River Cottage Cookery School in Axminster, Devon has beaten dozens of other cookery schools from across the nation to win the accolade of Best Large Recreational Cookery School at the British Cookery School Awards.
Results were announced on Monday 17 November at the awards ceremony held at Porchester Hall in London. The event was hosted by head judge and BBC Radio 2’s food and drink broadcaster Nigel Barden.
Nigel said: “River Cottage has given millions of TV viewers a taste for great cooking since 1998, when Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall first brought his famous food ethos...
Join us at this award-winning event and experience the dedicated equestrian event at the heart of the Westcountry.
With its indoor arena and dedicated shopping village, the event is the perfect place to indulge in all things equestrian. Safe from the wintery weather you will be able to enjoy the fascinating arena demonstrations, over 150 equestrian retailers, spread throughout the main hall and annex, and the thousands of products and gifts to see, touch and buy.
For further details on this years show and to keep up-to-date with what will be taking place, visit the...
St David's Winter Gift Fest emphasizes local creativity and sustainable shopping
Residents of St David’s in Exeter are holding a Winter Gift Fest on Saturday 6th December,,showcasing the creative talent of the many skilled artists, craftspeople, writers and musicians who live in the area, amateur and professional. The event follows the successful ArtsFest St David’s held in October.
As well as a wide variety of art and craft, there will be books and cds by Exeter’s writers, poets and musicians for sale and gift items made by local schoolchildren. Live music, seated massage...
The Christmas Fair in Magdalen Road is now an extremely popular and exciting annual shopping event.
This "urban village" contains well established award winning purveyors of fine food, drink and gifts, as well as some exciting new shops on the block.
Pipers Farm Butchers, Gibsons Plaice for fish and the exquisite Bon Gout delicatessen are all well known and respected retailers, but quirky newcomers like Cafe Catalan, Ian Smith Wines, Leela and Maker Maker make Magdalen Road a unique location for shopping.
For the fourth year running in December the St Leonards...
Ho ho ho! Father Christmas parks his sledge on the Killerton drive, and gets everyone in the festive spirit.
As he is especially visiting Killerton, Father Christmas has promised to be dressed in his special green robes, as he traditionally was in the Victorian era. He'll be waiting to meet you by a roaring log fire in the Music Room.
Ho ho ho! Father Christmas parks his sledge on the Killerton drive, and gets everyone in the festive spirit.
As he is especially visiting Killerton, Father Christmas has promised to be dressed in his special green robes, as he traditionally was in the Victorian era. He'll be waiting to meet you by a roaring log fire in the Music Room.
Ho ho ho! Father Christmas parks his sledge on the Killerton drive, and gets everyone in the festive spirit.
As he is especially visiting Killerton, Father Christmas has promised to be dressed in his special green robes, as he traditionally was in the Victorian era. He'll be waiting to meet you by a roaring log fire in the Music Room.
There will be many art, craft & gift markets happening in Exeter on Saturday, 6th December, offering shoppers looking for unique gifts the opportunity to embark on a ‘craft crawl’. Why not organise one with your friends?
Events to choose from include:
St David’s Winter Gift Fest (Exeter Community Centre, St David’s Hill, 10am-4pm, 01392 427185)
Phoenix Arts Centre ‘Unique Boutique’ (Gandy Street, 10am-4pm, 01392 667080)
Devon Wildlife Trust will be getting into the festive spirit with their annual celebration held at the beautiful Cricklepit Mill located at Exeter's Quayside.
Children's activities include willow weaving and arts and crafts. Families can also get stuck in making bird feeders to give the garden birds a festive treat.
Seasonal nature tales can be heard in the Story Room, while Father Christmas returns to his grotto.
Home-made mince pies and refreshments will be available and DWT Christmas cards will also be on sale.
