The Exmouth Branch Royal Marines Association organised its annual Armed Forces Day event within the Strand Gardens Exmouth. Other Military Organisations & Associations plus Cadet Forces, businesses and members of the general public were on hand to assist.
Update 23 June: Exeter Police report have provided further details on the collision that occurred at approximately 5pm on Saturday 22 June 2013 between a Nissan Skyline and a 12-year-old boy on his bicycle on Alphington Road.
A police spokesman said: "The Nissan Skyline, driven by a 29-year-old local man, was travelling outbound from the city centre towards the Marsh Barton turning. The bicycle ridden by a 12-year-old local boy was using the dedicated cycle lane and was also heading outbound in the same direction as the Nissan.
The Exeter Urban Farm is going to be a reality soon! We've just signed the licence to use 188 Sidwell Street above QS. Land Securities have been amazing and we're now in the position to get cracking. We need support from a local business.
We will be refitting the space with the necessary equipment and structure to grow mushrooms and we need people to help out. It would be a great team building event for anyone interested.
We also want to attract someone that is passionate about growing and the whole concept of the project. It's an amazing role to be able to take on. The...
The Green Party in Exeter is calling on Exeter City Council to ensure the bus station redevelopment provides an opportunity to showcase the best that Devon has to offer in local foods, artisan crafts and multiculturalism and diversity.
Citing the phenomenal successes in Exeter of the South West Food Festival and Respect Festival, the Green Party believes there is popular demand for an area in the city centre with such a focus.
Responding to a recent City Centre strategy consultation, the Green Party is calling for the redevelopment to incorporate a market square and space...
Flower enthusiasts in Exeter are being sought to help a local charity provide a colourful and fragrant environment for its patients.
Hospiscare is looking for volunteers with a flair for flower arranging to join its flower team; arranging floral bouquets from small to bigger projects around the hospice.
The hospice, based on Dryden Road, Exeter, receives donations of flowers each week from funeral tributes and supporters of the charity, as well as a huge weekly donation from the Sainsbury’s store on Alphington Road.
Volunteers currently visit the hospice on a daily...
Three Exeter School boys played in the UK Festival of Hockey, coming second in the tournament - and two were selected to represent the UK. Fourth Form boys Ben Crocker, Will Sliver and Bill Taylor represented the U13 West of England hockey team, the West Panthers. Ten teams entered including North West, South Midlands, West Scotland Lions, West Scotland Cubs, Wales, Annandale (Ireland), British Asians, North East, and South Saxons. The West Panthers came runners up, losing to the North East in the final. Following their performances, Ben and Will have selected to represent the UK Lions U13...
Next Sunday, 30 brave participants from Exeter and beyond, will be dusting off their trainers and perfecting their shimmying at 'The Ultimate Danceathon' for Cancer Research UK. Three local instructors will be joining forces to deliver three hours of dance fitness. Included in the day will be the ever-popular 'Zumba', up-and-coming Bollywood fitness sensation 'Just Jhoom!', and 'Swagga Fit'; a fantastic new workout developed by the local 'Vibes Dance Company'!
'The Ultimate Danceathon' will be taking place at Active Fitness near Topsham, and places are still available for anyone...
Overbeck’s, the exotic garden perched high on the cliffs above Salcombe, has its first ever Artist in Residence – local illustrator Charlotte Atkinson.
Charlotte has set up her studio in a small outdoor building within the sheltered Banana Garden, home to some of Overbeck’s most tender tropic plants. She will be documenting a full year in the garden, from this summer to next, capturing and preserving the plants, flowers and vistas as they change through the seasons. These works will be exhibited at Overbeck’s for all to see.
The Guild’s annual summer exhibition by its Membership features handling pieces, samples, sketches and background material alongside finished craft work. It aims to reveal the relationships between physical objects and the emotional journey or technical processes behind their making. The exhibition runs from 29 June - 1 September 2013.
There will be a launch party with music and buffet, 5-7pm on 28 June (£7/£10).
DIY gallery competition and free craft demos every Saturday from 29 June - 31 August.
