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Science on tap: Exeter pubs to host Pint of Science 2026

Some of Exeter’s best-loved pubs will be hosting this year’s Pint of Science, offering up fascinating talks on everything from atoms and galaxies to understanding neurodiversity.

Running from 18-20 May, this year’s festival marks the 13th edition of the annual event, which brings researchers out of the lab and into local bars in 42 cities across the UK.

In Exeter, venues including the Bootlegger, Arcadia and City Gate Hotel will transform into hubs of scientific discussion with informative talks, demonstrations, live experiments, and a multi-city pub quiz competition....

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The Great Devon Landscape Challenge

Devon artist Julie Dunster is challenging you to help her to create a five foot high landscape painting for her upcoming exhibition “A Sense of Devon” which takes place at the Beehive, Honiton from 16th May to 12th June 2017.

She explains, “I feel that memories ‘frame’ our sense of place. Photographs contribute to our memories. So, for this exhibition I am asking the public to donate photos of Devon, to provide a ‘visual memory frame’ for a large semi-abstract painting I created from my own Devon memories. The finished artwork will be donated to a public building in the county,...

Crealy team member scoops theme park prize

Crealy Adventure Park and Resort has presented its Team Member of the Year award to Jordan Yeo, who is now set to enjoy an all-expenses paid seven-day tour around some of the UK’s best theme parks.

Jordan Yeo was awarded the accolade for his commitment to providing outstanding standards of work, and building up an excellent rapport with guests and other team members. Jordan joined Crealy Adventure Park a year ago as a ride operator, and since his employment has consistently received positive reviews on his courteous customer service. Jordan has also been recognised for his...

Enjoy Dartmoor this weekend

Dartmoor National Park Authority’s popular Enjoy Dartmoor magazine has been published ready for the new season. This full-colour FREE guide to the National Park is packed with useful information, interesting features, and plenty of ideas for having fun outdoors on Dartmoor - plus a pull-out map.

Highlights to look out for include: Donate for Dartmoor – An update on the Recreational Dartmoor, Natural Dartmoor and Historic Dartmoor projects which have been funded by our supporters’ donations, and information on how you can donate your time or money to support the National Park....

West Region Golf Assistant of the Year joins the Golf Pro Team at Exeter Golf and Country Club

The PGA West Region Year 2 Golf Assistant of the Year 2016 is joining the Professional Golf team at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Tuesday 14th March.

Tom Jessamine is moving from Woodbury Park to Exeter Golf and Country to join the increasingly successful professional golf team in Exeter, headed up by Darren Everett.

Darren’s Pro Shop team have been at Exeter for less than a year having moved from Teign Valley last May. As well as expanding his team during that time, Darren has also launched a golf simulator that is the only one of its kind in the entire South West....

Dean of Exeter announces retirement

In recent months Exeter Cathedral has been on a journey of self-evaluation and change. That process has raised some challenging issues, not least financial. While some progress has been achieved, there are still many challenges ahead.

In that context, and having reached the age of 65 last month, after considerable thought and reflection the Dean, the Very Rev Jonathan Draper, has announced that he will retire at the end of August this year. He and his wife Maggie are on leave this week, and on his return Jonathan will be on sabbatical.

He has been Dean for over five years...

Be Moor aware of new life on Dartmoor

The breeding season for moorland birds on Dartmoor coincides with the lambing season and, with the arrival of spring, the moorland will be full of new life, so it is particularly important for all of us to be Moor aware.

Many visitors and local people exercise their dogs when enjoying Dartmoor. Although a dog may not be actively chasing livestock, its presence can still cause disturbance. During the lambing and calving season, expecting ewes or cows are particularly vulnerable. A frightened animal may abort or abandon its young – a tragedy for the animal and a financial loss to the...

Bampton Library announces official opening date

Bampton Library has confirmed it will open the doors to its new library, based in the Library and Resource Centre in the Old Schoolroom, on Monday 20th March.

Libraries Unlimited, the charity responsible for the running of all Devon’s libraries, has also confirmed there will also be an official opening on the morning of Thursday 6th April from 10am, with all local residents’ welcome.

The Library will close temporarily on Thursday 16th and Saturday 18th March in order to allow for the much-anticipated relocation, opening again on Monday 20th at 3pm when visitors will be able...

4,199 children in Exeter join WWF’s Earth Hour

4,199 pupils across 14 schools in the Exeter area have already signed up to support WWF’s Earth Hour.

In fact, in the last five years alone, over two million pupils aged 7 to 14 across the UK have taken part in the world’s largest demonstration of support for action on climate change.

With more schools than ever before getting involved this year, including St Sidwell's CE Primary School & Nursery, The Maynard School and Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education, the 10th anniversary of Earth Hour is set to be the biggest yet.

Each year, millions of people around...

Riverside Leisure Centre to reopen this month

Work has begun to reopen Exeter’s Riverside Leisure Centre following last month’s devastating fire.

A statement from Legacy Leisure, which operates Riverside Leisure Centre, on behalf of Exeter City council said: “Following the fire on 21 February, the damage has been assessed and work has now begun to reopen the leisure centre facilities in stages.

“We can confirm that the sports hall will reopen on Saturday, March 25 and the Ultra White Collar Boxing event scheduled for that evening will go ahead. We are aiming to open a gym facility, along with the squash courts and...

Discover the benefits of commuting by bike during Ride to Work Week

People across Devon are being encouraged to take part in Ride to Work Week next week (Monday 13 March to Sunday 19 March).

Love to Ride Devon is running the week-long promotion as part of a package of measures being delivered by Devon County Council to inspire more people to travel actively, supporting access to employment, education and training. Ride to Work Week is a friendly competition between workplaces where the aim is to get as many staff members as possible cycling to work. Prizes are on offer nationally and locally for both riding and encouraging others to ride. Local...

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Science on tap: Exeter pubs to host Pint of Science 2026

The Great Devon Landscape Challenge

Crealy team member scoops theme park prize

Enjoy Dartmoor this weekend

West Region Golf Assistant of the Year joins the Golf Pro Team at Exeter Golf and Country Club

Dean of Exeter announces retirement

Be Moor aware of new life on Dartmoor

Bampton Library announces official opening date

4,199 children in Exeter join WWF’s Earth Hour

Riverside Leisure Centre to reopen this month

Discover the benefits of commuting by bike during Ride to Work Week

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