Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth and Manor Gardens in Exmouth are still among the best in the country – and that’s official!
Both have again received the prestigious Green Flag Award, a sign to visitors that the park is a well-maintained and well-managed high quality green space, with excellent facilities. It’s the tenth year in a row for Sidmouth, while Exmouth has now won the award nine times consecutively.
The gardens are among a record number of parks and green spaces receiving the Green Flag Award this year, ensuring that even more of us now have access to well-managed,...
Tenants of East Devon District Council have again excelled themselves with a beautiful display of gardens large and small, leading to another highly successful garden competition, with a total of 41 entries.
This included two entrants for the Youth Garden, both of whom were Gold winners.
Kieron Bewes (Horticultural Consultant) was the judge and using the Royal Horticultural Society judging method once again, a number of entrants obtained the Gold level.
The Tenants’ Garden Competition is an annual event organised by Tenant Participation within the Housing Service at...
Spectators have 85 miles (137km) of Devon’s roads to choose from when it comes to being part of the 10th anniversary Tour of Britain in the county on Friday 20 September.
Devon County Council will host Stage Six of The Tour, starting in Sidmouth and finishing at Haytor, in Dartmoor National Park.
Crowds are being tipped to exceed last year’s record of 220,000 spectators that lined the route in Devon, and the advice is to leave plenty of time to travel to where you’re planning to watch the action, in order to avoid delays. Among the world class teams taking part are Sky Pro...
The first ever Challenge Quiz held by ELF Exmouth Group in aid of Exeter Leukaemia Fund. An evening of fun & rivalry for friends, local businesses and organisations. 16 October 2013 Doors open at 7pm - Quiz starts 7:30pm prompt. The Manor Hotel, The Beacon, Exmouth, EX8 2AG. £25 per team (4 - 6 members) The evening’s Quiz Master is Mervyn Jackman. Steve Rider, Sports Presenter & ELF Patron, will deliver the sports questions by video Book by contacting Leo on: 01395 268820 or email: wilson.email@tesco.net
With around a month to go to the Devon Stage of the 10th anniversary Tour of Britain on Friday 20 September, Devon County Council is looking back at its involvement in previous editions of The Tour, while looking forward to welcoming Britain’s premier cycle race for a seventh time.
The Tour made its first foray into Devon in 2007 when the race crossed briefly into the county from Somerset, descending into Lynmouth and then tackling a King of the Mountains climb to Watersmeet, before returning to Somerset via Exmoor and onto the finish in Taunton.
Join members of the Exmouth and Bystock Devon Wildlife Trust Local Group for a walk round Bystock nature reserve to discover which bats can be found there.
Bat detectors will be available.
Uneven terrain, so stout footwear required. Don't forget your torch.
Meet at the north reserve entrance (grid ref SY 030 849).
To book your place call 01392 279244 or email contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org
Over £220,000 is being spent this summer on improving and upgrading two of East Devon's key leisure facilities.
Cllr Ian Thomas, Cabinet member for Economy said: "We are making a substantial investment in keeping our leisure facilities in tiptop condition whilst at the same time improving their energy efficiency and lowering running costs. Doing the work now during the summer holidays means that when autumn comes and people start looking to more indoor fitness pursuits everything will be in place.
The works are taking place during the summer holidays and will be completed...
Richard Henderson, born 23 August 1970, went missing on 8 August 2013 from his home address in Sandford Walk, Exeter. His neighbours believed he was due to go camping on 7 August 2013 and he may be in possession of a tent and camping equipment.
Mr Henderson is described as a white male, about 5ft 11in tall, of slim build with short cropped fair hair, he has links to Exmouth, Exeter and the Dawlish areas.
Any campsites across Devon and Cornwall may have been occupied and Police would urge their employees to take note of Mr Henderson’s image.
Plans to change the face of Exmouth seafront for residents, visitors and businesses alike have been formally put forward for consideration.
Elements of a new £10 million ‘Queen’s Drive Leisure Zone’ could include a Waterports Centre, a large indoor and outdoor play and recreation area, retail areas, a public square and parking for over 200 cars.
East Devon District Council has submitted the planning application following months of study and preparation, including a public consultation which gathered views from over 500 local people and organisations.
Over 1,000 cyclists took to their saddles last weekend (Sunday 11 August) for the second Jurassic Classic cycling event organised by Prostate Cancer UK, raising over £100,000 for the charity and putting the Jurassic Classic firmly on the cycling map.
Riders of all abilities – aged from 12 to 70 and from all over the country - gathered in East Devon to take part in the 100mile, 100km or 50km routes experiencing fantastic weather and stunning scenery along the Jurassic coastline. The event was a sell-out, with the number of riders taking part on the day exceeding all expectations....
