New research released by Buyagift.com shows Britain's parents spend a staggering £9.5 billion on entertaining their kids during the six-week break. A study by the leading online gifting and experience website found that most parents spend £1,232 on keeping their children entertained during the summer holiday. Research by Buyagift.com of 1,000 parents found that by the time kids go back to school the average family will have spent; £472 on childcare, £388 on day trips in the UK and £372 on food and drink. The survey, which also looked into the specific opinions of families in the South West...
The tallest baby in the world has just been born at Paignton Zoo in Devon.
The Rothschild's giraffe calf stands at nearly six feet tall.
The as yet unnamed and unsexed calf was born to mother Janica and father Yoda on the morning of Tuesday 20 August.
Paignton Zoo Curator of Mammals Neil Bemment said: “The first thing that happens to a baby giraffe when it is born is a six foot drop onto the ground – it’s a hard way to start!”
The gestation period for a giraffe is between 400 and 460 days. The mother gives birth standing up – the fall breaks the...
Devon and Cornwall Police have finalised their enquiries into last month's death of a Dartmoor pony .
Some initial media reports linked the death of the pony to satanic cults and ritualistic killing as police investigated the possibility of deliberate mutilation.
However, the police have sought the advice of experts and have come to the view that the death of the pony was through natural causes. All the injuries can be attributed to those caused by other wild animals, they report.
Criticising local media coverage of the story and seeking to reassure the public and...
Start from the café/old railway carriage, the Tarka Trial, Bideford, then enjoy the 10mile run or cycle to the Puffing Billy pub and back! Join organiser Claire Farrell for this great challenge, bring your friends and family and have some fun!
To participate you are kindly asked for a minimun donation of £3.00 per person on the day, but please be generous and give what you can!
Cant get involved? Why not make a donation to your friends or family who are taking on The 10mile Challenge!
All proceeds raised will really make a difference to the patients & families...
Wine dinners at the MC Café Bar £45.00 per person.
Throughout the year, the MC Café Bar at ABode Exeter offers themed wine dinners which give the opportunity to learn about and enjoy wines together with a special menu that complements the wines. The evenings, which begin at 7.30pm and finish at around 10.30pm, are completely informal and relaxed, and are a great opportunity to get together with friends for a night out.
Prices may vary for different events, but the cost for a 5-course menu with a glass of wine to match each course is usually just £45 per person or £40.50 for...
Michael Caines Restaurant is to host a dinner with one of Southern Italy's most notable properties, Candido, on Tuesday 29 October.
Alessandro Candido’s range is perhaps the most diverse and innovative to be found in Puglia, yet the wines continue to offer unbeatable value for money. The climate there is Mediterranean with low rainfall, and ripening takes place slowly due to the striking contrast between day and night-time temperatures, resulting in a strong development of aromas, richness and concentration. This historic, family-...
Wine dinners at the MC Café Bar £45.00 per person.
Throughout the year, the MC Café Bar at ABode Exeter offers themed wine dinners which give the opportunity to learn about and enjoy wines together with a special menu that complements the wines. The evenings, which begin at 7.30pm and finish at around 10.30pm, are completely informal and relaxed, and are a great opportunity to get together with friends for a night out.
Prices may vary for different events, but the cost for a 5-course menu with a glass of wine to match each course is usually...
"Every great cuisine is rooted in the local and the regional" Michael Caines MBE
Michael will work alongside our Executive Chef Ian Webber; their combined talents present a celebration of the local seasonal produce. In his own unique fashion Michael will introduce each course, with the assistance of Steve Edwards offering tasting notes on the carefully selected wines that accompany each course.
Diners will be treated to a Champagne and canapés reception with Michael at 7.00pm, before being seated for dinner at 7....
Police continue to search for missing Exeter man Richard Henderson, born 23 August 1970. Mr Henderson went missing on 8 August 2013 from his home address in Sandford Walk, Exeter. His neighbours believed he was due to go camping on 7 August 2013 and he may be in possession of a tent and camping equipment.
Mr Henderson is described as a white male, about 5’ 11” tall, slim build with short cropped fair hair, he has links to Exmouth, Exeter and the Dawlish areas.
Police are urging employees working at any campsites across Devon and Cornwall to take note of Mr Henderson’s image...
A US model of treating depression through a network of specialists could effectively be imported into the UK, new research has revealed.
Collaborative care involves depressed people having access to a team of specialists, with advice and support often given over the phone.
A trial led by Professor David Richards at the University of Exeter Medical School found that collaborative care led to improvement of depression symptoms immediately after treatment. Furthermore, 15 per cent more patients were still improved after 12 months, compared with those who saw their GP.
