A Willand sports club is set to introduce more youngsters to gymnastics, weightlifting and athletics thanks to a donation from a leading UK housebuilder. Excelsior Athletic Development Club received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes South West as part of the firm’s Community Champion initiative, which sees a pot of £24,000 donated to local groups and charities each year. The club has 32 gymnasts aged from five to 10 and will use the donation to invest in new gymnastics mats. James Marshall, head coach at Excelsior Athletic Development Club, said: “We are thrilled to be receiving this generous...
Dream-A-Way, the local Exeter based charity run entirely by a dedicated volunteer team, celebrated their 21st annual golf day at Woodbury Park recently, on a day which proved record breaking in many ways. They are hugely grateful for the massive generosity of supporters and sponsors, both locally and nationally and indebted to everyone who sponsored or played who were the backbone which ensured a truly memorable day. A full field of enthusiastic golfers, from many parts of the country, enjoyed this terrific day in the sunshine on the beautiful Oaks Championship Course. The management team...
On 1st and 2nd October, Exeter Library will be hosting Devon’s largest Fun Palace, a free place for everyone to join in and celebrate creativity, art, science and culture within the community.
An exciting programme of creative events and workshops will be held throughout the weekend, ranging from laughter yoga and experimental music machines to printing workshops, computer and business support sessions and storytelling and sign language. Exeter Library‘s Fun Palace will kick off on Saturday 1st October from 9am when the Bibliotherapy Room will be open, using books and literature to...
South West independent electrical wholesaler Devondale Electrical has been shortlisted in the prestigious Electrical Industry Awards.
The company, which has its headquarters in Exeter, is a finalist in the hotly contested ‘Wholesaler of the Year’ category.
Managing Director, Paul Wood said: “The whole team was delighted to receive the news that we had been shortlisted.
“Devondale was a finalist in this category in 2012, and this time we have all our fingers and toes crossed that the company will walk away with the award.”
Sunday 13 November to Monday 27 February Cruises are tide dependent. Selected dates/times only.
See details below. Booking essential Come and enjoy a popular RSPB birdwatching cruises that lasts between 1-1.5 hours and is well known for the variety of birds you can see and how close you can get to them – so ideal for everyone.
All throughout the cruise, expert commentary is provided by knowledgeable RSPB volunteers who will keep a close eye out and help you spot the various species of waders and wildfowl that either flock to the Exe to overwinter or call the Exe their home...
Tails will be wagging at Ferne Animal Sanctuary thanks to a donation of more than £2,000 raised by East Devon District Council’s Environmental Health Team.
The Team has held a raffle on its stall at Honiton Show over the last two years and the money was raised through selling tickets. At this year’s show, more than 200 prizes were donated by local businesses across East Devon.
It was the fifth year in a row that the Team has taken part in the agricultural event and more than 1,000 people visited their stall which was promoting responsible dog ownership. Doggy goody bags...
Exeter School is celebrating an excellent start to the academic year with four Combined Cadet Force (CCF) announcements.
Upper Sixth Former Jenny Herring, Coxswain and senior cadet in the Royal Navy Section, has been selected as one of this year's Lord Lieutenant's cadets for Devon. This means that she will regularly accompany the Lord Lieutenant who is the Queen's official representative, throughout the county on his visits and functions.
This prestigious appointment is testament to Jenny's leadership skills over her three years in the Royal Navy section. Head of the RN...
The South (featuring members of The Beautiful South) are back and are coming to play Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 5 November.
After a successful couple of years touring the country and playing Festivals, The South are looking forward to 2016.
The combination of Beautiful South hits and album tracks as well as original songs from their debut album, ‘Sweet Refrains’ has hit a pleasure nerve around the country.
Once in a while a band appears that strikes a chord with many. Their music becomes an integral part of a nation's psyche and the soundtrack to many people's lives...
The Donkey Sanctuary is holding an Autumn Family Craft Fair on Sunday 9 October from 10am till 3pm.
As well as a fantastic range of crafts, gifts and edible treats, there will be plenty to keep the children entertained.
There will be a marquee full of talented local crafters; including, Handmade Devon, The Distinguished Dog Company, Love Lottie Rose, Beespoke of Devon and Eddie & Matilda; selling a fabulous collection of jewellery, knitted and sewn items, beauty and skincare, pottery and ceramics, luxury canine accessories, Christmas items, and more. The Donkey...
Sandy Park is already gearing up for a cracker of a Christmas period in which they are set to create new records for people celebrating the festive period at the popular Exeter venue.
Having welcomed over 4,000 guests last December, that figure has already been exceeded for 2016 with even more people booking up for one of the many Party Nights being staged at the home of the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club.
Building on the success of 12 months ago, Sandy Park wasted little time in coming up with a wide range of different options for this year, all of which are aimed at offering...
