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Free family fun returns to Exeter Quay

Families can enjoy a summer of free activities down by Exeter’s waterside.

Running every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during the school holidays, the Transit Shed and Piazza will be hosting creative and hands-on activities for all ages.

Once again, Summer at the Quay has been organised by Exeter Canal and Quay Trust, bringing free holiday fun to the quayside.

No booking is needed, just drop in and enjoy activities ranging from wool weaving and boat building to circus skills, puppetry and music making.

Highlights include Prom Prom’s Free Quay Fridays,...

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Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens opens new restaurant in Princesshay

Slim Chickens, the US-born chicken restaurant chain, opened a new restaurant in Princesshay, Exeter today (Thursday 17th December).

Slim Chickens brings Southern US hospitality to casual dining in Princesshay – their only location in Devon. The restaurant will serve hand-breaded chicken dishes using the freshest of ingredients for customers to enjoy in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. The restaurant will also show live sports.

Slim Chickens will be operating in line with current government guidelines, and will be offering delivery via Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats...

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Cofton Holidays charges ahead with £60,000 investment in 16 electric vehicle charging points

Multi award-winning Cofton Holidays, located near Dawlish, is bringing power to the people following a £60,000 investment in 16 car charging points for use by day visitors and guests staying on site. No other business in the South West has more electric vehicle (EV) charging points in one location.

The installation is the latest in a series of sustainable initiatives undertaken by Cofton Holidays including rewilding projects, the introduction of wildlife corridors, the installation of 144kw of solar power units on the park’s 12 new luxury lodges, and investment in an electric...

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Devon to remain in Tier 2

Devon is remaining in Tier 2 for the time being, the government has confirmed today.

It has reviewed the three-tier structure and decided that because of our circumstances - including case numbers, their demographic, pressure on NHS services – we will stay in Tier 2 until its next review at the end of the year.

That means:

  • No household mixing indoors
  • Rule of six applies outdoors
  • Pubs and restaurants to shut at 11pm
  • Alcohol only served as part of a substantial meal
  • Spectators allowed at sports events and live
    • ...
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Stagecoach, Bus

Everything you need to know about Stagecoach bus services throughout the festive holidays

In a bid to keep the wheels turning this Christmas Stagecoach South West have announced extensive timetable information for the festive period seeing you into 2021.

The local bus operator has published service information for the holidays, including timetables for bus services on Christmas Eve through to the New Year, only taking a day off for Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

Mike Watson, Managing Director for Stagecoach South West said, “We will be there when our passengers need us, offering a safe, reliable and hassle free alternative to driving the car or ordering a...

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Just because we can doesn’t mean we must: Public Health Devon asks ‘is your trip essential?’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/16/2020 - 5:35pm

Public Health Devon is joining the call for caution, as families plan their Christmas breaks between the 23 and 27 December.

The government has said that the tier restrictions will be relaxed during that period to allow Christmas bubbles - up to three families - to meet indoors.

But public health experts are urging caution, because of the risk that meeting face to face with others will cause, especially to older and vulnerable people.

Steve Brown, the Director of Public Health Devon (Designate), said: "With more of the country now assigned to the highest level,...

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Kenton Primary School

Kenton Kids travel equivalent of Devon to Oz in an attempt raise bucks bogs!

Children from a small village Primary School in Kenton, Devon, have collectively cycled, scooted, run, walked, roller skated, kyaked and swum 9190 miles! The total is the distance from the school in Kenton, all the way to a school in Bunbury, Australia.

The virtual journey started on Saturday 1st August, and will finish this Thursday 17th December at 4pm, when the children will cross a finish line together (socially distanced) at Powderham Castle, which is also in the village of Kenton.

The journey has seen 31 children from the school ages 3-11, clock up their weekly miles...

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FORCE Chief Executive Meriel Fishwick

Mental health support for people affected by cancer

The uncertainty of living through a global pandemic has taken its toll on all of us.

It has impacted the mental wellbeing of countless people and added an extra layer of uncertainty for cancer patients and their families.

That’s why FORCE, the area’s leading cancer support charity, is reaching out this Christmas to communities in Devon.

“We want to remind everyone affected by cancer that we are here to help,” said FORCE Chief Executive Meriel Fishwick.

“A significant part of our work involves caring for the mental wellbeing of people dealing with a cancer...

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Devonians encouraged to share festive cheer with elderly

Devonians encouraged to share festive cheer with elderly

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 12/15/2020 - 4:11pm

DEVONIANS are being encouraged by a care provider in the county to spread some festive cheer this Christmas among any elderly and vulnerable neighbours or relatives they might have (December 2020).

Christmas can be a bleak time for anyone living alone and Guardian Homecare, which provides care in south Devon, is asking people to check on relatives and neighbours.

Catherine Porter, Manager for the care provider, said: “Christmas is all about spending time with friends and family, but there are some people out there, our service users included, that do not have many, if any,...

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New Landlords for historic Mid Devon inn

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Tue, 12/15/2020 - 2:40pm

The popular and historic Old Malt Scoop Inn at Lapford near Crediton has been acquired by husband and wife team Jonathan and Catriona Willatt.

Jonathan, 51, and Catriona, 48, are highly experienced in the hospitality sector having run their own wedding catering business from their base at Bickleigh near Tiverton while Jonathan has been providing IT project management services for over 20 years.

‘The Scoop’ is their first venture as publicans, restauranteurs and bed & breakfast providers but were attracted to the business because of its established success and because of...

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New temporary road layout agreed to support social distancing in Queen Street

Authored by Exeter News
Posted: Mon, 12/14/2020 - 6:00pm

Temporary measures are to be introduced in Queen Street in Exeter to provide more space for pedestrians.

The Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) has today approved the £75,000 scheme which will narrow the road to traffic, making it one-way (eastbound) between Paul Street and Northernhay Street. Iron Bridge will be made one way westbound from Paul Street to South of Dinham Road to mitigate the impact of the measures on the St Davids Hill community.

The changes follow a public consultation after concerns were raised over the lack of space for the number of...

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