Crealy launches educational programme

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is a family run attraction set in over 100 acres of beautiful Devonshire countryside, and has launched a brand new educational programme focusing on the learning development of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils.

The new educational programme will support a broad range of subjects that have been designed to be both engaging yet fun. Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will be holding an open weekend on Saturday 9th May and Sunday 10th May for teachers and their families to experience all that the Park can offer for their pupils.

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Beautiful new website for Exeter-based charity

Butterfly Children's Hospices, an international children's charity based in Exeter, have recently launched a beautiful new website in partnership with Exeter web design agency SwankyApple.

Founded by Lyn and Alan Gould, who had experienced first-hand the desperate hardship faced by Chinese children born with life-threatening illnesses, the charity provide care and support for children and their families.

Having introduced China's first palliative care service, Butterfly Children's Hospices have experienced significant growth. In 2010 work began with the...

Spring Fayre

Event Date: 
25/04/2015 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
St James Church Hall, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter

Pinhoe Guides are holding a Spring Fayre to raise funds for their trip to Adelboden in Switzerland during the summer.

There will be a book stall, cake stall, nearly new sale and jewellery on sale, as well as refreshments, Teddy tombola and a prize darw.

For the youngsters there will be a bouncy castle and face painting.

Why not take the whole family along!

The fayre is running from 2pm-4pm.

SW Construction Summit to bring together leading industry experts

The South West has a thriving construction industry with the region predicted to exceed the projected average UK growth rate for 2015 to 2019 according to a recent CITB report.

The regional estimated average output over this period is 3.6%, considerably higher than the UK predicted rate of 2.9%.

It is this prosperous growth and promising future that has prompted the first South West Construction Summit. The Summit aims to bring together key contributors of the regional construction industry and its supply chain to support and underpin the progress already being made. The...

Exeter BID board members announced

Following a nomination process, Exeter BID is able to announce the first six members of the newly formed BID Board.

The new Board directors are Helen Scholes, Marketing Manager at Stagecoach South West, Wayne Pearce, Centre Director at Princesshay, Ben Barlaba, The LXS @ Centre Stage, Mattie Richardson, Owner of Bunyip Beads & Buttons, Patrick Cunningham, Director at Exeter Phoenix and David Goodchild, Owner of Cavern Club.

Derek Phillips, on behalf of the BID Board said: “I am delighted to see the range and depth of the new Board members which I am sure will be...

Teddy Bear Parachute Jump ** POSTPONED **

Event Date: 
02/05/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Cathedral Green, Exeter

The four Rotary Clubs of Exeter have announced that their third Teddy Bear Parachute Jump event will take place on Cathedral Green on Saturday 2 May 2015 between 11am and 3pm, raising funds for Honeylands Children’s Charity in Exeter.

The event promises to be a fun packed day for all the family and a thrilling experience for any teddies brave enough to complete the parachute jump from the top of a 100ft high hydraulic platform provided courtesy of the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

On the day there will be other attractions including craft stalls, face...

Skin Angels launch song to support teen cancer charity

Exeter’s Skin Angels by Purity Boutique Spa have launched a song aimed at inspiring young people to look after their skin, including protecting it from potential sun damage. The song, called ‘Porcelain’ has been written by Skin Angel’s ambassador, Devon singer / songwriter Clara Bond.

Clara comments: “I really believe you don’t need a tan to be beautiful. Having healthy skin is much more important and I hope Porcelain conveys that message to people.” Skin Angel’s founder, Mariam Badavi, comments: “It is great to have an inspiring person like Clara supporting Skin Angels. We can’t...

Crimebeat grants for local projects

Do you know of an individual, group or organisation in Devon who could benefit from a grant of up to £500?

Crimebeat grants of up to £500 are available to people who can demonstrate that their project will have a positive impact on the local community and help cut crime. Of particular relevance are projects which can influence young people who are at risk of offending.

Funding comes from money recovered from criminals via the Proceeds of Crime Act and seizure of assets.

Head of police for Devon, Chief Superintendent Paul Davies said: “I’m delighted to be able to...

Mumm in defiant mood

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2015 - 2:40pm

Skipper Dean Mumm insists there is still so much for him and Exeter Chiefs team-mates to go after between now and the end of the season despite seeing their European Challenge Cup hopes end on Saturday night at Kingsholm. The Devon club were denied a second major final appearance this season when Aviva Premiership rivals Gloucester edged them out 30-19 in a hard-fought semi-final encounter. However, the Australian international - who is to leave the Chiefs at the end of the current campaign following three highly successful seasons at Sandy Park - was in defiant mood when addressing the...

Paws for Thought family dog show

Hounds First Sighthound Rescue will be holding a Family Dog Show at Westpoint in Exeter on Saturday (25 April 2015) from 10am-5pm. Showing is from11am.

The charity has been chosen as one of a small number of charities to hold an event after entering a competition to mark Westpoint’s 25th anniversary.

Paws for Thought is an event for the whole family. Entry to the event will be free, but there will be donation buckets on the gate.

There will be an entry fee of £1 per class for the dog show. All proceeds from the show going to Hounds First Sighthound Rescue, to help...

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