Billy Smart's Circus Competition

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We have 10 Family tickets to Billy Smart's Circus to give away!

Roll up, roll up! Billy Smart’s Circus is coming to town and we are delighted to announce that they have teamed up with The Exeter Daily to bring you an amazing opportunity to win one of 10 family tickets to the show. The family ticket is for two adults and up to three children aged 2-12.

One family ticket is worth £81!!

The performance will include a fantastic Australian flying trapeze act which has been the toast of the circus world, Desiree's hand...

All gorillas great and small

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Sun, 08/25/2013 - 1:25pm

Babbacombe Model Village is getting involved in Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project in a big way – by faithfully recreating the trail of life-size painted gorillas in miniature.

Thirty 5 inch-tall china gorillas have been placed around the Model Village for the summer. Some artists have painted their own miniatures, while others have been completed by Model Village staff.

In addition, Babbacombe Model Village has sponsored a full-size silverback gorilla that is more than ten times the size of the miniatures. Back of Beyond was painted by Peter Poole, from Hove, in East...

There's still work to do despite win says Baxter

Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter insists his side still have areas to work on ahead of the new season despite defeating Bristol 51-7 in their latest pre-season friendly at Sandy Park.

In a dominant display from the Premiership club, the Chiefs simply had too much for their Championship rivals as tries from Ben White, Ian Whitten, Tom Johnson, Fetu'u Vainikolo, Sam Townsend, Tom James and Henry Slade (2) secured a comfortable success.

Bristol countered with a late converted try through centre Fatua Otta, but that was to be a rare moment of joy on a tough afternoon in...

Council encourages people to get fit and save money

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 08/25/2013 - 10:08am

Hot on the heals of a recent public health report that cited "increasing the number of people at a healthy weight" as one the county's top ten health priorities, Devon County Council is asking commuters to leave the car, "get fit and save money".

A new countywide campaign starts this month, encouraging drivers out of their cars, and to walk or cycle to work.

Although Devon is predominantly a rural county, a great many residents live within easy walking or cycling distance to work and yet choose to drive.

Progress in areas, such as Exeter, is being made.

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Recruitment drive for roller girls

Do you fancy being a roller girl or referee?

The South West Angels of Terror Roller Derby Team (winners of the South West League 2012/2013) are recruiting for fresh skaters!

Induction Sessions are being held on Sept 7th & 14th 3-5pm

Come along and see what its all about! Price: £7 per session for first 4 weeks then £20 per month

Never skated in your life? Don't worry as no experience necessary, we wiill teach you everything you need to know in order to become a fully qualified skater…

Don't miss out on joining this up and coming new sport!...

Enjoying the great outdoors? Beware of silent killer

With the summer festival season in full flow people in Devon are being warned to keep safe from the silent killer.

Gas distribution business Wales & West Utilities is warning of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from camping stoves and barbeques and is asking parents to make sure their festival-going teenagers are well aware of the risks before they set off on their camping weekends.

The warning came just days after Bethan O'Brien, 20, died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning while on holiday in Devon.

Carbon monoxide is produced when fuels such as...

Tis disappointed by second half display

Following the 2-0 defeat at the hands of Morecambe, Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale was left disappointed with the second-half showing of his team.

Goalless at the break, the Grecians conceded moments after the restart to a Kevin Ellison header. City had looked the more commanding of the two teams in the first half but were unable to truly put themselves back into the ascendency after conceding.

“It was a very competent first half, and a poor second half,” said Tis. “I look back now and wish we had taken one of the earlier chances. As a manager you have to trust your...

Chiefs show their class in derby clash

Three years have passed since Exeter Chiefs last locked horns with Bristol on a rugby field, writes Mark Stevens.

On that occasion, a place in the Aviva Premiership was up for grabs as the two clubs battled it out during the inaugural Championship Play-Off final.

After two blood and thunder encounters, it was the Chiefs who ultimately prevailed, claiming their spot amongst English rugby’s elite for the first time; whilst Bristol were left to lick their wounds and contemplate life another rung down the league ladder.

Since then the Chiefs have flourished in the top...

Police across Devon on alert for illegal raves

Police will again instigate Operation Derig this August Bank Holiday weekend aimed at preventing or disrupting organised illegal raves.

Each year in Devon and Cornwall a significant police resource is required to respond and manage the removal of a number of illegal raves.

This diverts valuable resources away from regular policing and has a damaging impact on the affected communities and the immediate local environment.

In order to address this issue, the Force has mounted intelligence- led operations under Operation Derig aimed at preventing or disrupting illegal...

Roller Derby Girls Recruiting

Event Date: 
07/09/2013 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Culm Valley Sports Hall, Cullompton, Devon EX15 1LL

Wanna be a roller girl or referee? The South West Angels of Terror Roller Derby Team (winners of the South West League 2012/2013) are recruiting for fresh skaters!

Induction Sessions are being held on Sept 7th & 14th 3-5pm

Come along and see what its all about! Price:£7 per session for first 4 weeks then £20 per month

Never skated in your life? Don't worry as no experience necessary, we wiill teach you everything you need to know in order to become a fully qualified skater…

Don't miss out on joining this up and coming new sport!

Over...

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