Fire crews were called to a shed fire in Burnthouse Lane, Exeter this afternoon (Wednesday 29 July).
An appliance from Danes Castle and one from Middlemoor along with the rapid intervention unit attended a fire within an outdoor storage shed attached to a property just before 3.30pm.
Crews arrived and got to work with breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet to put the fire out.
The cause of the fire was deemed accidental, and the storage shed was moderately damaged by the fire.
Families for Children are looking for adopters to come forward now.
There is no upper age limit for adoption, you can be married or single and you don’t have to own your own home.
The organiation is looking for people who have the room in their hearts and can offer a loving and secure family to children most in need. They are especially looking for those who may consider older children (over 4 years), sibling groups and children with disabilities.
If you have ever considered adoption please come and talk to us at our next information event is on Saturday 1 August,...
Have you ever been at an Exeter Chiefs match and wondered why the referee has made a particular call? Or are you someone who would like to watch more rugby, but are unsure on some of the rules?
Whether you’re a regular Chiefs’ spectator and want to brush up, or completely new to Rugby and want to learn the basics, at Rugby For Dummies Exeter Chiefs’ Head Coach Rob Baxter will take you through the rules and explain some of the decisions that affect matches at Sandy Park, with added insight into how the Chiefs’ train to work around them.
Now in its 13th year, the Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival has become an annual highlight for many in the lead-up to Christmas.
Our Christmas Tree Festival this year will take place from Thursday 3 December – Sunday 6 December. Opening hours will be 11am – 6pm (Thurs & Fri). 10.30am – 7pm (Sat) and 2 – 5pm (Sun). Admission is free and tours to the Governors’ Room and Bell Tower will be on offer at set times during the day. A concert will take place on Sunday 6th December starting at 6.00pm.
Refreshments will be available in the Boniface Centre: coffee from...
Join us for outdoor adventure and campcraft at our Urban Forest School, right here in the city. Our Forest School runs on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th August.
If you make all 4 sessions you will be awarded our Camp Craft Expert badge! Meet at the Cathedral entrance (next to the welcome desk) 10 minutes before the start time.
Tuesday 11th August, 10.00-12.00: Tools
Learn how to use a bow saw and a hand drill safely. Make ‘wood cookies’ to decorate, hang or spin. Our session finishes with a campfire gathering of hot chocolate, snacks and a campfire song.
The Oliver-award winning farce will play from Thursday 30 July to Wednesday 12 August.
The Summer Rep Season sees one company of actors present a season of twelve classic revivals throughout summer, with a new production each week until the end of September.
Set in a suite at the Westminster Hotel in London, just around the corner from the House of Commons, Out of Order is a classic farce full of hilariously disastrous twists and turns. Richard Willey, a government minister, plans to spend the evening with Jane Worthington, one of the opposition's typists. Under the cover...
Join us for outdoor adventure and campcraft at our Urban Forest School, right here in the city. Our Forest School runs on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th August.
If you make all 4 sessions you will be awarded our Camp Craft Expert badge! Meet at the Cathedral entrance (next to the welcome desk) 10 minutes before the start time.
Tuesday 11th August, 10.00-12.00: Tools
Learn how to use a bow saw and a hand drill safely. Make ‘wood cookies’ to decorate, hang or spin. Our session finishes with a campfire gathering of hot chocolate, snacks and a campfire song.
Join us for outdoor adventure and campcraft at our Urban Forest School, right here in the city. Our Forest School runs on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th August.
If you make all 4 sessions you will be awarded our Camp Craft Expert badge! Meet at the Cathedral entrance (next to the welcome desk) 10 minutes before the start time.
Tuesday 11th August, 10.00-12.00: Tools
Learn how to use a bow saw and a hand drill safely. Make ‘wood cookies’ to decorate, hang or spin. Our session finishes with a campfire gathering of hot chocolate, snacks and a campfire song.
Join us for outdoor adventure and campcraft at our Urban Forest School, right here in the city. Our Forest School runs on Tuesday 11th and Thursday 13th August.
If you make all 4 sessions you will be awarded our Camp Craft Expert badge! Meet at the Cathedral entrance (next to the welcome desk) 10 minutes before the start time.
Tuesday 11th August, 10.00-12.00: Tools
Learn how to use a bow saw and a hand drill safely. Make ‘wood cookies’ to decorate, hang or spin. Our session finishes with a campfire gathering of hot chocolate, snacks and a campfire song.
Devon County Council is proposing to move the town’s children’s centre into the nearby library on Belle Parade in order to save money and improve the services on offer.
Run by Action for Children, Crediton Children’s Centre supports families in Crediton and the surrounding area with their children’s wellbeing, safety, health and development needs through individual support, parenting programmes, play sessions, holiday activities and information services.
Last year the Council launched a series of consultations looking at how they could better provide the services that Devon...
