East Devon District Council’s Countryside team is working with a number of partners to deliver some new wellbeing events this summer.
As well as favourites such as rock pooling and bug hunts, the Countryside team is offering outdoor classes in Tai Chi, editation and yoga at local beauty spots.
The first of these wellbeing events is an introduction to Tai Chi, which takes place on the Maer, in Exmouth, on Saturday 1 July from 9am to 10am. This course is repeated on Saturday 19 August at Seaton Wetlands.
An outdoor meditation session is being run at Seaton Wetlands on...
Exeter School pupils studying Design Technology have enjoyed investigating the possibilities of 3D printing to make cast statuettes for a new Exeter School prize. Year 9 pupils have cast silicon moulds from 3D printed masters to cast the statuettes in the form of the ‘Blue Boy’. One of the original ‘Blue Boy’ statues is situated at the spot in Princesshay on which the mediaeval St John's Hospital was located and from which Exeter School can trace its origins in 1633. There are also statues sited at Exeter School and The Maynard. Staff in the University of Exeter’s Digital Humanities Lab...
A first-of-its-kind, national study has launched calling on the people of the South West to share their views and experiences of the police and emergency services.
The anonymous study is hosted online by Hudgell Solicitors, legal specialists in civil liberties cases, and will gauge the nation’s perceptions of the police and other emergency services.
The study’s findings will explore themes including safety, trust and overall reputation, investigating the experiences Brits have had with the police, how the nation feels about the force and what has impacted on their...
AN EXETER law firm is running a series of events throughout July to talk about dementia care and raise awareness for those living with dementia. Karyna Squibb from Cartridges Law in Exeter is a Dementia Friends Champion, having undertaken training to gain a deeper understanding of dementia and how it impacts those living with dementia. Karyna said: ‘We are really pleased to be in a position to offer these sessions to local people, and hopefully help those living with the condition and others to get a better understanding of it. Being able to chat about it over a cup of tea in a friendly...
As we are all unfortunately very aware, Exeter is a high-risk area for flooding. As far back as 2012, the city was named the 15th most at risk location by the Association of British Insurers, and since then each winter has brought more scenes of devastation. A £32m flood-defence scheme was begun in 2014 and went into its second phase last summer. Work has now stopped until October to avoid disruption to summer visitors, but the government still hopes to have the scheme completed in 2018.
In the meantime, however, Exeter's businesses still face the prospect of flooded premises,...
Young people are falling foul of scams which target them through their social media accounts, The Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service has warned.
Many young people have been conned into providing personal data or into responding to modelling and talent scams via pop-ups on social media accounts like Instagram and Facebook.
Internet-savvy 18-24 year-olds don’t consider themselves as the group most likely to be duped - and that makes them more vulnerable.
The Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service is combating the online menace with...
A celebration of the very best artists & makers based in the South West. In the historic setting of Exeter’s Cathedral Green this very special event will take place over three days on Thursday 6th, Friday 7th & Saturday 8th July 2017.
The Festival is open from Thursday 10.00 – 18.00, Friday. 9.30 – 18.00 and Saturday 9.30 – 18.00.
This combination of art, craft and entertainment has been an annual event for over 40 years and 2017 promises to be better than ever. Over 100 stalls in a unique tented village give the visitor the opportunity to see the work of the West...
The MJR Group presents.. PURPLE RAIN - A CELEBRATION OF PRINCE Purple Rain are a world class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince.
This full 8 piece live band delivers a non-stop, hit packed show spanning more than two hours! Complete with backing vocals, horn section, keys and of course Jimi Love as the unsurpassed Prince...
Expect to see, hear and feel all of the hits from one of the most loved Artists of all time. 1999, Little Red Corvette, Purple Rain, Kiss, Diamonds And Pearls, U Got The Look, When Doves Cry, Cream, I Wanna Be Your Lover and so many...
The Dissenters Graveyard will be open to visitors between 11am and 4pm on Saturday 8th July.
Visitors can view the near-completely restored Graveyard, now dignified with gates and railings; inspect transcribed copies of many of the grave inscriptions and will be able to read short biographies of some of those buried there.
The Dissenters Graveyard is a significant physical remnant of the nonconformist tradition in Exeter.
The Dissenter community was an important part of the city's commercial, religious and political life, particularly during the eighteenth and first...
The City of Exeter Rowing Regatta takes place on Saturday 8 July on Exeter Quay this year for a full day of sprint races.
Paul Wilson, Exeter Regatta Chairman said: ‘There are over 140 races and 234 crews at this years’ regatta, including an open eight charity event for Rowcroft hospice at 5:45pm.
The Regatta at Exeter Quay is a great day out for the family.
Parents and youngsters can be inspired by the action and meet local clubs and families can also relax in the cafes shops and bars. The first race is at 10am and races follow every four minutes so there is...
