Ideas for a traditionally English country wedding

When it comes to planning your wedding, you can choose any theme that really speaks to you and embodies who you are as a couple. But fewer weddings are more beautiful than a traditionally English country wedding. Check out the ideas below so you can make your dream country wedding come to life.

Choose the Right Venue

When searching for a wedding venue for your traditional English wedding in the country, make sure that you find a location that helps bring that vibe to life. You don't want to go for an ultra modern venue, of course, as that will take away from the country...

Over 35,000 Exeter homes at risk of fire this Christmas

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/24/2015 - 11:00pm

As 90 percent of Brits admit to decorating their home and garden in the next few weeks, less than a quarter (23 percent) would consider the impact this might have on the electrics in their home.

The new study, commissioned by the UK’s leading regulatory body for electricians NICEIC and ELECSA surveyed 2,000 UK tenants and homeowners, and has revealed some disturbing facts about the safety of UK homes at Christmas. It found that 42 percent of Brits paid more attention to aesthetics than safety, with 1 in 5 admitting to feeling they needed to compete with their friends and neighbours...

Exeter City unbeaten in November

TWO LINK-UPS between Lee Holmes and Joel Grant carved the goals that earned Exeter City their second away win in four days.

There were five changes to the Exeter City starting line-up for this one - Tom Nichols, Lee Holmes, Joel Grant, Alex Nicholls and Christian Ribeiro were the players that come back into the side, while Craig Woodman makes his return from injury with a place on the bench. There were just the two changes to the Mansfield eleven, with Nathan Thomas and Jamie McGuire the players coming in.

Two of the returning City stars combined to hand City the lead after...

Trust’s vocational and young workforce lead named NHS Inclusivity Leader of the Year

Gail Richards, Northern Devon Healthcare Trust’s vocational and young workforce lead has been named NHS Inclusivity Leader of the Year by the South West Leadership Academy. This is in recognition of her work in engaging and developing learning disability interns across the Trust.

Gail has been a key influence in establishing and delivering a number of workforce programmes that support young and less advantaged people, many of whom would not normally consider a career in health or social care. Many of these people have gone on to fulfilling careers within the Trust.

Darryn...

Exeter Climate March

Event Date: 
29/11/2015 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Cathedral Green, Exeter

Organised by Exeter Green Walks, this march for the climate will be made around Exeter to raise awareness of politics to take strong decisions at the climate negociations in Paris (COP21).

The march starts from the entrance of Exeter Cathedral at 2pm

Everybody is welcome!

More information: https://www.facebook.com/events/679243435546338/

Early Christmas present for Exeter shoppers

Shoppers are being given an early Christmas present by the City Council – a great parking offer!

Customers will be able to double the length of their stay in the Council’s Pay & Display car parks when arriving after 10.00am on Wednesdays in December.

The length of stay indicated on the purchased ticket will be doubled by officers undertaking enforcement patrols.

Councillor Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy & Culture said: “The aim is to encourage people to spend longer enjoying what Exeter has to offer and to encourage people to come into the city on...

Devon becomes a bowls hot spot

The Bowls Development Alliance (BDA) have announced that Active Devon, Devon's innovative County Sports Partnership have been successful in become a hotspot for bowls in the country.

They were one of just eight County Sports Partnerships to be awarded money from the BDA nationally.

Active Devon will spend the next two months identifying the best locations in which to focus opportunities with the most dynamic partners in the county in order for the hot spot funding to generate the maximum impact.

The main work begins in January 2016 and runs for an initial 12 month...

Christmas Fair

Event Date: 
29/11/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

On Sunday 29 November The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth will be holding their annual Christmas Fair and Santa’s Grotto from 10:00am to 4:00pm. Come and kick-start your Christmas shopping, or simply treat yourself at this festive event!

The arena will be full of traders selling wonderfully unique, and in some cases delicious items and goods. Choose from a range of freshly cut Christmas trees, available to take away on the day.

Pick up some gorgeous gifts at the Christmas Fair! Everything from handmade original items to beautiful products from local artisans will be available...

Renewed appeal for witnesses to A30 crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/24/2015 - 3:35pm

Police are renewing their appeal for witnesses to a collision on the A30 at Okehampton in which two elderly people were seriously injured.

Emergency services were called around 6.05pm on Thursday 12 November after the collision between and a DAF large goods vehicle and a Volvo S80 on the westbound carriageway at Sourton.

The Volvo was reported to have broken down in lane one at the time of the collision and officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the stationary car.

The occupants of the Volvo, an 84-year-old man and a 79-year-old woman from Launceston,...

Gandy Street's Countdown to Christmas

Event Date: 
26/11/2015 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Gandy Street, Exeter

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS

As the race to Christmas picks up pace and sparkly trees and glitter start to appear in Exeter, Gandy Street will be buzzing with music and entertainers in their own seasonal festival: Countdown To Christmas.

From 5.30pm on Thursday November 26, Gandy Street’s independent traders will be holding an extraordinary pre-Christmas celebration shopping night with more than 20 businesses joining in the festivities. As well as discounts, promotions and offers galore, visitors to the street will be treated to goody bags, mince pies, mulled wine and all manner...

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