Wonford Leisure Centre now has a fully automatic defibrillator for use in cases of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. The unit was purchased by Exeter Strollers Walking Football Club which obtained funding from Devon County Council with the support of the county councillor for Wonford & St Loyes, Marina Asvachin. The Strollers, proud wearers of the official Exeter City crest, play at the Centre on Tuesday and Friday mornings and at Exwick Sports Hub on Monday evenings throughout the year. The Club currently has 35 members.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is often fatal. However, using...
Halfords Autocentre is offering a FREE MOT to any customers who shop in Halfords retail branches. Any product bought in a Halfords store between now and the 14th of October entitles the buyer to a FREE MOT, which they have 13 months to redeem. With 53% of drivers admitting they don’t even know when their MOT is due* and 16% of motorists saying they have put off fixing faults with their vehicles until their next scheduled service, Halfords Autocentre is launching this month-long initiative to keep more motorists on the road, and road users safe, this Autumn The offer comes during the...
RECORD numbers of swimmers are due to take part in the country's longest running, longest distance, outdoor organised swim this weekend in Devon. The Dart 10K began nine years ago, founded by the Outdoor Swimming Society, and has grown from 200 swimmers to 1600 at this year's sold-out event. Participants are split into two ‘waves' of swimmers over two days, Saturday and Sunday, starting at historic Totnes and swimming to the finish line at Dittisham where there is a mini festival atmosphere on the green with friends and family celebrating swimmers' achievements. Up to 800 intrepid swimmers...
If you’re moving to a new house, you probably already have a long list of things to do, but have you thought about how you can make your move environmentally-friendly?
With all the boxes, packing material and vehicle emissions used in the moving process, it’s not usually thought of as being good for the environment, but, to mark Recycle Week, which runs from September 24th-30th, five star housebuilder, David Wilson Homes, is offering a few tips to help you be as eco-friendly as possible.
• Have a clear out before you move. Many removal companies charge based on the weight...
A unique and immersive Christmas experience taking place throughout Exeter's oldest building. Join Ebenezer Scrooge on a journey through past, present and future in this theatrical reimagining of Charles Dickens' classic ghost story A Christmas Carol.
Following a sell-out run last year, Humbug! returns to St Nicholas Priory this December. Expect live music, video projections and plenty of festive cheer!
Places are limited so book now to avoid disappointment! https://www.wanderingtiger.com/tickets
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Two chefs from an award-winning local restaurant are swapping the heat of the kitchen for a demanding cycle challenge.
Matt Mason, head chef at the Jack in the Green in Rockbeare near Exeter, and chef de partie Aidan King aim to cover 200 miles in two days to raise money for FORCE Cancer Charity.
They will set out from The Jack on Sunday September 16, heading for Barnstaple via Cullompton, Tiverton, Bampton, Exmoor and Minehead.
They will overnight in North Devon before returning to Rockbeare on Day Two by way of the Tarka Trail, Okehampton, Exeter, Topsham and...
Student, Luke Spiller from Sidbury in Devon, has won a South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship as part of the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) scholarship season.
Luke, who has just completed a Level 2 Horticulture course at Bicton College in Devon, has received the £1,500 South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship. Luke was top practical student on his course as well as being a nursery worker and gardener. He is now continuing his studies at Pershore College in Worcester, where he will complete Level 3 in Horticulture. His funding will help with...
Work has begun on a new skate park for Exeter. Diggers moved on to the site at Arena Park today and the new facility is expected to be ready by Christmas. Temporary equipment installed last November has now been removed ready for the work to begin and the site secured and fenced off to the public. The design of the park has been chosen by a group of local pro skaters working to a design brief heavily influenced by the local skating community. Exeter City Council recently appointed Maverick Industries to build the skate park. Designs show a range of features popular with skaters including...
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