David Pett who took on a pioneering ecumenical role to support rural churches in West Devon is off to pastures new.
The ecumenical rural development officer role, which was funded by the Methodist Connexion and the Exeter Diocese, has now come to an end after three years. David has found a new job as regional officer for Dairy Co covering the whole of the South West working with cattle and sheep farmers.
David said: “The last few years have simply flown by. I have greatly enjoyed meeting so many people who are very keen to work alongside their communities and make a...
Fantastic improvements to a playpark in Woodbury have taken a step closer to completion as local children have chosen their favourite design.
Woodbury Parish Council and East Devon District Council have been working closely together and with local children to make £25,000 worth of eagerly anticipated improvements to the Woodbury Village Green play area. This is a play area for children aged 8 and under.
£17,500 has been contributed by developers through Section 106 funding for play and £7,500 given to the project by Woodbury Parish Council. The Section 106 money was a...
Devon & Cornwall Police say that they received a call from the fire service shortly before 3am on Monday 24 June, with a report that a man in Torpoint had doused himself in petrol.
On arrival at the scene, they found a man holding a petrol can and the property from the outside smelt strongly of petrol.
Police and fire then attempted to engage with the man, who began setting fire to items within the house.
Police report that the fire service then took action and flooded the house with water and gained entry.
At the Club Council meeting on 11/06/13, the Club Council paid tribute to all the hard work done by President Maureen over the past twelve months.
The Rotary Club of Exeter Enterprise has completed another very successful year. At the recent Club Council, outgoing Club President, Maureen De Viell, OBE announced that during her year 2012-13, the Club had distributed an amazing £11,000 to charities and local community projects.
Maureen was especially proud of the funds raised for her own nominated charity Devon Air Ambulance Trust where she had recently presented a cheque for...
Copplestone Primary has been judged as outstanding for the third time in succession.
It is a major achievement for Copplestone as inspection standards have risen significantly since its full last Ofsted in 2010.
The school was also judged as outstanding for its English lessons in 2011.
The latest report from the school standards agency concludes: “This is an outstanding school. All pupils make excellent progress and achieve exceptionally well in reading, writing and maths. Pupils’ behaviour is exemplary at all times. Attitudes to learning are excellent and pupils...
Learn about this exciting firing/smoking process. You can bring your own suitable wares for rake (rake clay or high grog content clay) or experiment with provided ready made pots and tiles.
Powderham Castle are delighted to be hosting Olly Murs at Powderham Castle on 7 July.
Lawson are Olly's special guests along with Diana Vickers, Charlie Brown and Joywride at the outdoor concert.
Since becoming runner-up in 2009’s series of The X-Factor, singer-songwriter Olly Murs’ double-platinum-selling debut album, reached #2 in the UK Album Chart upon release in 2010, and secured two Top Five places in the UK Singles Chart. Subsequent hits have come one after another, including the #1 singles Heart Skips a Beat and Dance with me Tonight from Olly’s second album, In...
Hatherleigh’s traditional style Ruby Country Market was set up in 2012 and has quickly become one of Devon’s largest markets exceeding 200 stalls including a 40 pllus stall Food Hall.
Ruby Country Market is situated on a purpose built market site with ample parking and facilities available and as an exciting business venue it brings together buyers and sellers from all over the West Country. The market is established as a great family day out and a community and social event in the local calendar, it not only offers the chance to buy items from the original local growers and...
a great night of glitz and glamour – a Vegas spectacular with Tom Jones and Elvis Tribute show. Sing along to all those famous hits.
Enjoy a delicious barbecue USA style together with a wonderful evening tram ride along the Axe Estuary. The tram departs from Seaton at 7pm and Colyton Station at 10.30pm.
Tickets: Tram, Eetertainment and food : adult £23, children (3-15) £17, under 3s £5. Entertainment and food : adult £18, children (3-15) £12, under 3s £5.
Please pre-book to avoid disappointment. Available from Seaton Tramway, Gift Shops and online.
