Spring Arrangement with Bulbs - Living Spring Garden Bowl Workshop - Saturday 28th February 2026 - 10am-12.30pm
Location - 3 Dunchideock Barton EX2 9UA
A joyful workshop celebrating the rebirth of spring. Work with living bulbs, spring flowers, moss, twigs, and textures to craft a piece that grows and changes — a living artwork for your table.
Perfect for floral enthusiasts and beginners alike, this workshop offers the chance to explore eco-friendly floristry techniques while enjoying a creative and social atmosphere. Make it extra special and share it with a...
Winter into Spring Transition Workshop - Transitional Table Design - Saturday 31st January 2026 - 10am-12.30pm
Elevate your dining or coffee table with a bespoke, handcrafted floral arrangement by joining our Floral Table Design Workshop.
You’ll work with fresh flowers and seasonal foliage to create a show-stopping centrepiece, ideal for any gathering. Guided by an expert tutor, you’ll craft a well-balanced and sustainable display that adds elegance to your table throughout the season.
Perfect for floral enthusiasts and beginners alike, this workshop offers the...
A series of essential road repairs and highway improvements are due to be carried out on the A3015 Rydon Lane in Exeter in the coming weeks.
The work, which is scheduled to take place between Monday 19 January and Saturday 7 March, will be undertaken in phases on several areas of the route.
The scheme will start on both the northbound and southbound carriageway of Rydon Lane with lane closures needed from Monday 19 January to Thursday 19 February to enable drainage work, vegetation clearance and replacement of signs and streetlighting.
Young people across Devon are gaining vital skills, confidence and real-world experience thanks to the Chiefs Engage 16+ Programme. Devon Contract Waste (DCW), working alongside the Exeter Chiefs, has been supporting the five-week Chiefs Engage 16+ Programme, which is designed for 16–18-year-olds who are currently not in education or employment. The programme helps young people rebuild confidence and develop the practical employability skills they need to re-enter the world of work.
The initiative focuses on hands-on learning and real workplace insight. Throughout the five-week...
The Exeter Chiefs Foundation has funded its largest ever Feeding the Community at Christmas campaign, ensuring that 1,100 people received a proper festive feast.
Working in partnership with Exeter Food Action (EFA), the Foundation funded the distribution of essential festive fare – including meat, mince pies and seasonal staples – to 16 different charities and community organisations, supporting people who might otherwise have gone without.
This year’s campaign also included an additional donation to homeless charity St Petrock’s, enabling the team there to serve even...
The Emma Lavelle-trained Silver Thorn won the feature Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase, making virtually all the running to score by two lengths from co-favourite El Granjero at Exeter yesterday, where the sun shone on a beautiful day at Haldon Hill.
The grey had won his previous start at Doncaster in December, with his trainer reporting that he was progressing well. Lavelle said: “He’s still learning and he only ever really does as much as he needs to, which is great as he’ll keep improving. We’re very pleased with how he’s handled the ground today, which means he’ll go on...
A local housebuilder is calling on first-time buyers across Devon to take advantage of a free online webinar hosted by property experts in the region.
On Wednesday 21 January, from 18:30pm -19:00pm, Barratt Bristol, currently building at Victoria Heights in Alphington and Okement Park Okehampton, is teaming up with financial experts, The Mortgage Brain, to help budding property seekers navigate the journey to homeownership.
The virtual event will provide attendees with practical guidance on understanding mortgages, preparing an application, financial advice, and a step-by-...
Devon’s RESET Energy Advice team are helping people reduce their energy bills and achieve a sunnier outlook for their finances this winter.
The programme, run by Citizens Advice, covers Plymouth, Torbay, Exeter, the South Hams, Teignbridge and East Devon, and helps people out of fuel poverty towards a more sustainable financial future.
RESET Project Leader, Aaron Hughes, said:
“We know many people in our local communities are already facing hardship with the continued rising costs of food, water, rent and fuel. As we head into winter, more people we see are...
Modern vehicles are far more than just a set of wheels and an engine. They are complex systems combining mechanical engineering with advanced electronics and security technology. When something goes wrong with your car keys or locks, it can quickly become stressful and inconvenient. This is where a car locksmith plays a crucial role — especially in a busy and growing city like Exeter.
What Is a Car Locksmith?
A car locksmith is a specialist who works exclusively with vehicle locks, keys and security systems. Unlike a traditional locksmith, a car locksmith is trained to handle...
A new competition aimed at promoting responsible dog ownership and protecting green spaces launches today (5 January 2026), encouraging dog owners to bag it and bin itwherever they are walking.
Led by Devon Loves Dogs, the competition is being delivered in partnership with Cranbrook Town Council, Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, National Trust at Killerton, East Devon District Council and Teignbridge District Council. It will run across a range of popular walking locations including Pebblebed Heaths, the Otter Estuary, Dawlish Warren, Cranbrook...
