Devon

Dartmoor - The source of many rivers, illustrated talk

Event Date: 
09/01/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
RC Church Hall, Ashburton Road, Bovey Tracey

An illustrated presentation on the wildlife of Dartmoor by Brian Maddock, naturalist and Dartmoor National Park Walks Guide organised by Bovey Tracey DWT Local Group.

£3 suggested donation.

http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/

New Year's Day Racing at Exeter Racecourse

Event Date: 
01/01/2013 - 12:45pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

Horse racing at Exeter Racecourse has been a tradition for more than 30 years, and when the first race comes under starters’ orders at 12.45pm there will be thousands of people enjoying the camaraderie of a day at the races.

Cheer home the winners with a group of friends, your family - racing is free to everyone aged 17 and under - or go in the hope of finding new love. It’s about the only sport you can feasibly say who do you fancy, when viewing the horses in the paddock of course, and with the racecard as an icebreaker, your New Year’s resolution of sorting out your love life may...

Friends of Michelle Conroy gather to say farewell

On Sunday afternoon, friends of Michelle Conroy gathered outside the St Petrock’s Centre on the Cathedral Green to say their goodbyes. Michelle was the young homeless person who was killed by a falling tree during the storms last week.

About 50 people were present, most of them from Michelle’s ‘street family’. One friend sang a song and then prayers were led by Canon Anna Norman-Walker from the Cathedral. Everyone was then invited to write a few words in a book of remembrance. This will be in St Petrock’s this coming week and then sent to Michelle’s family in the Channel...

Tributes paid to 21-year-old homeless lady killed in storms

The woman killed by a tree in last week's storms was today named. Although formal identification is not due until tomorrow (30th November) today's Express & Echo newspaper named the 21-year-old as Michelle Conroy.

Police were called to the scene after a report that a tree that had fallen on Western Way, near to the junction with Barnfield Road in Exeter. The tree was reported to have landed on or near to three people.

On police arrival at the scene three casualties were confirmed. One person was trapped and receiving treatment and two others...

Exeter Philharmonic Choir: Carols in the Cathedral

Event Date: 
12/12/2012 - 7:30pm to 13/12/2012 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Exeter Philharmonic Choir and Orbit Brass.

Exeter Philharmonic Choir has performed concerts in the City every year since its foundation in 1846. It continues to delight audiences with its performances of both well loved and lesser known works under Andrew Millington, Director of Music at Exeter Cathedral and the Choir’s current Director of Music.

Tickets from: www.exephil.org.uk or Exeter Tickets 01392 665885.

The first of two performances, the second of which will be on at the same time (7.30pm) on 13th December, 2012.

City Council expresses sympathy to relatives and friends of homeless woman killed by a falling tree

Exeter City Council has expressed its sympathy to relatives and friends of the woman killed by a falling tree at the weekend.

As reported by The Exeter Daily, a 21-year-old woman, who the police are hoping to official identify today, was killed on Saturday night when a tree fell on the tent that she was sleeping in Western Way, Exeter.

Councillor Rob Hannaford, Lead Councillor for Housing and Community Involvement, said: "This is a tragic death and our thoughts go out to everyone who knew this lady.

"The number of homeless people is unfortunately high in Exeter....

Hip, hip hooray! YO! Sushi opens in Exeter today!

Today is the day we've all been waiting for, as Princesshay prepares to welcome its newest restaurant YO! Sushi to the wide choice of cuisines already available at the city centre. The Lord Mayor is due to cut the ribbon at 11.30 this morning.

Why not pop in and sample the menu. YO! Sushi's food is fresh, seasonal and prepared daily by trained chefs. With 91 dishes to choose from, the conveyor belts are always stacked with delicious offerings so you can start eating straight away. And the colour coded pricing system means you can control how much or little you spend. There...

Witnesses sought for road traffic collision near Stover

Officers from Newton Abbot are seeking witnesses following a serious injury road traffic collision near Stover.

Police received the call shortly before 5.25 pm on Saturday 17th November 2012 reporting that a red Mazda 626 had been in collision with a pedestrian on the A382 between Churchills Roundabout and the Stover Vauxhall dealer at a private house called Whitehall Lodge. The casualty, an 86-year-old man from Newton Abbot was taken to Derriford where his condition was described as critical. The driver of the car, a 46 year old woman from Bovey Tracey suffered no physical...

New Partner joins law firm's Property Litigation team

Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Property Litigation team with the appointment of Partner Ken Smith.

Ken, who joins the firm from DAC Beachcroft LLP, having formerly been Managing Partner of KSB Law LLP, which firm merged with Davies Arnold Cooper in 2008.

Ken specialises in property litigation and development related work and acts for a wide variety of clients, including local authorities, property developers, banks and energy companies.

Ken said: "I am delighted to be joining Ashfords at what is an exciting time for the firm. I am...

Recipes to tempt your taste buds: The juiciest steak

Authored by Tim Harris
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2012 - 4:03pm

Skirt steaks with red currant, shallot and port sauce

Skirt has traditionally been only used for slow cooked dishes, but with a little care this relatively inexpensive piece of beef makes the juiciest steak. I recently cooked it for a couple on holiday in Devon and they raved about it. Serve it with roasted potato wedges, and whatever green vegetable is in season. The redcurrant sauce worked really well with the meat. Onglot, which is very similar to skirt, can be cooked in the same way. I got my meat from Pipers Farm shop in Magdalen Road, where they will know exactly what you are...

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