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Alanis Morissette joined by Pale Waves and The Big Moon for Devon date

Guitar indie-pop band Pale Waves and Mercury-nominated The Big Moon are the latest acts heading to the south Devon countryside for the county’s biggest music event this summer.

The bands are joining the line-up for seven-time GRAMMY Award winning Canadian / American artist Alanis Morissette ’s headline show with special guest musical powerhouse Skunk Anansie at TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham on Friday June 26.

The Devon date is the first of just seven shows Morissette is playing in the UK this year and comes on the heels of her most acclaimed UK shows ever last...

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Exeter Engineer recognised at national awards for his work to inspire young people

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/21/2018 - 5:28pm

Harry Beedham, a graduate engineer at global infrastructure services firm AECOM’s Exeter office, has been recognised at the STEM Inspiration Awards 2018 for his work to encourage young people to consider further science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) study and careers. Since joining AECOM in 2017, Harry has become a STEM Learning Ambassador, regularly organising and attending STEM events to help inspire young people across the South West. He goes into schools to talk to pupils about STEM careers, including the different routes into STEM professions such as apprenticeships...

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Charter seeks to clear Exeter's streets of obstacles and clutter

Councils in Exeter have pledged to ensure that the city’s streets, pavements and walkways are kept free of clutter and obstacles and accessible to people affected by sight loss or mobility issues.

Leaders of both Exeter City Council and Devon County Council today (Wednesday 21 November) signed a Clear Streets Charter for the city.

The Charter sets out how the local authorities propose to work together to ensure that the city is as safe and obstacle free as possible. Exeter is one of the first places in the UK to adopt such a charter.

Cllr David Harvey, Exeter City...

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Haldon Forest Park turns into winter wonderland for charity dog walk

If you go down to the woods next Friday, be sure to take part in pet charity Blue Cross’s Bark in the Dark event to help raise money for sick and homeless pets.

The charity’s event is being held in Haldon Forest near Exeter, and is open to all the family and their four-legged friends.

The 5k dog walk starts at 6pm and a guided route takes dogs and their owners through the forest in the dark of night. Walkers will follow the festive 5k glow-in-the-dark trail, and see the forest like they’ve never seen it before. They can hear the sounds of carol singers hidden en route, and...

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Food Glorious Food... and even more on the menu to tempt your palate at Devon County Show 2019

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/21/2018 - 12:10pm

Food lovers all over the county will welcome the news that Devon County Show is to increase its food offering to make it an even more mouth-watering experience for 2019.

Aside from the ever popular Food & Drink Pavilion dedicated to West Country food producers, there will be a new Food Walk at show which will be open to national and international food producers. This will be located on Avenue B, alongside the Taste of the West.

New Devon County Show Manager Sam Mackenzie Green explains: ‘Our Food & Drink Pavilion is one of the biggest attractions at the Show with...

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LOVE Devon’s Walk for Widecombe raises over £5,100 for Widecombe Village Hall fund

The LOVE Devon Walk for Widecombe fundraising event has raised over £5,100 for the Widecombe Village Hall fund after its successful fundraising event in September. More than £4,300 has been raised so far and the total is set to increase further with the addition of gift aid, which is expected to bring the amount to over £5,100.

On 16th September over 100 walkers completed a six-mile trek in some very misty and windy conditions from Bennett’s Cross down into Widecombe, where they and their families were entertained by a family fun day organised by the villagers. A combination of...

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Remember a loved one this Christmas with Light Up a Life

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:55am

Hospiscare Light Up a Life services take place throughout Exeter, Mid and East Devon in November and December, offering family and friends the opportunity to come together and remember those who are no longer with us. Christmas can be an emotional time for those missing loved ones and these remembrance services are another way in which Hospiscare supports local families.

Each uplifting service includes carols, poems and candles, with the final service being held in the beautiful Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 16 December at 6.30pm. Just outside the Cathedral is the Hospiscare Christmas...

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Win a golden ticket to spend in Ottery St Mary

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:43am

Businesses in Ottery St Mary are taking part in a ‘Golden Ticket’ event – giving out free money vouchers to customers to spend in the town.

Customers making purchases in participating businesses have the chance to win a golden ticket, worth between £1 and £50. There is one £50 ticket somewhere in the town on each of the special days.

Golden tickets can be spent in any of the participating businesses right up until Christmas Eve. There are over 20 businesses taking part, including the Recycled Candle Company, Tickety-Boo Café, Seasons Tea Rooms, Samosa Lady, Christopher...

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Devon County Show Scoops ‘Favourite Show’ Award in the prestigious Primary Times Reader Star Awards 2018!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:14am

Devon County Show has been voted the best event in Devon, according to readers of the Primary Times, a publication aimed at parents of 4-11 years olds and distributed via Devon primary schools. An on-line survey, which appeared on the Primary Times website over a five week period, invited readers to cite their favourite family-friendly places and people across Devon in various categories. This year saw the greatest ever response to the survey. Sam Mackenzie-Green Devon County Show Manager said: ‘We understand our particular category was hotly contested. Given the wealth of attractions...

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Stately home opens doors for first artisan fair

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 11/21/2018 - 10:01am

Escot House is hosting an artisan fair on November 24 ideal for anyone looking for something different to give as a gift this Christmas.

It’s the first time Escot has held an event like this in the house and the organisers are hoping it will be a runaway success. The fair is enabling small, independent makers the opportunity to showcase their wares.

The fair is being organised by The Creative Business Network, champion of creative businesses in the South West.

Founder of the network, Helen Bottrill said: “There aren’t always enough outlets locally for creatives to...

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Oliver Bonas launches in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/20/2018 - 7:59pm

Oliver Bonas, an independent British lifestyle brand, is opening its doors next week in Princesshay, Exeter.

On Friday 23rd November, Princesshay, Exeter, will become home to the first Oliver Bonas store in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset and one of 76 Oliver Bonas stores in the UK. Oliver Bonas Princesshay, located next to REISS, will offer an edited collection across women’s fashion, accessories, homeware and jewellery as well as a wide range of Christmas gifts. Princesshay is a partnership between The Crown Estate and TH Real Estate. Katherine Armstead, Senior Asset Manager at The...

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