Exeter School welcomed a visit from Exmoor author and farmer, Victoria Eveleigh, on World Book Day.
Victoria's visit coincided with the launch of her latest book, 'Joe and the Race to Rescue'.
She was joined by her husband Chris who illustrates her delightful horse stories for boys and girls aged 8 - 13.
Victoria gave a talk to senior and junior pupils about her work and inspiration. Exeter School pupils asked lots of interesting questions and their books were signed by the literary couple.
Children’s teams in the South West are being called on to sign up to a scheme to bring back half-time oranges to kids’ football.
The Half Time Jaffa project is calling for children’s teams around the country to sign a pledge to replace chocolate, crisps, sweets and biscuits during the half-time break with a healthier choice of snack.
Teams sign up to the scheme free at www.halftimejaffa.com
They will receive vouchers for fruit, entry into draws and competitions for football kit and other equipment, as well as regular updates on how the project is developing. Many...
South West music charity Wren Music marks the culmination of its 30th anniversary programme with a Grand Concert at Exeter Cathedral featuring 250 musicians and singers.
Wren is blending the voices and instruments of its five choirs and four orchestras from north, south, east and west Devon for the concert, along with Wren’s county-wide youth groups, Roots Acoustic and Roots A Capella.
The 90-minute concert is entitled A World Where Every Voice is Heard, reflecting Wren’s work in reaching people in communities who might not otherwise have the opportunity to get involved in...
BBC Three hit ' Hotel of Mum and Dad' is back and it's creators Mentorn Media are urging couples in Devon to consider appearing.
The show gives couples who are living in the family home a chance to live on their own for a week to see if domesticated bliss is all it's made out to be!
If you or your partner are :
Desperate for your own space
Too used to home comforts
Living with your in laws
Nervous about moving out for the first time
Then you are might be perfect to appear in BBC Three's Show!
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter insists getting the "nuts and bolts right" in his side's performance will be the key to them finally seeing off arch rivals Bath Rugby this weekend.
The two Westcountry clubs lock horns for a fourth time this season on Sunday when they meet in the LV= Cup semi-final at the Recreation Ground (1pm).
With Bath triumphant on the previous three occasions this term - as well as holding an 11-game unbeaten sequence over the Chiefs since 2010 - it's little wonder that Baxter and his team are keen to shake the monkey off their back.
Are you heading into town for a few beverages tonight? Well here's your excuse to have a few beers...
#1 – Beer is a Great Vitamin Mix
Many people tend to think that beer is just a beverage people use to cool off or get wasted. However, what you should know is that this drink is actually quite a great vitamin mix, as it contains high amounts of Vitamin B and Vitamin C. It is also known to contain significant amounts of magnesium, potassium, biotin, and selenium.
#2 – Beer is Good for your Heart
A great number of scientific studies have shown that moderate...
Representatives from both Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service and Devon and Cornwall Police attended an incident which saw a car found well a light on the A30 between Honiton and Monkton.
An appliance from Hontion attended the incident which took place at just before 4pm today ( Saturday 8th March).
On arrival crews found a car in the middle of the carriageway well alight. Crews went to work extinguishing the fire using Compressed Air Foam, Hose Reel Jets and two Breathing Apparatus wearers.
Devon and Cornwall Police were also in attendance as the car was...
Representatives from both Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service attented after a crash took place in Paris Street, Exeter.
The crash happened at just after 2.30pm today ( Saturday 8th March).
Fire services were called after police discovered the car involved was leaking fuel and smoking following its collision.
An appliance from Danes Castle attended the incident and made the vehcile safe.
Almost 200 members of the public have signed up to be a part of this sponsored sleep out on Saturday 15th March at The Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter.
Event organiser, Sophie Hodge, says “we are overwhelmed by the support of the community. So many people have come together to make a difference in the lives of homeless young people and I just want to take this opportunity to say a massive thank you to each of them.”
Radio Exe are the media sponsors, helping to host the event on the night. Thomas Westcott and Gilbert Stephens have sponsored Sleep Easy and Barclays,...
