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Tee up for charity golf day

Authored by elfcharity
Posted: Sun, 01/10/2016 - 5:07pm

Join Steve Rider for one of the first opportunities to play on the new course layout at the Exeter Golf and Country Club next June!

The annual ELF Golf Day, sponsored by Cathedral Financial Management, will take place on Thursday 16th June.

Teams of three will enjoy a round of golf and a barbecue making a splendid day out for golfing enthusiasts.

Steve Rider will host the event and comments: “When my brother was taken ill, I was given a real insight into the great work of the haematology unit and the vital supportive work of ELF.

"Fundraising remains a...

Exeter City v Oxford Utd: Match preview

Exeter City head to high-flying Oxford United for this season's Boxing Day fixture, ko 3pm.

The game will see the Grecians meet former midfielder Liam Sercombe for the first time since he left St James Park for the Kassam Stadium in the summer.

City are looking for a fourth consecutive away win, but it is over a month since they last played away from St James Park after the match at Morecambe was rained off two weeks ago.

Read more at http://www.exetercityfc.co.uk/news/article/match-preview-oxford-united-v...

An unhappy New Year as ‘Divorce Day’ looms

While Christmas and New Year are meant to be happy times, the fact is that every year the beginning of January sees a spike in divorce proceedings as couples bite the bullet and resolve to split. This phenomenon has become so well established that in legal circles it is referred to as ‘Divorce Day’, with Monday 4 January expected to see this year’s peak.

Andrew Barton, partner in Stephens Scown LLP’s family law team, has experienced this many times. He said: “Sadly, while Christmas is meant to bring people together, often it just serves to drive them apart. The tensions of being...

Apple and Pumpkin Day

Event Date: 
25/10/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
West Town Farm, Ide, near Exeter EX2 9TG

It’s harvest! and to celebrate West Town Farm are holding their annual apple and pumpkin day!

Amongst the activities taking place are tractor and trailer rides, straw bale den, animals, stories, crafts, barbecue, campfire cooking and lots more..

Entry: £3 child, £4 adult, £12 family.

11am-4pm

www.westtownfarm.co.uk

Become a harpist for a day!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/27/2015 - 5:47pm

The harp is one of the world’s oldest and most diverse instruments appearing, in Greek mythology through to Harry Potter. In Celtic tales harps often have magical powers of enchantment and this queen of instruments is deep rooted in our musical and cultural history. It is amazing that despite this, many of us have never played a harp or even been up close to one! On 3 October Harpist Shelley Fairplay will change that for twelve adventurous first time harp students on a momentous one-day learning journey, from plucking their very first note in the morning right through to performing in the...

East Devon flies Red Ensign

East Devon District Council proudly flew the Red Ensign at exactly 10am on Thursday 3 September at Knowle, Sidmouth, in commemoration of Merchant Navy Day, to help raise awareness of the UK’s ongoing dependence on Merchant Navy seafarers.

The council was supporting a nationwide call from the Seafarers UK charity and the Merchant Navy Association for the UK Merchant Navy’s official flag to be flown on public buildings and landmark flagstaffs. More than 400 local authorities throughout the UK were invited by Seafarers UK and the Merchant Navy Association to participate in ‘Fly the...

Poltimore House : Heritage Open Day

Event Date: 
13/09/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Poltimore House and Grounds, Exeter

Heritage Open Days celebrates England’s architecture and culture by allowing visitors free access to interesting properties that are either not usually open, or would normally charge an entrance fee. Heritage Open Days also includes tours, events and activities that focus on local architecture and culture. This year's openings around the country take place between 6th and 9th September.

As part of this event there will be an opportunity to explore the historic Poltimore House site where information will be available about Poltimore's past, current and future plans and projects as...

RAMM : Heritage Open Day

Event Date: 
12/09/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter

Join a free 60-minute tour of RAMM’s permanent displays.

11am and 2pm

http://www.rammuseum.org.uk/

Tickets are available online or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.

All tours of RAMM’s galleries are available for private group bookings on mutually agreed dates. One-hour volunteer presentations are available for groups and society: RAMM or St Nicholas Priory (minimum donation of £40 to the RAMM Development Trust) or the 22,...

Learn about Dartmoor wildlife at fun day

Enjoy a free Family Fun Wildlife Day on Thursday 20 August 2015, in the Dartmoor Conservation Garden at the National Park Visitor Centre in Princetown. Come and find out about some of Dartmoor’s nightlife – its moths - and how you can practically support wildlife conservation in your own backgarden.

The day starts at 10.30 am with a free talk and workshop about the wonderful world of moths, especially looking at those that dwell on Dartmoor. Come and see live moths caught in the Dartmoor Conservation Garden on the night before, and learn how to identify these with Simon Phelps, a...

8th Kenton Village Allotments annual open day

Event Date: 
27/06/2015 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Mamhead Road, Kenton

The 8th Kenton Village Allotments annual open day takes place on Saturday in Kenton. Meet the bees, taste table, barbeuce, children’s fun zone, platn stall, teas and caks, competition, guided tours , beer tent and lots more.

12 noon-3.30pm

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