Ride On is launching a new, free cycling programme aimed at beginners, people returning to cycling after a break, or anyone looking for a sociable ride to help them get back outside this summer.
Called Joy Rides, the sessions launch on Saturday 18 July and run weekly through to September, alternating between Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings to fit around work, family, and shift patterns. Each ride follows one of three easy, mostly traffic-free routes around Exeter Quay, the Exe estuary, and Topsham, led by trained ride leaders and open to all abilities.
Princesshay has unveiled its line-up of summer activities, including PrincessPlay; a free playground, alongside the return of its Independent Market, street food traders and live music for visitors to enjoy in the heart of Exeter.
The start of the school holidays will see the main square transformed into PrincessPlay an all age playground and pitstop with grass and seating to create a place where people can stop, relax and spend time together while enjoying a range of free activities including table tennis, mini golf, giant chess, hopscotch, snakes and ladders and climbing...
Go Ape Haldon are launching adults-only sessions for the first time this summer. So you can swear up a storm all the way down the zipline guilt free (guessing that happens a lot).
Landing just in time for VAT Summer, where you can save 15% across Go Ape locations until 1st September 2026. Part of the Great British Summer Savings. Get the offer at goape.co.uk/offers (T&Cs apply).
Go Ape's first-ever adults-only sessions are Thursdays and Fridays for a limited time until 31st August. In July 4pm to 8pm, and in August 5pm to 8pm. After work, in the trees, just you, the...
Exmouth author Chris McGuire has released the second book in his children’s series Crooks and Nannies Too , continuing a fast growing world of mischievous characters, secret organisations and plenty of humour aimed at younger readers.
Chris, who lives in Exmouth, is a former children’s television producer and now writes full time. His latest book follows on from Crooks and Nannies: A N.A.U.G.H.T.Y.
Beginning , which introduced readers to a secret organisation of highly unusual nannies tasked with taking on the world’s worst villains.
The Love Local Food Festival returns to the historic grounds of Exeter Castle on Saturday 15th August, uniting the region's top producers for a day-long celebration. Hosted by the award-winning Greendale Farm Shop in collaboration with Food Drink Devon, this free-to-attend event invites food lovers to explore the best of the West Country from 10am to 6pm.
Set in the heart of the city, the festival promises a day filled with delicious local food, live entertainment and family fun, all designed to champion the incredible growers, producers and makers that make Devon a culinary...
Westbank Community Health and Care is marking its 40th anniversary with a milestone achievement - supporting 40,000 Devonians on their journey to improved health, wellbeing and community connection.
During a celebratory year for the award-winning charity, Westbank is providing a lifeline to more people than ever before through a diverse range of community-based services. These include: Devon Carers, Devon Parent Carers (launched this year), Health Walks, The Community Cookery School, The Community Hub, Community Larders, The Gym, Community Transport and Social Prescribing....
Exeter’s Fore Street is celebrating a decade of the much-loved Fore Street Flea, a community market created to champion the city’s independent businesses, local makers and creative spirit.
First launched by local businesses in 2016, the Fore Street Flea has grown into one of Exeter’s most distinctive independent shopping events, bringing together traders, makers, collectors, start-ups and visitors in the heart of the city’s historic West Quarter.
Home to Exeter’s oldest shop, its only independent toyshop, a dedicated fancy dress shop, bookshop, haberdashery, pottery...
Play for Free in Princesshay this summer. The school holidays will see the main square transformed into Princess Play an all age playground and pitstop with grass and seating to create a place where people can stop, relax and spend time together while enjoying a range of free activities including table tennis, mini golf, giant chess, hopscotch, snakes and ladders and climbing equipment. Plus, enjoy live music, street food, sweet treats and the return of our Independent Market throughout the summer. For more information on spring in Princesshay visit: www.princesshay.co.uk/summer
Unpaid carers in Tiverton are the first in Devon to have received free Wellbeing Gift Boxes as part of a county-wide joint initiative between Devon Carers at Westbank and Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT), supported through funding from Open Up, the Trust’s charity, launched during Carers’ Week (8th - 14th June 2026).
The Wellbeing Boxes are being gifted to individuals who provide care and support to someone experiencing mental ill health, in recognition of the vital role they play and the challenges they may face in their caring role. It’s a ‘gesture of recognition’ to show them...
Start revving your engines because Cofton’s American Car Show Weekend is coming back for another lap. Taking place at Cofton Holiday Park, near Dawlish, from Friday 3rd July - Sunday 5th July 2026, the event will welcome over 3,500 visitors to enjoy a weekend packed with classic cars, live music, entertainment, and family fun. More than 200 American vehicles will be on display, including Mustangs, Cadillacs, Chevrolets, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Jeeps.
Cofton’s American Car Show is the biggest of its kind in the South West, and will be returning for its 9th year this Summer. On...
