Open Garden for Charity

Event Date: 
18/08/2013 - 1:30pm
Venue: 
Little Ash Farm Bungalow, Fenny Bridges, Honiton EX14 3BL

The garden at Little Ash Bungalow at Fenny Bridges opens to the public on Sunday 18 August.

Gardener Helen Brown has developed a haven for wildlife which is just bursting with late summer colour and buzzing with insects. The garden has been developed over the past 13 years and has mixed tree, shrub and herbaceous borders filled with unusual plants; a pond and natural stream, with shady woodland area. The garden is designed to blend into the countryside beyond and enjoys lovely views towards East Hill and the River Otter.

The one and a half acre garden situated just off the...

Science Fiction Week

Event Date: 
11/08/2013 - 10:00am to 16/08/2013 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle

Aliens have been spotted in the Castle grounds. Dr What and Agent Why (from the ministry of big secrets) attempt to make contact and find out more about these strange creatures!

This is a promenade style, interactive theatre taking you on a short walk around the grounds at the foot of the Castle.

The sessions take place at 12.30 and 2.30. Each child wishing to take part will be given a session ticket on arrival. Gather in the courtyard at your given time and wait for the fun to begin! Each session lasts about 50 minutes.

Children will love to follow the treasure...

Budleigh Salterton Art Club Summer Exhibition

Event Date: 
17/08/2013 - 10:00am to 26/08/2013 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
The Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton

Don't miss the highly popular summer exhibition at Budleigh Salterton, now in its 35th year. Displaying some of the best local art in the East Devon area.

The exhibition will be featuring more than 250 pieces of art and 3D work by new, distinguished and amateur artists, many of which are available to purchase. Refreshments available. Free Admission and free carparking nearby.

Open 10am - 6pm

Founded in 1979, the art club are always happy to encourage new members to join.

www.budleighsaltertonartclub.org.uk

37-year-old released from police bail following fatal road traffic collision in Paignton

The 37-year-old man in police custody on suspicion of murder following a road traffic collision on Sunday 4 August in Paignton has been released on police bail until 7 November 2013 while police investigators carry out further enquiries. The deceased has now been formally identified and has been named as Gregory Taylor, but was known as Greg. He was aged 19 and lived in Buckfast. Greg’s family have provided the following tribute: “Greg was a loving brother and son. He was loved unconditionally by all his family and friends and will be remembered always. The family respectfully request that...

Craft event at the Devon Heritage Centre

Event Date: 
19/08/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Devon Heritage Centre Great Moor House, Sowton Industrial Estate, Exeter

Residents are invited to try out some of the old crafts their ancestors used to work in at a special event at the Devon Heritage Centre this month.

‘Creative Crafts: Past and Present’ will take place on Monday August 19 from 10am–4pm, and will include demonstrations of lacemaking, spinning, knitting, crochet and other crafts. There will also be the opportunity to have a go at some of these crafts, which were once cottage industries are now enjoyed as hobbies for pleasure, as well as explore displays and exhibitions about various old crafts and the people who worked in them....

Historical craft event at the Devon Heritage Centre

Residents are invited to try out some of the old crafts their ancestors used to work in at a special event at the Devon Heritage Centre this month.

‘Creative Crafts: Past and Present’ will take place on Monday August 19 from 10am – 4pm, and will include demonstrations of lacemaking, spinning, knitting, crochet and other crafts. There will also be the opportunity to have a go at some of these crafts, which were once cottage industries are now enjoyed as hobbies for pleasure, as well as explore displays and exhibitions about various old crafts and the people who worked in them....

Fire crews called to train fire at Exeter St David's

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service report that two appliances from Danes Castle and one from Middlemoor were mobilised to reports of a train on fire at St David's Station at 8.38pm last night.

On arrival crews discovered a small fire behind the panelling of the train.

Crews stripped back the panelling from the roof to reveal the fire.

The fire services reports "We used a Scotty pack, small tools, a short extension ladder, thermal imaging camera and a CO2 extinguisher to extinguish the fire.

"There was ten per cent damage to the extraction unit in the...

Joss Stone presents Nitin Sawhney live at Mama Stones

The third 'Joss Stone presents' event will feature the highly sought-after British Indian musician, producer and composer Nitin Sawhney, live at Mama Stones on Thursday 19 September.

With a mountain of awards and nominations and performing with nearly everyone in the business, Nitin will perform with Mama Stone's very own 'Queen of Soul' Joss Stone.

Tickets cost £50 and go on sale on today (Monday 5 August at 10am) so make sure you don't miss out! Call the box office on: 01392 848485.

To find out more about Nitin Sawhney visit www.nitinsawhney.com

Jane Eyre: An Autobiography comes to the Barnfield Theatre

Award-winning theatre company, Live Wire Theatre, bring their 5 Star production of Jane Eyre: An Autobiography to The Barnfield Theatre Exeter on 11 and 12 October, following the production’s critically acclaimed sell-out preview week in July at The Rondo Theatre Bath.

Described by The British Theatre Guide as a “first class performance in what is undoubtedly a first class production” Dougie Blaxland’s adaptation of Charlotte Bronte’s Gothic classic stars Bristol’s own Ali Campbell whose performance in the title role was highlighted by The Bath Chronicle as “rivalling anything I...

Wheelie good news for Exeter Community Bikes!

Authored by mattbell
Posted: Mon, 08/05/2013 - 12:26am

Amazing news! ECI and Exeter Community Bikes has been chosen by the Big Give to take part in its Christmas Challenge. The Challenge is a 7-day donation extravaganza. Every donation is doubled. We have a target of £3,000, so we could get £6,000 for Exeter Community Bikes!

First we need to raise £1,500 in pledges between now and 11 October. Pledges are used to match the online donations. The minimum pledge is £100. Please spread the word far and wide and ask people to pledge to support our project.

http://new.thebiggive.org.uk/pledge/exetercommunityinitiatives

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