Exeter

Devon site manager Bob Maund has been recognised for his commitment to quality with a coveted regional award from housebuilder Barratt Homes.

Bob Maund works at the five star housebuilder’s Riverside Park development in Barnstaple and has been named as Barratt’s leading site manager in the west.

Barratt chief executive officer David Thomas visited Riverside Park this week to see the high quality homes Bob and his team are creating and to offer his congratulations.

“It is great to see Bob doing so well,’’ he said. “We are very proud of the quality of our new homes,...

Topsham Pool has exciting developments in the pipeline thanks to a generous £20,000 grant from Coastal Recycling’s Community Fund.

The donation will replace the underground network of pipes that feed the pool with a fresh supply of water. The leaking existing pipes are part of the original infrastructure, installed in 1979 when the pool was built. Devon based Isca Pools have been commissioned to carry out this essential work during the winter season when the pool is closed.

The pool, which is run by volunteers, will seize this opportunity to carry out another significant...

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed Dartmoor resident Pamela Woods as a new Member to serve on Dartmoor National Park Authority. She is appointed to represent the national interest and sit alongside County, District and Parish representatives.

Pamela brings a wealth of experience to her role having worked for many years as a senior manager with a leading national charity. She subsequently ran her own management consultancy working with national, regional and local not-for-profit, public and private organisations, carrying out management and...

As Morris Dancing sides around the country wrap up their summer schedule and open up their practice evenings to novices, the men of Exeter Morris and the women of Glory of the West are inviting anyone who has ever enjoyed watching Morris Dancers to come along and try it out for themselves.

The two sides have got together to host another Morris Dancing ‘Have a Go’ evening in the magnificent setting of Exeter Cathedral’s Chapter House on Thursday 6 October at 8pm. If you entered 2016 looking for a new challenge, but haven’t found it yet, here are ten reasons to give Morris a go. . ....

The repainting and refurbishment of the outside of the Exeter Picturehouse, to coincide with the cinema’s 20th anniversary this October, is now complete.

The final touches were applied this week, including the addition of specially designed huge screen prints of some of the most iconic films of the last 20 years as chosen by staff and regulars, including Amelie, Buena Vista Social Club and The Motorcycle Diaries.

The designs were put together by Joint Assistant Manager George Barron at the Double Elephant Print Workshop, based at the Phoenix, and are a striking complement...

Cult Rhythm and Blues heroes Nine Below Zero are currently touring the UK in support of their brand new album 13 Shades of Blue, and will be performing at The Phoenix on 14th October. Nine Below Zero tour with line-up of 3 original band members; Dennis Greaves (guitar/vocals), Mark Feltham (harmonica), Mickey ‘Stix’ Burkey (drums) and Ben Willis (bass) as well as additional horn section, keyboards, violin and backing vocalists, creating an exciting new Nine Below Zero Big Band sound after an impressive live debut on the Acoustic Stage at Glastonbury 2016. Since their formation in 1977 NINE...

Under the new headship of Sarah Dunn, The Maynard School in Exeter has launched a brand new award scheme that will significantly cut the costs of tuition fees and open up opportunities for families who may not otherwise be able to afford the excellence of a private education.

“We may well be in a relatively prosperous area, but there is no question that we have a moral obligation to open the school gates a little wider,” said Miss Dunn. “This is a very exciting time for The Maynard; schools should be accessible by nature and I’m hoping that these awards will reflect this ethos by...

A collaboration of local musicians have raised the tuneful sum of £906 for Rainbow Living, following a Celebration Concert for the Exeter charity.

The concert, organised by award winning flautist Leonie Stevenson-Jones with Anne Jones and supported by The Stella Mars Trio and a number of talented local performers, was held to mark Rainbow Living’s 10th Anniversary.

Over 100 people enjoyed an evening of light classical music, song, guitar and poetry, and had the opportunity to hear about the work of Rainbow Living and how the charity supports adults with learning...

If you went anywhere near Stoke Woods on Saturday, you might have seen a lot of cyclists - it was the day of Exeter Wheelers Cycling Club's annual Hill Climb Festival. Sponsored by The Bike Shed, the day featured three separate races on Pennsylvania Road. This 1.2-mile hill has been where Exeter Wheelers have staged their hill climb for many years. For the past two years, the race has benefited from being staged on a closed road: not only does this encourage more riders and spectators to come along, but it means that riders of all ages can pit their bodies against the testing hill in...