The search is on for Britain’s National Bird – it’s a chance for people in Devon to vote for their favourite bird.
David Lindo, also known as The Urban Birder, is a TV presenter, broadcaster, writer and naturalist. David recently launched the search for the nation’s favourite bird.
The last time the country chose its national bird was back in the 1960s when the robin won the vote. But now it’s a chance for some of our other wonderful birds, from the Mute Swan to the Mallard, from the Gannet to the Golden Eagle, from the Waxwing to the Wren to fight it out for the title of...
Neil Parish, Conservative MP for Tiverton and Honiton and his seven year old Labrador, Wilberforce, will compete with other politicians and their pooches to win the coveted title of ‘Westminster Dog of the Year 2014’.
Dogs of all shapes and sizes will be whipping their MP and Peer owners into shape as they head to Victoria Tower Gardens, Westminster, London to see who will be crowned top ‘pawlitical’ dog for 2014.
Organised jointly by Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club, the competition offers the unique chance for Neil Parish MP, who is also Chairman of the Associate...
Recently redeveloped Exeter venue Sandy Park has added another new event to their calendar, Darts at the Park.
This will be an evening of darts not to be missed with legends of the game Eric Bristow and Keith Deller, hosted by ‘The Voice’ Russ Bray, on Thursday, 27th November.
Sandy Park, home of Aviva Premiership rugby team the Exeter Chiefs, has undergone a £10 million overhaul in 2014 and as a result, is able to host a wider variety of events and conferences.
The evening will commence at 7.30, with hot food available to purchase and a bar open, and the...
Sandy Park is pleased to add another new event to the calendar, Darts at the Park.
This is an evening of Darts not to be missed with legends of the game Eric Bristow and Keith Deller, hosted by ‘The Voice’ Russ Bray, on Wednesday, 4th March.
Tickets for this event start at just £18 per person and food and drink will be available to purchase on the night.
VIP packages and tables are also available at £60 per ticket or £550 for a table of 10. This will include a meet and greet with Eric Bristow, Keith Deller and Russ Bray as well as complimentary drinks and hot food...
An evening of indulgence at Otter Nurseries was held in aid of an emergency courier charity.
Around 80 guests came along to enjoy a glass of sparkling wine, three delicious mini desserts and a raft of other delights including mini massages by Butterflies Studio.
The evening was organised by the garden centre to raise funds for the Devon Freewheelers, which provides a free, out-of-hours service to the NHS delivering medical necessities including blood and tissue samples.
Otter Nurseries Marketing Manager, Sabine Taylor said: “Devon Freewheelers is our Charity of the...
Meditation in the Buddhist tradition.The group will focus on learning and practising an ancient meditation technique for calming the mind and creating inner stillness and tranquility. The practice helps us to find some space in our busy lives and can form the basis for developing personal insight and understanding.
Run by experienced Buddhist practitioners, each session last for approximately 30 minutes with time for discussion afterwards. The group is ‘drop in’ so feel free to come by each week or just from time to time. For those who develop an...
Clyst St Mary Primary School children made a very special visit to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park’s pumpkin field on Friday last week (3 October).
Mrs Herbert and her Year 2 class were transported by tractor and trailer to a secret location where 22,000 pumpkins scatter the East Devon countryside.
Chris Down, Managing Director of Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park held the pupils’ morning lesson in one of his farm’s working fields. He described the pumpkin growing process to the children in detail, from planting the pumpkins seeds through to harvesting the crop, for...
Police in Mid Devon are appealing for information following a number of house burglaries which may be connected. The first occurred sometime between Tuesday 30 September and Thursday 2 October at a property in Bramford Speke.
A garage at the property was entered and a ‘Karakoram’ mountain bike valued at £900 was stolen. Sometime on Tuesday 8 October a property at Three Horse Shoes, Cowley near Exeter was entered via an insecure front door whilst the occupant was in the rear garden.
A handbag and contents were stolen. At around 3pm later the same day a property at Upton Pyne...
Devon County Antiques Fairs will be organising another one of their popular events at RHS Garden Rosemoor on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 October.
The Terrace Marquee will be home for a number of carefully selected stall holders from across the South West and beyond, selling a wide variety of antiques and collectables to suit all tastes and pockets.
An early opportunity to buy something for Christmas and browsing is positively encouraged!
Stunning Autumn colour can be found throughout the Garden from Acer, Cornus, fruits, berries and grasses.
A fortnight after beating top-of-the-table Bury at St James Park, the Grecians host Hartlepool United – who sit at the other extreme in the division’s standings.
A 3-0 home defeat at Victoria Park last weekend to Carlisle United, who were also struggling for form, was the final straw for Colin Cooper who vacated the manager’s chair that weekend. It was a also third game without a goal for Pools and a fifth without a win.
The resignation of Cooper, however, throws things into disorder in terms of City’s preparation. Pools are currently being overseen by centre-half Sam...
