We are thrilled to be hosting an event with CCB patron Sir Michael Morpurgo on Saturday 14th December at 7pm at Crediton Congregational Church. Michael will be reading from his new book, Boy Giant, tickets £7/£3 available from the shop and from our website very soon. Sir Michael has long been a supporter of the Crediton Community Bookshop and his events are always very popular and well attended.
Described by Harper Collins, the books’ publisher, Michael Morpurgo’s latest book is a story of hope, humanity and high-seas adventure for children and adults. War has forced Omar and his...
A pop-up, purpose-built house showcasing a range of assistive technology used to support vulnerable adults to live independently in their own homes went on display in Exeter last week.
Created by national learning disabilities charity Hft, the Smarthouse featured innovative, interactive technology, including a talking microwave, safety sensors to prevent flooding or injury, and finger-print activated door locks which replace the need for keys.
The Smarthouse was featured at the Matford Livestock Centre in Exeter from 26 to 28 November and was funded by Devon County Council...
=The beauty of Devon and Cornwall’s coasts and seas has been celebrated with the Exeter Marine photo competition.
Launched to coincide with Underwater Film Festival on 22 November at the University of Exeter’s Penryn campus, the competition received more than 200 entries in just two weeks.
Exeter Marine is a collaboration of top researchers at the University of Exeter committed to understanding all aspects of the marine environment.
This is the first time Exeter Marine has run a photo competition, and it was held with support from Falmouth University and Fourth...
Following the completion of the group stages of the Leasing.com Trophy, Exeter topped their group after winning all three of their matches, including a 3-1 victory at home to West Ham U21s in the final group fixture.
Recalled from a successful loan spell with Weston-Super-Mare, 20 -year old striker Joel Randall made his first appearance of the season for the Grecians, and he took his chance, netting twice to help take Exeter City through to the round of 32.
Speaking on Exeter’s ambitions for the tournament, Joel commented: “We’re fourth in the league at the moment and this...
A campaign to encourage more people in Exeter to vote in next week’s General Election has paid off with nearly 8,000 extra voters signing up.
Exeter City Council said that reminders to encourage people to register to vote had prompted a flood of registrations in the lead up to last week’s deadline.
John Street, the City Council’s Electoral Registration & Returning Officer, said: “We have added 7,938 electors to the Exeter Constituency in the last few weeks and another 410 to the part of the City which is within the East Devon constituency.
Organic skin care is something that is becoming more and more popular these days, as we start to find that harsh chemicals are starting to go out the window, we’re also finding out why – organic is better when it comes to being able to put things on our skin. There are of course a ton of reasons why organic items are better for you; look at the things we eat on a daily basis.
It’s been proven by science that organic items are a way to keep yourself happy and healthy, and don’t have any toxins and pesticides used when it comes to making those special non-GMO products. In this guide...
A dedicated team of Christmas volunteers have spent over 3,000 hours creating a range festive displays and decorations bringing to life this year’s theme, which has taken inspiration from the well-known poem by Clement Clarke Moore, ‘Twas the night before Christmas.’
It’s all thanks to a dedicated team of volunteers at the National Trust’s Killerton, near Exeter, who start planning the theme, design and decorations at the start of each year.
Throughout 2019 the team have been busy creating festive decorations including stockings to hang by the fire in the Drawing Room and...
If you like hunting in the middle of nowhere, an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) is likely your best pal. Most ATVs, however, don't have a convenient built-in spot for your gun.
That's where an ATV gun rack comes in. Our guide will help you pick the right one for your ATV.
What Makes an ATV Gun Rack So Useful?
If you can't imagine hunting without ATV, chances are that an ATV gun rack has a place in your gear.
An ATV gun rack:
Allows you to focus on the road and drive without your gun distracting you.
Improving the exterior look of your home can be very beneficial for a number of reasons. The two main reasons can be seen below:
Adding Value
Simply painting or replacing windows or doors can also make your home more attractive from the outside adding that always wanted Kerb appeal . (Kerb appeal is the term that is used for the visual appeal of your home from the roadside, this typically increases the number of potential buyers scheduling visits to view your home.)
Dartington Music Summer School & Festival 2020 25 July – 22 August 2020 Dartington Hall, Devon
Dartington Music Summer School & Festival is delighted to announce its 2020 course programme, curated by new Artistic Director, Sara Mohr-Pietsch.
The 2020 event promises a transformative summer of shared music-making, bringing together a unique community of amateurs, professionals, audiences and volunteers on the magical Dartington Hall estate.
Sara Mohr-Pietsch was announced as Artistic Director last year, adding to her significant career as a BBC Radio 3...
