This is a national celebration of the social, health and environmental benefits of cycling. The week aims to get people to give cycling a go all over the UK. Dartmoor is very popular with both on and off road cyclists and the National Park website contains important information for those enjoying the great outdoors on their bikes.
A two day vintage wedding fair will take place at Killerton House on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 June.
The event, organised by Blue Fizz Events, will feature clothing and products from a whole host of vintage inspired wedding suppliers.
The wedding fair will take place over the weekend, beginning at 10.30am and finishing at 6.00pm.
Ticket information
Early bird tickets are available now by calling the National Trust on 0844 2491895 or National Trust website. Tickets are £6 for adults, £4 for children. Entry is available on the door at £10.60 adult, £5.30...
In recognition of its potential to bring more visitors to the town, East Devon District Council has waived the rental for the first 12 months for the use and storage of the land train in The Maer car park, Exmouth.
Visitors using the land train will also benefit from reduced parking with a full day costing just £3, instead of the usual £6.
The train will run from the Maer car park on the hour calling at several places along the seafront before heading inland at the marina and calling at the bus and train station at half past each hour. It will then stop at the town centre...
Local construction company Ease Build has marked its commitment to the region’s hospitality sector by sponsoring the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hoteland Restaurants Association.
The Hotels Association was awarded £1000 as part of EaseBuild’s sponsorship package, andMike Coombes, Chairman of Association was handed the cheque at the Deer Park Hotel by EaseBuild director Andy Cook.
EaseBuild offers members of the Association a free building feasibility consultation, and supports the Association and its members by sponsoring marketing activities.
Potburys’ white and green liveried lorries will be a regular sight on the streets of Exeter and East Devon thanks to a fleet upgrade by the local Sidmouth removal firm.
Over the last three years Potburys has been steadily modernising and increasing its entire fleet of removal vehicles. The company now proudly boasts five removal lorries - two DAF LF45 7.5 tonne vehicles and three LF55 15 tonne vehicles. The newest and final addition took to the streets just a few weeks ago.
Paul Gannon, Potburys’ Removal Manager, who has been with Potburys for 27 years, comments: “ We now...
With just one month to go, CHAGSTOCK FESTIVAL are delighted to confirm the full main and second stage line up for 2014.
Lightning Seeds will headline the main stage on Friday night and million-selling alt-rock legends The Waterboys top the bill on Saturday.
Lightning Seeds are a Liverpudlian band fronted and formed by Ian Broudie. They’ve had 12 top 20 UK hits and released seven studio albums to date. With Chagstock taking place just five days after the World Cup Final, should the unthinkable happen and the England team go all the way, the rendition of their ubiquitous...
With only 6 short weeks to go until Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life at Westpoint Exeter, women across Devon are being encouraged to jump into their training shoes and sign up for this year’s event! This week’s sunny evenings are the perfect time to begin training ahead of the 5k or brand new 10k race on Sunday 27th July.
Taking part in Race for Life at Westpoint Arena is a great way for women of all shapes and sizes to enjoy the outdoors and get a little more active as they prepare for their event.
Committing to take part, and encouraging their mums, grans, daughters,...
The Fire Brigades Union has called on the government to immediately drop proposed 'unworkable' changes to firefighters’ pension schemes after an academic report on firefighter fitness backed up the concerns firefighters have been raising for three years.
The majority of brigades measure firefighter fitness using a safety-related level of aerobic fitness. The report argues that “firefighters with an aerobic capacity below an occupational fitness standard of 42.3 ml.kg-1.min-1 would not be guaranteed to be safe and effective in their ability to complete necessary roles within their...
Councillor Paul Diviani, leader of East Devon District Council carried out an official ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil the recently restored Withycombe House in St. John’s Road, Exmouth.
The magnificent period manor house which in later years was converted to a school by Devon County Council, has been painstakingly restored to its former glory by skilled craftsmen and converted to luxurious accommodation. The spacious homes include two-bedroom apartments and three and four-bed houses with generous gardens, set in a parkland setting.
The views of students and young adults will play an important role in the battle to cut alcohol related crime and misuse in Devon and Cornwall. It’s a top priority for Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg. “There is no easy answer, but we need to initiate cultural change in our cities, towns and villages. We all need to ask ourselves what kind of place we want to live in? Being drunk is no excuse for behaving badly“ said Mr Hogg. “The cost to our society, not just in policing terms, is massive. It’s unsustainable.” A major survey is underway by Mr Hogg’s office at many local events this...
