Killerton House, near Exeter, has received a major £20,000 boost towards their overall fundraising target of £100,000 to plug the gaps in its leaking roof. Viridor Credits Environmental Company has awarded a grant via the Landfill Communities Fund to help to bring the historic roof scape back to life.
The £20,000 grant will fund rebuilding chimneys to their original heights and features, providing aesthetic value and symmetry to the mansion. Archive photographs of Killerton House have been carefully researched to inform the designs. Some chimneys will also be lined to allow the...
Exeter based education recruitment experts Class People have been shortlisted at the prestigious Recruiter Awards for ‘Best Temporary Recruitment Agency’, taking place on Wednesday 3rd May in London. The Recruiter Awards is the UK’s largest recruitment event that recognises the outstanding achievements in the industry, celebrating the great work that agencies and in-house companies do over the year. No stranger to the awards ceremony, Class People were shortlisted in the same category last year. Lynis Bassett, CEO, Class People says: “It’s a great honour to be shortlisted as Best Temporary...
Police investigating a burglary at the Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, have confirmed that a ceremonial gold chain (pictured) has been stolen.
The incident happened between 10.15pm on Wednesday 19th April 2017 and 10.50am the next day.
The front door of the building was forced and an untidy search of the building was made, with cupboards opened and further damage caused to internal doors.
The chain that was taken, which holds a pendant (also pictured) which was not taken, is worth approximately £300. It is an un-hallmarked yellow 9ct gold of an alternate circular...
During the 60's & 70's the sensational Spinners took the TV screens and music world by storm and introduced many of us to the folk scene with a combination of traditional folk music, many well known songs by Ewan MacColl, sea shanties, Christmas songs and those which simply made us laugh.
Mick Groves and Hughie Jones, 'the last two Spinners standing' who are both now in their 80's, will be meeting up for a one off concert at Countess Wear Village Hall in Exeter on June 15th. The last time the they played in Exeter the show was a sell out, the music and great and the camaraderie...
Food lovers and walkers are in for a real treat on 4th June at the inaugural ‘Gourmet Food Walk’ in Kilmington, East Devon.
The leisurely walk is a great chance to explore the picturesque Devon countryside. Just over halfway along the route walkers will be rewarded with breathe-taking views for miles around.
Of course what makes the walk so special is the inclusion of food and drink from East Devon and Dorset. Walkers make several stops for refreshments and entertainment; at each is a delicious course of a meal prepared by cooks from the local area.
The charity responsible for running Devon’s library services has celebrated its first successful year.
Supervisors, centre managers, trustees and management at Libraries Unlimited came together at a strategic development day on April 25th to celebrate the charity’s first birthday.
Libraries Unlimited was officially launched on 23rd April last year after being commissioned by Devon County Council to run Devon Libraries, including 50 public libraries, four mobile libraries and three prison libraries.
The organisation was formed as a social enterprise, headed up by a...
Rob Baxter says it’s vital his Exeter Chiefs grasp every opportunity afforded to them as they look to maintain their momentum in this season’s Aviva Premiership. Having clocked up a 13-match unbeaten streak that stretches back to the end of October, the Chiefs – along with Wasps and Saracens – have already booked their place in next month’s end of season play-offs. With that objective already safely secured in the bag, however, next on the list for Baxter and his players is to ensure home advantage in the last four – and that means finishing the scheduled season with a flourish. First up...
In celebration of The Wildlife Trusts ‘Wild About Gardens’ campaign, Devon Wildlife Trust will be hosting a wild bee family fun day!
Join us in the Cricklepit garden for a range of exciting activities, crafts and fun as part of the Wild About Gardens campaign - bee creative in the garden! £3 per child
For more information visit http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/events/2017/03/07/wild-bee-family-fun-...
Contact: Devon Wildlife Trust contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org or call 01392 279244
Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this bank holiday weekend (28 April – 1 May).
THEATRE
Richard Herring – The Best Friday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Richard Herring, King of the Edinburgh Fringe, Metro columnist and the UK’s Podfather (RHLSTP, AIOTM) picks his favourite routines from his 12 one-man shows and crams them into 90 minutes for your delectation. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
The Castle Builder Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter The Castle Builder is an emotional and hard rocking journey into the hearts and souls that exist on the...
