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Young runners race down Exeter’s famous home straight on Family Day

Dozens of young runners will soon be charging down the famous home straight at Exeter Racecourse when the much-loved Family Day returns on Sunday, 22 March.

The annual event gives children a rare opportunity to experience the thrill of race day for themselves, sprinting along the same stretch of turf as the racehorses. With race commentary echoing across the course as they run for the finishing post, it is a moment that makes young participants feel like champions.

The children’s dash has become one of the highlights of the day and a firm favourite for families across...

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Teignbridge flies a flag for Armed Forces Day 2019

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Posted: Mon, 06/24/2019 - 12:23pm

Teignbridge councillors, staff, dignitaries, service personnel (including cadets and veterans) and pupils from Chudleigh Primary School marked Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony at the council’s Forde House headquarters. Teignbridge Chairman Cllr Richard Keeling led the ceremony today at 10am, paying tribute to those who currently serve and have served in the past. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets. It takes place on the last Saturday...

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The Donkey Sanctuary and Barclays celebrate a 50-year partnership

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Posted: Sun, 06/23/2019 - 10:56pm

The Donkey Sanctuary’s golden anniversary was celebrated last week alongside its 50-year banking partnership with Barclays bank.

Representatives from Barclays visited the charity’s international headquarters in Sidmouth where they presented staff with an engraved Dartington Crystal glass vase. The inscription on the vase read ‘The Donkey Sanctuary - Celebrating 50 years in 2019 - Presented by your proud supporters - Barclays’.

Barclays has been The Donkey Sanctuary’s bank since it was founded by Dr Elisabeth Svendsen in 1969. During this time, it has grown from a charity...

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Chagford Library unveils locally inspired mural by nationally renowned artist

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Posted: Sun, 06/23/2019 - 11:16am

Chagford Library has officially unveiled its unique new mural, thanks to support from its local Friends Group and the talents of a local artist.

The mural, which is inspired by the local surroundings and local characters, was commissioned by the Friends Group and was hand painted by local artist Steve Dooley, who is well-known for his murals and illustrations of author Kenneth Grahame’s classic characters from Wind in the Willows.

The mural was unveiled at a special event on Tuesday 18th June, when library users, friends and local artists and writers were invited to join...

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Exeter in Bloom with McCarthy and Stone

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Posted: Sat, 06/22/2019 - 10:45pm

The arrival of summer will be celebrated at McCarthy and Stone’s Pinnoc MewsRetirement Living development in Exeter on Friday 28th June, when local retirees are invited to join homeowners and their guests for a floristry demonstration led by Jacqui Hayward from the British Academy of Floral Art.

From 11.30am to 2pm, all those who visit the development on Bakers Way in Pinhoe will have the opportunity to watch the visiting expert share their passion for all things floral by demonstrating a series of arrangements. At the end of the event, six bouquets will be raffled off, with the...

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Tips For Wearing Earrings

Stud earrings can be said to be the most common and popular earrings in everyday life. Because the style is simple and generous, it can be worn almost any occasion with any costume. Especially for women who have pierced ears, stud earrings are their first choice. However, when picking earrings, these aspects must be careful of, otherwise it won’t look good!

Due to their size and position stud earrings are generally not too eye appeal. Therefore, when you choose earrings, you must pay attention to the choice of materials with strong color and luster, or at least one of them, in...

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Nomads bowlers present a cheque for £1,500 to FORCE Cancer Charity

Nomad bowlers support FORCE

Wendy Limpus of the Nomads Mixed Bowling Association presents a cheque for £1,500 to FORCE Cancer Charity’s community fundraiser Naomi Cole on the green at Exonia Bowling Club in Exeter.

Wendy, from Sidmouth, is this year’s president of the Nomads and chose to support FORCE for very personal reasons.

She explained: “I have had a couple of scares which thankfully proved to be false. However, I have lost two sisters to breast cancer and a brother to another form of cancer. My husband’s brother also died from pancreatic cancer.

"Having heard of FORCE and the wonderful...

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Families and Councillors mark the opening of new nature reserve for Exmouth

Families enjoy outdoor fun at unveiling of Exmouth’s Hillcrest Community Nature Reserve

On Saturday 15th June, people of all ages enjoyed a day of outdoor activities to mark the opening of Hillcrest Community Nature Reserve.

Cllr Peter Faithful, East Devon’s deputy portfolio holder for the environment, said:

“This special wild space, in the heart of Exmouth, provides an important wildlife corridor through the town. It makes a great place for families to get close to nature.”

Tim Dafforn, East Devon’s countryside team leader, said: “We’re thrilled to take on the ownership and management of this new nature reserve within the Withycombe Valley, for local...

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Devonians offered advice on avoiding onset of dementia

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Posted: Fri, 06/21/2019 - 3:09pm

EXPERTS at a Devon domiciliary care company are offering people in the county advice on avoiding the onset of dementia this month (June 2019).

Guardian Homecare, which provides home care in Exeter and Torbay, is sharing its tips after Alzheimer’s Research UK revealed one percent of UK adults are unable to name known risk factors for dementia.

Guardian Homecare Manager for Devon, Catherine Porter said: “Risk factors for dementia include heavy drinking, smoking, high blood pressure, depression and diabetes and it is worrying that only 1% of adults realise that these can all...

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swcomms backs Devon Sports Awards 2019

South West Communications Group is backing the Devon Sports Awards for the 6th year in a row as the main sponsor.

Organised by Active Devon, The Exeter Chiefs Foundation and in partnership with Exeter College, the ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate the success of local community clubs, individuals, coaches and volunteers.

There are 31 finalists for 10 categories at the Devon Sports Awards due to be held on Thursday 11 July at Sandy Park.

swcomms is also sponsoring the Devon Coach of the Year and Devon Club of the Year.

Brian Lodge, swcomms’ Managing...

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D-Day Veteran to take part in Exeter’s Armed Forces Day

One of the last surviving D-Day veterans will take part in Armed Forces Day in Exeter tomorrow (Saturday 22 June).

Ninety-six-year-old Bob Reeves will be a VIP guest at the event in the city centre. He will watch from outside Exeter's historic Guildhall as veterans and cadets march down Exeter High Street.

Born and brought up in Exeter, Bob has lived all his life in the city apart from 18 months when he lived in a village just outside.

He spent a lot of his childhood down at the Quay where he learnt to swim in the river, before leaving school at the age of 14 and...

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