Seaton Tramway, the unique heritage tramway and tourist attraction in the Heart of Lyme Bay, is once again providing a special day of transport therapy by holding its popular annual Classic Car Show on Sunday 8th June, which attracts an array of historic vehicles and trade stands.
The event will be held this year from 10.00am until 5.00pm on The Esplanade between Trevelyan Road and Beach Road, on the Seafront at Seaton, where many classic vehicles will be lined up to delight the eye and enthral enthusiasts and visitors alike. This year classic cars, motorcycles and tractors will be...
The annual Tiverton Balloon and Music Festival has confirmed that it will be returning this summer for the fourth consecutive year
The festival will be raising funds for two very special local charities: Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Children’s Hospice South West and will take place on Friday, Saturdy and Sunday 11, 12 and 13 July July 2014 at the combined Petroc and Tiverton High School Campus.
This spectacular weekend will see the skies above Tiverton transformed into a canvas of colour as hot air balloonists from across the UK and beyond travel to Devon to take part in a...
An award-winning centre which is cementing Exeter’s global reputation for health innovation has been officially opened by the World Dementia Envoy, Dennis Gillings, CBE, PhD.
The £27.5 million Research, Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building, on Exeter’s Barrack Road, embodies a pioneering partnership between the University of Exeter Medical School and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E). It was officially launched on Monday (June 2), when nearly 200 VIP guests gathered at the centre of excellence for education and research. The new...
A dash of bright and beautiful colour is set to spread across some of Exeter’s best known green spaces this summer.
Last year saw more than three hectares of new wildflower meadow planted across the city. Now, with summer just beginning, the seeds have grown into plants and their beautiful blooms are beginning to show off their true colours.
The new wildflower meadows are the work of local residents and school students. All volunteered under the Exeter Wild City initiative, a scheme led Devon Wildlife Trust and Exeter City Council, and funded by The Big Lottery Fund and...
Clyst Bridge on the Exe Estuary Trail will be closed during the daytime on Saturday 14 June and from Monday 16 to Friday 20 June. This section of the Trail through Goosemoor RSPB Nature Reserve will be closed from 7am to 6pm on these dates, which will be signed on site, in order for essential maintenance works to take place. On the Saturday, if dry, the trail surface will be surface dressed. During the following week the viewing gallery roof will be installed. Outside of these hours, the Trail will be open as usual. Cyclists in particular are reminded to keep their speed down, and avoid...
Firefighters in England and Wales will strike for a complete 24 hours after pensions talks between government and unions collapse.
A 24-hour strike — the longest yet in the three-year campaign — will take place from 9am on Thursday 12 June, with second shorter strike set for Saturday 21 June between 10am-5pm. Whilst the issue is a matter between the Fire Brigades Union and Government, every Fire & Rescue Service has a legal duty to maintain a level of service to local communities as best it can. In response to the strike Area Manager Phil Martin, Head of Community Safety for...
Almost £8,000 was donated to people in need in Devon over the last year thanks to the generosity of people who gave up their winter fuel payments. Devon Citizens Advice Bureau partnered with the Devon Community Foundation (DCF) to operate the Surviving Winter campaign over the winter months of 2013-2014. The campaign saw people who did not require their winter fuel payment donating it via the Devon Community Foundation. Citizens Advice Bureaux across the county then helped allocate the money to people who were most in need. A total of 78 households benefited from the scheme. The Winter...
Head of Royal Marines Education Accreditation Richard Jenkins joins Bicton College as Head of Employer Engagement
Bicton College’s highly successful Apprenticeship team enjoyed a further boost this week as it welcomed former Royal Marine Richard Jenkins as Head of Employer Engagement.
Bringing a wealth of knowledge to the role at Bicton, following five years as Royal Marines Apprenticeships Manager, Richard has travelled extensively around the world engaged in military exercises and sporting events, including representing GB in the world Dragon Boat Championships, and being...
Lots of stalls selling excellent quality nearly new baby and childrens items from birth to eight years.
There will also be a small selection of unique businesses in the baby and children's industry showcasing and selling their products and services all under one roof!
