Pupils at an Exeter primary enjoy coming to school and say they learn well because their teachers make lessons fun.
Nearly every parent who responded to a survey by education inspectors said they would recommend Newtown Primary School to other families.
One said: “Our child is achieving a great deal more and progressing further than we dared to think possible as a direct result of the first class teaching he receives.”
Three inspectors from the school standards agency, Ofsted, spent two days at Newtown, and their report has just been published.
Government proposals to cut subsidies to large solar farms could be extremely detrimental for the South West, according to one of the Westcountry’s leading renewable energy lawyers.
In a move which would end the current system two years early, the proposal is to force owners of solar power installations which are larger than 5 megawatts to compete with other renewable energy technologies for financing.
Sonya Bedford a partner and head of renewable energy at Stephens Scown LLP said: “This could be potentially devastating for the Westcountry. With the highest irradiation...
Exeter Chiefs quintet Luke Cowan-Dickie, Dave Ewers, Sam Hill, Tom Johnson and Henry Slade have today all been named in Stuart Lancaster's squad that will report for training with England at the Lensbury Club,Teddington on Sunday. The five players are among 20 that have been named from the Chiefs, Gloucester Rugby, London Irish, Newcastle Falcons, Sale Sharks and Worcester Warriors - and who will be in contention for selection for the tour to New Zealand next month and the match against the Barbarians at Twickenham Stadium on Sunday, June 1. Back-row forward Johnson, who forms part of...
Devon County Council has announced its new Chairman for the next year.
Outgoing Chairman Councillor Bernard Hughes OBE handed over to the Council's new Chairman, Councillor George Gribble at a meeting of the Full Council this week.
Councillor George John Gribble is local member representing Bovey Tracey Rural, the town in which he was born and has lived all his life, serving on many of the County Council's Committees.
The seven times Mayor of Bovey Tracey, Cllr Gribble also sits on Teignbridge District Council, and still sits on the Bovey Tracey Town Council where...
The Vic Ambler University of Exeter Golf Centre's free short game golf clinic is designed to provide golfers of all abilities the chance to receive expert instruction at our dedicated new facility.
Players will have the opportunity to practice a variety of different shots using the centre’s 250m2 pitching green, 150m2 putting green, large eco bunker, and two golf zones, whilst receiving instruction from our expert coaching staff.
All abilities are welcome and all equipment will be provided. For further information contact the Sports Park on 01392 724452 or email:...
The Vic Ambler University of Exeter Golf Centres free short game golf clinic is designed to provide golfers of all abilities the chance to receive expert instruction at our dedicated new facility.
Players will have the opportunity to practice a variety of different shots using the centre’s 250m2 pitching green, 150m2 putting green, large eco bunker, and two golf zones, whilst receiving instruction from our expert coaching staff.
All abilities are welcome and all equipment will be provided. For further information contact the Sports Park on 01392 724452 or email: exetersport...
Always wanted to try golf but never had the chance? Now is the perfect time to pick up a club and get playing.
Our free ladies only Get into Golf session will take place at the new Vic Ambler Golf Centre at the University of Exeter’s Sports Park. Featuring a 250m2 pitching green, 120m2 putting green, large eco bunker, and two golf zones, the centre provides the perfect all weather environment to try golf for the first time or get back into the sport.
All ages and abilities are welcome and all equipment will be provided. For further...
Always wanted to try golf, but never had the opportunity? Now's your chance!
Our free Get into Golf Taster session at the Vic Ambler Golf Centre at the University of Exeter Sports Park will let you come and experience all that golf can offer on our new all-weather facility. We'll provide the clubs and balls, and our coaches will be on-hand to take you through the basics and show you how to develop your shots effectively.
The Vic Ambler University of Exeter Golf Centre is a new all weather facility that features a 250m2 pitching green, 120m2 putting green, large...
Children and adults from the local community are invited to come and try the new Vic Ambler Golf Centre at the University of Exeter. We'll provide the clubs and balls, and our coaches will be on-hand to take you through the new set up and help you develop your pitching, putting and driving skills.
The Vic Ambler University of Exeter Golf Centre is a new all-weather facility that features a 250m2 pitching green, 150m2 putting green, large eco bunker, and two golf zones.
Coaching and memberships will be available from mid June, so why not come up now and give it a try...
Peter Money won the most recent BH Stableford with a fine score of 41 points, reducing his handicap from 3.1 2.6 in one clean swoop. Runner Up was Ben Stevens with 38 points narrowly beating the in-form Steve Sheldon by a solitary point
Wednesday Stableford results:
Division 1 (0-9): 1 J Sinsor, 38 points, 2 S House 34, 3 J Heal 34. Division 2 (10-14): 1 A Lee 35, 2 J Hamilton 35, 3 A Passmore 34. Division 3 (15-19): 1 M Comber 41, 2 D Old 35, 3 E Minchin 35. Division 4 (20-28): 1 M Naden 39, 2 A Edgcumbe 34, 3 R Flower 33.
