

Family Day at Exeter Racecourse

Entry is free for all children aged 17 and under, and a special two for one offer for pre-booked adult tickets means Family Day at Exeter Racecourse on April 15, which is sponsored by Finlake Holiday Park, is one of Devon’s most popular days out during the Easter holidays.

It’s when the racecourse stages a host of activities so that children can discover for themselves the fun and excitement of horse racing from question and answer sessions with top jockeys, to an informative behind-the-scenes tour with Ollie McPhai, a former jockey who now works with the British Horse Racing...

Pupils' banners on display in Cathedral

Some 750 children from schools around Exeter have been working with education officers to create stunning banners on the theme of Reading the Cathedral.

Exeter Cathedral marks its 900th anniversary this year and the banners are on display in the nave.

The exhibition has been sponsored by the Exeter Episcopal Trust.

Education officer for the Diocese of Exeter, Tatiana Wilson, said it was wonderful how the Cathedral will still so important to young people’s lives in Exeter.

“It has been lovely to celebrate deep thinking and learning with children and their...

LV=Cup Final Rugby fun in Exeter this weekend

Sandy Park will host the 2013/14 LV=Cup Final on Sunday (March 16), and for rugby fans travelling to the South West from all over the country for the big match, there is an entire weekend of rugby and entertainment to enjoy.

Sunday’s final will round off an exciting weekend for all the family as Exeter city centre is transformed in to an LV= Rugby Festival, celebrating all things that make up the rugby family.

There will be entertainment for the children, live screening of the Six Nations, a chance to lift the LV=Cup trophy plus exclusive appearances from Exeter Chiefs...

'After What Comes Before' comes to Exeter

After What Comes Before, an exciting new performance by Leeds-based Manic Chord Theatre company is coming to Exeter's Bike Shed Theatre on Monday 17 March.

The company was formed by Leeds University graduates Alex Monk, Sam Berrill and David Cartwright in September 2012, and is dedicated to the ideas of collective creation and ensemble theatre.

The Manic Chord Theatre company is becoming increasingly well-known for its raw and energetic works, often with an emphasis on story tell and stunning visuals. They are resident artists at Temple.Works.Leeds and offer internships to...

Honiton Church to host charity Violin Recital

With spring finally pushing through the last remnants of winter, St Paul’s Church in Honiton is set to play host to a Spring Violin Recital on Wednesday 19 March at 7.30pm.

The event, sponsored by Gilbert Stephens Solicitors, will feature Devon violinist Marie Langrishe. Marie is 19 and lives near Honiton. She started learning the violin aged 7, and continued musical studies whilst studying at Maynard School in Exeter, where she led both the school orchestras and the school quartet for a number of years.

During this time she gained Distinction in her Grade 8 violin, played...

Crealy great fun!

I had been promising my 10-year-old son Sam a trip to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park as soon as the wet weather disappeared. So, with the promise of a dry weekend on the cards and with the recent opening of new attraction The Lost World of Atlantis, last weekend was the perfect time to head for Devon’s greatest adventure park!

Sam and I have been fairly regular visitors to Crealy over the years and it never fails to amaze me how much the park grows each year.

This year is certainly no exception as Crealy is celebrating its 25th birthday, and to mark the anniversary...

Mother's Day Gift Guide

From jewellery to a slap up meal, here at TED we have compiled a selection of the best presents to put a smile on your Mum’s face this Mother’s Day.

Martick Murano Style Glass Pendant Necklace, Blue, £35 from John Lewis

Not only is this silver necklace a beautiful piece of jewellery, but its sweet heart shaped pendant clearly sends a message of love to your mother. This necklace, consisting of a murano glass pendant, is more than just a lovely gift but also a gift that is great value for money. To purchase this item please visit http://www.johnlewis.com/martick-murano-...

Entertainment & Reviews

Pawesome day out with pen farthing

Creatures great and small scuttle into Devon

Comedian Jenny Eclair's tour to come to Devon

The Chattiest Streets in the South West are the Happiest Streets

Family Day at Exeter Racecourse

Pupils' banners on display in Cathedral

LV=Cup Final Rugby fun in Exeter this weekend

'After What Comes Before' comes to Exeter

Honiton Church to host charity Violin Recital

Crealy great fun!

Mother's Day Gift Guide

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