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Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

First Thursdays is a new event you won’t want to miss.

From June to September, Gandy Street will come alive on the first Thursday of each month, with a festival atmosphere in the early evening.

The first event takes place on Thursday 4 June, 5–8pm. Expect late-night shopping, live music, street entertainment, extended opening hours at cultural venues and a cocktail trail. All your favourite businesses on Gandy Street and in the surrounding area will be open, including:

Boston Tea Party : Will be hosting an indoor market with Circular Social, featuring

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London Bridge hero Wayne calls for Exeter brave to be honoured

The hero of London Bridge who was stabbed nine times as he fought off three terrorists armed with just a police baton has called on Exeter people to nominate an unsung hero of their own. And British Transport Police Officer Wayne Marques said bravery and courage should be recognised because it is inspiring and encouraging to others. He said: “Every tragedy has a silver lining and it is up to us to make sure that silver shines.” Wayne, 39, who won the Against All Odds category in last year’s global hearing specialists Amplifon’s Brave Britons awards, was on patrol in the area of London...

Summer celebrations in Princesshay

Princesshay has announced a free community event to celebrate summer in the city. The ‘HAY Summer’s Here’ event on Thursday 26th July will feature spectacular street entertainment, live music, a face painter, creative workshops and food samples from the restaurants. The event, which runs from 11am – 4pm, will see three very different exciting street performances roam around Princesshay Square, and free creative workshops for families. Comedy Waiters will be entertaining visitors to Princesshay with their hilarious slap stick comedy, evoking the genius of Morecombe and Wise. Watch out for...

Green Flags fly again!

A trio of Teignbridge parks have received the prestigious Green Flag award yet again for their high standard of quality and cleanliness.

Decoy Country Park and Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot, and The Den, Teignmouth, are confirmed as among the best parks and open spaces in Britain.

Decoy Country Park has won the award for 12 years, The Den 10 years and Courtenay Park eight years. A Green Flag flying overhead is a sign to visitors that the space is of the highest quality standard.

All three Teignbridge sites boast open grassed areas with beautiful walks, as well as...

Fiona nets tennis award thanks to help from Enhance Social Enterprise Programme

A Devon social entrepreneur has attended the President's Lunch at Wimbledon after winning a prestigious tennis award.

Former physiotherapist, Fiona Murphy, founded her social enterprise, Double Bounce Inclusive Tennis South West CIC, to combine her love of tennis and helping others.

Double Bounce Inclusive Tennis South West CIC provides tennis based sessions for people with physical and learning disabilities. It caters for adults at the Plymouth Life centre, as well as holding sessions in special needs schools and young adult support centres.

Fiona’s work has been...

Exeter businesswoman takes on the English Channel to raise money for Age UK Exeter

Many people would baulk at the thought of diving into water at 14°C, but not businesswoman, Rachael Whitson, managing director of Exeter based communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing. Rachael will be taking on the English Channel this August as part of a relay swim team to raise funds for Age UK Exeter.

Always on the search for her next charity challenge, Rachael completed the Dart 10K swim last September, and is keen to defy her boundaries by taking part in an even bigger fundraising feat this summer. Rachael will be swimming in a relay as part of team H2 Oh! from Dover...

Barbecue and Chilli Festival coming to Devon this summer

The Devon Fire and Spice Festival comes to Powderham Castle this August for a celebration of barbecuing , chillies and spice,

This fiery weekend takes place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th August, set between the castle ramparts and the Exe estuary, and this themed food festival will focus on hot sauces, spice rubs and mixes, chilli plants, barbecues, smokers and barbecue sauces, with plenty for the non-chilli lover too.

For those with a competitive nature, the organisers are encouraging entries into the barbecue competition on the Saturday, where teams compete throughout...

Teignbridge parking team helping motorists go cashless

Teignbridge District Council’s parking team will be on hand next week, Monday 16 to Friday 20 July, encouraging motorists to go cashless as a convenient way to pay for car parking.

Motorists can visit Teignbridge-owned car parks and will have the opportunity to speak with Teignbridge’s parking team who will help explain the process of cashless payments along with the many benefits of choosing this quick and easy payment method.

Advice and help will be available to people not familiar with these payments and the parking team will be around to answer any questions between...

Honiton to welcome Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall

The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall will be attending the Honiton Gate to Plate event on Wednesday 18 July, Clarence House has announced today (Friday July 13).

The news has been warmly welcomed by East Devon District Council Leader Cllr Ian Thomas who said that the Royal couple’s visit to the Honiton fine food and craft event acknowledges the vital role that food and craft producers play in the economy of the district, and to Devon as a whole.

He said: “We are absolutely delighted that Their Royal Highnesses have chosen to visit the inaugural Gate to Plate...

River users get new defibrillator access

Teign Corinthian Yacht Club (TCYC), Teignbridge District Council and the Teign Estuary and Coastal Partnership have worked together to install a new defibrillator close to the quay side and slipway at Polly Steps, Teignmouth.

The proposal and main fund raising for the equipment came about through the TCYC following the sudden death of one of its members at this site. Supported by family, friends and Teign Heartbeat, TCYC raised the funds for two defibrillator units - the other being based at Coombe Cellars where the club’s dinghy section is based.

Jane Cumbley, whose...

Groups that support elderly invited to apply for £1,000 Community Fund

With 40% of households across the South West being made up of people over the age of 65*, it’s no surprise the region has the highest percentage of older people in the UK. In view of this, there is a wide range of fantastic charities and community groups that care for and provide activities for this aging generation.

It’s these groups that RGB Building Supplies is inviting to apply for £1,000 to spend at one of its branches as part of its Well Built Community Fund.

Whether a care home would like to renovate a room for the benefit of its residents, a charity needs materials...

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Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

London Bridge hero Wayne calls for Exeter brave to be honoured

Summer celebrations in Princesshay

Green Flags fly again!

Fiona nets tennis award thanks to help from Enhance Social Enterprise Programme

Exeter businesswoman takes on the English Channel to raise money for Age UK Exeter

Barbecue and Chilli Festival coming to Devon this summer

Teignbridge parking team helping motorists go cashless

Honiton to welcome Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall

River users get new defibrillator access

Groups that support elderly invited to apply for £1,000 Community Fund

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