Join the National Trust East Devon Rangers and explore the wonderful underwater habitats at Branscombe and Exmouth beaches over the school summer holidays.
As the tide retreats, discover an amazing world of weird and wonderful sea creatures living in rock pools.
"It’s like going on a mini safari, there are so many amazing animals and plants to spot," explains Kate Sheard, National Trust Ranger.
"We never know what we are going to find. It’s a great fun way for kids to learn more about our wonderful coastline and get hands-on. Rock pooling is one of the National...
Local children and parents came along to the East Devon District Council (EDDC) Family Fun Day at Ash Hill Play Park in Beer on Monday 29 July.
As part of the day the £17,500 improvements to the play area were officially opened. The Chairman of Beer Parish Council, Martin Richards, cut the ribbon and declared the enhanced play area open and ready for fun.
The new equipment in the play area was chosen by local children and consists of a new basket swing, a spinning item, climbing frame and wooden amphitheatre style seating. In addition to the new equipment children were able...
Families have the chance to celebrate summer in one of Teignbridge’s open spaces as National Playday comes up next month.
Some of the district’s best places will be filled with fun and games as part of the event, which sees thousands of children and their families get out playing at hundreds of community events across the UK.
As well as a celebration of children's right to play, Playday is a campaign that highlights the importance of play in children’s lives.
The Playday 2013 campaign theme is ‘Playful Places’. The campaign is calling on everyone to help make sure...
On 29 and 30 July, members of Exeter Youth Squad took part in a sponsored 24-hour famine to raise money for Exeter-based charity St Petrock’s.
The group of 13- to 19-year-olds are raising awareness of homelessness in and around the city as part of a community action project devised by the young people themselves over the past few months.
After identifying homelessness as a key issue in the local area, they decided to hold the sponsored 24-hour famine, which involved participants not eating for a whole day.
Amber Lovelock, a member of the Youth Squad, felt that the...
A silverback gorilla is coming to Exeter – by bus.
Stagecoach are supporting Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project by sponsoring a unique piece of three-dimensional public art - a life-sized model gorilla.
The Stagecoach silverback is called Bananarilla – for obvious reasons – and is the creation of graffiti artist Miss*C, Cleo Heard. He will have his own little piece of jungle to live in thanks to local school children.
Cleo has been working with St Peter's School, Exeter, to create a suitable backdrop for Bananarilla at the bus station. Children have been...
A top South Devon brewery has created a special beer - for gorillas.
The Bays Great Gorilla Ale is a one-off brew celebrating Paignton Zoo’s 90th birthday and The Great Gorillas Project.
The project features life-sized model gorillas sponsored by businesses, painted in original designs by specially commissioned artists and displayed in a unique public art trail around Exeter and the English Riviera.
Bays Brewery, in Paignton, is supporting the charity event by brewing the limited edition cask-only ale. Peter Salmon, from Bays, said: “We are delighted to support such...
Teignbridge District Council is exploring the idea of linking a part of the district up to a new ‘green’ local energy system.
The Council’s Executive yesterday resolved to support a project exploring a heat network which could provide power for up to 2,000 new homes and businesses while helping to stabilise energy costs and reduce carbon emissions.
Teignbridge will now work closely with a task force made up of neighbouring local authorities and partners to look at a business case for the district, how it would work and funding options.
Award-winning house builder Redrow is exceeding expectations at The Harringtons in Exeter. An impressive 22 properties have already been sold at the development since its launch in March.
The Harringtons is located in a beautiful part of the country on Harrington Lane, Exeter. There are currently three and four bedroom homes available, which have been designed for family living and are available from £239,995 to £359,995.
Emma Solman, sales manager for Redrow (South West), said: “We are thrilled with the interest we have had regarding The Harringtons since the launch. The...
This morning, 31 July, a large group of police officers were deployed to the St Thomas area of Exeter to continue the search for missing Exeter pensioner Alma Royle, aged 83. Police were tasked with carrying out an extended search of the area 1km from where she went missing in Heron Way, St Thomas. They are set to continue for the remainder of the day, with members of the Dartmoor Rescue Group continuing to assist with evening searches.
Alma was last seen on Friday 26 July leaving the Co-op store on Dunsford Road at approximately 4.30pm. Police have since released CCTV images from...
Radiance MediSpa, Exeter’s first and only MediSpa led by Dr Ros and Katie Debenham, has now opened its very own hair salon. The clinic, which also includes a variety of complementary therapies, is dedicated to bringing together a complete environment for the promotion of health and beauty.
Stylists Corinna Gray, Holly Osborne and Chelcie Grimes head up the hairdressing team and bring with them a wealth of experience including specialist training in cutting and colour. All Exeter girls, they have been trained locally and are well-known within the city.
