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New High Sheriff of Devon pledges to boost restorative justice

Devon’s new High Sheriff, entrepreneur Mark Ansell, has pledged to put Restorative Justice centre stage during his year in office, championing a system proven to support victims of crime and rehabilitate offenders.

Mark is the latest of three generations of his family to serve as High Sheriff of Devon, proudly following in the footsteps of both his father and grandfather. While the tradition runs deep, his vision is firmly fixed on the future, bringing fresh energy and modern purpose to one of the county’s oldest civic roles.

Mark, 63, who lives near Bideford, currently...

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Can you plan, shoot and edit a film in 48 hours?

Exeter residents might spot some unusual happenings in the city on the second weekend of November, as hoards of determined and sleep-deprived teams race to make a film from scratch in a single weekend.

A test of team skills and creativity against the clock, Exeter’s annual 48 Hour Film Challenge attracts dozens of participating teams every year, from experienced filmmakers to thrill seekers who have never used a camera before.

Laura Pearson travelled from Cardiff to take part in the challenge last year. ‘It’s a lot harder than you think... a film brief is given to you on...

Northcott Beaton announce 2017 charity challenge at anniversary party

One of the region’s top insurance brokers announced their next charity challenge at a special anniversary party last week.

Northcott Beaton, based in Exeter, celebrated their 25th anniversary at a 90s themed celebration held at the prestigious Woodbury Park Hotel.

Guests and business associates were invited from across the region and were treated to a three-course meal followed by a disco.

Directors Keiron Northcott and Nick Beaton launched the NB Big Challenge this summer by walking the 66-mile Exe Valley Endurance. They raised £4,800 for the Exeter Foundation,...

Let's Rock Exeter set to return

Following another capacity sell‐out this summer, we are delighted to confirm that Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 1st July 2017.

With a fabulous line‐up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival.

The headline act will be announced later this month, but the confirmed line‐up so far includes Tony Hadley, Howard Jones, Belinda Carlisle, Jason Donovan, Chesney Hawkes, Imagination, Big Country, From the Jam,...

Early bird parking for Ottery Tar Barrels

With less than a month to go to this year’s Flaming Tar Barrels spectacular, Otter Nurseries is reminding revellers to be prepared when it comes to parking on the night.

As usual, the garden centre is opening its car park for visitors to the event in Ottery St Mary on Saturday, November 5.

Every penny raised at the Otter Nurseries car park goes into a pot that is split between the Ottery Carnival Committee, which organises the event, and Otter Nurseries Charity of the Year. This year the garden centre is supporting the Baton. In 2015, parking funds raised £2715 for the...

Bumper apple crop ready for Killerton’s Cider and Apple Festival

This year a bumper crop of apples are expected to be harvested in time for the annual Killerton Cider and Apple Festival on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 October.

A team of volunteers have just one week, and a 200-year-old cider press, to make all the cider for the year ahead using apples collected traditional orchards on National Trust’s Killerton estate. Fine summer weather has meant the orchards are bursting with fruit. National Trust rangers and volunteers have been busy harvesting the many varieties of apples that make Killerton’s award-winning cider and apple juice. As the last...

Ramblers help bring new bridge to Dartmoor

Walkers following the popular Two Moors Way across Dartmoor can now enjoy an easier crossing of the river Teign at Frenchbeer, Chagford thanks to a generous donation from a local walking group.

Moorland Ramblers provided a £300 donation to Dartmoor National Park Authority to help fund the cost of the replacement bridge following winter storms. The work was co-ordinated by National Park Ranger Pete Rich, with assistance from local farmers and contractor Allan Tyson of SW Countryside Contracts.

Andrew Watson, Head of Recreation, Access & Estates said “we would like to...

Local travel agent named in Sunday Times Top Track 250

Exeter based travel expert Julia White, running her own business as part of leading independent travel company Travel Counsellors, is celebrating after the company was featured in The Sunday Times Grant Thornton Top Track 250 league table on Sunday 2nd October.

Top Track 250 ranks Britain's mid-market growth private companies with the biggest sales and this is the first time the independent, global travel company has been recognised on this prestigious list. Julia is delighted that Travel Counsellors has been acknowledged for their significant growth in sales.

Julia...

New soft play area for Crediton

Planet Play, a new fun and friendly soft play centre and café is about to open on the edge of Crediton town centre in Westward Business Park. Opening its doors for the first time on 17th October 2016, Planet Play will offer a vast 5400ft2 of awesome play space for children aged 0-11.

Sean and Nicola Schofield, Owners of Planet Play will be hosting a launch week to celebrate its opening from the 17th-23rd October. Planet Play hopes to become a focal point in the local community offering soft play 7 days a week. The café will serve affordable yet quality food and drinks with a great...

RGB's Community Fund is back

RGB Building Supplies has reopened its Well Built Community Fund and is now asking for schools that support those with additional needs to get in contact and explain how a donation of £1,000 worth of building materials will help complete a project.

Whether a school would like to create a new outdoor space, complete essential repairs or give their building a spruce up with a lick of paint, RGB would like to hear from them.

The Community Fund sees RGB donate £1,000 worth of building materials every other month to a different group. There will be further donations made in the...

New Gidleigh chef wins two Michelin stars

Andrew Brownsword Hotels is celebrating following the announcement that Michael Wignall and Gidleigh Park have been awarded two Michelin stars following the release of the Michelin Guide 2017. Having only started at Gidleigh Park in January this year, this is the first year that Michelin has evaluated Michael Wignall’s Gidleigh Park menus, and with great success. Announced today during a star studded event held at the Institution of Engineering and Technology at Savoy Place, London, the ceremony was the first time the awards had been announced at a live event since The Michelin Guide Great...

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New High Sheriff of Devon pledges to boost restorative justice

Can you plan, shoot and edit a film in 48 hours?

Northcott Beaton announce 2017 charity challenge at anniversary party

Let's Rock Exeter set to return

Early bird parking for Ottery Tar Barrels

Bumper apple crop ready for Killerton’s Cider and Apple Festival

Ramblers help bring new bridge to Dartmoor

Local travel agent named in Sunday Times Top Track 250

New soft play area for Crediton

RGB's Community Fund is back

New Gidleigh chef wins two Michelin stars

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