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Bridge panels portray life in Devon

The pedestrian and cycle bridge over the A379, called Blisses Bridge, has been brought to life with newly added decorative panels.

The 36-metre span bridge, which opened in February 2024, has been designed as a “gateway” feature to the new development area. Its name is derived from Blisses Hill and Blisses Meadow which feature in the old tithe mapping of the area where the bridge is located.

The 58 panels on the parapet of the structure feature the latest public artwork of South Brent-based sculptor Isabel Coulton. The designs on the panels depict life in Devon, with a...

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Devon Venus Awards 2015 winners announced

The winners of this year’s Devon Venus Awards 2015 have been announced at a glamorous red carpet event in the county’s capital.

More than 250 guests and sponsors attended the awards ceremony held at the University of Exeter’s Great Hall with winners whittled down to the 12 categories from more than 1,500 nominations in the county this year.

Each winner was announced and given their awards following a sumptuous meal and entertainment from ladies singing group, Yours in Harmony.

The Venus Awards recognise the efforts and talents of local businesswomen and are split...

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St Thomas Christmas lights switch-on

Authored by khulland
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 6:04am

Come and join in the fun at this years St Thomas Christmas Lights Switch On we are making it bigger and better than ever before.

The fun starts at 4pm with the lights being switched on at 7pm

We will of course have Father Christmas as well as:

  • Carol Singing
  • Party Games
  • Santas Groto
  • Local artists performing
  • Balloons Modeller
  • Tombola
  • Hot food and festive drinks

And much much more.

Click here for information and videos of previous event

Please invite all your friends...

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COMPETITION: Exeter Monopoly winner

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/01/2015 - 5:01am

Congratulations to Patricia Peralta, from Exeter, winner of our Monopoly: Exeter Edition board game.

Thank you to everyone who entered.

The correct answer to the question “who is on Mayfair on the new Exeter Monopoly board?” is, of course, Exeter Cathedral.

The Exeter edition is now on its third print-run. Games are available to buy at all good toy and book stores including at Toys R Us, Smyths, Waitrose, Waterstones and WH Smith and online, including at www.amazon.co.uk

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Donkey Sanctuary CEO to retire

David Cook, the Chief Executive Officer of international animal welfare charity The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, has announced his decision to retire from the position of CEO early next summer.

Said Cook: “It is difficult for me to believe that I will be 70 next year and I advised the Chair of Trustees, Stuart Reid, some time ago, that I would like to hand over the reins of this fantastic charity before I reach that milestone age.

“It has been a privilege to be Chief Executive and I have enjoyed every moment of working with such a wonderful team of trustees, staff,...

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South West Water fined £300,000 for polluting Devon stream

South West Water has been ordered to pay over £300,000 in fines and costs after polluting a Devon watercourse in a case brought by the Environment Agency.

Plymouth Crown Court heard how a combination of equipment failure and poor management on the part of South West Water led to poorly treated sewage entering the Craddock stream, downstream from its Ashill Sewage Treatment Works, near Cullompton.

The Environment Agency found pollution in the stream in September 2013 and again in December 2013 which affected a 400 metre stretch of water and impacted on river life.

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Meet Exeter’s only green Father Christmas!

Exeter’s only green Father Christmas will be visiting Cricklepit Mill on Sunday 6th December for a day of family fun.

The annual Christmas celebration at Devon Wildlife Trust’s historic mill is only a few minutes’ walk from the High Street and offers families a chance to take a break from the shops and get creative with Christmas crafts! Christmas at Cricklepit is being held on Sunday 6th December from 11am – 4pm and is a day of free family activities. Visitors will have the chance to have a go at willow weaving and making natural Christmas decorations ready to hang up on their...

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Cotley’s got Christmas covered

Authored by Cotley Farm
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2015 - 2:12pm

Cotley Farm, East Devon’s destination for farm-grown Christmas Trees, homemade wreaths, locally sourced turkeys and all the trimmings of Christmas, have launched a “Click and Collect” service for busy people in the run up to Christmas.

Known for their magical Christmas experience at Cotley Farm itself, where Lester and Helen Bowker have 25 acres of quality trees, the couple have expanded their service for 2015.

“Click and Collect” makes choosing a tree quicker and allows people to go to their website ( www.cotleychristmas.co.uk ) and choose a type, height, time and place...

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Exeter Sands to host Lights of Love service

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2015 - 11:58am

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

In Exeter, the non-denominational 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 4th December at 7.30pm.

Those attending this service will be able to add a special message in memory of their son or daughter to...

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Applications for arts grants open this week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2015 - 10:58am

Arts groups, organisations and artists in Exeter are being invited to apply for grants from the City Council.

Exeter City Council’s Arts Annual Core and Project Grant Fund for 2016/17 will be open for application from Tuesday (1 December).

The funds are available to provide annual core support or one off projects to Exeter based organisations in 2016/17 that aim to benefit residents of Exeter or improve access to the arts and increase participation in arts activity by all of Exeter’s diverse communities

Core Funding applications will only be accepted from fully...

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Free FabLab workshops at Exeter Library

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 11/30/2015 - 10:15am

FabLab Devon, in association with FabLab Plymouth at Plymouth College of Art, is offering a range of free FabLab digital fabrication laboratory workshops to members of the public, in FabLab Devon, which is based at Exeter Library, beginning on Monday 30 November.

The workshops will offer an introduction to FabLab processes through the use of cutting-edge technology such as 3D printing, 3D scanning, laser cutting and 3D design.

This is an excellent opportunity to find out first-hand about the potential offered by 3D printing and FabLab technology. All materials and expert...

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