Join us on Saturday 21 September for a relaxed and family friendly evening at the Double Locks, to walk 3 miles alongside the canal returning to see a raft of glowing candles, each one lit in memory of somebody special. Everyone is welcome regardless of who you are remembering, how long ago you lost them or whether they were cared for by Hospiscare. Register today for this family friendly and inclusive event.
Westclyst Community Primary School (WCPS) has achieved an ‘outstanding’ Ofsted report at its very first inspection, which took place at the beginning of May. The announcement has delighted parents and staff, particularly given the comment in the report that “rigorous monitoring of children’s progress and effective action plans have secured a trend of outcomes that is above the national average”.
The report praised the school’s quality of teaching, learning and assessment, as well as its work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare. The summary of key findings included...
Celebrating culinary talent from across the West Country, the 2019 South West Chef of the Year competition is now open for entries. The prestigious culinary contest is in its 16th year and showcases excellence in the South West’s hospitality industry and among amateur cooks too, awarding the very best talent in five different categories.
The five categories for the competition are: Professional, Young Professional, Student/Apprentice Chef, Junior (under 16) and Home Cook. One of these five winners will also be crowned South West Chef of the Year 2019. Competitors can apply online...
The charity behind the region’s three top zoos has launched a new website with a new look and a radical new approach. Wild Planet Trust is the new name for the charity that runs Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts in Torquay and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall.
The charity’s new website places a strong emphasis on highlighting the conservation and research work of the zoos.
Trust spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “Our new website leads on our science and conservation work. This is the most important thing we do, and we wanted to make that clear. The site has a strong look and is easy to get...
It’s just days now until the all-new Exeter Festival gets under way.
Exeter Festival kicks off on Friday 5 July with three days of entertainment in the city.
The Festival promises to be a weekend of fun, with live music, outdoor film screenings and bags of activities for all the family in Northernhay Gardens and around Exeter.
Events are free or affordable. It all starts on the Friday with screenings of the hit Queen flick Bohemian Rhapsody and The Greatest Showman in the beautiful surrounds of Northernhay Gardens. Tickets are on sale now.
Take on the Wild Tri or the Wild Tri Extreme in this brand new challenge to hit Devon. Experience the stunning and rugged landscape of Dartmoor by bike, foot and scrambling through pools. Join Team Hospiscare and be the first to take on this exhilarating challenge!
Ageing is an inevitable part of life, and you need to learn and understand how to properly take care of yourself. As you grow older, you will also become more susceptible to certain health problems that would not have even crossed your mind when you were younger. You are not alone in dealing with this, and you need to understand what you can do to combat any prospective illnesses and to simply feel like the best version of yourself. Continue reading for more information.
Know your limits
Always know what your limits are when you start to become older. Know what type of...
Sarah Daniel from RGB Building Supplies is celebrating after winning the Independent Rising Star of the Year Award at the prestigious BMJ Industry Awards 2019, her second national honour within the past seven months.
Organised by the Builders Merchants Journal, the awards celebrate the UK merchanting industry and highlight the businesses, brands and people that make the sector so successful. Sarah, 26, was presented with her award during a ceremonial lunch hosted by Natasha Kaplinsky OBE at The Brewery in London.
In October 2018, Sarah also received the Builders Merchants...
There are baby red ruffed lemurs at Paignton Zoo – and just look at them!
The charity zoo is a professional science and conservation body working internationally to help save these Critically Endangered primates – but sometimes all the serious stuff is pushed to one side by incredibly cute baby animals.
Head Keeper of Mammals Owen Taylor said: “When we were sure she was close to giving birth, we put some ropes up at the indoor viewing area to give her some additional privacy and the best opportunity of raising her offspring.”
Honiton’s independent auction house, Chilcotts Auctioneers is celebrating after a bumper sale.
Many auction lots achieved in excess of their estimates after a surge of interest in the June Fine Art, Antiques and Collectors Items sale.
Top performer was a lot comprising important WW2 medals and memorabilia, including the logbooks, photographs, training manuals and uniforms of Bomber Command pilot Group Captain Peter Casement. This achieved a hammer price of £21,000 against an upper estimate of £15,000.
A collection of vintage jewellery which Chilcotts marketed as The...
