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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...

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Inspirational Devon headteacher awarded honorary degree

An inspirational Devon headteacher who helped transform a city school has been awarded an honorary degree.

The achievements of Moira Marder, Chief Executive Officer of The Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust, have been recognised by the University of Exeter.

Moira joined St James School, Exeter in 2007 as Deputy Headteacher, later becoming Headteacher. Her unrelenting focus on school improvement transformed St James School from one of the lowest performing schools in the country to one of the top performing in Devon for both progress and attainment.

The Ted Wragg Trust,...

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RSPCA braced for a ‘hectic hedgehog’ month as calls spike in July

July looks set to be ‘hectic hedgehog’ month for the RSPCA after calls about the prickly creatures peaked during this time last year.

From a total of 10,644 calls about hedgehogs made to the RSPCA’s national helpline throughout 2018, the number of calls spiked in July at 1867. Calls from the South West region1 totalled 10002 in 2018, 156 of which were made in July.

Across 2018, an average of 5.7 hedgehogs per day were admitted to one of the charity’s four specialist wildlife centres, but in the peak month of July, this rose to an average of 12.4 per day or one every two...

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One Big Day Exeter returns for 2019

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/17/2019 - 12:43am

One Big Day at Westpoint Exeter is giving disabled motorists and their friends and families the chance to find out all they need to know about the Motability Scheme. Taking place on Saturday 27 July 2019 between 9am and 4pm, the event will showcase a comprehensive display of vehicles for disabled people.

Free to attend and with free parking for all visitors, One Big Day Exeter will continue the Motability Scheme’s programme of events taking place throughout the UK this summer.

There will be a range of over 50 cars at the event from 25 leading manufacturers including, Ford,...

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Successful summer season underway at Queen’s Drive Space Exmouth

Even though the summer season is only just underway, East Devon District Council has already received many compliments about Queen’s Drive Space’s events in Exmouth, with customer comments ranging from: “What a fantastic space”, “Fantastic facilities, lovely food! Good job guys!” to “Great events and great food!”

A programme of three Royal Opera outdoor screenings, which took place in June and early July, has already proved a hit with audiences. Almost 800 people enjoyed watching top quality performances by the Royal Ballet of Romeo and Juliet, as well as the Royal Opera’s Carmen...

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Devon Freemasons donate £7,500 to help our community

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/16/2019 - 12:34pm

Devon Freemasons have donated £7,500 to Devon Community Foundation to help support people in need across the county. Last week Sarah Yelland Deputy CEO of the foundation was delighted to be presented with the cheque by Ian Kingsbury JP. The Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire Freemasons.

The generous gift brings the total donated over the last 4 years to over £42,000 and will be allocated to the Foundation’s Community Grants, supporting hundreds of voluntary and community groups offering local people in need a helping hand.

Ian Kingsbury JP who was accompanied by Dr....

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Project to examine ‘price of birdsong’

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/16/2019 - 11:42am

What is the natural world worth? Can you put a price on birdsong?

These are among the questions to be addressed by a new project at the University of Exeter, which aims to discover how economics can help protect the environment.

Economics and conservation are often seen as unrelated, but the project will try to place an economic value on biodiversity so it can be taken into account and become part of individual, corporate and governmental decision making.

Dragon Capital and the University have together committed £1.6m over the next five years, and a newly appointed...

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Summer of Dance Program Encourages Kids to Stay Active

Authored by DanSci
Posted: Tue, 07/16/2019 - 10:34am

School holidays may be looming, but that doesn’t mean the learning stops. To help kids stay active throughout the summer, DanSci Dance Studio in Exeter will host a series of interactive dance programmes for kids aged from 18 months to 12 years

“We are very excited for Summer of Dance to begin” says Artistic Director of DanSci Dance Studio, Ava Barron Thomas “First up on the schedule is our raved about annual mixed styles dance Camp.”

Ava says “the dance camp is filled with different dance styles, music, stage craft and fun. Designed for 5-12 year old’s, camp will allow them...

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Devon weaver selected for international exhibition

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 07/16/2019 - 9:49am

The work of a local tapestry artist has been selected for a prestigious international exhibition in London and Nottingham.

Tapestry weaver Christine Sawyer from Exeter has had ‘Split Detail’ selected for Heallreaf 2019 where there are 40 exhibitors from all over the world. The exhibition runs from September 7 to 21 at Surface Gallery, Nottingham and then from October 15 to 26 at Espacio Gallery, London.

There is a 'People's Choice' prize and visitors will vote for the work they like best. The winning artist receives £250, sponsored by yarn company Weavers Bazaar. There is...

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What to do during a difficult time in your life: A guide

When you are having a difficult time, it can be easy to close yourself off from the rest of the world. You might want to do nothing except stay in your room, as you let anxiety or negativity take over your emotions. However, this is the worst possible thing that you could do.

It’s true that some bad situations are inevitable, but you can always take control of your reaction. For instance, you can talk about your feelings and emotions with friends and family members that are also always there to help you. It’s important that you surround yourself with good people, and spend your...

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Top Tips For Finding Your First Vehicle

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 07/15/2019 - 8:14am

Everyone remembers their first ever car as this is the vehicle which gave you an incredible amount of freedom. Usually, this will not be an attractive or impressive automobile, but it will always bring back great memories. It is an exciting process finding your first vehicle, but you need to make sure that you find one which is right for your particular needs and within your budget. This can be tricky, especially when you are entering the market for the first time so these tips are here to help you in your search to find exactly what you’re looking for and for an affordable price....

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