A collection of propaganda pamphlets written during the years following the English Civil War are to be sold at Chilcotts September sale.
The fascinating 17th Century documents were discovered by the Chilcotts team in amongst books and papers during a routine house clearance in Exeter.
Auctioneer Duncan Chilcott explained: “Our research uncovered that one of these pamphlets, The Kings Cabinet opened: or certain packets of secret letters & papers was based on letters written by King Charles I, taken from his campaign chest after the battle of Naseby in June 1645....
As part of the Great British Beach Clean week (16-19 September), organised by the Marine Conservation Society, the National Trust has a series of beach cleans taking place in Devon and Cornwall this September for volunteers to come along and help clear up their local beach. There are nearly 2,500 items of rubbish for every kilometre on a beach and every year National Trust staff and volunteers use valuable time cleaning up the beaches it clears for and the Trust is calling for everyone to take some time, get out and help clear their local beach. Nick Lawrence, National Trust Assistant...
As National Adoption Week kicks off next month (17th -23rd October), Families for Children is once again appealing to those who have ever thought about adoption in Exeter not to hold back, and possibly consider opening their hearts to an older child, sibling group or those with extra needs.
FFC is also looking for those families who may consider fostering to adopt – a new service which places babies and very young children with adoptive parents.
The charity is holding the following events in September and October.
Some of Exeter’s most fascinating buildings will open their doors to the public free of charge next week for Heritage Open Days.
Among those taking part are Exeter’s Guildhall, the Barnfield Theatre, Princesshay ,Tuckers Hall, 21 The Mint, various Red Coat Guided tours and Exeter’s Underground Passages. The event runs from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 September.
Many of the venues participating are not usually open to the public or otherwise charge an entry fee. This is a unique opportunity to explore these sometimes hidden, often curious, and always interesting places. This...
Christopher Lock, 44, who was missing from the Newton Abbot area since around 7.30pm on Sunday 4th September 2016, has been found safe.
He was located at around 10.45pm last night, Tuesday 6th September 2016, and taken to Torbay District Hospital to recover. His family has been informed.
Police would like to thank the Dartmoor Rescue Group for its assistance and all members of the public who emailed or called in with sightings.
Vets4Pets open day with Radio Exe - Sat 10th June.
It's now compulsory that your dog should be micro chipped. Statistics (we like statistics) show that there are around 1.8 million dogs not chipped which makes them untraceable if they go missing. You just need to look on this site www.doglost.co.uk to see how common and frequent dogs do go missing.
As well as dogs going missing we also get the occasional dog that's been dumped, again having it legally chipped will help us ID the animal and owner.
As a dog owner myself i wanted to hold a free micro chipping event for...
Firefighters were called to tackle a fire in the kitchen of Exeter's Cavern Club just after 10pm last night (Tuesday).
One fire appliance from Danes Castle was mobilised to a fire alarm sounding. On arrival smoke was seen coming from the property, and crews requested further assistance. Appliances from Danes Castle and Middlemoor were mobilised.
Crews got to work with two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet.
The incident report is as follows:
At 2232, crews requested a further 3 appliances for assistance. These were mobilised from Topsham, and two from...
Devon & Somerset Trading Standards Service is hosting a free event in October to help businesses protect themselves against digital threats.
Digital crime can affect any business which uses a computer or communicates digitally with customers or suppliers.
If your business uses email, online banking and internet marketing your business could potentially be at risk from cyber rogues.
Trading standards wants to give local businesses the tools to protect themselves against online scammers by informing them on the ways they could be targeted and what to look out for...
Exeter Morris Men and Glory of the West Morris invite everyone who has ever enjoyed watching Morris Dancers to come along and try it out for themselves. No previous experience is necessary, though a sense of rhythm is an advantage. You will be made very welcome and you may even decide to take it up regularly. Find us on Facebook or email c.burhouse@btinternet.com or call 07752 907774
