East Devon District Council and Grenadier Estates have today signed the agreement for the new Watersports Centre at Queen’s Drive on Exmouth seafront.
The centre will include a restaurant, public parking, communal space and a new ramp giving direct access to the beach. Grenadier has agreed a target to complete construction by summer 2020.
East Devon is due to complete the new road and car park at Queen’s Drive by 19 June 2019 and, under the agreement, Grenadier will be required to take on the lease for the site following completion of the road and car park.
Up to 2,400 older people living in parts of Exeter and East Devon will receive help to live full and independent lives in their own homes for longer, thanks to a grant from Devonshire Freemasons.
The £37,184 grant to The Estuary League of Friends, has funded a new Volunteer Coordinator Marilyn Spencer who will be responsible for creating 75 new volunteering opportunities for local people. It will help Estuary reach out to 1,000 more people in need over the next two years.
This new project comes at a critical time for older people living in Devon, where so many older people...
Hours of training around Exeter will prepare serving Royal Air Force mum Tracie Pickett for the incredible experience of the London Marathon. She volunteered at the event in 2015 and since then she has dreamed of taking part. This year is her chance.
When Tracie read about the work of charity Little Troopers, founder Louise Fetigan inspired her, Tracie said “the work of Little Troopers really resonated with me as my boys know what it’s like to have a mummy or daddy go away for long periods of time. The fact that it was founded by Louise who has previously served in the armed forces...
Circle of Spears Productions are bring their acclaimed play WITCH to Torbay for the first time. Based on original witness evidence from a 1687 Dorset witch trial, WITCH examines the perils of being a woman alone in the early modern era. It's an emotive piece about witchcraft trials which contains neither a trial nor any witchcraft - instead it looks at the interpersonal relationships of those involved and focuses on the human story behind such accusations. The case is examined purely from a social history perspective to highlight how easily an accusation of witchcraft could arise against...
Circle of Spears Productions are bring their acclaimed play WITCH to Torbay for the first time. Based on original witness evidence from a 1687 Dorset witch trial, WITCH examines the perils of being a woman alone in the early modern era. It's an emotive piece about witchcraft trials which contains neither a trial nor any witchcraft - instead it looks at the interpersonal relationships of those involved and focuses on the human story behind such accusations. The case is examined purely from a social history perspective to highlight how easily an accusation of witchcraft could arise against...
Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (22-24 March).
THEATRE
Our Trace
Friday, Exmouth Pavilion
She’s out and about!! Our very own internet sensation, multi award winning, Comedienne, Our Trace! Up to 7 million people worldwide viewed her live comedy clip on Facebook, resulting in everybody wanting to see more of this extremely, funny woman in her posh frock!” https://www.ledleisure.co.uk/exmouth-pavilion
Devon’s famous Lucombe Oak among 100 new trees to mark the Forestry Commission’s centenary year at the showground in May.
The Forestry Commission is providing100 new trees at Westpoint Showground, home of the Devon County Show, as part of its centenary year celebrations.
A commemorative Lucombe Oak, an evergreen hybrid discovered by Exeter nurseryman William Lucombe in the late 18th century, will be the centrepiece among the new trees being donated by the Forestry Commission. The Lucombe Oak will be planted at Westpoint by the Commission’s chairman Sir Harry Studholme Bt DL...
HUNDREDS of people, from Exeter and across the region gathered in Bedford Square, Exeter, on Monday, March 18, at an Exeter Stands with Christchurch vigil.
There were speeches, song and moments of silence to remember the 50 people killed in the recent terror attack during which two Mosques were entered. More than 50 people were also injured.
The attack took place during Friday Prayer on March 15.
The attacks began at the Al Noor Mosque in the suburb of Riccarton at 1.40pm and continued at the Linwood Islamic Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand, at about 1.55pm....
South Devon is a hive of fun-filled events for all the family to enjoy during the Easter holidays. So, if you’re looking for something to keep the kids entertained and the parents stress-free, Visit South Devon’s super-six Easter events could be just what you’re looking for. There’s everything from lamb feeding, pig cuddling and goat walking, to steam festivals, superhero racing and survival in the wild days, not to mention Easter Egg hunt extravaganzas.
1. 50th Anniversary Gala at the South Devon Railway (6th – 14th April)
Celebrate South Devon Railway’s 50th Anniversary...
