Young cyclists have the opportunity to take part in a Go Ride Racing cyclo-cross event for beginners on Saturday (27 September).
The event at Mincinglake Valley Park in Exeter is an opportunity for young people aged from seven to 16 years old to get their first taste of one of the nation’s fastest growing cycling disciplines, cyclo-cross.
Cyclo-cross events are multi-lap races of a set course that includes obstacles, such as hurdles or sand pits, which mean riders need to dismount and run with their bike. The entry-level Go-Ride Racing event will be hosted by British...
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg will relay public questions to the Chief Constable at a ‘new look’ performance and accountability meeting this week. It will take place on Wednesday (24 September) at Devon County Council headquarters in Exeter (2pm). The meeting is open to the public and will be webcast live on the internet. Local residents are expected to attend in person to hear their questions answered by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer and other senior officers. “I receive an enormous amount of correspondence, and some of this concerns detailed operational policing”, said Mr Hogg “...
Customers of Exeter's The Real Food Store and Pickle Shack pop-up restaurant regulars were indulged with three courses of local fare following the successful collaboration of the two businesses.
The Real Food Store is a community owned store and cafe consisting of over 300 members, staff and board members.
The store was set-up by enthusiastic food lovers who upheld values of sustainability, locality and seasonality, ideals which mirror those of Michelin trained chef and founder of Pickle Shack, Josh McDonald-Johnson.
From 24-26 October Westpoint Arena in Exeter will transform into food heaven for a three day extravaganza of tasting, learning and shopping.
During the action packed show visitors are treated to live cooking demonstrations by some of the nation's favourite celebrity chefs including the Hairy Bikers, Gino D'Acampo and John Torode, hands on experience in the interactive workshops, talks by producers and restaurant chefs, shopping for on trend cooking equipment, a dedicated children’s cooking area, sampling from food and drink producers and much more.
Westpoint, Exeter welcomes back the much loved Stitching, Sewing and Hobbycrafts show, from 25-28 September.
This popular show (previously known as Creative Stitches) has been running since 1990 and is a must visit for all avid creative and craft lovers.
Visitors are invited to share their passion for crafting with other like-minded creative people and meet the experts who are sure to spark the imagination. Discover the latest supplies from more than 180 exhibitors with the very latest products, ideas and innovations from the crafting world.
Devonshire Motors has welcomed back former Workshop Controller Phil Wells as its new After Sales Manager.
The 33-year-old originally started in the Barnstaple-based Mitsubishi dealership in 2010. For family reasons, he moved to a BMW dealership 18 months ago but was wooed back earlier this month by Devonshire’s Dealer Principal, Nathan Tomlinson.
As After Sales Manager, Phil is responsible for what is arguably one of the busiest and most after sales-focused dealerships in the Mitsubishi network.
‘It feels very good to be back here,’ he said. ‘It’s nice to come back...
Walkers are digging out their boots this week with the start of the South West Coast Path Association's 2014 charity event, the Great South West Walks, on Saturday 20 September. Taking place between 20 and 28 September, the event comprises 100 circular walks covering all levels of difficulty and length, with many including themes - each led by an expert guide. There are walks across Dorset, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset sections of the path. There are still places available on the walks, so anyone interested is encouraged to sign up now - and with many ‘family friendly' walks available...
Dawlish Air Show committee has announced that next year’s Dawlish Air Show will take place on Saturday 22 August.
The decision has been taken to move the airshow away from the Bank Holiday weekend in 2015 for a number of reasons, one being that weekend occurs very late next year (the Bank Holiday is Monday 31 August) and it is also the weekend over which Dartmouth Regatta has been scheduled.
Dawlish Air Show will 'share' Saturday 22 August with Bournemouth Air Festival, an event it has coincided and shared display participants with previously, meaning that the tens of...
