Devon’s big day out brings together the very best of food, farming and rural life - plus lots of fun - all rolled into one.
See the incredible animals – livestock, horses, dogs and fur and feather
Taste the very best of local food and drink – in the Food & Drink Pavilion and around the showground
Enjoy a world of entertainment with the Monster Trucks*, the Grand Parades of Livestock*, show jumping, Zorb football, Massey Ferguson tractor parade, sheep shearing, metalwork competitions and lots, lots more!
Relax at their new Watering Hole and enjoy live...
Following year of intense planning, a very special event for Hospiscare is scheduled to take place in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 26 May at 7.30pm.
The highly successful Isca Ensemble South West circa 75 players and its Musical Director Roger Hendy has invited singers from all over the region to join them for a performance of the ‘German Requiem’ by Johannes Brahms as the main item in the 2018 Joanna Leach Memorial Concert. The concert will be introduced by TV and radio presenter Judi Spiers, famous for her great support of Hospiscare, a charity is based in Exeter serving many...
Improving your health is the goal of a Plymouth Science Park based company, Primal Life, which is using a host of psychological and physiological approaches to reduce stress and improve lives.
Holistic Health Coach Lester Savage’s new book, Becoming Biochemically Sober, is proving to be exceptionally popular. It focuses on seven key practices – all designed to boost physical and mental wellbeing.
Lester set up his business, Primal Life, along with James Holden whom he met when studying at the University of Plymouth.
Primal Life’s approach is based on concept that...
A fabulous opportunity to see the wonderful private garden at Houndspool in Ashcombe, EX7 0QP by kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Bourne in aid of the British Red Cross.
The garden will be open to visitors between 2pm and 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 7 May 2018.
Come and enjoy the beautifully well established, landscaped garden with wide range of planting by expert hands-on gardeners (Edward and Carolyn). The house and gardens have been owned and tended by the family for over 80 years.
The garden has been developed, as a pleasure resource, over the past 40 years, having...
A feasibility study into a new railway station at Okehampton has identified two preferred options.
The study was commissioned by Devon County Council to inform discussions between Great Western Railway and the Department for Transport in the ongoing efforts to develop plans for the introduction of a service.
To meet the needs of current various operators of the line, including GWR, Aggregate Industries and Dartmoor Railway, a double platform on a single track line is seen as the preferred solution.
Having explored nine different options for potential station layouts...
It was always a bit of a tussle between Devon and London. Teignmouth born Solicitor Advocate Rachel Smith (above) loved her job in London and her ability to support her beloved Chelsea Football club. But she also knew she wanted to return home to her family and her roots in Devon.
So she made a decision: instead of the frequent commuting to Devon at weekends, she decided to find the right job in Exeter and travel in reverse to Chelsea matches.
Rachel who’s 29, knew the moment she set foot in Rundlewalker offices on Exeter Quayside, that this was the place to be. She joined...
Exeter College has been awarded its largest ever single contract under the new Apprenticeship Levy to deliver leadership training for managers at the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E).
This forms a ground-breaking programme developed by two of Exeter’s largest organisations designed to support non-clinical staff to develop the leadership and management skills to meet the strategic aims of the NHS and its support for patients.
The programme combines nationally recognised Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Leadership and Management Diplomas with...
Fabulous opportunity to see a wonderful private garden
GARDEN OPEN AFTERNOON
In aid of the British Red Cross
HOUNDSPOOL, ASHCOMBE, EX7 0QP By kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Bourne
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY: 7th MAY 2018
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Adults: £5, children (under 16) £2.
Free Parking, Cream teas and cakes to purchase Dogs on leads are most welcome Plenty of parking
Come and enjoy the beautifully well established, landscaped garden with wide range of planting by expert hands-on gardeners (Edward and Carolyn). The house and gardens...
Hell's Bells, a short film produced by Devon-based film and theatre company, Wandering Tiger, will receive its online premiere on May Day, Tuesday 1 May 2018. Made with the support of Creative England and the BFI NET.WORK, the film tells the story of a young woman who has been brainwashed by Morris dancers. Created in Devon with a local cast and crew, film locations include The Tally Ho community pub, Poltimore House, and Hearn Field in Combeinteignhead. The Dartington Morris Men also make an appearance in the film and provided costumes, props and music. The award-winning short has been...
Exeter School was delighted to welcome ex British Pistol Shooter Georgina 'Gorgs' Geikie to launch the British Shooting Target Sprint qualifier held at Exeter School on 7 July.
This is the second year the South West qualifying event for the National Series 2018 will be held at the co-educational independent school and it is open to everyone, aged 11+.
Last year's event attracted over 70 entrants and was a huge success. The event combines three 400m runs interspersed with two sessions with air rifle target shooting at biathlon style targets.
