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Council flats to benefit from colourful community artwork

Tenants living in one of East Devon District Council’s block of flats in Cheshire Road, Exmouth will now be greeted by a colourful mural, which has been mounted on the wall of the communal entrance.

The artwork, which was created by several families who attended the East Devon Estate Management team’s Spring fun day, held earlier this year at Bassetts Farm Primary School, has been placed between protective sheets of fire retardant Perspex.

Councillor Jill Elson, East Devon District Council’s Portfolio holder for Sustainable Homes and Communities, said:

“I hope that...

Cupcake day raises money for dementia garden

Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust (NDHT) staff on Budlake Ward at Exeter Community Hospital recently held a cupcake day tea party for patients and visitors, to raise money towards a dementia garden at the hospital.

All cakes were handmade by the hospital’s healthcare assistants, and the dayroom was decorated with homemade bunting made by healthcare assistant, Anne Brice.

The afternoon raised £80 through donations from staff and visitors.

Cathy Varetto, Budlake Ward matron at Exeter Community Hospital, said: “Thank you to everyone who contributed to make it a...

Exeter Walk 2016

Event Date: 
24/09/2016 - 9:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Quay

Our annual Exeter Walk is taking place again on Saturday 24 September 2016 during international Blood Cancer Awareness Month, where we raise awareness and understanding of blood cancer, the support that exists for patients, and the work that’s being done to beat blood cancer.

The sponsored walk leaves Exeter Quay and partially follows the river Exe out to the coast where you can finish either at Starcross or Dawlish. The walk follows the Exe Estuary Trail, where you can then join the South West Coast Path to Dawlish. The walk is fairly flat making it ideal for families and a range...

Exeter Community Energy awarded £20,000 for low carbon project

Authored by Mark Allen
Posted: Mon, 07/11/2016 - 11:36am

Exeter Community Energy has been awarded £19,660 to repeat its success with community-owned solar energy by delivering a renewable heat project in Devon.

The money will be used to replicate the handfull of other community heat projects in the country; will be the first in the south west; and possibly the last Urban Community Energy Fund opportunity as a result of the government’s changing priorities.

Exeter Community Energy will be investigating different heat technologies for community buildings including schools and public sector buildings. Sites will benefit from savings...

Time Traveller Club: Dopey Dinosaurs

Event Date: 
26/07/2016 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Tuesday 26th July, 10.00-12.30 or 13.30-15.30 (Pearson Education Centre) Travel back to a time in which dinosaurs roamed the earth. Do you like scary dinosaurs or friendly dinosaurs? Create a scary T-Rex or a friendly Stegosaurus. Watch out for those flying Pterodactyls! Finally, make your own dinosaur excavation in plaster to take home. Booking information Suitable for ages 6-12, £6 per child. Children may be dropped off and left for the whole session. Booking essential – please book online or telephone 01392 285983 . No booking charges apply for this event. Book online

Romans under your feet!

Event Date: 
23/07/2016 - 10:30am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Saturday 23rd July, 10.30-15.30 (Cathedral Green ) Visit the Cathedral's Roman activities stall on Cathedral Green (in partnership with the Royal Albert Memorial Museum) and find out more about the Roman archaeology beneath your feet. Can you solve the roof tile puzzle, make a mosaic with real Roman pieces and sort out your ‘mortaria’; from your ‘samian’? Why not try your hand at our mini-dig excavations, make a Roman serpent bracelet, or create a brooch? (This event may move inside due to weather conditions on the day. Please keep an eye on the website) Suitable for all ages. Drop-in...

Informal Concert: Schola Davidica Utrecht

Event Date: 
21/07/2016 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Thursday 21st July 2016 at 13.00 An informal lunchtime concert by Dutch Choir Schola Davidica Utrecht including music from the English Choral tradition. Rejoice in the Lord alway - Anonymous Ave Maria - Robert Parsons Ave verum - William Byrd If ye love me - Thomas Tallis Organ: Jan Hage Exultate Deo - Willem Andriesen Ir tikai nats - Romualds Jermaks Abendlied - Josef Rheinberger Organ: Jan Hage Hail gladdening light - Charles Wood Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace - Samuel Wesley I saw the Lord - John Stainer Booking information Included in the Cathedral admission

Callington and Afghans win Exeter City Community Tournament

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 07/03/2016 - 10:20pm

Callington and fghan United were the winners in Exeter City’s community football tournament held on Sunday (3 July). Nearly 200 local players took part.

Callington won the Women’s competition, winning every match they played. They beat Tedburn St Mary based Inter M’Ladies 5-1 in the final. In the semi finals Callington defeated the All Blacks from South Devon 2-1 and Inter edged out Buckland, also by 2-1. In the Men’s competition Afghan United became the first team to win the title three times, having previously won the tournament in 2008 and 2009. They beat Kurdish side Azad...

Dedicated website provides support for Armed Forces community

Dedicated Website Provides Quick and Easy Access to Services and Support for the Armed Forces Community

A dedicated website has launched that makes it quick and easy for members of the Armed Forces Community in Devon to access key services including health, financial and welfare.

The Devon Forces Family (DFF) website www.devonforcesfamily.org.uk is an online directory of services and support for military service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families living in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay.

By hosting dedicated information in a single place, www....

Exeter City to hold community football tournament

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 06/25/2016 - 10:07pm

Exeter City Football Club will once again celebrate local diversity by holding a community football tournament on Sunday 3 July. Both male and female teams will compete for trophies. The 6 a side competition has been organised by Exeter City Supporters Trust’s One Game One Community Group and Exeter City’s Football in the Community team.

It will take place at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Sports Complex. The tournament, now in its 12th year, encourages participation from local community teams and especially black and minority ethnic players. The event attracts players from...

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