Dr Gavin Haig, naturalist and former surgeon, has studied the healing properties of many native plants, with much of the work carried out in his own garden on the River Exe. This has featured on TV, has a great variety of habitats, and even provides a home for one of the rarest butterflies in Europe - the Marsh Fritillary. He says, “My passion for wildlife and the natural world began 60 years ago or more, during an idyllic boyhood in rural Essex, which allowed me to explore woods and streams, to climb trees and make dens, and to run freely in wildflower meadows, scattering rainbows of...
Local colleagues at Tesco in Exeter will be inviting customers to don their dancing shoes and show off their moves as part of a UK-wide fundraiser this weekend for the supermarket’s three national health charity partners - Cancer Research UK, the British Heart Foundation and Diabetes UK.
Visitors to the Exeter Vale Extra store this weekend will be treated to some epic dance performances, or they can show everyone their own moves on a specially created dance floor, providing plenty of selfie opportunities! Customers will also be able to join Tesco colleagues and charity...
Devon artist and teacher Danny Holmes Adams guides both beginners and more experienced painters in responding to the natural world, in any medium.
Danny Holmes Adams is a renowned painter of landscapes in the SW and of still life, often featuring flowers. His art celebrates the human response to the astonishing beauty and surprises of nature, and his paintings are known for their luminous expressive quality. He is also highly regarded as a teacher, notably at the Dartmoor Arts Project summer-schools over nearly a decade. We feel very lucky that he is bringing his skill and...
This Sunday morning walk from the Castle with David Allen, of the Botany Section of the Devonshire Association, will look at plants of heathland and bog in this precious lowland heath habitat. Expert botanist David Allen of the Botany Section of the Devonshire Association will guide us through identifying some of the plants of heath and bog in the rare and precious lowland heath habitat of Woodbury Common. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring some drinking water, and dress appropriately for the weather. Entry by donation. Limited numbers, so please reserve a place
From the 31st July – 23rd August, Princesshay Square will be transformed into Princesshay Green with a series of free family fun pop up events every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. From climbing walls to mini golf and dinosaurs, a different activity will pop up each week to keep families and shoppers entertained during the upcoming school holidays.
As well as summer menus from Princesshay’s eateries, visitors will be able to take part in the following line up of free events from 11am-3pm on each day:
Wednesday 31st July – Friday 2nd August – Golf fans can have a go at...
There's nothing wrong with your desire to have a grand wedding. It's a special moment in your life, and you want only the best. The problem is when you start going beyond your financial capability and end up being financially troubled once the wedding is over. The worst part is that the wedding is just the beginning of your partnership. You still have a lot to go through once your marriage begins. Therefore, you need to be smart about spending money on the wedding.
Set a budget
You need to have an accurate amount in mind regarding how much you're willing to spend on the...
Delve into the hidden world of microorganisms, discover the strange creatures that lurk in the deep ocean and the frozen continent, and be amazed by secretive glowing animals at this year’s Science in the Square.
The annual family-friendly event, part of Falmouth Week, features fun talks by top scientists from the University of Exeter in Cornwall, as well as hands-on activities for people of all ages.
Science in the Square is free to attend and will take place in Falmouth’s Events Square from 12-4pm on Friday 16thAugust.
The universal adoption of the term ‘cloud’ still bemuses many people. Rather than being a storage system in the sky, the reality is that photos, documents, contacts, etc. are securely stored on a server in large data centre made from bricks and mortar not wisps of water-filled air.
A data centre is like a massive filing cabinet, but rather than opening it with a key, an internet connection, passwords and encryption protection are the way in and businesses are using these to store their data and run their IT applications, such as telephony, security, CRMs, etc.
A city leader has been honoured for his work over two decades to promote growth and wellbeing in Exeter and East Devon.
Karime Hassan has been involved with many of the significant city milestones and developments during the last twenty years, such as Princesshay and the Met Office. He has been awarded an honorary degree by the University of Exeter.
Mr Hassan, Chief Executive and Growth Director at Exeter City Council, set up the growth programme for Exeter and East Devon that has brought forward Cranbrook new town and Exeter Science Park and has worked to promote a...
A seafood restaurant in Exeter has won a gold award in the 2018/19 Taste of the West Hospitality Awards.
The Galley received the award following an unannounced review by Taste of the West judges.
Serving fish and seafood in historical Topsham, The Galley is a charming restaurant overlooking the River Exe estuary. The family-run team proudly serves the very best of Devon on a plate. Dishes are immaculately presented and adjustments are made daily depending on local produce and seasons.
The annual awards showcase exemplar food and drink producers and hospitality...
