The Crediton Parish Church Flower Festival is one of the main fundraising events for the upkeep of Holy Cross and many people from our parishes work to make it a very special and memorable week.
This year’s festival has the intriguing title ‘What’s the Point…’ and runs from 10.30am on Saturday 3rd June until 5 pm on Thursday 8th June.
Work towards this years’ Flower Festival began as soon as last years’ Festival ended.
The title of last years’ Festival was ‘Outside the Box’, and a big talking point was a car in the church. This 1927 Austin was subsequently decorated...
PEOPLE across Devon are being invited to take on Cancer Research UK’s latest fundraising challenge, Walk All Over Cancer, to help beat cancer sooner.
The charity is calling on men and women to sign up now to walk 10,000 steps every day throughout the month of June and raise money through sponsorship.
Based on the average person’s strides, 10,000 steps equates to approximately five miles or eight kilometres per day, and adopting small lifestyle changes can go a long way in making the goal feel achievable.
Alison Birkett, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson for Devon,...
Woodburystock 2017. Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd July at the Malsters in Woodbury.
12 Bands in this fantastic blues festival with all of the money going to Force Cancer Charity. We have fantastic sponsors this year and all of the bands are giving their time for free. This means all of the monye goes to Force Cancer Charity.
Local Camping is available.
This event is groing from year to year great music, pub food and real ale all available.
More information can be found at http://www.bluesbury.co.uk/Bluesbury/Woodburystock_2017.html
Assistant coach Ali Hepher believes Exeter Chiefs are “building nicely” after they edged ever closer to securing a home semi-final in this season’s Aviva Premiership play-offs.
With just one round of the scheduled season remaining, the Chiefs drew level on points with leaders Wasps as they notched up their 14th league win of the season thanks to this six-try 36-12 victory over Northampton Saints at Sandy Park.
Supporters’ Player of the Year Olly Woodburn led the way with brace of tries, while there were further touchdowns for Don Armand, Ian Whitten, Jack Nowell and Sam...
Take a walk on the wild side with the East Devon Countryside team and get connected with the great outdoors
The Countryside team spring/ summer events programme is proving popular since it launched in March. Events including; Wildlife safari’s and Easter crafts have been well attended and enjoyed by local families and holidaymakers.
The guide includes a number of exciting new events and partnerships including wild food forages and bat trail walks.
On Saturday 6 May, Countryside team leader (Sites) and Devon home cook of the year finalist, James Chubb, will be...
Exeter City have secured a play-off place after beating league leaders Doncaster Rovers 3-1.
The Grecians knew going into the match that a victory would be good enough to seal a top seven finish and took the lead with a superb strike from Jordan Moore-Taylor. James Coppinger replied for the hosts, but second-half strikes from David Wheeler and Liam McAlinden gave the Grecians the victory and the points they needed.
City manager Paul Tisdale made two changes to the starting line-up as in came Lloyd James and Reuben Reid for Ethan Ampadu and Jordan Tillson.
These are indeed heady days for Rob Baxter and his Exeter Chiefs side after they became the first Aviva Premiership Rugby side to secure seven straight bonus-point wins with their biggest-ever victory against Northampton Saints.
Devon’s finest kept up their quest for a home semi-final in this season play-offs with another polished, six-try blast here at Sandy Park.
Northampton had the first word through JJ Hanrahan and the last through Ahsee Tuala, but in between they were no match for the high-flying Chiefs, who powered to a 14th league win of the season thanks to an Olly...
Families enjoy an extra day together this weekend at Crealy!
Kids take to the road on Crealy's brand new ride, the Junior Driving School, manoeuvring scaled-down Minis around the track and collecting a driving licence from Buddy Bear at the end.
Cranbrook school children are helping to make Cranbrook a Healthy Town by joining new brushing clubs at Cranbrook Education Campus.
Brushing clubs are being welcomed by the school, to reduce tooth decay and raise awareness of dental hygiene among children. They are happening in reception classes at the school, lasting for 5 minutes on a daily basis.
Under supervision of an adult, children clean their teeth and actively learn how to have good oral hygiene and prevent decay. The bushing club is designed to supplement tooth brushing at home when the most important time to...
The Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink opened its doors at 10am this morning. With over 100 producers exhibiting over the next three days there is plenty for visitors to sample and enjoy!
The festival is running today, tomorrow and Bank Holiday Monday at Northernhay Gardens and Exeter Castle.
Tonight’s After Dark Music Festival in Exeter Castle’s Courtyard starts at 6pm. Headliners Leigh Coleman Band will be joined by Celine Dos Santos, Yazzy and Joanna Cooke. Tickets are available on the gate.
For full details visit www.exeterfoodanddrinkfestival.co.uk...
