Tina Parkes of the Academy of Floral Art near Exeter has triumphed at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, winning a prestigious Gold medal in the RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year competition.
As a British, Dutch and US Master Florist and now with an RHS Chelsea Gold medal to her credit, Tina is officially the most highly qualified florist working in the UK today. “I am absolutely delighted to have won Chelsea Gold,” said Tina, who went into the finals as the top-scoring qualifier with a practically perfect 96%. “I really wanted to do well in the Chelsea finals, and I am so thrilled that...
Google Maps and OS Maps, city centre plans and ‘you are here’ stickers on the boards at local nature reserves, give the impression of omniscience and omnipotence.
The very notion of ‘flood risk’ calls both our knowledge and power into question in the face of uncertainty and the force of nature.
What seems to be the most solid and robust is in reality the most fragile and vulnerable.
Changing the perspective, looking slant, confers a new understanding and humility.
Teignbridge’s beaches have once again been recognised for being among the best in the UK following the annual Blue Flag and Seaside Awards, run by Keep Britain Tidy.
Dawlish Warren has been awarded Blue Flag status for the 19th year running and Teignmouth Town Beach, Coryton Cove at Dawlish and Dawlish Main Beach and Ness Cove at Shaldon have won Seaside Awards.
The announcements come just as the summer season gets underway with beaches and resorts hoping for another lively bank holiday this coming weekend.
By being awarded the coveted Blue Flag, Dawlish Warren...
Olympic medallist Heather Fell has fired the starter pistol in the race to compete at the 2017 South West Youth Games.
The former international Modern Pentathlete, who won silver at the 2008 Beijing Olympics joined around 50 youngsters at the Teignbridge Hockey Trials at South Dartmoor Community College in Ashburton on Tuesday 16 May.
Heather Fell, Patron of the South West Youth Games said: “It’s so important that young people have the opportunity to take part in events like the South West Youth Games. For hundreds it can lead onto a lifetime of enjoyment and the health and...
Gareth Steenson insists Exeter Chiefs are a much different outfit to that of 12 months ago as they gear up for Saturday’s Aviva Premiership Final against Wasps at Twickenham.
Rob Baxter’s side booked a return trip to English Rugby HQ by sinking reigning Premiership and European champions Saracens 18-16 in a pulsating encounter at Sandy Park.
Sam Simmonds’ touchdown with just a minute remaining sent the Chiefs fans into pandemonium and ensured they would be heading back for a second successive appearance in English rugby’s showpiece event.
Twelve of Exeter Junior School's Year 6 singers are looking forward to taking part in a production of Puccini's wonderful opera 'Tosca' performed by English Touring Opera at the Northcott Theatre.
They will be singing in three performances, on 23, 26 and 27 May, taking the role of the choir of the church of Sant'Andrea della Valle in Rome, where the story is set.
Under the guidance of Music teacher Mrs Tina Guthrie, they have worked extremely hard over the last few weeks to learn the Italian words and the music and we wish them well as they take up this exciting opportunity...
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Staff from insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher’s are on track to raise £30,000.
Organised in memory of much loved colleague, Claire Jarman, a mum of two, who sadly lost her life to cancer earlier this year, cyclists from Exeter joined nearly 40 colleagues from across the company’s South-West branches for a sponsored ride on May 19 amd 20. With the initiative backed by the entire Arthur J. Gallagher business, including the executive leadership team, one of those who took part was Michael Rea, CEO of its UK Retail division — a regional UK network of client-focused branches in more...
Devon came out in force for the 122nd Devon County Show which ended yesterday (Saturday). Crowds flocked to Westpoint showground near Exeter to be part of the county’s largest annual event. Among the visitors was HRH The Countess of Wessex who gave this year’s Devon County Show a royal glow as she met hundreds of people and animals during a two-day visit. The Countess, as President of the Devon County Agricultural Association which stages the Show, spent Thursday and Friday at the Show and even attended the Stockmans' Supper, a thank you to the exhibitors and livestock competitors. She met...
Exeter Chiefs are heading back to Twickenham for the Aviva Premiership Final 2017.
Following Saturday's semi-final victory over reigning champions Saracens, supporters will now be able to book their tickets online for next Saturday’s final.
With each finalist allotted prime seats at Twickenham, all you have to do is register online and follow the simple instructions to book your ticket or tickets.
To start the process, simply click here https://www.tickethour.co.uk/premierrugby-finalist1/accountLogin.html?tkhrq=1c53c958-c532-48b9-8045-cc553d5344aa&tkhrp=7699ded9...
