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Topsham’s Secret Gardens to welcome transatlantic visitors

Tickets are now on sale for one of Devon’s most popular events - and this time it’s even attracting visitors from the United States.

The Secret Gardens of Topsham event is held on alternate years and in 2025 will feature 15 special gardens across the town.

Normally the gardens are strictly private but for six hours from noon on Sunday June 8 they will be open to the public, with all funds raised going to Topsham Museum.

The last Secret Gardens event saw 1,400 visitors and this time organisers hope for even more - including two special guests from Massachusetts...

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Devon’s farmers ‘at a crossroads’ as election nears

Devon’s farming leaders are calling on those in the industry to cast their votes carefully in the forthcoming general election and support candidates who pledge to back British farming.

With the crucial vote now just over three weeks away, and with the main parties in the process of publishing their manifestos, now is a good time to assess their commitment to agriculture, the food industry and the wider rural economy.

“Farming in the West Country is at a crossroads. We are facing the sort of decision which only comes once in a generation, so after the election it is vital...

Tremendous equestrian line-up for Devon County Show

HRH The Queen is undoubtedly the most famous horse owner to compete at this year’s Devon County Show taking place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (May 18-20) at Westpoint, Exeter.

The Queen is entering a Highland pony and a Riding Horse in two classes within a packed equine programme which starts at 7am on Thursday morning.

The Show also has judging royalty including Mary Low MBE, a former international event rider, who will be judging on Thursday and former jockey Joe Tizzard.

Mary Lowe (then Mary Gordon-Watson) represented the winning British eventing team for...

Lord Mayor unveils plaque at city landmark

Exeter Homes Trust, formerly known as The Exeter Municipal Charity, hosted an event on Friday (12 May) to celebrate the completion of remodelling work, at the historic Magdalen Cottages, and the organisation’s rebrand.

The 150-year old Grade II listed cottages, situated in the St Leonard’s area of the city, have undergone an 18-month programme of work to provide residents with 13 remodelled apartments, across two floors.

The launch was the last public engagement for the Lord Mayor, Councillor Cynthia Thompson, before stepping down from office, after a successful 12-month...

Everything you need to know about being deaf aware

National charity Action on Hearing Loss is urging people to abandon any stereotypes they might have about the 11 million people living with hearing loss in the UK and help bridge the communication gap for Deaf Awareness Week.

According to the charity, more than 900,000 people in the UK are severely deaf; 24,000 use sign language as their main language; and due to our ageing population by 2035 it is estimated that 15.6 million people will have some form of hearing loss.

During this week, May 15 to 21, the charity is asking people to help stop the prejudice that many of those...

The City Gate launches in Exeter

Last Thursday the City Gate hosted an official launch party to celebrate the venue’s new look.

Formerly known as the Crown and Sceptre, the boutique pub-hotel is literally laced into the fabric of the ancient city of Exeter and has been welcoming guests since it first opened in 1778.

Transformed, following an extensive refurbishment by renowned pub, hotel and bar group Young’s, The City Gate offers everything from a pint of real ale to after-work cocktails, a leisurely weekend brunch to a three-course dinner and, with 14 boutique bedrooms, a stylish place to lay your head....

Castle Drogo appoints new contractor to complete conservation project

The National Trust has appointed a new contractor to complete the third and final phase of the five year project repairing and conserving Castle Drogo. Dӕdalus Conservation will be picking up the reigns to continue work making the castle watertight and structurally sound, after the previous contractor went into administration last year.

The firm, who have over 25 years of experience managing conservation building work, will be taking the project to completion, starting work at the castle in May this year. Now well over half way, the project is scheduled to finish by the end of 2018...

Does your community need a helping hand?

The search is on to find the community in the UK that is most in need of a helping hand which will see a lucrative regeneration project commence.

Communities up and down the country are being asked to submit details of an area or member of their society that deserves a makeover and makes a real difference to the community; from renovating a scout hut or a playground to recognising an important unsung hero, the search is on.

The Helping Hand campaign, launched by food giants Wall’s Pastry, will see an area in one community transformed as part of a £5,000 regeneration project...

Fore Street Flea Market returns

Sunday 21st May marks the 2017 return of the Fore Street Flea Market!

Coinciding with Art Week Exeter, this community event is set to be the biggest so far with over 80 diverse stalls brought to you by the traders of the West Quarter and local residents.

This is the perfect opportunity to spend the day soaking up the unique creative culture in this wonderful part of Exeter, at the only flea market of it’s kind in Devon.

The day market will be open from 12pm to 4pm, and many of the shops on Fore Street will also be opening their doors for Sunday trading.

The...

New faces at Citizens Advice Exeter

Leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, is delighted to announce that Anna Coltman and Gordon Richardson have joined their Board.

Anna currently works for Exeter-based South West Academic Health Science Network. Prior to this she worked at Nottingham City Council and for the Association of Directors of Economy, Environment, Planning and Transport.

Gordon lives in Exeter and works as a freelance copywriter and PR consultant. He was previously a journalist for 15 years, most recently as business editor at the Express & Echo.

Anna Coltman said: “I...

Overnight closures planned for Bridge Road

Overnight road closures are planned for Bridge Road in Exeter over four consecutive evenings later this month.

The road will be closed each night from Monday 22 May to Thursday 25 May, closing at 8:30pm and re-opening by 5:30am the following morning on each occasion.

The final sections of steelwork for the Countess Wear pedestrian and cycle bridge will be installed during these overnight closures. It is essential for the road to be closed to enable a large crane to set up safely on the highway for lifting operations to install three more cantilever beams and four separate...

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Topsham’s Secret Gardens to welcome transatlantic visitors

Devon’s farmers ‘at a crossroads’ as election nears

Tremendous equestrian line-up for Devon County Show

Lord Mayor unveils plaque at city landmark

Everything you need to know about being deaf aware

The City Gate launches in Exeter

Castle Drogo appoints new contractor to complete conservation project

Does your community need a helping hand?

Fore Street Flea Market returns

New faces at Citizens Advice Exeter

Overnight closures planned for Bridge Road

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