One of the commonest complaints heard in the 21st century world of work is that people now have to take their work home with them. But a team member from a leading Devon environmental charity has now taken this modern phenomenon to a new level.
Kate Langdon has spent the last eight years working for Devon Wildlife Trust - the charity which looks after 50 nature reserves and which works for the county’s precious wildlife and landscapes.
Kate is part of Devon Wildlife Trust’s Working Wetlands team. Part of the team’s work has been restoring wildlife flower meadows in north-...
A pair of Exeter golfers are preparing to travel to Morocco for a six-night, five-star, expenses-paid break, where they will compete for a prestigious national amateur pairs title, after qualifying from a regional final at Manor House GC, in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.
Andy Rogers, 48, and Sandy Urquhart, 23 - both members at Fingle Glen GC - have won through to the grand final of the Morocco Matchplay, powered by HowDidiDo (formerly the HowDidiDo National Matchplay Championship) to be held in February.
They will enjoy complimentary return flights to Morocco, six-nights'...
Over 1,200 young people aged 14-25 will get the chance to ‘Have a go’ at a range of skills and discover new career opportunities when ‘The Skills Show Experience’ arrives in Exeter this week.
‘Have a Go Exeter will take place at Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary on the 22nd October. Schools will be attending in the morning and there will be an opportunity for anyone aged 14 to 25 to come along in the afternoon between 2.30 and 5pm.
Supported by the European Social Fund and the National Careers Service, the event is designed to inspire young people by giving them hands-on...
Every year on November 5th for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors.
Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels, an old custom said to have originated in the 17th century, and which is held on November 5th each year. Each of Ottery's central public houses sponsors a single barrel. In the weeks prior to the day of the event, November 5th, the barrels are soaked with tar. The barrels are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames...
A fantastic family event on Wednesday 5th November!
Enjoy the grand firework display with wonderful reflections over the lake and blazing bonfire.
Gates open at 5.30pm, with the fire lit shortly afterwards.
Free parking and lit walkways. Make sure you wrap up warm and don't miss out this Bonfire Night! Please wear sensible footwear as the terrain is uneven.
Refreshments include: Hog Roast, Mulled Cider, Stone Baked Pizza, Home-made Soup, Toffee Apples, Candy Floss and Hot Doughnuts.
Entry is just £5 for Adults and £3 for Children (under 16). Call...
The border between the living and the dead could be very permeable in the Middle Ages, especially at this time of year.
Naomi Howell (University of Exeter) will explain how medieval beliefs about ghosts, bodies and restless spirits are reflected in art, literature, and the tombs of Exeter Cathedral.
Plenty of ghostly goings on this October half term with freaky face painting, halloween activities, and a special Scoob-tastic show - will Angus, Scooby and the gang be able to unmask the baddie and save the day?
All this plus the regular attractions - walk a pygmy goat, bottle feed the lambs, feed the deer on the Deer Train Safari, watch the Hawkridge bird of prey flying display, cheer on your favourite ferret at International Ferret Racing - dare you miss it!
