This June, join Michael Caines MBE and people all over Devon, put the kettle on and join in the ELF CREAM TEA! You could host an event in your garden, a local café or even hire a village hall. Or why not hold a cream tea in your office – a great excuse to all get together, eat scones, have a chat and raise money for a great cause!
Your event can take place any time in June and of course, other cakes and drinks can be enjoyed. We will send you a FREE event pack with balloons, ideas and Michael Caines' best scone recipe.
Money raised through the ELF cream tea may go to our...
PLACE your bets on the grand Kenniford Farm piglet race, enjoy live music and devour a delicious hog roast as part of a host of fun activities at the farm’s open day.
Kenniford Farm, which is just a few miles from Exeter in Clyst St Mary, is opening its gates to the public as part of Open Farm Sunday.
As well as stalls, local beer and entertainment for all ages, there will be a chance to look behind the scenes at the farm, and meet the pigs - from the tiny newborn piglets to the fully-grown sows rolling in the sandy fields.
Police are appealing for information after an Exmouth man’s vehicle was damaged by vandals.
The black VW Jetta was targeted by three men around 10.55pm on Saturday 29 April in Cleveland Place, Exmouth.
The roof of the vehicle was dented causing approximately £4000 worth of damage.
After the incident, the men walked through the alleyway next to Garners Home Hardware and onto The Strand.
Police are investigating and seeking the suspects, the main offender was described as white, 25 to 30 years old, between 5ft 9ins and 6ft tall, of stocky build, wearing jeans...
A group of students aged 11-13 and their families from Cranbrook Educational Campus have taken part in a ‘ready, steady, cook!’ style series of healthy cooking sessions provided by Axminster charity HALFF (Health and Local Food for Families).
Funded by East Devon District Council via NHS England’s healthy new towns programme, ‘Cranbake’ gave students and families a chance to cook a variety of meals together as part of a four week course.
Parents were surveyed and feedback included: “After school on Wednesday afternoons, we made delicious meals in the school kitchen, like...
Officers from British Transport Police are issuing a warning after road signs were placed on the tracks and then struck by a train.
The incident happened at approximately 6.15am on Monday 15 May as the 5.50am Great Western Railway service between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple was passing through Yeoford.
As the train went around a bend, the driver noticed the signs on the tracks but was unable to stop in time. The train struck the road signs. It is believed the signs were placed on the tracks between 1.30am and 6.15am the same morning.
New Lord Mayor Lesley Robson will use her term of office to raise money for her chosen charity, Age UK Exeter.
“The charity provides support and opportunities to over 1,200 older people in Exeter each week, she said, “combatting loneliness, improving wellbeing and giving older people and their families the advice and information they need to navigate an ever-more complicated world.” “Age UK Exeter is striving hard to maintain its services in a very challenging financial environment which makes it an excellent choice for my support given its vital role in the city.” Martyn Rogers,...
Devon County Council is asking householders in the Rosebarn Lane area of Exeter if they want a resident's parking scheme.
Some residents in the area have contacted the council and said that they are finding it difficult to park near their homes.
The consultation, which runs from Friday 19 May until Wednesday 7 June, follows a petition submitted by residents to the council at the Exeter Highways and Traffic Orders Committee (HATOC) on 14 November 2016.
Devon County Council now wants the views of as many people who might be affected by new restrictions in this area as...
A farmer who has built up a thriving dairy farm from nothing, overcoming many challenges along the way, has been named Devon’s Farmer of the Year at the Devon Farm Business Awards. This tenacity and perseverance is echoed in several other winners, including a single mother who runs her tenanted farm by herself and a beef and sheep farmer who stepped up to help her dairy farming friends by persuading her local supermarket to stock pints of milk alongside fizzy drinks.
The awards, which are in their fourth year, are organised by Addington Fund, Stephens Scown LLP and Devon County...
Police are appealing for witnesses after belongings and cash were taken during a burglary at a residential property on the Killerton Estate, in the Hele area of Exeter.
Offenders entered the home through an insecure window sometime between 2pm and 2.45pm on Thursday 11 May, while the resident was out.
The offender managed to escape having taken a handbag containing cash and cards from the kitchen table.
Residents in the area are asked to remain vigilant and to remember to keep their property secure, including keeping windows closed when they are out.
Sidmouth’s Manor Pavilion Theatre is unveiling its unique Summer Play Season line-up at a special launch night on Thursday May 25.
The theatre – owned and managed by East Devon District Council - is the last in the UK to offer a season of repertory productions that seamlessly change every week from June to September.
Top West End Producer Paul Taylor-Mills will be taking the helm for his fifth season of producing the 12 iconic plays at the theatre. Paul has won many accolades for his productions over the years including a trio of Olivier Awards last year for his musical ‘In...
