An exciting evening was had by all at Echoes Childcare when it was officially opened by Alex Brown from Exeter Chiefs.
The children's day nursery and holiday club opened it's doors on the 1st of September and is owned by Jo Cook and Michele Stevens, two childcare professionals who had a dream to open their own nursery over 24years ago.
Echoes (Every Child has the Opportunity for an Excellent Start ) is situated at the old Broadclyst station and was formerly the Hungry Fox public house.
The building has had extensive remodelling and an extension added to it...
A pair of Exeter golfers are preparing to travel to Morocco for a six-night, five-star, expenses-paid break, where they will compete for a prestigious national amateur pairs title, after qualifying from a regional final at Manor House GC, in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.
Andy Rogers, 48, and Sandy Urquhart, 23 - both members at Fingle Glen GC - have won through to the grand final of the Morocco Matchplay, powered by HowDidiDo (formerly the HowDidiDo National Matchplay Championship) to be held in February.
They will enjoy complimentary return flights to Morocco, six-nights'...
Over 1,200 young people aged 14-25 will get the chance to ‘Have a go’ at a range of skills and discover new career opportunities when ‘The Skills Show Experience’ arrives in Exeter this week.
‘Have a Go Exeter will take place at Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary on the 22nd October. Schools will be attending in the morning and there will be an opportunity for anyone aged 14 to 25 to come along in the afternoon between 2.30 and 5pm.
Supported by the European Social Fund and the National Careers Service, the event is designed to inspire young people by giving them hands-on...
Every year on November 5th for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors.
Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels, an old custom said to have originated in the 17th century, and which is held on November 5th each year. Each of Ottery's central public houses sponsors a single barrel. In the weeks prior to the day of the event, November 5th, the barrels are soaked with tar. The barrels are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames...
A fantastic family event on Wednesday 5th November!
Enjoy the grand firework display with wonderful reflections over the lake and blazing bonfire.
Gates open at 5.30pm, with the fire lit shortly afterwards.
Free parking and lit walkways. Make sure you wrap up warm and don't miss out this Bonfire Night! Please wear sensible footwear as the terrain is uneven.
Refreshments include: Hog Roast, Mulled Cider, Stone Baked Pizza, Home-made Soup, Toffee Apples, Candy Floss and Hot Doughnuts.
Entry is just £5 for Adults and £3 for Children (under 16). Call...
By popular request the exhibition shown in August is being repeated, with some additional items.
This is a free exhibition of information and items relating to the First World War, contributed by members of the Heavitree community, including personal stories from families who were directly affected.
Here is a chance to find why soldiers were sometimes called Tommies, why a poppy for remembrance, why were some men given a white feather, what coat was developed for the trenches but is now a very fashionable garment.
Come and visit the Sanctuary after dark for some spooktastic Halloween fun!
Ghoulish ghost walks are bigger and better than ever this year, with four ticketed walks taking place at 5:15pm, 5:45pm, 6:15pm & 6:45pm. Tickets are £1 per person, and can be purchased from the Events Barn. There is a maximum number of 20 people per walk.
There will also be pumpkin carving, frightening face painting and other awful activities!
The border between the living and the dead could be very permeable in the Middle Ages, especially at this time of year.
Naomi Howell (University of Exeter) will explain how medieval beliefs about ghosts, bodies and restless spirits are reflected in art, literature, and the tombs of Exeter Cathedral.
