Devon

Family Raceday

Event Date: 
23/07/2017 - 12:15pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

One for all the family, join us for another action-packed family fun raceday on Sunday 23 July.

Don’t forget all children aged 16 and under go FREE! Gates open at 12.10 ahead of the first race at 14.10.

The last race of the day will take place at 17.10.

Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.

Tickets are available online until 17.00 on Saturday 22 July and will also be available at the gates on the day.

Children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID go FREE....

UB40 Plus Special Guests live at Sounds of the Summer

Event Date: 
16/07/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

We’re delighted to announce that on Sunday 16 July 2017, we will be bringing you our new concert for this year – Sounds of the Summer – headlined by UK reggae royalty, UB40, plus some very special guests to be announced soon.

Enjoy a jam-packed evening filled with hit-after-hit of live music here in the glorious South Devon countryside.

See Duncan Campbell, Robin Campbell, Norman Hassan, Brian Travers, Earl Falconer and James Brown perform some of their greatest hits live on the night. Find out all you need to know about the band at their website - http://ub40.global/...

Friday Feeling Raceday

Event Date: 
07/07/2017 - 12:15pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

The weekend starts here! Join us for an afternoon of Summer Jumps racing in the beautiful South West.

NEW for 2017: Check out our two new Fizz Friday ticket packages at just £30pp which include Paddock entry, fizz or a refreshing drink, a tasty treat and a racecard. These packages are only available via our online ticket store until 5pm on Thursday 6 July.

Alternatively, Paddock Enclosure tickets are on sale now priced at £19 per person or £12 for Course Enclosure tickets. Children aged 16 and under, plus students with a valid photographic ID go FREE.

Gates open at...

June Evening Racing

Event Date: 
27/06/2017 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

Finish the day on a high with an evening at the races on Tuesday 27 June.

Gates open at 16.00 ahead of the first race at 18.00. The final race of the day will take place at 20.30.

Tickets are available online now priced at £19 for the Paddock Enclosure and £12 for the Course Enclosure.

Tickets are available online until 17.00 on Monday 26 June and will also be available at the gates on the day. Children aged 16 and under, plus students with valid photographic ID go FREE.

Book in advance to take advantage of our great group booking offers.

Be sure to...

Stagecoach supports travel costs for refugees and asylum seekers in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 06/12/2017 - 7:59am

Stagecoach South West has donated 100 travel vouchers providing much needed support to asylum seekers and refugees living in and around Exeter.

"We hope this donation goes some way to help refugees access the help and support they need as they rebuild their lives in the South West" a Stagecoach South West spokesperson commented.

This generous donation is warmly welcomed by Exeter City of Sanctuary, who worked with Stagecoach South West, alongside other organisations, to identify ways in which they might play a part in making Exeter a place of welcome and opportunity for...

PKF Francis Clark supports £5.25m funding for community wind project

An Exeter accountancy firm has played a leading role in a major community wind project.

PKF Francis Clark provided financial advisory and financial modelling services for the 4.7MW onshore wind farm at Mynydd y Gwrhyd, 20 miles north of Swansea, South Wales.

A project finance facility of £5.25m, completed on May 18, was provided by Triodos bank repayable over a 15 year term. The balance of the funding has been provided by a loan from the Welsh Government and a public share offer. Rob Gear, from PKF Francis Clark’s corporate finance team, said: “It’s great to have been...

Paulos Circus

Event Date: 
22/06/2017 - 2:00pm to 09/07/2017 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm, Exeter

Paulos Circus returns, bigger and brighter than ever before - from high up in the bigtop, to on the ground comedy, to down right scary in your face amazement, there's something for everyone!

Show Times

  • Thursdays and Fridays at 5pm & 7.15pm
  • Weekends at 2pm & 4.30pm
  • Sunday 9 July at 2pm only
  • No shows on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.

Box office open on site from Tuesday 20 June, all seats £7 per person.

Heated Big Top

All New show for 2017

The show you can afford to see but cant afford to...

RGB wants to hear about deserving local people

Ever since RGB Building Supplies launched its Well Built Community Fund in 2014 it’s been donating £1,000 of building materials to charities, schools, projects and community groups from across the region every other month. But for its next giveaway, RGB is asking the Exeter community to tell them about deserving people who need help to complete a project in their own home.

Perhaps a family has gone through a difficult time and their loved ones would like to spruce up their home, or someone needs help to transform a bathroom to make it accessible for their needs, or maybe new...

Facelift for Exe Bridges subway

Local graffiti artists have given the subway at Exe Bridges in Exeter a colourful facelift.

The project, organised by Devon County Council and Miss*C’s Graffiti Academy, has over recent weekends seen local graffiti artists donating their time for free to revitalise the subways. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet member for Highway Management, said: “We’re pleased to be able to continue our link with Miss*C’s Graffiti Academy. Local artists have kindly given their time for free to help brighten up this area. The subway now looks more in line with the artwork we'...

Find your perfect pitch at the Cotswold Outdoor Exeter Tent Show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/10/2017 - 11:01am

Cotswold Outdoor , the market leader for outdoor clothing, footwear and camping goods, will once again be showcasing the very best tents and campsite equipment at Darts Farm from Saturday 17 June to Sunday 2 July.

Whether you’re investing in a new tent, sleeping bags, camping furniture or accessories this show provides a great opportunity to see tents fully pitched and meet experienced staff who will be able to answer any questions.

Record numbers are set to take camping holidays this summer, exploring the beautiful natural landscapes Britain has to offer or travelling to...

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