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Exeter Racecourse partners with ELF to launch Festive Gifting Programme

Exeter Racecourse is delighted to announce a new partnership with The Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) for ELF Raceday, taking place on Friday 5th December 2025.

Through this collaboration, ELF and Exeter Racecourse will launch a special gifting programme aimed at bringing joy to children and families supported by the charity during the Festive season.

Exeter Racecourse will support ELF’s work by gifting toys to children who are patients or family members affected by blood cancers and blood disorders. Racegoers, owners, trainers, jockeys and the local community are being...

What can you find on a beach…?

What can you find on a beach…?

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Sat, 07/20/2019 - 9:26am

Swimming trunks, a fishing rod and part of a car exhaust system were among the surprising items found on the latest beach clean organised by staff at Living Coasts.

The charity zoo’s Events Coordinator Hayley Gibson said: “We had 72 volunteers on the day, which was fantastic, and we collected 4 large bin bags full of litter. Goodrington is a fairly well-kept beach, but if you look beneath the surface you will find lots of rubbish!

“Some of the more peculiar item included a pair of Speedos, a fishing rod and part of a car exhaust pipe. There were as usual lots of crisp...

Change Lives awareness week launches in Exeter.

Change Lives awareness week launches in Exeter

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Sat, 07/20/2019 - 8:56am

AN EXETER care provider is raising awareness of what it’s like to work in the industry and how rewarding it can be via a special week dedicated to the topic next month (August 2019).

Guardian Homecare, a domiciliary care provider that provides services in Exeter, is launching a #ChangeLives awareness week on its social media and on the ground from August 5 until 9.

Guardian Homecare’s Manager, Catherine Porter said: “We are regularly campaigning for care work to be taken more seriously as a career, which is why we have decided to host this week to help raise awareness. We’...

Princesshay announces Summer of Fun for City

From the 31st July – 23rd August, Princesshay Square will be transformed into Princesshay Green with a series of free family fun pop up events every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. From climbing walls to mini golf and dinosaurs, a different activity will pop up each week to keep families and shoppers entertained during the upcoming school holidays.

As well as summer menus from Princesshay’s eateries, visitors will be able to take part in the following line up of free events from 11am-3pm on each day:

Wednesday 31st July – Friday 2nd August – Golf fans can have a go at...

Ways to Avoid Financial Problems After Your Wedding

There's nothing wrong with your desire to have a grand wedding. It's a special moment in your life, and you want only the best. The problem is when you start going beyond your financial capability and end up being financially troubled once the wedding is over. The worst part is that the wedding is just the beginning of your partnership. You still have a lot to go through once your marriage begins. Therefore, you need to be smart about spending money on the wedding.

Set a budget

You need to have an accurate amount in mind regarding how much you're willing to spend on the...

Explore nature’s mysterious hidden worlds 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 07/18/2019 - 10:47pm

Delve into the hidden world of microorganisms, discover the strange creatures that lurk in the deep ocean and the frozen continent, and be amazed by secretive glowing animals at this year’s Science in the Square.

The annual family-friendly event, part of Falmouth Week, features fun talks by top scientists from the University of Exeter in Cornwall, as well as hands-on activities for people of all ages.

Science in the Square is free to attend and will take place in Falmouth’s Events Square from 12-4pm on Friday 16thAugust.

This year’s interactive fun includes the...

City leader honoured for work to promote growth and wellbeing in Exeter

A city leader has been honoured for his work over two decades to promote growth and wellbeing in Exeter and East Devon.

Karime Hassan has been involved with many of the significant city milestones and developments during the last twenty years, such as Princesshay and the Met Office. He has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Exeter.

Mr Hassan, Chief Executive and Growth Director at Exeter City Council, set up the growth programme for Exeter and East Devon that has brought forward Cranbrook new town and Exeter Science Park and has worked to promote a...

Female supporters and players outside Exeter City's Junior Grecians Zone

Exeter City reaches to more female supporters thanks to Premier League Fans Fund grant

Exeter City Football Club is aiming to welcome more female supporters of all ages through the gates of its St James Park home ground after receiving exciting investment from the Premier League Fans Fund.

The £17,075 grant will allow Exeter City Community Trust to roll-out the Grecian Girls & Women Engagement project, a recruitment programme focused on increasing the number of female supporters, whilst also significantly enhancing the pre and post-match experience for all supporters.

City Community Trust will target outreach work with local female leagues and schools,...

“I will be on the front line with my white stick creating as much disruption as I can” - former Paralympic athlete arrested in Extinction Rebellion Bristol blockade

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/18/2019 - 6:00am

Exeter Extinction Rebellion groups were among those conducting road blocks at a junction near the M32 in Bristol where 40 people have been arrested so far yesterday as part of the five day #ActNow climate protests in five UK cities.

Among them was James, 54, a former Paralympic athlete and Charity CEO from Exeter, who was glued to a pink bathtub near Cabot Circus when he was arrested.

James said “I was compelled to join the Rebellion after witnessing the extreme grief of my 25 year-old daughter who has been studying climate and ecological breakdown for a number of years....

Exeter retirees enjoy floristry masterclass at Pinnoc Mews

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/17/2019 - 11:16pm

Exeter retirees had the rare opportunity to pick up some expert tips on how to create fabulous floral displays when Jacqui Hayward of the British Academy of Floral Art visited McCarthy and Stone’s Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development in Pinhoe recently.

Local people were invited to join homeowners at the development on Bakers Way to watch Jacqui demonstrate a series of stunning arrangements with seasonal blooms. At the end of the demonstration, six bouquets were raffled off, with the proceeds going to McCarthy and Stone’s charity of the year, Coram Beanstalk, which aims to...

Network Rail and Teignbridge District Council join forces to clear popular footpath beneath Dawlish station

Ahead of the peak tourist season, staff from Network Rail and Teignbridge District Council have come together to clear up sand and gravel washed up on to the popular coastal path running beneath Dawlish railway station.

The section of footpath had become difficult to navigate due to the build-up of beach debris over the winter months, especially for owners of mobility scooters and wheelchairs, and for parents with pushchairs and buggies.

With the summer holidays fast approaching, both Teignbridge District Council and Network Rail volunteers decided that urgent action had to...

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