The BEST charity pub quiz in Exeter is back in the hall at WESC Foundation on Wednesday 24th September from 7pm. There will be about 20 teams of up to 6 and we are charging £8 per person, but this will include a delicious finger buffet, and a licensed bar will be available. There will be 9 rounds covering topics such as sport, music, history, art & lit, film and current affairs, as well as baffling picture rounds.the event is sponsored by Thomas Westcott and beer is supplied by Exeter Brewery.
Book early to avoid disappointment. Phone 01392 454343 to book, or, email mgarrett@...
The reigning world champion wool handler, Devon-based Hilary Bond, narrowly lost out on picking up another title at the Devon County Show’s Lamb Shearing competitions which took place last Sunday (August 10).
Hilary, a working farmer from Bovey Tracey, was beaten by close rival Gwenann Paewai at the well supported event held at Home Farm, Sidbury, near Sidmouth.
Eighty five contenders from all over the UK took part in the shearing competitions which saw 75 sheep relieved of their fleeces in less than 18 minutes in the very keenly fought Open Championship Final which was won...
If you’re confused about the Gaza conflict, or have wondered about the protests staged in Exeter, Benjamin Howe summarizes events and interviews the protest group to explain.
With the continuation of the destructive conflict in Israel and the Gaza strip, The Exeter Palestine Solidarity Campaign (EPSC) has been protesting the actions of Israel in Exeter this week, with more rallies around Devon. On Saturday (9th August), a fully loaded bus of EPSC members left Exeter to take the protests to London. Silent vigils have been held in Bedford Square along with protest rallies in Exeter...
Businesses in and around Teignbridge are being invited to sponsor categories at this year’s Teignbridge Sports Personality Awards.
Category sponsorship opportunities remain for the ceremony which celebrates the best in community sport and support on Friday 28 November at the Langstone Cliff Hotel, Dawlish Warren.
The annual awards ceremony has become one of the largest of its kind, recognising and rewarding a number of athletes, teams, volunteers, coaches, and unsung heroes for their hard work and dedication to sport, health and physical activity across the District and...
Devon County Council has described responses to its recent consultation on the future of Devon's library service as 'extremely positive'.
Never has the council had such a level of responses to previous library consultations, in terms of numbers and quality of feedback.
5,500 returned questionnaires; 2,500 attendees at local library drop-in sessions; 1,000 people at public meetings; as well as emails, letters and petitions that have been sent to the Council.
Results from them all are now being collated, digested, and deliberated over by senior Managers and...
We all want a brighter, whiter smile. However, there has long been concerns about 'rogue traders' and recently the European Union became involved in regulating the tooth whitening industry to drive up standards of patient safety.
The EU has set standards in place that all clinicians should abide by to ensure great results and patient safety is paramount. Professional teeth whitening can give long-lasting, predictable results with minimal sensitivity with proper adherence to these new guidelines.
We have welcomed these guidelines and patients can trust in our high-...
Artisan snack producer Burts Chips has announced a series of sporting sponsorships for 2014 which will see the brand supporting sporting events.
Running throughout the current British Touring Car Championships (2014 season), Burts Chips is proud to be an official sponsor of the Motorbase Performance squad with branding for Burts Chips featuring across the Motorbase team helmet, along with prominent wing mirror branding of a touring car.
With 20.5 million UK TV viewers and 55 million people listening to the championships via the airwaves, the British Touring Car...
Big Screen in the Park returns to Exeter’s Northernhay Gardens tonight (13 August) for four nights of fabulous films under the stars.
A different film will be shown each of the four nights on a 10m wide screen.
Along with the entertainment there are also several places to purchase food and drinks. The Little Devon Pizza Co will be serving up wood fired pizzas, Bar Belafronte will be offering specially selected craft beers and there you'll also find home-made butter fudge popcorn on sale.
Gates open at 7.30pm and the films start at approximately 9pm.
The reopening of the walkway between Teignmouth and Smugglers Lane in Dawlish has been delayed until next week, after stormy weather at the weekend damaged the temporary works used to construct Sprey Point ramp.
Network Rail had originally planned to reopen the walkway today, Tuesday 12 August.
Tom Kirkham, project manager at Network Rail, said: “This delay is very frustrating for all of us, not least local residents who I’m sure were looking forward to being able to use the walkway again.
“While we were prepared for the storms and took the necessary precautions,...
Young carers from Exeter, East Devon and Teignbridge have been treated to a grand Summer Adventure thanks to student volunteers from the University of Exeter Students’ Guild volunteering group, Community Action.
Running from 4-15 August, 70 young carers aged between eight and 15 are enjoying a welcome break from the challenges and responsibilities of their daily lives and the chance to make friends with other youngsters.
Trained and DBS-checked student volunteers returned to Exeter during the summer vacation to work in partnership with charity Westbank to provide time and...
