Five Exeter friends - Keith Chapman, Jamie Howard, Brian Moore, Andy Rowe and Anthony Towl have just returned after completing an epic 11 day, 1,100 mile cycle ride from Paris to Rome, raising £7,500 for Hospiscare.
Starting at the Eiffel Tower, the route took them down through France, over the Alps and into Italy, passing through Tuscany before finishing at the Coliseum. The route had to be changed at the last minute due to snow blocking some of the high Alp passes, but they still found some tough mountains to climb!
Andy Rowe said “We self-funded the trip, meaning every...
Award-winning South West Photographer Tim Pestridge is helping the Met Office to create a series of short films about photography and the weather to feature as part of its new ‘Get Ready for Summer’ campaign. This is a particularly prestigious opportunity for Tim as he joins a list of high profile organisations and companies helping the campaign such as the RNLI, Cancer Research UK and the Forestry Commission.
The Met Office #loveukweather campaign has recently been launched, with the content from different partner organisations offering the public safety advice and things to do,...
Exeter City has announced an historic commemorative match against Fluminense for 2014.
"Our club would like to formally pay tribute to the President and his board of Fluminense for the respect and friendship they have shown to our club." says Julian Tagg
The club announced this afternoon, "It is with pleasure and pride that Exeter City Football Club can announce that we will be returning to Brazil in 2014 to play a commemorative fixture against Fluminense FC at the historic Estádio das Laranjeiras."
The trip to Rio de Janeiro will mark the centenary of the club’s...
The Vue cinema has leapt to the rescue of frantic parents who are trying to find ways to amuse their children across the summer holidays. The latest film in the Thomas and Friends adventures is called King of the Railway and is being aired exclusively at Vue cinemas only.
The film, which follows the team as they head off on their journey to try and find new friend Stephen, will be available to view from 23 August. Parents will also be thrilled to hear that the tickets will not leave too big a tent on the purse strings, as the ticket cost starts from just £4.50.
Dawlish Carnival week is one of Devon's largest seaside carnivals, taking place over seven days during August and provides lots of free fun and entertainment for the whole family!
The Grand Carnival Procession will take place on Friday 16 August, the route runs for about 2.5 miles through the town centre and the procession itself can reach up to over a mile in length over an hour to pass.
The fun starts around 7.30pm.
There are many activities - many of them free to take part in - and events happening in and around Dawlish during Carnival week.
2013 is proving a successful year for Leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown. They recently announced their recruitment of experienced solicitor Nigel Edge, and now they have further good news to proclaim.
The company have expanded even further and have released a statement regarding the acquisition of Brightly Commercial Solicitors, which has cemented Stephens Scowns LLP’s pre-eminence in the Cornish legal market.
Speaking of the acquisition Robert Camp, Managing Partner of Stephens Scown said: “This acquisition is great news for Stephens Scown as Brightley...
Stephen Scown LLP, the Leading South West legal firm, is going from strength to strength. Their recruitment of experienced solicitor Nigel Edge is set to do wonders for the already prosperous firm.
Mr Edge is the son of a dairy and arable farmer and brings with him a wealth of experience in rural commercial property, for both individuals and farms or estates.
He has a practical outlook and an understanding of the problems, and opportunities, facing farmers and landowners in today’s challenging market.
Mr Edge said of his new role: “I am delighted to be working for...
Big sale of second-hand and antiquarian books, 11am-4pm.
Stock up on reading and reference books. Choose from our big and varied selection. Look out for your favourite authors and perhaps discover some new ones.
Normal admission applies. Free admission to the book sale in the grounds.
Scott May’s Daredevil Stunt Show, Europe‘s largest, independent, touring stunt show is returning to Dawlish Warren in August.
This is a fast moving, action packed show with: Monster Truck destruction, ramp to ramp jumps, Europe’s only monster ride-truck, car-crushing action from Thundertrax (a tank/monster truck hybrid), motorcycle, quad and all-terrain buggy jumps, car crashes, amazing fire stunts and much, much more.
Scott May’s Daredevil Stunt Show, Europe‘s largest, independent, touring stunt show is returning to Dawlish Warren in August.
This is a fast moving, action packed show with: Monster Truck destruction, ramp to ramp jumps, Europe’s only monster ride-truck, car-crushing action from Thundertrax (a tank/monster truck hybrid), motorcycle, quad and all-terrain buggy jumps, car crashes, amazing fire stunts and much, much more.
