An exciting new early years reading programme with stickers to collect has been launched in libraries across Devon and Torbay, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of reading.
Libro’s Friends is an extension of Libraries Unlimited’s hugely successful The Secret Book Quest, which was launched in 2021.
Both programmes have been created as part of Libraries Unlimited’s drive to boost the reading skills of children in the county.
The Secret Book Quest uses a free sticker collection book to set older children a 50-book goal and takes them on a journey through topics...
The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) is encouraging people to join their next Patient Participation Panel meeting to share their views about the care and service provided to patients and members of the public across the South West region.
The next Patient Participation Panel meeting is on Friday 12 April at 1000-1130 on Microsoft Teams and future meetings will be in August and December on the second Friday of each month.
Panel members have a valuable voice and their feedback about their experiences of the Trust will help shape the ambulance...
TUI, the leading global travel and leisure company, has today announced an additional aircraft will operate out of Exeter Airport in summer 2025 providing an additional 80,000 seats for the southwest region.
This additional aircraft supports TUI’s commitment to offering more choice and flexibility to customers across the UK, with an unrivalled approach to flying from local airports.
Andrew Flintham, TUI UK&I Manager Director , said: “ We are seeing an uptick in demand from customers in Devon and Cornwall, which is why we have deployed another of our aircraft to...
Local people are gearing up for a fundraising sleep out next week, organised by an Exeter-based homelessness charity.
St Petrock’s is inviting people to sleep out under the stars next Friday (12 April), to help raise money for its work with rough sleepers.
Around one thousand pounds has already been raised by the energetic participants of St Petrock’s Big Night Out who are sleeping rough in a variety of ways, including in gardens, sheds or on open moorland. Some with friends and family, others with colleagues or alone.
Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, Toby’s Garden Festival (Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024) is proud to announce it has been awarded carbon neutral status. Set in the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter, it’s the first carbon neutral garden show in the world to achieve such accreditation, a huge achievement for the festival which also celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Two days of delight, celebration and inspiration for gardeners and lovers of the great outdoors, Toby and his dedicated team have worked hard to reduce the impact of the...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir has a special ‘Evening at the Opera” planned to conclude its 2023/24 season on a high. On the evening of 18th May, the Choir - accompanied by two rising stars of the professional opera world - will transport concert goers to the opera houses of Europe for a sparkling evening of arias, duets and choruses.
The season finale at St. David’s Church in Exeter will be a comparatively intimate affair with just 200 tickets available. The £25 ticket price includes interval drinks and canapes.
EPC’s Director of Music Howard Ionascu says: “We will be...
Nua Dance is thrilled to present its immersive promenade performance NOISE at Exeter Phoenix on 30 April.
A raw and intimate performance, NOISE is the latest work from choreographer and artistic director Neus Gil Cortes . Created for D/deaf and hearing audiences, these performances will allow people to explore different perceptions of noise beyond hearing, inspired by the lived experiences of the dancers as people who don’t conform to traditional stereotypes set up by ableism and heteronormativity.
At times unsettling and unexpected, NOISE is a visually striking journey...
Princesshay has announced its spring inspired free family event this Easter Holidays.
The event, taking place on 4th and 5th April will feature an unforgettable brand-new activation: The Bubble Dome.
Located in Princesshay Square in the heart of Exeter, visitors will be able to step into the Bubble Dome between 11am and 4pm and taste the magic of edible bubbles.
This fun-filled family experience guarantees laughter and quality time with loved ones.
Each family group will have the opportunity to enjoy a few minutes of bubble-filled fun, meet some Easter...
I am a mum of two and a part time youtuber who makes silly kid friendly vids.
I am an Exeter girl who is fed up of the deteriorating state of the roads specifically the dangerous potholes and speed bumps that are long overdue some attention.
Our daily school run takes us along Pinn Lane, Exeter, and the infamous dangerous speedbumps on the approach to Pinhoe Train Station.
These bumps are in a terrible state of repair with chunks missing, bolts sticking up and potholes surrounding them.
In this climate of high cost of living we do not need to be replacing...
Voters without ID have just four weeks left to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate, before the elections in May.
The Commission is calling on anyone that needs free ID to apply now, before the deadline of 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.
The Voter Authority Certificate is a free form of ID available to anyone who doesn’t already have an accepted form of voter ID, such as a passport, driving licence or an older person’s or disabled person’s bus pass.
New research from the Electoral Commission shows that 27% of people still don’t know they can apply for the...
