Devon

Dawlish Air Show celebrates its tenth year

Devon’s amazing aircraft show ‘The Dawlish Air Show’ is back on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 August.

The show, which captivates locals and tourists alike, is back for its tenth year.

The Dawlish Air Show has always managed to pull in the visitors because of its unique ability to appeal to a wide range of ages. Each year crowds of around 80,000 pack themselves in to the small beachside town to watch the iconic Red Arrows and other aircrafts soar above them.

Last year, the show made a dramatic change to its format and now runs across two days. Despite the main flying...

Summer Holiday athletics activities

Event Date: 
19/08/2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Arena

South West Athletics Academy will be holding numerous athletics-based activities at Exeter Arena for children aged 4-8 & 9-11.

Minis and Juniors ( age 4-11)

10-am – 11.30 am Startrack – minis and juniors age 4-11 – cost – £8 a sesson (please complete booking form to attend) (£15 for 2 sessions, £20 for 3 sessions and £24 for 4 sessions)

Technical Masterclass (age 12-adult)

12-1.15 – Pole Vault – beginners – ( any age 8 or over)

1.30-3pm – Sprints (starts)

3pm-4.30pm – Long and Triple jump. £8 for the session (£15 for 2 sessions, £20 for 3...

Summer Holiday athletics activities

Event Date: 
06/08/2013 - 10:00am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Arena

South West Athletics Academy will be holding numerous athletics-based activities at Exeter Arena for children aged 4-8 & 9-11...

Minis and Juniors ( age 4-11)

10am – 11.30am Startrack – minis and juniors aged 4-11 – cost – £8 a sesson (please complete booking form to attend).

Technical Masterclass (age 12-adult)

12-1.15 – Pole Vault – beginners – (any age 8 or over)

1.30-3pm – Junior / Beginner High Jump – 1m – 1.60m

3pm-4.30pm -Advanced High Jump – 1.60 plus. £8 for the session (£15 for 2 sessions, £20 for 3 sessions and £24 for 4...

Summer holiday athletics activities

Event Date: 
01/08/2013 - 10:00am to 11:30am
Venue: 
Exeter Arena

South West Athletics Academy will be holding numerous athletics-based activities at Exeter Arena for children aged 4-8 & 9-11.

Minis and Juniors (aged 4-11)

10am – 11.30am – Startrack – minis and juniors age 4-11 – cost – £8 a sesson (please complete booking form to attend) or £15 for 2 sessions, £20 for 3 sessions and £24 for 4 sessions).

Technical Masterclass (age 12-adult)

12-1.15 – Pole Vault – beginners – (any age 8 or over)

1.30-3pm – sprints and hurdles

3pm-4.30pm - relays £8 for the session

Come and have ago!

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Expect the Unexpected in Exeter this September

Expect the unexpected this September as The Unexpected Festival comes to Exeter.

The Unexpected Festival will take place from 15-22 September and will include activities such as art making, music acts and other contemporary performances. It really all is in the name, the festival will not take place in one conventional location, but instead, across several locations in Exeter.

This September you really will never know when you could come across the unexpected.

Cllr Rosie Denham, Exeter City Council, said: '’The major aim behind Unexpected 2013 is to enhance Exeter...

Teignmouth Coastwatch, Hospiscare and Merry Go Round Toy Library announced as John Lewis' supported charities

Exeter’s John Lewis store has announced the next three charities to receive support through its Community Matters scheme.

John Lewis customers are directly involved in how much money is donated to each charity, as they are given the ability to vote through the Community Matters scheme.

The scheme enables customers to receive a token at the till, which they then pop into the box of the charity they would like to receive funds. At the end of each round of voting, John Lewis splits a £3,000 donation according to the proportion of the customer vote they received.

The...

RSCPA urges pet owners to arrange holiday care

The summer holidays are with us, and that means millions of Brits are heading off on holiday. However, one family member is often left behind, the family pet.

The RSPCA has released a statement saying that an increasing number of pets are being left nothing but piles of food whilst their owners go away. This type of ‘care’ is extremely dangerous, as the hot weather could cause the left out food to become inedible.

The RSPCA says that they are not trying to sway people from going on holiday. However, they believe all pets should be left with adequate care arrangements whilst...

Stunning sculptures at Overbeck’s send shivers down the spine

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 07/26/2013 - 11:37am

The first ever sculpture exhibition held at Overbeck’s, the exotic hidden garden overlooking Salcombe estuary and the sea, is proving to be a great success with visitors this summer.

Each of the ten sculptures chosen for the exhibition, entitled ‘An Uncommon Quest’, is as unique and spectacular as Overbeck’s sub-tropical garden. Inspired by the beautiful natural forms all around, they reflect the spirit of Overbeck’s as a place of curiosity, discovery and creativity.

Mother and son, Coral and Bruin Valentine from Cumbria, visited Overbeck’s recently. After spending time...

Retro tea room comes to Exeter

Starbucks and Costas are now ten a penny across The UK, and globally. Luckily for Exeter residents and visitors a new tea room has burst on to the scene offering them beautiful things, amazing service, and just something that little bit different.

The Hidden Treasure Tea Room, located at New Bridge Street just off from Fore Street, opened on the 13 July and has been a roaring success ever since.

Vicki Parks, the owner of the tea room said: ‘’ The feedback has all been really positive.

‘’I keep asking people for criticism and nobody has been able to give me any so...

Bob the Builder returns to Devon's Crealy

Event Date: 
26/08/2013 - 11:30am
Venue: 
Crealy Great Adventure Park, Sidmouth Road, Exeter

Bob the Builder returns to Devon's Crealy Great Adventure Park

“Can we fix it? Yes, we can!” Bob the Builder, Wendy & Spud are appearing in mini shows at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park on Monday 26 August between 11.30am and 4pm.

With no cooler place that Devon’ Crealy to beat the heat, discover thrill rides, water coasters and maximum indoor and outdoor adventures. Buy your Park tickets online and save up to 20%.

Visit www.crealy.co.uk/devon for more information.

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