Exeter Bus & Coach Station celebrates 50 years

Hundreds of locals and vehicle enthusiasts gathered to the Exeter Bus & Coach Station on Saturday to mark the company's 50th anniversary and to raise money for a good cause.

Over 40 vehicles, past and present, were showcased at the event.

Members of the public were also treated to free heritage bus rides around the city and free rides through the bus wash to celebrate the milestone.

Vehicle enthusiasts were in for a treat, as well as vintage buses, bus related memrobilia was also on sale.

Although all the activities that took place on the day were free,...

Butterfly Weekend at A la Ronde

Why not join knowledgeable experts at A la Ronde on Saturday and Sunday, 12-13 July, from 11am until 4pm to find out lots of interesting facts about the butterflies and moths that live in the area.

Spot and identify native species in the meadows that surround the National Trust house near Exmouth and discover more about their life-cycle and habitats.

Mary Harold, Publicity Officer for the Devon branch of Butterfly Conservation said: “We are really looking forward to the butterfly weekend. As well as butterfly walks, we shall be setting a moth trap to see what is about. Last...

Police launch fraud investigation over fundraising page

Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed they are investigating an allegation of fraud after receiving reports from the public about an account on website "gofundme.com".

The account was supposedly set up in remembrance of 12-year-old Nicole Hartup, who died after falling from a wall at the Phoenix Youth Centre in Wonford in May.

However, members of the public believe the funds are being kept by the individual who set up the account.

A spokesperson from Devon and Cornwall Police said: "I can confirm we are investigating an account on the gofundme.com website...

Last chance to enter Exeter Race for Life

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2014 - 11:09am

Women in Devon are being urged to grab their last chance to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Exeter as there are just two weeks left until registration closes.

The race takes place at Westpoint, Clyst St Mary on Sunday 27 July.

Entries will close at midnight on Friday 25 July and organisers are encouraging mums, daughters, grannies, sisters, friends and workmates who want to take part in the 5k and 10k women-only events to sign up as soon as possible at www.raceforlife.org

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring...

Entries for volunteer awards close on Friday

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2014 - 11:00am

Entries for the Devon & Cornwall Police Partnership Community Volunteer Awards 2014 close on Friday, 11 July.

The awards will reward and recognise those who give their time to support local neighbourhoods to build strong and cohesive communities.

The awards are supported by PCC Tony Hogg, the police, Devon and Cornwall Community Watch Association and Crimestoppers.

The new partnership wants to recognise and value the contribution that volunteers can make to support the delivery of policing services.

“Greater public involvement in policing is a top...

Exeter charities join forces for new fun run

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2014 - 10:37am

‘Heroes & Villains’ is the theme of a new running event being organised jointly by Exeter based charities, FORCE and Hospiscare.

The 5K and 10K mixed terrain runs are sponsored by leading chartered accountants Francis Clark and will take place at Powderham Castle on 7 September through some of the most beautiful countryside on the estate.

The event will be preceded by an enthusiastic warm up from South West Military Fitness and will be followed by the services of Exeter Physio to sort out any post-race aches and pains.

Sarah Daniels, Head of Fund-raising for...

Neil Parish MP supports Guide Dogs’ Talking Buses campaign

Neil Parish MP showed his support for a campaign led by the charity Guide Dogs to make travelling by bus easier for people with sight loss.

The MP for Tiverton and Honiton went to a reception at the Houses of Parliament on 2 July in support of Guide Dogs’ campaign to make sure all new buses have audio visual (AV) next stop announcements, which are vital for blind and partially sighted bus travellers.

The reception, which was addressed by Bus Minister Baroness Kramer, highlighted how announcements enable blind and partially sighted people to understand their location, and...

The Nutcracker

Event Date: 
12/10/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

The Vienna Festival Ballet Company will be peforming the world famous ballet ' The Nutcracker' at Exeter's Corn Exchange on Sunday 12th October.

The enchanting tale of The Nutcracker is one of the best-loved ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

The Vienna Festival Ballet Company, made up of talented dancers from across the globe, are set to amaze both...

Exeter firms peak at £11,000 for charity

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2014 - 9:40am

Teams from the Exeter offices of chartered accountants Francis Clark, Barclays Bank, Ashford’s Solicitors and property specialists ES Group put their fitness and stamina to the test to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Mount Snowdon (the highest peaks in Scotland, England and Wales) within 24 hours, collectively raising over £12,000 for charity.

Francis Clark partner Glenn Nicol said: “It has given us all a great sense of achievement and we’d like to thank everyone who has supported us and our fund-raising efforts. Francis Clark’s chosen charity was Devon Air Ambulance Trust and so...

Spell out your organ donation decision

In Devon, 33 residents have died due to the shortage of organs in the last five years and there are currently 168 people in the county waiting for a transplant.

NHS Blood and Transplant is highlighting the figures to encourage people to spell out their decision to be an organ donor during National Transplant Week 2014 (7-13 July).

The aim of this year’s campaign is to increase awareness that the decision to donate a loved one’s organs falls to the family if you die in circumstances where you can donate. If you’ve already talked about it, your family won’t have the burden of...

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