Topsham to Turkey cycle for intrepid trio

Three intrepid cyclists are riding from Topsham to Turkey on an adventure of a lifetime.

Joe Moran, Timmy Jones and Howard Parker set out today(September 22) to pedal 3,000 miles across Europe, all the way from Devon to Istanbul. The route they’ve chosen passes through 12 countries and should take them around eight weeks to complete.

They aim to cover between 60 and 70 miles a day and will camp out each night.

The plan is to do as little climbing as possible and they will take in riverside cycle ways along the Rhine and the Danube. But they still face some...

Grecians come from behind to claim win

Exeter City scored their 1000th goal under Trust ownership as they came from behind to claim a 3-1 win over Cheltenham Town.

Michael Duff's side took the lead late in the first half when Ryan Broom struck, but a turnaround half from the Grecians saw Pierce Sweeney fire home before Jayden Stockley scored from close range to put City ahead.

Jonathan Forte then made sure the points were safe for the Grecians as he scored late with a smart finish.

The Grecians made one change from the 2-1 win at Mansfield Town last time out with Lee Holmes missing through...

Tiverton family take on the Breakfast Run in memory of Dad

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Sat, 09/22/2018 - 7:25am

The Breakfast Run on 30 September will be a family affair for Sabrina Eastley, who is taking part with her children, Jack, age 14, Joby, 13, Harvey, 9, and Ruby, 8, and her Mum, Jackie.

They are raising funds in memory of husband and father James, who died at home in the care of Hospiscare in March this year.

James and Sabrina had been together since early 2003, when they worked together at a sweet factory in Tiverton. Theirs was a whirlwind romance and before the year was out their first baby, Jack, arrived. He was swiftly followed by Joby and, after a 3-year gap, by...

An evening with Paul Gascoigne

City Sporting Club is delighted to announce an evening with football icon Paul Gascoigne will be hosted on Saturday, October 6 at the Great Hall at the University of Exeter.

An evening with Paul Gascoigne kicks-off at 6.30pm for a 7pm start and is kindly sponsored by RGB Building Supplies, Mi-space, RGB Recruitment and LWS interior solutions. Tickets for the event cost £45 per person plus VAT, tables of ten are available.

The evening is hosted by snooker legend Willie Thorne and will include a Q&A session, a two-course meal, an exclusive auction of sporting memorabilia...

Double award nomination success for pioneering waiting times app

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 09/21/2018 - 7:51am

An app which gives people real-time information about their local urgent NHS services has been shortlisted in two of the most prestigious national awards: the Health Service Journal (HSJ) Awards and the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards. The app, NHSquicker, shows people in Devon and Cornwall up-to-date waiting times for the five closest emergency departments and minor injuries units, as well as how long it would take them to get there, based on the user’s location. NHSquicker can also be used to find information about less urgent NHS services, such as GPs, pharmacies, sexual health...

Pedal power aiming to raise £5,000 for local charity

A nine-strong team of Devonians are cycling the length of the country to raise funds for Exeter-based charity Rainbow Living.

It’s an eclectic group, ranging from experienced cyclists to complete novices, and including four of pensionable age! Event organiser Curly Wright, a 69 year old pensioner, is joined by Shirley French, 70, a retired senior nurse who is in remission from cancer, and former Devon and Cornwall Police Officer Terry Windeatt, 70.

The rest of the team includes Dr James Haytor, who works at the Cheriton Bishop and Christow surgeries, Dick Scagell, 63,...

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World Alzheimer's Day 2018 to be celebrated with launch of new calendar

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 09/21/2018 - 12:07am

It’s World Alzheimers Day 2018.. writes Gina Awad.

"What a day to complete our dementia calendar, Shining a light on dementia,” says Gina Awad of the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance.

Gina continues “Huge gratitude to Nettl of Exeter you’ve been amazing support designing it Kate and Tom. What patience, thank you.

And to our fabulous monthly member sponsors below. Each month is theme linked and is full of colour and eye catching illustrations by Award winning Cartoonist Tony Husband”.

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Devon businesses working to go green

Authored by Aino
Posted: Thu, 09/20/2018 - 4:06pm

This year has been a time of reconsideration for many companies using catering supplies. Disposable cups and plastic straws have become known as something to be avoided, if possible.

Devon continues to be at the forefront of the movement, thanks to the Plastic Free North Devon campaign. An industry expert gives us the scoop on how local companies are doing amidst the eco movement.

Devon company, Spot-On-Supplies, have noticed that many companies have made the switch from plastic straws to paper. Roger Moore, managing director, tells us that finding a solution for the cup...

Bee Celebration

Event Date: 
22/09/2018 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Princesshay, Exeter

Princesshay have a free family event on 22nd September in celebration of bees. The event includes artwork, family workshops and tours from 10am to 4pm to celebrate the centre’s rooftop garden, home to thousands of bees.

The event will unveil a brand-new, temporary art installation representing flowers loved by bees and created by aptly-named artist, Bee Watson. Visitors can also join in with a free family craft workshop and make paper flowers to add to the installation. There will also be a rare opportunity to tour the bee garden hidden above the city on Princesshay’s roof....

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