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‘Can Ewe Knit It?’ celebrates Shaun’s 30 years

Shaun the Sheep, the beloved stop-motion character created by Aardman, is celebrating 30 years since his debut in Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (1995). To mark this milestone, Aardman has launched a global crafting campaign called ‘Can Ewe Knit It?’, inviting fans and crafters worldwide to knit or crochet Shaun-inspired woollen blanket squares.

Running until October 2025, the initiative is a collaboration between Aardman, British Wool, Campaign for Wool, and Craft Forward. Participants can download free pattern designs or create unique squares inspired by Shaun’s iconic...

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Dementia activist praises carers and tells them: 'You matter'

Over the past couple of years I have been advocating for families living with dementia in addition to leading the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.

I have witnessed family carers on their knees at crisis point, desperate, isolated with overwhelming feelings of helplessness.

At times I have felt useless, but having immersed myself into the world of dementia over the past decade I realise I have gained invaluable knowledge which I feel able to share and is making a difference. This is a humbling privilege.

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Famous faces join celebrations as state-of-the-art cat centre officially reopens

Celebrations have taken place in honour of Devon’s state-of-the-art centre for cat rehoming and welfare with famous faces visiting the site to mark its reopening.

Michelin-starred local chef Michael Caines MBE visited the Cats Protection Devon Cat Centre for a private tour with his partner and daughter before broadcaster Judi Spiers cut the ribbon to declare the centre officially open.

Michael toured the 65-pen site with partner Pippa and daughter Isabeau before the opening event and took time to find out about the centre’s work with homeless cats from manager Mark Magee...

Exeter Cocktail Week organiser toasts a successful event

The second annual Exeter Cocktail Week concluded on Wednesday with resounding success, leaving attendees, organisers and bars alike thrilled with the week-long celebration of the city’s hospitality scene. From May 29th to June 5th, cocktail enthusiasts explored Exeter, enjoying exclusive cocktails created by local bartenders.

This year saw three new bars joining the lineup: Lloyds Lounge, Becketts, and Hubbox, enhancing the festival experience with their unique offerings. The full list of 14 participating venues was:

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St Petrock’s and Citizens Advice team up for ‘Homelessness and Hardship’ Hustings

A city-based homelessness charity has teamed up with a poverty-focused partner to host a political event, in a bid to place the election spotlight firmly on Exeter’s most vulnerable people and those who are struggling to make ends meet.

The Homelessness and Hardship Hustings, which has been organised by St Petrock’s with Citizens Advice Exeter , will be held on the evening of Thursday 27 June and will be chaired by the Acting Bishop of Exeter, Rt Rev Jackie Searle .

Candidates from both the Exeter, and Exmouth and Exeter East constituencies have been invited to take part...

Devon Air Ambulance promotes CPR training for Heart Rhythm Week

World Heart Rhythm Week (June 7 to June 13) is a seven-day period observed annually to raise awareness about arrhythmias and the importance of understanding our heart rates. Devon Air Ambulance crews attend to hundreds of patients every year who are suffering with heart related problems and that is why they are so passionate about educating those in our local communities on how to recognise both cardiac arrests and heart attacks. During the last two years the charity has trained over 600 members of the public throughout Devon on how they can step in to help someone suffering from a...

Mercedes-Benz South West to become exclusive sales outlet of new Mercedes-Benz Vans in South West

City West Country has acquired Mercedes-Benz Van Centre in Exeter. The dealership has been owned and operated by Snows Motor Group since 2017, and the sale to City West Country will take effect from Friday 31st May 2024.

Trading as Mercedes-Benz South West, City West Country has a long history of Approved Used Van Sales and Van After Sales. With over 20 years’ experience in the automotive industry, City West Country’s detailed knowledge and commendable customer service will prove valuable to the acquisition of New Mercedes-Benz Vans.

Mike Wickins, Managing Director of...

‘Lost’ Elizabethan manor house rediscovered in Devon

A long-lost Elizabethan manor house that swapped hands between the Royalists and the Parliamentarians during the English Civil War has been ‘unearthed’ by archaeology students and volunteers.

Excavations on the National Trust-managed Killerton estate in East Devon has found some of the remains of Columbjohn, the mansion that originally sat at its heart, and which once hosted Thomas Fairfax and Oliver Cromwell.

A cobbled courtyard, two ranges of buildings, parts of a demolished outer precinct wall and a probable sunken garden were all uncovered by the team, led by...

West Exe students volunteer with St Petrocks cooking meals for rough sleepers

Year 9 students Zack, Daisy and Maisie from West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , cooked a hot homemade meal for the homeless clients of St Petrocks this term.

Originating as a community project providing humanitarian response to rough sleepers in Exeter, St Petrocks officially opened its doors in December 1994, having been given permission by the Central Parish of Exeter to adapt two thirds of St Petrock’s church for use as a homeless centre. Over 600 people every year face homelessness and multiple disadvantages in Exeter and the surrounding areas.

Many of...

FORCE runners gather ahead of the 2024 Great West Run

FORCE raises record total from Great West Run

FORCE Cancer Charity is on course to raise nearly £70,000 from this year’s Bishop Fleming Great West Run.

Money is still coming in from sponsorship but FORCE is confident of smashing an original target of £60,000.

The charity, which offers free support and advice to anyone locally affected by cancer, had a record number of more than 300 sign-ups for the 2024 half marathon around the streets of Exeter.

Their partnership with the event has proved so successful that FORCE has now been announced as official charity partner for the next three years.

Next year’s...

The Architectural Gems of Exeter: A City of Timeless Beauty

Exeter, the historic city nestled in the heart of Devon, is a veritable treasure trove of architectural wonders. From towering cathedrals to grand civic buildings, the city's skyline is a testament to the skill and vision of generations of architects and builders. In this article, we'll explore some of the most amazing pieces of architecture that Exeter has to offer.

One of the most iconic structures in Exeter is the Exeter Cathedral, a stunning example of Gothic architecture that has dominated the city's skyline for over 900 years. This magnificent building, with its ornate...

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‘Can Ewe Knit It?’ celebrates Shaun’s 30 years

Dementia activist praises carers and tells them: 'You matter'

Famous faces join celebrations as state-of-the-art cat centre officially reopens

Exeter Cocktail Week organiser toasts a successful event

St Petrock’s and Citizens Advice team up for ‘Homelessness and Hardship’ Hustings

Devon Air Ambulance promotes CPR training for Heart Rhythm Week

Mercedes-Benz South West to become exclusive sales outlet of new Mercedes-Benz Vans in South West

‘Lost’ Elizabethan manor house rediscovered in Devon

West Exe students volunteer with St Petrocks cooking meals for rough sleepers

FORCE raises record total from Great West Run

The Architectural Gems of Exeter: A City of Timeless Beauty

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