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In a fix with your broken electrical items and gadgets? Time to get them fixed for free at a special event to be held at Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David’s Hill, EX4 3RG on Saturday November 5th.

Recycle Devon is putting on a series of nine REPAIR IT events across the county for householders to bring along their broken electrical appliances, including computers, to be fixed by local menders, at no cost

Organised in conjunction with Transition Exeter, the event will run from 10am -12:30pm and repairs will be carried out on a first come, first served basis so please be...

Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations and charities who are require financial assistance, among which are Schools, Scouts, Youth Centres and locally based charities including Hospices, Hospital Services and Cancer Charities.

The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND” a trust conceived by Right Worshipful Brother William Alexander Kneel, the Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire from 1970 to 1984, the late owner of Kneels laundry & dry cleaners (Now Johnsons) . Since the idea was initiated the fund has grown through the...

A new space at Sandy Park is now available to celebrate special occasions for up to 200 guests.

The Wigwam may be better known for its match-day disco, but this large and light-filled marquee in Sandy Park’s attractive grounds is now available to hire for a range of events. The spacious room features a bar, private entrance and large outside area and is an ideal blank canvas for wedding receptions and other events. The Wigwam Marquee adds to Sandy Park’s already substantial wedding and events offering. The versatile venue has a civil ceremony licence and a range of suites to suit...

Devon County Council is urging pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders to make sure they are visible during the dark winter nights by wearing reflective and fluorescent clothing.

Drivers are also being asked to use their headlights and take extra care and look out for all other road users as the winter nights draw in, especially when visibility is limited due to mist, rain and fog.

Cllr Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for highway management, said: “It is really important to make sure you can be easily seen when travelling to and from...