The Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England has launched its 2019 art and writing competitions for primary schoolchildren - calling on them to use their creativity to capture Devon's coast and countryside.
CPRE Devon's two children's competitions are a fun way to encourage outdoor learning and help youngsters engage with and enjoy the great outdoors. There's something for every child who's prepared to put pen to paper, either to create a piece of artwork or a short piece of writing.
Last year the charity received some fantastic entries from right across the...
The Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England is seeking Devon’s Best Churchyard of 2019 and is inviting churches of all denominations to enter the competition, now in its 2nd year.
Devon’s churchyards form part of the county’s rich and varied landscape. They are much more than burial grounds. They are unique and special places. Green havens of sanctuary for people and wildlife. Some little changed over the centuries.
“Devon has hundreds of churchyards and they are beautiful places,” says Penny Mills, Director of CPRE Devon. “That’s why we thought it would be a...
Congratulations to Georgina Davie who is our lucky winner.
Thank you to everyone who entered. The correct answer to the question is (C) Aviva Stadium, Dublin
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To celebrate the return of the Heineken Champions Cup in Rounds 3 & 4 this month, we have a pair of tickets to giveaway to Exeter Chiefs v Gloucester game on Saturday 8th December at Sandy Park (kick-off at 1pm) The game will...
This summer, Devon snack brand Burts Chips is on a mission to help tourists and residents of the South West discover adventures and activities around the area – and is giving shoppers the chance to win prizes too! As a well-known local South West brand, Burts wants to help add some adventure to the summer season by creating inspiring snackable experiences with ideas including everything from exploring hidden beaches to visiting National Trust and English Heritage sites. Between 16th July – 9th September, by simply visiting the Burts website you can find all sorts hand-picked South West...
A new initiative launches today, giving Exeter’s emerging artists and designers a unique opportunity to take over a large window space on Paris Street. Exeter-based designer, Charlotte Froud, approached Princesshay with the idea for the competition to use the large available window display space on Paris Street. The initiative has been supported by both Princesshay and Exeter City Council.
Charlotte Froud said: “The idea has come from my own experience as a designer, and, in 2014, having the amazing opportunity to display my work on the Southbank. This got my work seen which helped...
A picture by young artist Ava Perkins from Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School in Exeter has won first prize in this year’s ‘My Outdoors’ competition, organised by the Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England.
The judges were so impressed by eight-year-old Ava’s painting entitled Dartmoor that they awarded her the title of ‘individual winner’ in Key Stage 2.
There were lots of commendations too for Exeter schools Willowbrook, Ladysmith, and Wynstream.
The competition is a fun way to encourage outdoor learning and help young children engage...
After sell-out runs and tours in 2016 and 2017, Cirque Berserk! the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is coming West for the very first time.
Performances at the Theatre Royal in Plymouth run from Tuesday 8th May to Saturday 12th May and you could win a family ticket to see the show for free at the performance of your choice (subject to availability).
Combining contemporary cirque-style artistry with adrenaline-fuelled stunt action, Zippos Cirque Berserk! is a danger-filled spectacle to amaze audiences of all ages, from five to 95...
It was more than just a competition for two Exeter skittles teams. With husbands on the Saints team and wives playing as the Sinners, the men were expected to triumph as usual. But in a shock turnaround, it was the women who put their triumph down to singing. The strategy clearly worked as they beat their nearest rivals, the Outcasts from Bristol by an astonishing 446 points to 408. In the event, the Saints came in third with 392.
Sixteen teams from Gloucestershire, Wales, Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire, South and East Devon travelled to the tournament, one of the Serious About...
Budding photographers of all ages are invited to enter their best photographs of Seaton Devon, into Snap Seaton a brand new competition launched by Seaton Town Council.
The Snap Seaton photography competition is inviting adults and children to send their best shots of the beautiful seaside town, its beach, attractions and surrounding areas. The winning photos in the child and adult categories will be made into postcards that will be available throughout the summer.
Seaton Mayor and Town Councillor Jack Rowland, says, “We want to celebrate Seaton and the creative people who...
