Slimming World Consultant Penni Ball has proved she's red hot after winning a Ruby Award for her work in helping tackle obesity in the area.
Penni who runs the Pinhoe Slimming World groups at America Hall, was delighted to receive the award for inspiring dozens of people in the local community to start losing weight and improve their health.
The accolade sees Penni, who lost 3.5 stone with Slimming World herself, become a Ruby Consultant.
The award was created in 2009 to celebrate Slimming Worlds 40th anniversary and is given to all Consultants in the UK and...
Work on to re-open the railway line could be completed earlier than expected, according to Network Rail. The work to repair the area of track destroyed during the recent heavy storms was initially expected to be completed by mid-March but was pushed back to mid-April after further storm damage frustrated repairs. However the Rail Minister, Steve Hammond, said the rail company had given a “commitment” that “if they can beat that target they will.” He continued: "Network Rail had a good weekend last weekend and they have had some 20-hour days." "They are also looking at the long-term options...
If you fancy a relaxing day out for a small cost, which also helps Macmillan Cancer Support, then you should head to Bickleigh Castle across 22-23 March.
Crystal Clear, who regularly host holistic events which encourage visitors to embrace their spiritual selves, are holding a holistic weekend at the beautiful Bickligh Castle.
The event costs only £2.50 and aims to support Macmillan Cancer Support.
There will be an array of different activites to take part in, in various areas of the castle.
Monday was a good night for Exeter Golf and Country Club’s men's and ladies tennis first teams.
The men beat Kingsteignton 8-1 thanks to a fantastic 15-13 win in a championship tie-break for John Wilton-Davies and Tim Agutter, coming from 9-4 down to clinch the deciding set.
Exeter Golf and Country Club’s first pair Adam Tapp and James Temple also continued their record of not having dropped a set this season.
The Exeter Golf and Country Club ladies also had a successful evening.
They led Ottery St Mary 7-0 when bad weather intervened. Catherine Hayman and...
East Devon District Council has successfully defended its decision to refuse planning permission for a pig unit comprising two buildings, slurry store, attenuation pond and access track at Collyhead Farm, Venn Ottery.
In a decision announced today (Monday 24 February), Planning Inspector Pete Drew concludes that the proposed development “would harm the character and appearance of this designated landscape”.
The Council refused Mr Chris Down’s application (revision of 10/1954/MFUL) in September 2012.
Commenting on the outcome of an appeal by Mr Down, the Chairman of...
On 27 February 2014, WESC Foundation will host an Academies Open Day aimed at informing teachers, principals, Special Education Needs (SEN) professionals and anyone who works with visually impaired young people in an academy setting on how they can best support learners with a visual impairment.
The Open Day is being held in direct response to the Families and Children Bill, which was published by the Government in February and comes into effect towards the end of 2014. Academies, of which there are 60 across Devon, are currently required to follow the law and guidance on...
Campaigners against proposed cuts to Devon County Council’s youth service have said they are considering legal action as they believe the authority may have violated international law.
The dispute came to a head last Thursday when 17-year-old campaigner Alfie Weaver was denied a chance to address the council at a meeting to set the council’s budget for 2014/15.
The budget included a reduction of nearly £1m to the council’s youth service which could potentially see the closure of the council’s youth centres after the completion of a consultation process.
Central United 2 v 2 Tiverton Youth A close fought match on Saturday 22 February saw Central United unlucky not to get all 3 points having been 2-0 up and seemingly in full control of the game well into the second half. Tiverton showed great resilience and perseverance to keep at it and were rewarded with 2 goals to even the score, and send both sides home with equal points.
No doubt the lack of recent matches for United showed in the first 15 minutes as the boys looked a bit ragged and disorganised. They then found their rhythm in the second 15 of the half with some lovely...
It’s time for the talent of Urbanflow to take to the stage and shine in the first Street dance show to be held by this diverse company.
With over 20 performers taking part you’ll get a showcase of adults and kids who have been working hard in Urbanflow classes to bring you choreographed works by Artistic Director Lou Latham.
Each class works on their routines over the autumn term to wow their friends, families and Exeter at large.
Under the umbrella term of Street dance, all perform with infectious enthusiasm and the Urbanflow ethos – ‘Where the only attitude...
