The Tellus South West survey has now started in Devon. It involves a small aircraft flying at low altitude over the landscape, gathering geophysical data from the air. The survey is progressing steadily eastwards across the region, and may make one or two overflights over your property, but once these are completed the aircraft will not return. The survey will collect data along parallel lines spaced every 200m, in a N-S direction. The survey will progress eastwards across Devon, flying over much of the county including the Plymouth, Bideford, Barnstaple, Okehampton and Totnes areas,...
Catering for all collectors, walk, browse and look for those elusive and hard to find models - the list is endless:
Dinky, Corgi, Minichamps, Hornby Bassett Lowke, Meccano, Spot-On, Marklin, Scalextric, EFE, Actionman, Dolls,Teddies .......and much more all under one roof!
Opening Times:
Sunday 3rd November: 10.30am - 3pm
Admission:
Adults: £3.50
Children: under 15 years - Free of Charge with an accompanying adult
Grosvenor Shows, organiser of the largest Kit Car Show at Stoneleigh, are pleased to announce that they will be organising the well established Detling and Exeter Kit Car Shows.
Opening Times
Saturday 26 October: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 27 October: 10am - 5pm
Admission
Adults: £10
Children under 16 years: Enter for free
Drivers who are arriving in a kit car enter for free and the passenger half price.
A popular section of the South West Coast Path, around Ayrmer Cove in South Devon, which had become narrow due to erosion, has been widened thanks to the Great South West Walk and sponsorship from Parkdean Holidays. Erosion has been a recurring issue for the South West Coast Path with landslides on the coast being reported frequently. However the stretch from Arymer Cove to Westcombe Beach will now be safer for walkers to use thanks to work done as part of the South West Coast Path Team’s ‘Unlocking our Coastal Heritage’ project, which received funding from the Rural Development Programme...
Come and enjoy a fantastic day out at the South West's biggest and best Wedding Show.
Packed to the brim with over 140 stands, The Wedding Show will give you the opportunity to discuss your individual requirements with experts in the business.
Make sure that you come along to experience this annual wedding extravaganza. It's a must visit for anyone planning that special day.
Highlights of The Wedding Show:
Magical, inspirational, choreographed catwalk stage shows each day
Visit two shows for the price of one: The Caravan and Motorhome Show and The Static Caravan Show.
Why travel all across the country when you have a massive show on your doorstep?
See all the latest designs and types of caravans and motorhomes and talk to your local dealers. You will see masses of accessories together with all that is new in gadgets and gizmos. If new is not for you, come and see loads of pre-loved caravans and motorhomes.
All that is new and exciting in Static Caravans and Holiday Homes.
Find that perfect holiday site for you. See all the...
Latest technology brings Newton Abbot church into 21st Century and maintains its character.
When St Paul’s Church in Newton Abbott was looking for a solar PV solution to reduce its carbon emissions it wasn’t a simple challenge, as its Grade I listed status meant that any alterations had to fully maintain the character of the 19th century church.
The modern look of standard solar PV panels had already been turned down by planners, so when the church’s architects (LSN Architects) suggested solar slates, they approached Exeter-based SunGift Energy who designed a 4 kWp system...
The much loved Creative Stitches & Hobbycrafts show is back, but this time with a brand new name!!
Stitch, Sew & Hobbycrafts comes to Westpoint, Exeter from 26 - 29 September with more than 180 exhibitors offering the latest products, ideas and innovations.
Exciting show features include:
* Dream a dream of time gone by with a selection of costumes from this year's film spectacular Les Miserables on display for the first time at Stitch, Sew & Hobbycrafts.
* Prepare to be amazed by the collection of Big Books from Devon-based textile enthusiast...
Over 2,000 building sites across the UK will be visited by Government health and safety inspectors this month.
Local inspectors from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) - Britain’s national regulator for workplace safety - will be making unannounced visits to target poor safety standards in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset.
HSE inspectors will be checking high-risk activities such as working with harmful materials is managed properly and checking that the welfare facilities are adequate.
In the South West last year 4 people were killed while working on construction...
Thistle Hotels are participating in one amazing relay challenge. Together as a team our employees will run, bike, and swim 1,400 miles from Inverness to London.
It's the opportunity of a lifetime and we're all in it together. We'll pass all 36 of our hotels up and down the UK, racing miles to raise smiles for some truly outstanding children's charities.
For more details go to http://www.liteatnite.co.uk/employee-hotel-relay.html
Please sponsor the Thistle Exeter Team who are cycling from Exeter to Poole on 4 September which...
