The December Sportshall indoor athletics event is taking place on: 7th December 2014 from 2.30 - 4.00pm Clifton Hill Sports Centre. As a special Christmas grift we are offering the session for £5 per child or £8 for two children. Booking can be made online at http://www.sw-athletics-academy.co.uk/upcoming-events or pay on the day Great fun for 4-14 year olds. Come and try throwing, running, jumping relays and lots more. No previous experience necessary. More information at http://www.sw-athletics-academy.co.uk/sportshall/
Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A30 near Whiddon Down which happened on Monday (1 December) just after 1pm.
A silver coloured Landrover Discovery, which was travelling towards Exeter near Tedburn St Mary, left the carriageway and rolled over causing substantial damage to the vehicle.
Two women and two one-year-old children were in the vehicle at the time. The occupants were all taken to hospital but escaped with minor injuries.
Police are trying to trace the driver of a silver coloured Mercedes estate which was seen driving in the...
Members of the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association are celebrating recent success at the Devon Tourism Awards, winning awards across categories including Dog Friendly Accommodation of the Year, Venue & Business Tourism Award, Taste of Devon, Small Hotel of the Year and Large Hotel of the Year.
Mike Coombes, Chair of the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association, commented: “It’s great to see these fabulous Devon Hotels awarded for their consistent attention to quality and innovative service. A ringing endorsement of the quality of...
Play areas across East Devon are signing up to a voluntary code asking people not to smoke near children.
In all, 37 play areas will be covered by the new code developed by Smokefree South West and East Devon District Council, using special signs designed by Smokefree South West.
Helen Wharam, the district council’s new Public Health Projects Officer, said: “We’re working across East Devon to help protect future generations from the effects of tobacco and from taking up the habit of smoking. Children learn from imitating the adults around them, so children who live with...
Launched in September, Young Creatives is an award scheme created by holidaycottages.co.uk in partnership with Devon Libraries. Aiming to promote creativity in children and young adults, the award scheme asks schools, parents and families to work together to encourage children to spend more time being creative and enjoying Devon, instead of playing video games or watching TV.
Pupils in Devon schools are doing better than their colleagues in tests right through their primary and secondary careers.
New figures released by Devon County Council show that local children are beating the national and regional averages in tests in every single phase of compulsory education.
In Early Years, 68 per cent of children in Devon are achieving a good level of development compared to 60 per cent nationally and 62 per cent regionally.
This places Devon in the top ten of local authorities throughout the country, according to research by University College...
Exe Valley Leisure Centre is hosting another fun-filled community day on Saturday (22 November), opening it's door to everyone!
The day kicks off with a car boot sale - pick up some bargains, or book your car pitch to sell your unwanted items.
There's a BMW Mini Ride 'n' Drive event in association with Westerly Barnstaple BMW and MINI - call the centre to book your drive in one of their vehicles. This feature has been very popular at previous events!
There's hair braiding and an exotic animal show for the children, a dance display and...
Westgate Science Club Festival open evening - Friday 28th November 2014. For children of all ages.
Westgate Science Club - 'Making Science Cool', Welcome to our annual Science Festival. Doors open 6.30 pm to see displays and interactive equipment. 7.15 pm for general presentations by the leaders and the children themselves. A touch of' Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In the Westgate Church Building (opposite the Picture House). Families, friends, visitors all welcome. Entry free. During the event there will be a 'Godspot', a short presentation...
Tiverton Youth Centre, one of Devon County Council's eight youth hubs, starts a new chapter this week with its first sessions since the service was restructured.
To many through the doors, the open access sessions will look and feel the same, offering the popular activities that they already enjoy: sports, cooking, art and information, advice and guidance.
But the multifunctional hub will also be a base from which trained youth workers will deliver a combination of targeted support to vulnerable young people via schools and in communities alongside social work teams....
Children from DanSci Dance Studio aged 3-12 years old had their first taste of the limelight last weekend.
Thanks to sponsorship from Hunters Estate agency on South Street, Exeter the youngsters received free classes in the professional facilities of DanSci Dance Studio as well as a new uniform.
Performing at the Northcott theatre at the annual Chance to Dance production was a dream come true for many of the children who have only recently started dancing this summer. Chance to Dance provides a non-competitive opportunity for adults and children to experience performing on...
