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Martin Clunes to Open the Heavy Horse Festival at Devon County Show

The Devon County Show is delighted to announce that acclaimed actor and countryside advocate Martin Clunes will officially open the Heavy Horse Festival, in association with WHISTLEFISH, at 10am on Thursday 21st May .

A lifelong champion of Britain’s native heavy horse breeds, Martin Clunes is not only a familiar face on screen but also a dedicated heavy horse owner. His own collection of gentle giants has shaped a deep personal commitment to preserving these iconic breeds, many of which are now considered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust to be at risk.

Martin said: “...

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Dogs Trust's guide to keeping dogs safe and warm in the chilly winter weather

With plummeting temperatures due to return this week, it is important to make sure our four-legged friends are prepared for the cold. After a fairly mild Christmas for most across the UK, temperatures are set to drop below 0°C over the next few days. Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, is issuing guidance to owners about how to keep your dog safe and warm during the cold snap, including how to avoid potential hazards on your winter walks. Runa Hanaghan, Deputy Veterinary Surgeon at Dogs Trust, said: “There are lots of simple things you can do to help your dog stay safe and...

Discover the birds on your doorstep at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh

Get up close to nature and learn all there is to know about garden birds this January in preparation for the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch. Whether you’re kick starting the new year with a brand-new interest or just looking to brush up on your birdwatching, we’ve got the event for you.

Get ready for your Big Garden Birdwatch at our FREE Make a Bird Feeder event, in the Lookout Garden at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh on Sunday 22 January. Drop in anytime between 10:00am-1:00pm to get crafty, then take home and hang your feeder in your garden to attract your local birds before the big...

2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

Following on from the hugely successful awards’ celebration last autumn, entries are now open for the prestigious 2023 Food Drink Devon Awards, supported by platinum sponsor Partners&. The gold standard industry accolades celebrate the very best Devon has to offer, recognising the county’s most respected, influential and passionate artisan food and drink producers and establishments. Entries close on Monday 17th April, with applications welcome from both Food Drink Devon members and non-members. This year’s winners will be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in October....

A new Chief, a new chapter

Sixteen days into the new year, and the new Chief Constable for Devon and Cornwall Police has set out his priorities for the Force.

With over 30 years’ policing experience, Chief Constable Will Kerr was appointed by the Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez, following a rigorous selection process. Will commenced his role with the Force on Thursday 29 December 2022.

Chief Constable Will Kerr said: “I am deeply proud to be the Chief Constable of Devon and Cornwall Police. I have dedicated my career to serving the public and I look forward to continuing this work...

Gritters head out as freezing conditions return

Devon is braced for a return to freezing conditions this week, and people are being warned about the risk of ice overnight and into tomorrow morning.

Devon County Council’s gritters will be carrying out multiple treatments on all of the county’s main precautionary gritting routes this afternoon and then again overnight from 2am. Around 14 miles of cycle routes around Exeter will also be treated at 7pm tonight.

Road surface temperatures are set to be sub-zero right across Devon, and they could drop below -7C in mid Devon this evening.

Following the recent heavy...

Stunning riverside development in Tiverton unveils first show homes

Two brand new show homes at a new riverside development, St.George’s Court in Tiverton, have been unveiled by local independent housebuilder, 3 Rivers Developments Ltd.

St George’s Court is a much anticipated, award-winning development of 39 two-and three-bedroom houses, and one- and two-bedroom apartments, positioned right in the very heart of the Tiverton town and community, with a waterfront location, and far-reaching views across the River Exe to rolling countryside.

The new show house and show apartment offer aspiring homeowners an immediate opportunity to view the...

Food charity finds that community dining fights feelings of loneliness and food insecurity

National charity, FoodCycle , has released a research report and statistics highlighting how ‘community dining’ is the answer to tackling loneliness and food insecurity.

Written by social eating and community food systems expert, Dr Marsha Smith of Coventry University and supported by a survey of 2,000 people*, the ‘Your Place at the Table’ report shows why eating together is important in sustaining not just the physical body, but in creating the sense of belonging that underpins a healthy society and highlights why everyone should be invited to take 'a place at the table’,...

There's a warm welcome for all in the Grecian Centre at St James Park

Community first at Exeter City

Exeter City Football Club has developed a range of free activities for people of all ages to support them through the challenges brought about by the cost of living and energy crises.

The activities are all on offer through the club’s Extra Time Hub, which is based at the Grecian Centre at St James Park, offering a space for people to meet up, keep warm and take part in activity.

The activities include:

Social Café -Tuesday, 10.30am – noon
Community Lounge – Tuesday and Thursday, noon - 4pm
Sporting Memories – Thursday, 10am - noon

SB Sustainability designing a greener future

Exeter based company, Saunders Boston Architects, has today announced it has launched an innovative new sister company that will help build a greener future.

SB Sustainability will offer in-house advice on sustainability projects to new and existing clients, which was previously outsourced.

The new business will allow clients to put sustainability at the heart of their project from inception to completion.

Experts will provide consultancy advice on construction projects to set sustainability briefs, rather than it being retrofitted to developments.

As...

Bigwave Business Games 2023 - Team building

Bigwave Business Games return to Exeter for 2023

South West creative growth agency Bigwave Marketing has announced the return of the Exeter Bigwave Business Games. The business community event was put on hold during the pandemic but makes its return in May 2023.

Since the inception in 2011, the event aims to bring local Exeter businesses together to socialise, network and participate in a range of exciting physical, mental, and social activities. At the core of the event is a fundraising ethos, and each team helps to raise money for local charities.

The 2023 Games are proudly sponsored by Nexus Open Systems, Nexus Open...

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Martin Clunes to Open the Heavy Horse Festival at Devon County Show

Dogs Trust's guide to keeping dogs safe and warm in the chilly winter weather

Discover the birds on your doorstep at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh

2023 Food Drink Devon Awards are Open for Entries

A new Chief, a new chapter

Gritters head out as freezing conditions return

Stunning riverside development in Tiverton unveils first show homes

Food charity finds that community dining fights feelings of loneliness and food insecurity

Community first at Exeter City

SB Sustainability designing a greener future

Bigwave Business Games return to Exeter for 2023

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