£2,590.47 was the total raised from the Exmouth RNLI SOS Day event, Six On Saddles. Held on Sunday 20 January, six volunteers from the lifeboat and shore crew cycled the Exe estuary to raise money towards the launch and recovery vehicle for the Shannon-class lifeboat expected in early 2014.
Max, Steve, Paul, Hedley, Lee and David donned their yellow oilskins and helmets to cycle the 22 mile route in sub-zero temperatures. Stopping off at sailing and fishing clubs along the route, the team collected money in buckets and were treated to lunch at Darts Farm. Starcross Fishing and...
Most often, if not always, people turn to food when they are feeling down or just stressed out. While bingeing on comfort food is not a very good idea, eating the right kind of food is actually a great and effective one. After all, the right foods can actually change your brain chemistry and give you a sense of calm and happiness. How is that possible?
The answer lies on brain chemicals called neurotransmitters. These chemicals are sent by the brain to different parts of the body to induce certain reactions. Some of these chemicals are responsible for our moods and it just so...
A protest rally took place in Exeter's Bedford Square today against Government plans for what has been dubbed by its opponents as the ‘Bedroom Tax’. The protest was one of hundreds taking place all over the UK urging the Coalition Government to rethink its controversial plans, which are expected to affect 660,000 people when it comes into effect next month. Protesters argue that the policy will hit the poor, vulnerable and disabled the hardest.
Exeter Labour Party say: "743 families in Exeter, mostly disabled, will be affected by the Bedroom Tax. It is a policy that penalises the...
Exeter City completed a double for the season over Capital One Cup finalists Bradford City with a superb 4-1 victory at St James Park.
City’s first goal had a touch of fortune about it when Bantams goalkeeper Matt Duke bundled into his own net, and a debut goal from loanee Lawson D’Ath put the hosts two up at the break.
Kyel Reid cut City’s lead to a single goal late in the second half, but strikes by Scot Bennett and John O’Flynn put the sheen on a great victory and an important three points in the race for promotion.
Amongst the starting XI for the Grecians was D’...
Wednesday 3 April Belmont Park Gordon Road Exeter EX12DH
10.30am - 11.15am- 2.5yrs to 3.5yrs (45minutes) 11.30am - 12.30pm - 3.5 to 6yrs (1hr)
£3.50 per child
Come and join the Rugbytots coaches for some rugby based fun and games. There will be prizes and a special Rugbytots Easter egg hunt at the end of the session and all children will receive a medal for taking part.
Tea, coffee and toilet facilities will be available and sessions are also next to the children's play park
James Taylor has earned a reputation as the ultimate singer/songwriter over a legendary career that has spanned four decades. His best known hits include Something In The Way She Moves, Fire & Rain, Carolina In My Mind, and You’ve Got A Friend.
Guitarist and vocalist Nigel Challis and pianist/vocalist Dave Sanderson are an acoustic duo who have already delighted many theatre audiences with their heartfelt renditions of JT’s classic material. Come along to The Bridge Inn on Saturday 13 April for an evening not to be missed!
'Switch' the Exeter Together robot joined the team at Bedford Square on Saturday 16 March:
'Switch' has been sent to Earth to help energy users save on their gas and electricity bills, providing earthlings with some of the much-needed cash! He is 6 ft 3 in, weighs 90 kilos and wears space trainers. His internal processors and 1,000 TB hard drive will calculate the best possible 'switch' available for energy users across Exeter and the South West.
He is friendly and likes smiling faces, music and old batteries he can recycle, so bring some along. Switch will be at Bedford...
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced that the Secretary of State has decided to drop his pursuit of an appeal at the Supreme Court on a case he had lost at the Court of Appeal.
The case, represented by Child Poverty Action Group, was Richard Gorry v (1) Wiltshire Council (2) Secretary of State for Work and Pensions.
CPAG is the leading charity campaigning for the abolition of child poverty in the UK and for a better deal for low-income families and children.
It is the host organisation for the Campaign to End Child Poverty, which has over 150 member...
Pupils at a Devon village school are achieving above national standards as a result of good teaching, interesting lessons and their extremely positive attitudes to learning.
Following a two-day inspection last month, education inspectors say Silverton C of E Primary is a good school with outstanding features. Silverton was previously rated good in 2007 but since then the school standards agency, Ofsted, has twice increased the rigour of its inspection regime.
They conclude: “Pupils of all abilities and backgrounds do well. Teaching is good throughout the school and, as a...
