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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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Santas swing into action for Exeter YMCA

On Saturday 3rd December, thrill seekers will abseil 100ft down the side of Princesshay’s car park raising vital funds for YMCA Exeter in the hair-raising process.

For the third year, Princesshay will be hosting this year’s YMCA Santa Abseil. A festive spectacle awaits onlookers as the abseilers don festive attire for their adventure.

Fundraising & Communications, Hilary Bush, YMCA Exeter, said, “We are looking forward to this year’s abseil. We hope that it will encourage the local community to do something fun for a very worthy cause. By raising sponsorship from family...

Police support National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week

In support of National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week, which will run from Monday the 28th of November to Sunday 4 December, Devon and Cornwall, and Dorset Police will be taking part in a week of action which will include providing advice on how to keep safe, and encouraging people to report any concerns.

Both police forces will be asking anyone who has concerns about online material that they suspect to be extremist or terrorist, to report it by clicking on a distinctive red "STOP" button that can be found on each force website. STOP stands for Stop Terrorists' and extremists'...

Cranbrook and Skypark power through at energy awards

Cranbrook and Skypark has won two major industry awards for the low carbon district heating system which powers the new community and neighbouring business park.

It was a clean sweep for E.ON and project partners as the scheme won ‘Overall Project of the Year’ and the ‘Homes and Communities Project of the Year’ category at the prestigious Association for Decentralised Energy Awards (ADE Awards) held in London this week (23 November 2016).

The awards showcase innovation, best practice and achievement across combined heat and power, district heating and demand response and...

Rusty Pig announces total raised at Tar Barrels

Rusty Pig’s mobile feasting wagons scored a major success at this year’s Tar Barrels in Ottery.

The two wagons, based in Mill Street during the revels, raised a total of £2015 for the Ottery St Mary Carnival Committee.

Rusty Pig owner, Robin Rea said: “We knew this would be a busy year as Tar Barrels fell on a Saturday – the town was heaving.

“Having two wagons instead of the single one we had last year meant we could serve many more revellers than before.”

Dexter burgers and pulled Jamaican pork drew hungry crowds all night. Meanwhile, the Rusty Pig...

CCTV appeal following pub burglary

Police are appealing for information following a burglary at The Galleon Inn, The Strand, Starcross.

The burglary occurred in the early hours of Wednesday 5 November 2016, between 3am and 3.40am.

Entry was gained by the rear door and after a tidy search of the property, £260 cash was taken from a till along with a distinct old cigar pot containing £200 lottery syndicate money and a red book.

A safe which was bolted to the ground was also taken and contained £2,500.

Police would like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area, or...

Devon Cycle Challenge shows people Love to Ride in the county

More than 1,600 people from across Devon took part in the second annual Devon Cycle Challenge.

The friendly competition between workplaces, which took place throughout September, also saw organisations in Devon competing on national leader boards.

Over 125 businesses and organisations from across the county took part in the competition which aimed to introduce as many new people to cycling as possible. During the month-long challenge, participants collectively cycled more than 182,000 miles – the equivalent of cycling around the world over seven times!

There were...

What does Christmas look like in 2050? New graphic gives us a glimpse into the future

Last year we spent an average of £596 on Christmas presents, consumed around 10 million turkeys and munched our way through 10,000 mince pies! We are obsessed with the festive period, but how has Christmas changed over the years?

Photobox has created an interactive journey that shares festive facts from the past, present and future - giving us Christmas-loving Brits some interesting insights into our favourite day! What’s been the top selling toy throughout the years or the average cost of a Christmas dinner? Find out here…

Festive facts include:

880 million

Your chance to have fun and make a difference

If your checklist for a worthwhile day includes:

• making a positive difference to your community • meeting people • sharing your skills and learning new ones • and having fun while you do it... ...then a leading Exeter charity may have just the opportunity for you.

The FORCE Cancer Charity shop in Heavitree has launched a recruitment drive for volunteers.

There is huge variety in the roles on offer and you can be as flexible as you like with time you have available to volunteer.

“Whatever your hobbies, skills or interests, we can keep you busy,” said FORCE...

Exeter Sands Lights of Love service

With the festive season nearly upon us, Sands, the stillbirth and neonatal death charity, is organising a series of thirteen ‘Lights of Love’ remembrance services across the UK for parents, family and friends of those whose baby has died.

In Exeter, the non-denominational, family friendly evening of traditional carols, inspirational readings and beautiful musical performances will be hosted at St Thomas’ Methodist Church,110-111 Cowick Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1JE, on Friday 9th December at 7.30pm.

Dr Clea Harmer, Chief Executive of Sands, said: “The death of a baby or...

Gritters out in force as temperatures plummet

Devon’s army of gritters will be out in force tonight (Monday 28 November) as forecasters predict temperatures to plummet below freezing.

With the mercury set to drop as low as -5 overnight, Devon County Council’s salt spreading crews are out across the county starting to treat more than 2,000 miles of road on the primary and secondary network.

Road surface temperatures across Devon have already started to fall, and gritting activity this afternoon focussed on secondary routes around Torridge, Mid, West and North Devon, and inland areas of East Devon where cold temperatures...

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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Santas swing into action for Exeter YMCA

Police support National Counter Terrorism Awareness Week

Cranbrook and Skypark power through at energy awards

Rusty Pig announces total raised at Tar Barrels

CCTV appeal following pub burglary

Devon Cycle Challenge shows people Love to Ride in the county

What does Christmas look like in 2050? New graphic gives us a glimpse into the future

Your chance to have fun and make a difference

Exeter Sands Lights of Love service

Gritters out in force as temperatures plummet

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