Crealy Adventure Park is offering visitors some fantastic character themed days across various dates in August. Children’s favourites including Peppa Pig and Bob the Builder will be available to meet on days across August.
These character themed days will prove a relief to those parents out there struggling to keep the children entertained over the summer holidays.
Crealy Adventure Park kick starts these fun meet and greets on Monday 5 August, when Captain Barnacles and Kwazii will pay a visit to the park.
Then on Monday 12 August, children will get the chance to...
The Hollow Lane Club, based at Ellen Tinkham School in Exeter, has been awarded over £100,000 of lottery funding. The award, which runs for three years, will help fund an annual Summer Club as well as regular After School and Saturday sessions for children with physical and learning disabilities in Devon.
Chair of the Hollow Lane Club Trustees, Nicki Christmas, said "Everyone connected with the Hollow Lane Club is absolutely thrilled with the Big Lottery Fund grant. Whilst everyone is feeling the current financial pressures, it is even harder for the families of our Club...
The Vue cinema has leapt to the rescue of frantic parents who are trying to find ways to amuse their children across the summer holidays. The latest film in the Thomas and Friends adventures is called King of the Railway and is being aired exclusively at Vue cinemas only.
The film, which follows the team as they head off on their journey to try and find new friend Stephen, will be available to view from 23 August. Parents will also be thrilled to hear that the tickets will not leave too big a tent on the purse strings, as the ticket cost starts from just £4.50.
Dawlish Carnival week is one of Devon's largest seaside carnivals, taking place over seven days during August and provides lots of free fun and entertainment for the whole family!
The Grand Carnival Procession will take place on Friday 16 August, the route runs for about 2.5 miles through the town centre and the procession itself can reach up to over a mile in length over an hour to pass.
The fun starts around 7.30pm.
There are many activities - many of them free to take part in - and events happening in and around Dawlish during Carnival week.
2013 is proving a successful year for Leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown. They recently announced their recruitment of experienced solicitor Nigel Edge, and now they have further good news to proclaim.
The company have expanded even further and have released a statement regarding the acquisition of Brightly Commercial Solicitors, which has cemented Stephens Scowns LLP’s pre-eminence in the Cornish legal market.
Speaking of the acquisition Robert Camp, Managing Partner of Stephens Scown said: “This acquisition is great news for Stephens Scown as Brightley...
Stephen Scown LLP, the Leading South West legal firm, is going from strength to strength. Their recruitment of experienced solicitor Nigel Edge is set to do wonders for the already prosperous firm.
Mr Edge is the son of a dairy and arable farmer and brings with him a wealth of experience in rural commercial property, for both individuals and farms or estates.
He has a practical outlook and an understanding of the problems, and opportunities, facing farmers and landowners in today’s challenging market.
Mr Edge said of his new role: “I am delighted to be working for...
Big sale of second-hand and antiquarian books, 11am-4pm.
Stock up on reading and reference books. Choose from our big and varied selection. Look out for your favourite authors and perhaps discover some new ones.
Normal admission applies. Free admission to the book sale in the grounds.
Devon’s amazing aircraft show ‘The Dawlish Air Show’ is back on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 August.
The show, which captivates locals and tourists alike, is back for its tenth year.
The Dawlish Air Show has always managed to pull in the visitors because of its unique ability to appeal to a wide range of ages. Each year crowds of around 80,000 pack themselves in to the small beachside town to watch the iconic Red Arrows and other aircrafts soar above them.
Last year, the show made a dramatic change to its format and now runs across two days. Despite the main flying...
Four friends from Exeter will embark on a 300 mile pilgrimage next year in memory of a much-loved Exeter woman who died from cancer aged just 31.
Lesley Harper, who had lived in Exeter all her life, was referred to Hospiscare after being told in October 2011 that her cancer was incurable. She passed away just five months later on March 25, 2012.
Since her death Lesley’s family and friends have organised a variety of fundraising events to raise money for the charity that looked after her in her final weeks.
Lesley’s father, Stephen Harper, has organised a twice-...
South West Athletics Academy will be holding numerous athletics-based activities at Exeter Arena for children aged 4-8 & 9-11.
Minis and Juniors ( age 4-11)
10-am – 11.30 am Startrack – minis and juniors age 4-11 – cost – £8 a sesson (please complete booking form to attend) (£15 for 2 sessions, £20 for 3 sessions and £24 for 4 sessions)
Technical Masterclass (age 12-adult)
12-1.15 – Pole Vault – beginners – ( any age 8 or over)
1.30-3pm – Sprints (starts)
3pm-4.30pm – Long and Triple jump. £8 for the session (£15 for 2 sessions, £20 for 3...
