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Courtlands Boardwalk re-opens on Exe Estuary Trail

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 01/31/2024 - 8:33pm

Courtlands Boardwalk on the Exe Estuary Trail has re-opened following the completion of repairs.

The section of the Trail between Lympstone and Exmouth has been undergoing a major overhaul after it was found that timber structural beams and deck planks had deteriorated and become unsafe.

Over 94 tonnes of timber have been removed during the repair scheme, and it has been replaced with 70 new spans of a more durable fibre-reinforced material, known as Glass Reinforced Polymer (GRP).

Around 6,000 GRP elements have been installed during the project, using more than...

Exeter care team raises over £1,800 for Alzheimer’s Society with charity skydive

Exeter local Katie Derrick and her team at Right at Home Exeter & Exmouth embarked on a hair-raising charity skydive last week to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.

Katie, 34 who is Manager of the Devon homecare provider was joined by CareGiver Belinda Blackwell (60), along with Katie’s mum Anne Charles (60) for the skydive, which took place at Dunkeswell Aerodrome in Honiton.

The team all had a brilliant time and were delighted to find they surpassed their impressive fundraising target, raising £1865 to date. Alongside the fundraising efforts they have also been...

LION

Event Date: 
30/12/2023 - 9:00pm
Venue: 
The Park Hotel, Exmouth

LION boast a distinctive sound which combines the catchiness of pop with the infectious energy of rock, transforming hits into adrenaline-pumping anthems that leave audiences begging for more.

Music at 9pm, free.

More: https://www.facebook.com/lionbanduk

Boxing Day Bonanza: LION

Event Date: 
26/12/2023 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
First and Last Inn, Church Street, Exmouth

LION boast a distinctive sound which combines the catchiness of pop with the infectious energy of rock, transforming hits into adrenaline-pumping anthems that leave audiences begging for more.

More: https://www.facebook.com/lionbanduk

LION Halloween

Event Date: 
28/10/2023 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Heavitree, High Street, Exmouth

LION boast a distinctive sound which combines the catchiness of pop with the infectious energy of rock, transforming hits into adrenaline-pumping anthems that leave audiences begging for more.

Music from 6pm.

More: https://www.facebook.com/lionbanduk

Local care team taking to the skies to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society

Exeter local Katie Derrick and her team at Right at Home Exeter & Exmouth will be embarking on a hair-raising skydive to raise money for Alzheimer’s Society.

Katie, 34 who is Manager of the Devon homecare provider will be joined by Managing Director Tony Macrae (61) and CareGiver Belinda Blackwell (60), along with Katie’s mum Anne Charles (60) for the skydive, which is taking place on 24th September in Honiton.

Not only is Alzheimer’s Society the official charity partner for Right at Home, but it is also a charity close to Katie’s heart as a family member was...

Construction Begins on Exmouth Town Football Club's Spectacular New Pavilion

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:56pm

Specialist retirement property developer, Blue Cedar Homes, is pleased to announce that construction is well underway at the highly anticipated new pavilion and pitches for Exmouth Town Football Club’s youth section. Blue Cedar Homes are investing £1.58 million in the new facilities for the youth teams which will mark a significant milestone in the club's history, signalling a new era of growth, opportunities for the community, and enhanced sporting facilities.

The new, purpose-built sports pavilion and three new football pitches have been designed in consultation with Exmouth...

Care home takes resident on first trip outside in 10 years

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/14/2023 - 5:24pm

OCTOGENARIAN Edward Perryman visited Exmouth beach and ate an ice cream on his first trip outside in ten years.

Edward, a resident at The Old Rectory care home in Exeter, was transported along Exmouth beach in a specially adapted beach wheelchair. He watched the waves crashing onto the shore, before eating an ice cream on the seafront.

The momentous moment was thanks to The Beach Wheelchair Project and the perseverance of Southern Healthcare staff, who helped empower Edward to leave the care home where he lives.

Andy Cowling, The Old Rectory’s housekeeper,...

Exeter to Exmouth Bus service, Route 57 is doubled in frequency

Local bus operator Stagecoach South west has announced that the popular route 57 bus service has been doubled in frequency with buses now operating up to every 15 minutes, Monday to Saturday. Route 57 offers frequent and convenient connections between the city of Exeter with Topsham, Lympstone and the popular seaside town of Exmouth.

The new timetable introduced sees the number of buses between Exeter and Exmouth doubled with the Monday to Saturday daytime frequency increased from every 30 minutes up to every 15 minutes, plus a number of additional journeys are introduced during...

Cycle trail approved

A new off-road multi-use trail, described as the ‘missing link’ between Seaton and Colyford, is on the way.

The £1.2 million scheme, approved by Devon County Council’s cabinet on Wednesday, will improve part of the existing National Cycle Network Route 2 in East Devon, which currently diverts onto a section of road that is unsuitable for families and less confident cyclists.

The off-road section will run from the rear of properties at The Saltings to Marsh Lane Cemetery, linking to Seaton Wetlands. It will “encourage and enable more people to use sustainable travel and...

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