A one day show of LEGO creations is coming to the city centre's Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 30 July.
West Country Brick Show promises an imaginative family day out in the school summer holidays.
The show organisers, 'West Country Bricks' are made up of LEGO fan builders and traders who will be proudly displaying their impressive creations and wealth of LEGO building expertise.
The event will feature large model replicas from history and science fiction, including a giant Star Wars mosaic. There is also a rare opportunity to see a vintage display of a 1960's town...
Following a capacity sell‐out first year this summer, we are delighted to confirm that Let’s Rock Exeter! will return to the magnificent Powderham Castle on Saturday 2nd July 2016. With a fabulous line‐up of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed day of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival.
The confirmed line‐up is: THE HUMAN LEAGUE, RICK ASTLEY, KIM WILDE, ROLAND GIFT, HEAVEN 17, ALEXANDER O’NEAL, TIFFANY, T’PAU, THE BEAT, CHERYL, MIKE & JAY FORMERLY OF BUCKS FIZZ, ODYSSEY and DR & THE MEDICS...
Dads are invited to visit for FREE when accompanied by a paying child.
Join in outdoor games on the North Lawn, kindly donated by The house of Marbles.
Enjoy local treats in the Courtenay cafe.
Take a Tractor/Trailer ride into the Deer park on our Deer Park Safari. (subject to ground and weather conditions, small extra charge applies) Join in competitions from our two chosen charities, Riding for the Disabled & Helen Foundation.
Follow "The Dad Trail" around the grounds. Escape from it all and stroll up to the American Woodland Garden for tranquillity...
In any one year between January and June there can be over 50,000 more couples divorced - and for newly separated dads, the first Father’s Day can be an emotional rollercoaster, says family law specialist Imran Khodabocus.
Imran, who joined The Family Law Company in Exeter earlier this year, believes it’s up to both parents to make sure that the day does not have a negative impact on children caught in the middle of a separation or divorce. He said: “Although it was originally an American celebration, Father’s Day has become a firm part of our celebration calendar in the UK....
Four serving or retired members of staff and representatives from Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Former Station Manager Rob Carlson receives an OBE for Services to Road Safety, Fire Authority Chairman Cllr Mark Healey and former Group Manager Loz Adams receive MBEs and Alan White a BEM. Rob, who lives in Plymouth, was a founding member of The Honest Truth road safety initiative which has been adopted across the UK and Europe. As part of the scheme, approved driving instructors are provided with resources to deliver safety...
All ages learn circus skills and making birdfeeders with East Devon Community Development and Countryside
Two of East Devon District Council’s services – Community Development and Countryside – joined forces recently for a fun activities based event involving circus skills and bird-feeder making for the local community in Jerrard Close, Honiton.
At least five families, including grandparents and teenagers, attended the event, which was voted a great success with lashings of refreshments including delicious cakes and a terrific community atmosphere.
Severe hay fever costs the UK 29 million days of work each year, according to a new survey from the Met Office.
The research found that more than one in ten (11%) UK adults of working age suffer from hay fever to the extent that it stop them going into work, causing them to miss an average of 8.4 working days per year.
In total, the Met Office survey found 41 per cent of UK adults of working age say they suffer from hay fever to some extent. Amongst this group, 11.2 working days a year are impacted by it, with respondents estimating their productivity drops by an average of...
As part of their commitment to boosting our local economy, East Devon District Councillors are asking for people’s views on suggested changes to the licensing of street trading in East Devon.
Street trading includes stalls at outdoor events, street stalls, outdoor markets, festivals, roadside food vans and in car parks, including supermarket car parks. It applies to anything where someone is selling goods or services on the streets or in outside pedestrian areas or open spaces.
East Devon has a thriving small business economy with many outstanding local products. At the...
A man has been left with serious injures following a suspected hit and run in Bradninch.
Police were called to reports of an injured man in the middle of West End Road just after 11.30pm on Saturday (11 June).
The 53-year-old local man was found in the road with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle
The type of vehicle involved remains unknown.
The collision is believed to have occurred in the hours of darkness and weather and road conditions were good although they deteriorated during time at the scene.
Samantha Cameron hosted a special reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate 25 years of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). The reception was held on Tuesday 7th June and was attended by co-founder of the charity Eddie Farwell who said: ‘This has been an immense honour and privilege. 2016 is such a special year for Children’s Hospice South West, and this has been an incredible opportunity to share my story as to how it all began and celebrate this important anniversary year.’ Attended by over 100 guests, including families who have used the hospice, the Downing Street reception was...
