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New children's library opens in Exeter

After months of building work, the new children’s library in Exeter is now open to the public. The Clore Children's Library features a brand-new sensory area, a floating mezzanine and activities for older children. Designed to be welcoming and accessible to all children and families, and championing interests, passions and their imaginations.

The new dedicated sensory space aims to support children with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing disorders. Created in collaboration with specialists  Aurora , part of the Osborne Technologies group. The space features a lift to ensure all...

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Stagecoach SW sponsors Exeter’s lights switch on event

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Posted: Mon, 11/14/2016 - 10:41pm

Stagecoach South West has confirmed it is the headline sponsor of this year’s Exeter Christmas lights switch-on, due to be held in the city centre on 17 November.

The annual event attracts people from across the region and this year marks the first to be organised by Exeter’s Business Improvement District (BID).

Hosted by Radio Exe favourites Ashley Jeary, Ben Clark and Chris Dinnis, there will be a fun and festive programme of entertainment throughout the city centre from 4pm onwards. The event also marks the unveiling of a new lighting scheme that, due to popular demand,...

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Crealy Adventure Park & Resort wins the esteemed Primary Times Overall Winner Award 2016

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Posted: Mon, 11/14/2016 - 5:18pm

Crealy Adventure Park & Resort wins the esteemed Primary Times Overall Winner Award 2016

This year there have been record levels of Primary Times readers voting for their favourite local family friendly places and people in Primary Times’ Reader Star Awards.

Parents of children aged 4 to 11 across Devon were asked to complete a survey that appeared in this family friendly magazine that has a distribution of 58,500 copies to primary schools in Devon. Many families also cast nominations online via the Primary Times website – www.primarytimes.net

The answers reveal...

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Golden-Oldies to launch in Exeter

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Posted: Mon, 11/14/2016 - 5:10pm

A charity that brings songs and smiles to older isolated people will launch in Exeter in December. The Golden-Oldies Charity, fondly just referred to as ‘Goldies’ and with Sir Cliff Richard as its Patron, started in the Bath and Bristol area 10 years ago. Founder Grenville Jones, a well respected West Country choir leader, had seen for himself how singing brought joy to so many people through his many choirs. Always quick to emphasise that his charity Goldies is not a choir, Grenville took the first four daytime singing and activity sessions for isolated lonely people himself. Ten years on...

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West Exe head leaves school

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Posted: Mon, 11/14/2016 - 4:49pm

The governors of West Exe School have announced that headteacher Sönke Beyer has left the school.

Chair of governors, David Kernick, said: “Mr Beyer has chosen to leave West Exe School with effect from the end of October 2016.

“He passes on his very best wishes to all staff and students and thanks the parents and carers, as well as governors and the learning community, for their continuing support for the school.

“The governors would like to thank Mr Beyer, paying tribute to his hard work and tireless commitment to the school during his time as headteacher and wish...

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Exeter School's National Trust concert

For many pupils, parents and National Trust supporters, the Exeter School Concert in aid of the National Trust in Exeter Cathedral is a favourite in the calendar. For the sixteenth year running, the concert showcases the school’s senior orchestral groups, brass and choirs in the magnificent cathedral setting. Around 200 pupils ranging in age from 11 up to 18 will be making this year’s concert on Tuesday 6 December a night to remember. Director of Music Peter Tamblyn said: “In such an impressive venue, the annual National Trust Christmas Concert at Exeter Cathedral is a highlight of the...

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Crackdown on drivers using mobile phones

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Posted: Mon, 11/14/2016 - 3:48pm

Devon and Cornwall Police and the Devon and Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner are working with police forces across the South West to crack down on people using their mobile phones while driving.

It comes as figures from the RAC show that the number of motorists who illegally use mobile phones while at the wheel is rising.

1,714 motorists were surveyed and 31% of said they used a handheld phone behind the wheel. That compares with 8% in 2014.

The number of drivers who said they sent a message or posted on social media rose from 7% to 19%, while 14% said they...

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Local heroes to switch on Exeter’s Christmas Lights

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Posted: Mon, 11/14/2016 - 3:10pm

Representatives from the Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are all set to switch on Exeter’s Christmas lights on Thursday 17th November.

Organisers of the Exeter Christmas light switch on event, Exeter BID, have been working to come up with a solution following the errors made by Ben Haenow’s management that, due to a double booking by his agent, Ben Haenow is no longer able to switch on the Christmas lights in Exeter on Thursday 17th November.

Craig Bulley, Chief Executive Officer of Exeter BID said: ‘It’s disappointing that Ben is no longer able to come to...

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Train to Teach roadshow in Exeter tomorrow

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Posted: Mon, 11/14/2016 - 12:03pm

Aspiring teachers from Exeter with the passion and potential to teach are being encouraged to attend the Train to Teach roadshow when it comes to the Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel on Tuesday 15 November. Visitors to the event, organised by the National College for Teaching and Leadership (NCTL), will be able to meet representatives from schools and universities that provide teacher training, gain insights into how to make a strong application, and receive one-to-one advice from current teachers and teaching experts.

The event will also showcase the financial support available and...

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Crealy Meadows goes for Gold at South West Tourism Awards

Crealy Meadows at Crealy Adventure Park & Resort has won gold at the Devon Tourism Awards 2016 in the ‘Camping & Caravanning Park of the Year’ category. This year the awards saw over 600 entries from across Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, Bath, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Devon, Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly. Judi Spiers hosted the awards ceremony, which took place on Thursday 10th November at the University of Exeter’s Great Hall, with a guest appearance from Exeter-based Olympian Jo Pavey.

Successful nominees will be invited to represent the county at the National Visit...

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Primary academy trust to run ‘virtual’ online open days

An East Devon primary school trust is holding ‘virtual’ online open days over the next few weeks, using technology to help parents decide on the right school for their children. The events will take place on 15 and 23 November and 6 December, and there will also be conventional open events on 22 and 30 November.

Parents can register for the virtual open days at Broadclyst and Westclyst Community Primary Schools by visiting www.bcps.org.uk/open-evenings or www.wcps.education/open-evenings to book their place. They will then be emailed instructions for attending.

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