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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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Experts discuss a new international vision for Devon post-Brexit at Exeter event

An MP and foreign policy experts will discuss how Devon communities and companies can have influence around the world following Brexit at an event this week.

Sir Hugo Swire, MP for East Devon and former Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will join Edward Hobart, Director of Estates and Security at the Foreign & Commonwealth Office at the discussion, about security, prosperity and how Devon can boost international links when Britain leaves the EU.

Also speaking will be Linda Middleton- Jones, Director of the Devon Chamber of Commerce and Alistair...

Vibrant explosion of colour to mark 10 years of Exeter Pride

THOUSANDS of people will show their support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) communities in the region by attending the 10th Exeter Pride event on Saturday, May 12.

Exeter Pride is one of the South West's biggest celebrations of the LGBTQ+ communities, and one of the biggest free Pride events in the country. It promises to be an explosion of colour, positivity and pride - and everyone is invited to come out and celebrate.

A key annual event in the city's calendar, there will be a colourful rainbow flag March from the St Sidwell Centre,...

The Royal Wedding: Everything you need to know about the big day

The Royal Wedding is almost upon us and there is of course plenty of excitement right across the UK.

Kensington Palace recently announced Meghan Markle’s father will walk her down the aisle and as the final touches are being placed, here’s everything you need to know about the marriage of Prince Harry and Ms Markle.

When is the Royal Wedding?

The Royal Wedding is now just a few weeks away and will take place on May 19.

For those football fans, don’t worry the ceremony will take place at 12pm so there will be plenty of time to settle down for the FA Cup...

Wyvern Barracks opens its gates to the public for the first time

Exeter's Wyvern Barracks, home of the reservist battalion 6 Rifles, is opening its imposing metal gates to the public this summer, in the first event of its kind at the site.

The military base in Topsham Road is staging three evenings of open-air concerts and displays which, in the words of its Commanding Officer, are designed to show people what's behind the ‘big red-brick wall' and engage with the community.

Thousands of people walk or drive past the Barracks every day. Yet the vast majority of the local community have never been inside the base and have little or no...

Step Outside for Naturally Healthy Month

Residents are being urged to take advantage of the beautiful countryside Devon and Somerset offers this month.

May marks Naturally Healthy Month and The Devon Local Nature Partnership (LNP) and the Somerset LNP is encouraging all of us to #StepOutside this month to gain the mental and physical health benefits of being active outdoors.

With iconic scenery, uninterrupted seascapes and diverse wildlife the South West has some of the best natural environments in the country, and it’s right here on our doorstep. And being active in the natural environment can cause a significant...

Rangers ask people to ‘Love Moor Life’ in new campaign

Dartmoor Rangers are launching a new campaign asking people to Love Moor Life and follow their new ‘Ranger Code’.

The new Ranger Code asks visitors to the National Park to follow six simple steps to help them look after this special landscape and protect the wildlife and livestock that live on Dartmoor.

As an extra incentive, there is the added bonus that if they spot people following the code while enjoying the National Park, there could be an on-the-spot reward!

The Love Moor Life campaign and Ranger Code will ask people to do six simple things: Don’t feed the...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir concert showcases Buckfast Abbey's new millennium organ

The organ installed to celebrate Buckfast Abbey’s millennium will be the centrepiece of a special evening concert by Exeter Philharmonic Choir on Saturday May 19th, the night of the Royal Wedding.

Summer in the Abbey - An evening of French and English music features works by a variety of composers from both sides of the Channel, including Vaughan Williams’ ethereal and haunting Valiant for Truth and Fauré’s ever popular Cantique de Jean Racine.

The Abbey’s newly-installed organ, played by Richard Lea, will be put through its paces with three movements from Jean Langlais’...

Devon blogger wins regional online heat of Miss England contest

Devon-based lifestyle blogger Clara George, 22, has won the online vote of a prestigious regional beauty contest; giving her two chances to reach the nationwide Miss England pageant.

With no contest in the Devon region this year, all local contestants like Clara were entered into the Miss Bristol competition. Clara came first in the phone vote with 644 votes, ahead of her nearest competitor who received 514. As a result, she now holds the title of Miss Bristol Popularity and will go on to compete in the Miss Popularity Final as well as the Miss England Semi-Final.

Clara is...

Summer Sunday train services return from 20 May

Summer Sunday trains to and from Okehampton will return later this month.

The Great Western Railway (GWR) service, funded by Devon County Council, will run four trains each way between Okehampton and Exeter every Sunday, from Sunday 20 May to Sunday 9 September.

The service, which launched in 1997, is part of the ongoing efforts to re-introduce regular services on the line.

The Summer Sunday train announcement follows the recent second successful special trip of the “Royal Oke”, organised by OkeRail in partnership with GWR, to highlight the demand for regular...

5 easy ways to begin mountain biking

Mountain biking is a popular sport for many reasons. It’s a thrilling way to explore nature, whilst providing a full-body workout! If you’re looking to blow off steam and get closer to your surroundings, mountain biking is the perfect way to add some adventure to your life. Here are five easy ways to get into the sport.

Start Spinning

If you’re eager to start mountain biking, but you’re concerned about your fitness levels, try spinning first. Although mountain biking is a fun way to explore your natural surroundings, it is also an intense aerobic exercise, so it’s...

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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Experts discuss a new international vision for Devon post-Brexit at Exeter event

Vibrant explosion of colour to mark 10 years of Exeter Pride

The Royal Wedding: Everything you need to know about the big day

Wyvern Barracks opens its gates to the public for the first time

Step Outside for Naturally Healthy Month

Rangers ask people to ‘Love Moor Life’ in new campaign

Exeter Philharmonic Choir concert showcases Buckfast Abbey's new millennium organ

Devon blogger wins regional online heat of Miss England contest

Summer Sunday train services return from 20 May

5 easy ways to begin mountain biking

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