Trustees of Rainbow Living Exeter have publicly thanked local businesses and charitable foundations for their generous donations, which have enabled the purchase of a specialist bath for their Exeter house.
Local healthcare and protection insurance provider The Exeter donated £2,000; the charity was also supported by the James Tudor Foundation, which donated £4,500, and the St Edmunds and St Mary’s Major Charity, which donated a further £330.
Rainbow Living is a local charity which provides specially adapted accommodation for adults with disabilities; the charity...
I have longed to spend the night in a treehouse ever since Enid Blyton captured my imagination with The Faraway Tree; a magical tree inhabited by fairy-folk, standing in the middle of the Enchanted Wood. Its topmost branches lead to ever-changing magical lands above the swirling clouds. When I discovered Deer Park Country House luxury treehouse , it went straight to the top of my wish list.
As you drive through the quintessentially British grounds, the first thing that hits you is the serenity. The hustle and bustle of the town faded away, only to be replaced with chirping birds...
The 1st Lym Valley Scout group had a wonderful morning down at Seaton Wetlands on March 20, as part of their weekend adventure.
After camping at Seaton Scout hut, the Scouts walked to Seaton Wetlands nature reserve to undertake an orienteering challenge. They worked together to navigate their way around Colyford Common and back to the Wetlands Reed Base.
After a well-earned picnic lunch the group spent some time cleaning the windows on three of the bird hides. Visitors to the Wetlands will now get an even better view of the wildlife on site thanks to the Scouts.
You know singing is good for you but did you know that since 2007, Forever Young Sing for Fun in Exeter on most Monday evenings from 7-9pm at St Sidwell's School EX4 6PG.
Around 30 people sing to backing music with the words projected on a wall. Why? Possibly because we are not a choir ... there are no auditions ... no rehearsals ... no need to read music ... no public performances ... no need to come every week [although many do] ... only pay £3:50 for 2 hours of fun ... sing to great backing music [visit the website and read about over 600 music tracks] ... each week singers...
Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw visited Exeter-based Lightfoot earlier this week to get an update on the progress of its groundbreaking Exeter motoring trial, in which over 100 local residents are set to test its in-car driver coaching technology to see how Lightfoot® can help make driving in the city, and eventually the globe, cheaper, greener and safer. Due to go live later this April, the outcome of the trial is much anticipated.
Mr Bradshaw, who has long been a supporter of Lightfoot and its sister business Ashwoods, a leading manufacturer of innovative electric motors, met Mark Roberts...
A poorly Daubenton’s Bat, spotted at East Devon District Council's Seaton Wetlands nature reserve was, after several weeks of care, released on Good Friday.
On Sunday March 13 at 1.30pm, a bird watcher saw a bat flying around the pond, in the heart of Seaton Wetlands. The bat, which should have been hibernating, was clearly distressed. It had strong sun shining on it and was flying into things.
The bird watcher was concerned by the bat's behavior and informed volunteers, John and Judith Richards, who were manning the Discovery Hut. The three sheltered the bat as best they...
The A38 is closed in both directions following a serious collision involving a lorry near Haldon Hill.
Emergency services were called to the incident at around 6am today (Saturday 9 April).
The road is closed between Harcombe Cross and Chudleigh and police are advising motorists to avoid the area.
A diversion is in place, with large vehicles advised to divert via the A382 and A380, Newton Abbot and Splatford Split. East-bound traffic should follow the solid black diamond diversion symbol west-bound traffic to follow the solid black circle diversion route.
A family law specialist has spoken out about domestic abuse after the recent media storm surrounding The Archers.
Imran Khodabocus of The Family Law Company says that the long-running Rob and Helen storyline in The Archers, which culminated in a violent act, has been a timely reminder that victims of abuse need to know that there is help available to them.
“Too often victims of domestic abuse will put up with their situation until they can’t take anymore,” explained Imran.
“If you are continually being bullied and controlled, and have fears for your children, then a...
They say the best form of defence is to attack and that’s the philosophy Rob Baxter will be instilling into his Exeter Chiefs side ahead of tomorrow’s European Champions Cup quarter-final with Wasps at the Ricoh Arena (3:15pm).
For the first time in the club’s history, the Chiefs find themselves vying for a spot in the last four of Europe’s top club competition.
It’s new and uncharted waters for the Devon club, who in just six seasons have risen out of the Championship to establish themselves as one of the growing forces within the English and European game.
A historic Devon manor house, which has passed through generations of the same family for more than 160 years, is to be opened to the public - as a country house wedding and events venue. Rockbeare Manor, which was built in around 1760, has undergone a £2m transformation to turn it into the perfect venue for special events. The Regency property, which is on the edge of the village of Rockbeare, just outside Exeter, boasts a magnificent new Ballroom which seats up to 160 guests, with plans for the addition of 14 luxury bedrooms – all surrounded by more than 100 acres of parkland. It has...
