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Devon County Show launches first‑ever Community Growing Hub

The Devon County Show is proud to announce the launch of its first‑ever Community Growing Hub, a major new feature for 2026 designed to inspire visitors of all ages to get growing, get gardening, and get connected. The Hub will be hosted by horticulturalist and community growing advocate Kenny Raybould, who will lead a team of volunteers offering hands‑on advice, and practical support throughout the three‑day show.

Located within the Crafts & Flowers section, the Community Growing Hub will serve as an accessible, welcoming space where visitors can explore everything from seed...

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City professor swaps lab bench for backbench

Professor Tamara Galloway from the University of Exeter swapped her lab coat for legislation last week when she visited Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw at the House of Commons for a week in Westminster. The week was part of a unique pairing scheme run by the Royal Society - the UK’s national academy of science, with support from the Government Office for Science.

During her visit Professor Galloway shadowed Mr Bradshaw and learned about his work. As well as attending panel discussions about how evidence is used in policy making, while in Westminster Professor Galloway attended a Select...

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State-of-the-art equipment at Nuffield

Exeter Chiefs players helped to launch state-of-the-art equipment at an Exeter hospital.

The machinery will provide detailed body scans ensuring quick diagnosis and effective treatment.

The onsite MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scanner was launched at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Exeter Nuffield Hospital. Consultants and GPs joined special guests the drinks and canapé reception.

Also in attendance were Chiefs players Luke Cowan-Dickie and Jonny Hill.

They were joined by the club’s Adrian Harris, Head of Sports Medicine, Jamie Fulton, Lead Physiologist and...

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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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