Why not take advantage of a long summer evening by attending an imaginative writing workshop at A la Ronde?
The workshop, held from 5.30pm to 8.30pm on Thursday 4 July, is led by short story writer, Meredith Miller.
Fiction and fiction and non-fiction prose is the focus and Meredith hopes to use the unique history of the property as a starting point to inspire writers of all levels to develop their voice and use their imagination. To get those literary and creative thought processes flowing there will be a pre-workshop guided tour of the house at 4pm.
A new treatment is being offered at the Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital to help people who suffer from an overactive bladder.
Needing to go to the toilet too often is a problem for up to 20% of the population, and many people find it hard to talk to their GP about it. A radical new treatment – the percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation – now gives patient a new, easier option.
Consultant Urologist Mark Stott said: “This can be real problem for people. There are tablets and life style changes that people can make if they are suffering with an overactive bladder or feel real...
A cowboy builder from Newton Abbot has pleaded guilty to unfair trading and fraud offences following an investigation by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service.
Exeter Crown Court heard today how Jonathon Mills of Heathfield Newton Abbot (6 May 1967) cheated an elderly Devon resident out of nearly £120k by overcharging her for various building works at her property, including some work which was also unnecessary.
Devon County Council launched the investigation, supported by Devon and Cornwall Police and the Regional Trading Standards Scambuster Team, following...
Wild bird populations are generally thought to benefit from being given additional food in winter, but our understanding of the effects of such food provision is incomplete. The results of a new study, carried out by researchers at the University of Exeter and the British Trust for Ornithology (BTO), has found that feeding wild blue tits in winter resulted in less successful breeding during the following spring.
The research, just published in Scientific Reports, revealed that woodland blue tits that were provided with fat balls as a supplementary food during the winter months went...
Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project is well under way. And for two local artists, the rivalry is personal.
Husband and wife artists Deborah Treliving and Malcolm Law are going head-to-head. Malcolm is creating Cool Ice Cream Bananas Gorilla for the Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter, while Deborah is painting Hippocampus Guttulatus Gorilla on behalf of Cavanna Homes.
The Great Gorillas Project is celebrating the 90th birthday of the region’s largest and best-known zoo, Paignton Zoo Environmental Park, which is a registered charity.
East Devon District Council is flying the flag for the fifth annual Armed Forces Day following a flag raising ceremony on Monday (24 June).
A special Armed Forces Day flag will fly at EDDC’s headquarters in Sidmouth, along with sites all around the nation.
The Chairman of the Council, Councillor Graham Godbeer, raised the flag in a ceremony at Knowle, watched by EDDC’s Vice Chairman Christine Drew, Council Leader Paul Diviani, other Council Members and representatives of the Royal British Legion, including Standard Bearer John Hayes.
The quiet and peaceful grounds of Killerton House were transformed into a rocking retro feast on 22 and 23 June. Despite the less than cheerful weather over the weekend there were lots of reasons to smile at the festival, with over 90 stalls of vintage and retro fashion, crafts, homeware, antiques and similar paraphernalia, there was certainly something to cater for everybody’s vintage tastes.
As soon as you had parked your car, you were greeted with a view of gleaming and pristine classic cars, which immediately wanted you to trade in your...
An exciting family community festival is being held by East Devon District Council in Honiton on Saturday 6 July and will feature the official unveiling of a special Jubilee sculpture.
The community festival will be at Allhallows Field from 1pm to 4pm. Children can enjoy face painting, circus skills, a bouncy castle and many other attractions, all for free!
The new sculpture on the side of Honiton Leisure Centre has been in place for a little while, but will be formally celebrated and officially unveiled at 1.30pm by EDDC Deputy Chairman, Cllr Christine Drew, as part of the...
A team of acrobats from Honiton Gymnastics Club has just returned from the Geneva International Acro Cup clutching a haul of medals and as winners of the competition’s overall team trophy.
The 15 gymnasts – aged between 10 and 21 – were competing at the annual international gymnastics competition, which featured performers from countries including Russia, Ireland, South Africa and Switzerland.
The talented youngsters brought home six gold medals, four silvers, two bronzes, and two fourth places.
“Our gymnasts competed excellently and represented both the club and...
As summer approaches, Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is asking people to make sure their family, guests and loved ones know how to get out, stay out, and call 999 in the event of a fire.
A smoke alarm can give people the warning they need to get out of their home in a fire, but a blocked exit, locked door or unfamiliar surroundings can often shave vital seconds from their escape time, exposing them to the fatal dangers of toxic smoke.
Some simple steps and a clear escape plan in the event of a fire will help ensure that everyone can get out, stay out and...
