An Exeter PE teacher is set to run two of the UK’s great half-marathon events to raise funds for training charity St Loye’s Foundation.
Matt Upston, 39, from Heavitree will start the Great North Run alongside 56,000 entrants and some of the world’s leading athletes on Sunday 7 September, followed six weeks later by competing in the Great West Run around Exeter on Sunday 19 October.
Matt, a Schools Sports Coordinator, opted to support St Loye’s after training with Keryn Seal, the blind England International footballer who is an ambassador for the charity.
Exeter’s Cygnet theatre are celebrating today as all of the graduate cohort are signed to professional agents. The former students, who have signed to Mahoney Bannon Associates in Brighton, performed Strawberries in January at the King’s Head Pub Theatre in London, impressing the agency, who offered all of them interviews.
The Cygnet now looks forward to their success, with one student, Jessamy James, already working in a production at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
The Cygnet is a hidden gem in Exeter, offering training on both short, and longer-term courses, and a range...
Holiday-makers and locals have one more chance to explore the farm at Lower Halsdon in Exmouth on Friday 15 August.
Not usually open to the public, this is a rare opportunity to visit a working farm to meet the animals and try some fun family activities. The National Trust ranger team will be there to show visitors round the farm and get everyone involved in the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ ‘ nationwide challenge.
“Lower Halsdon is a National Trust tenanted farm and we are keen to show people what there is to see there”, explains Chris Jones, East Devon Countryside...
A new proof of age standards scheme card (PASS) has been launched across England and Wales to provide a single, formal proof of age for young people. The scheme is the preferred proof of age identification of Devon and Cornwall Police.
A new standardized 18+ design has been adopted in England and Wales to combat the confusion created by multiple card designs amongst retailers. Use of the PASS card gives retailers and their staff the confidence of knowing that the card is a trusted and is a secure form of identification.
Possession of a PASS accredited card demonstrates your...
People are being asked their views about the future of Devon’s first wild beaver population for more than 300 years.
A public meeting is being held to discuss the beavers on Tuesday 19 August at The Institute in the east Devon town of Ottery St Mary (EX11 1HD), close to where the beavers are believed to be living on the River Otter.
The hosts, Devon Wildlife Trust, are inviting people to make their views known from 3pm on the day with a formal public meeting scheduled for 7.30pm that evening.
It is not known where the beavers came from or how long they have been on...
Exeter Chiefs is celebrating 20 years of support from the same sponsor by sporting a new logo on the first team’s playing shirt and training kit.
Especially designed by JJC Design, the new logo marks South West Communications Group’s long-term sponsorship deal with the Aviva Premiership club.
The Exeter-based single business communications solution provider first paid for the Exeter Rugby Club’s first team shirts for the 1993/94 season when they were known as South West Telecoms. Since then, South West Communications Group’s involvement with the club has grown year on year...
Exeter Deaf Academy’s College students and staff will return in September to a refreshed entrance, thanks to the help of Michelmores LLP.
A trusty team of 5 volunteers from the law firm’s Exeter-based office spent the day at the Deaf Academy recently. Battling soaring temperatures, the team were kitted out by a generous donation of painting materials from B&Q in Exeter, and did an excellent job repainting and revitalising the Academy’s College entrance.
Michelmores supports various local charities, including the Exeter Deaf Academy, actively engaging with the local...
Wondering what to do with the family this summer? Look no further!
Dartmoor Folk Festival
8th-10th August, South Zeal, on the north edge of Dartmoor just off the A30 between Exeter and Launceston A friendly, traditional festival in the lovely village of South Zeal, with highlights including ceilidh, song and music sessions, dartmoor stepdance and broomdance championships, Dartmoor fayre, craft displays, dances, music hall, a Sunday ramble, pub sessions, and children's events. Camping is available in fields close to the festival site, or day tickets can be purchased, with...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter insists things are starting to "crank up" in terms of squad preparation ahead of the new 2014/15 season.
Baxter welcomed his players back into their latest phase of pre-season on Monday having giving them all a week's rest following a physically demanding opening block of training.
Now with friendlies against Cardiff Blues, Ulster and Worcester Warriors looming large on the horizon, Exeter's leader has been overseeing the next phase which, he says, sees a step up in standards.
“We’ve done a live bit of contact this week. Although...
The annual, much anticipated, Dawlish Air Show will take place for the tenth time this August.
The award winning air show attracts over 80,000 people each year who are keen to bask in the glory of the coastline and enjoy the spectacular displays.
The family fun day which will consist of ground attractions and a Pilot’s party will take place on Friday 22nd August, and the air show and live music will be on the following day; Saturday 23rd August.
Friday will involve a number of different attractions on the ground. There will be a static display comprising of a...
