It has been confirmed this afternoon that the 2016 Exeter Christmas Market will go ahead. Included in this year’s event will be a special chalet for the use of independent traders in the cathedral area who have been closed since the fire took place.
The Market starts on Saturday 19 November and runs until Sunday 18 December.
Exeter City Council, Exeter Cathedral and Market Place (operators of the market) have been working tirelessly with safety advisors over the past number of days to establish a safe and appropriate way forward. Given the extent of the damage caused by the...
Fashion retailer New Look is opening a stand-alone menswear store in Princesshay, Exeter this month.
The 1,900 sq. ft. store will open at 10am on Wednesday 9th November, and joins the collection of 16 New Look Men stores across the UK.
Centre Director for Princesshay, Wayne Pearce said: “We are delighted to welcome New Look Men to Princesshay, offering additional men’s fashion to our portfolio alongside Superdry, River Island and Topman.”
To celebrate the launch of the New Look Men store, the first 25 customers spending over £25 on Wednesday 9th November will...
During this course you will learn how to plant and maintain a Living Willow Structure.
This course is suitable for beginners (children over eight welcome). All tools and materials will be provided. Work with Richard, an expert from Windrush Willow to develop your knowledge of working with willow.
This course will run outdoors whatever the weather!
Good mobility is needed for this course.
Hot drinks and some refreshments will be available during this course.
Free places are available for regular East Devon District Council Countryside volunteers,...
During the day you will make simple designs in willow including stars, garlands and Christmas trees - ready to decorate your home or give as gifts during the festive period!
Follow the instruction of professional craftsman, Richard from Windrush Willow to create your items.
This course is suitable for beginners (children over eight welcome). Tools and materials will be provided, just two good hands and eyes needed.
Hot drinks and some refreshments will be available as you work.
Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have come together to issue a joint community message across our region encouraging those celebrating Guy Fawkes Night to remember that fireworks are explosives and should be respected.
Each year both services receive reports and are called out to deal with children and adults being injured by fireworks across our region. In a joint message from both Community Safety Teams they would like everyone to just stop and think for a moment before handling fireworks:
Dartmoor National Park seeks sponsors for new public art initiative.
The Chinese zodiac may say rooster but on Dartmoor 2017 is set to be the year of the otter, as Dartmoor National Park launches a new public arts initiative to celebrate the incredible diversity of habitats and wildlife on the Moor and raise important funds to enhance visitor experiences and protect these amazing natural wonders.
Moor Otters is a series of 100 unique pieces of art that will be displayed in accessible public areas around Dartmoor and the gateway towns during the summer of 2017. Each three-...
A clinical apprentice at Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has been recognised with a Our Health Heroes award.
The honours have been created by Skills for Health and the National Skills Academy for Health in partnership with UNISON.
Stephanie Crump has been chosen as a national finalist for Clinical Support Worker of the Year.
She has been nominated for her caring and compassionate nature. Her confidence has really grown since she left the armed forces due to injury, according to colleagues. Stephanie is a role model for new staff and now mentors apprentices on the...
