The Environment Agency wants views from residents of two Devon towns on proposed flood defences.
Drop-in sessions have been arranged for people in Bampton and Tiverton to see plans to reduce flood risk in their respective towns.
The first public exhibition is about Bampton and takes place on Tuesday 31 January between 3.30pm and 6.30pm at:
Riverside Hall Bridge Terrace Bampton EX16 9LT
In December 2000, Bampton had 44 properties flooded. About 100 properties are currently at risk of flooding from the River Batherm in a more extreme flood event, despite the...
St. Margaret’s Church, Topsham Saturday March 25th 2017 at 7.30 p.m.
We are delighted and honoured to be hosting The Banber Duo, Pál Banda (cello) and Zsuzsa Berényi (piano), who will give a concert which will include a Boccherini Sonata, a Bach Suite, and pieces by Schumann, Popper and Casals.
From their web-site: “Formed in London in 2010 by two Hungarian graduates of the Franz Liszt Academy, the Banber duo (a composite of the names of its members) sets out to bring live chamber music back into the small, intimate venues and spaces for which it was written. Pal plays on a...
Lauryn McKinney from Exeter will join 1,400 others on the grueling 26.2 mile course to raise vital funds for Children with Cancer UK, the leading national children’s charity dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer.
For this year’s Virgin Money London Marathon, Children with Cancer UK has teamed up with the creators of Mr. Men and Little Miss in an exclusive partnership to use the iconic characters to help raise funds in the fight against childhood cancer.
Lauryn (27) a PR & Communications Executive currently living in London, is busy training hard for the big...
As winter takes hold, with plummeting temperatures predicted for Exeter, it’s important to consider ways of keeping your home warm without it costing a fortune.
Here, seven industry experts from the Heating Installer Awards share their advice on how to save you money and energy and why using your trusted, local tradesman is key. Take back control Have you considered changing how you control the temperature in your home? Many homes across the UK have outdated thermostats, such as dials; installing a more modern, programmable tool will generally mean you can run the system for less...
Early in 2007, the new St Sidwell's School, York Road, Exeter opened its doors and Forever Young were the first community group to use the new hall.
The days are now over when singers used to gather around a TV and read lyrics from the screen. Now, many people who come along also sing with formal choirs but like the informal Sing for Fun sessions. Meeting on a Monday, 7-9pm, singers choose from over 600 backing tracks and then sing around 30 songs as the words are projected on the wall.
There are no auditions, rehearsals or public concerts - just singing for fun. Comments...
Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez will provide almost £24m additional money so that Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer can put more police officers on the streets by 2020. On Friday the PCC will publish her first Police and Crime Plan, entitled Safe, resilient and connected communities, with a vow to help keep people safe by improving the public’s connection to police. The Plan comes as a result of the peninsula’s biggest consultation into policing issues, which Ms Hernandez commissioned last summer. “Our consultation clearly showed the public wants better connectivity with, and...
Tickets for a fashion show in Exeter organised to raise funds for a charity that delivers health, wellbeing and drug prevention education to children and young people are on sale now.
The latest high street fashions will be on parade when Life Education Wessex, which helps children across Exeter and Devon to make healthy choices, holds its event in the University of Exeter's Reed Hall on Thursday, February 9.
The £15 per head ticket price includes cheese and wine before the show, which is hosted and choreographed by the Travelling Trends organisation, followed by a charity...
Seaton Wetlands local nature reserve has an off-road mobility Tramper which is available to hire for those with limited mobility.
East Devon District Council's Countryside service, which runs Seaton Wetlands is asking members of the public to help come up with a name for the Tramper vehicle.
All entries are to be submitted to the team by Wednesday 1 March. The team will put the selection of names up for public vote on social media. The winning name will be announced on Friday 10 March 2017, to mark the start of the national Disabled Access Day weekend.
In the build up to World Cancer Day on February 4th, CLIC Sargent are encouraging locals to raise vital funds and awareness for CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people.
When cancer strikes young lives CLIC Sargent helps families limit the damage cancer causes beyond their health.
Cancer affects every part of life, for the young person and their families – relationships, confidence, money, school, and work. CLIC Sargent care teams will fight tirelessly to minimize the damage it causes.
Mum2mum market (as seen on Dragon’s den!!) – America hall, February 5th 10.30 – 12.30 Buy top quality pre loved baby, children’s and maternity goods at a fraction of their high street price – all great brands in top condition. At mum2mum market there’s a huge selection of just about everything… There will be over 20 stalls brimming with bargains. Free goody bags for the first 100 people through the door. Free car parking Refreshment and cake stall Katherine Newman photography will also be there with her pop up studio and has an exclusive special offer on the day. A few of the items...
