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Quay Climbing Centre Summer Holiday Climbing Club

Authored by RosieSymes
Posted: Tue, 07/02/2013 - 9:46am

Are you aged between 7 and 14 and looking for something fun, challenging and guaranteed to lift you off the ground this summer? Then why not have a go at climbing at the Quay Climbing Centre - great all weather fun for the family right in the heart of Exeter.

Join the Holiday Club where you will learn to climb and improve your skills under the supervision of our friendly and experienced instructors. Club sessions run from 10.30am to 12.30pm every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday throughout the holidays and cost just £15 per session including all kit. You can sign up to as many...

Bank Holiday Getaway

Exeter Airport is preparing to handle over 15 thousand inbound and outbound passengers over the Bank Holiday weekend. From Friday to Monday Exeter’s passengers will be leaving on flights operated by Thomson, Thomas Cook, Newmarket Holidays, Skybus, Exeter-based airline Flybe and specialist operators Tangney Tours, Newmarket Holidays and Fly Niki. Friday sees full flights departing to Menorca, Dalaman, Corfu and Lourdes. The pilgrimage flight will carry 200 passengers, many with mobility issues, so extra members of staff will assist with boarding. Friday’s inbound flights include one of a...

Art Project aims to raise profile of local artists and funds for charity

Art, charity and travel have been combined in a unique collaborative project launched by Woodbury-based Jeremy Jackson, whose illustrious career as an artist, writer and honorary pastor and former public relations executive spans 30 years. Despite retiring six years ago, flamboyant Jeremy is far from taking it easy and his latest new venture combines two of his greatest passions – paintings and people.

As well as supporting a charity that helps orphaned and abandoned children in Tanzania, philanthropic Jeremy has now launched a new commercial business that will help raise funds for...

Red Sea Holidays launches brand new Exeter route

Leading Egypt specialist Red Sea Holidays has announced that in order to meet increased consumer demand it will be offering new charter flights from Exeter to Sharm el Sheikh on 8th May 2013.

This is the first time that Red Sea Holidays will offer flights from Exeter Airport. The new flights coincide with the launch of the Red Sea Holidays 2013/2014 brochure, which features new hotels and resorts as well as fantastic offers. Red Sea Holidays is offering a guaranteed £125 per booking discount to celebrate the launch of the new route.

Voted Best Tour Operator to North Africa...

Flybe announces partnership with Perfect Getaways

Perfect Getaways, the leading holiday home search engine, has announced (2nd Jan) a new partnership with Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, which will offer self-catering accommodation including villas, cottages, gites, apartments and holiday homes to Flybe customers.

This new partnership between Flybe and Perfect Getaways will give the 8M passengers of Flybe across Europe, access to thousands of holiday homes around the world direct from the owner and their managing agents on the website www.flybe.com .

Flybe Marketing Director, Simon Lilley, said:

"Flybe is...

£1.3 million loss for Flybe, but company still confident

Exeter-based Flybe this morning announced a £1.3 million loss in profits in its interim financial report.

The airline blames high fuel costs for the drop, which it says it couldn't pass on to its customers and is campaigning to reduce tax for domestic flights.

Flybe's Chairman and CEO, Jim French, comments "Our performance for the six months to 30 September 2012 has been in line with the revised expectations set out in our Interim Management Statement of August 2012.

“The continuing challenges of the UK domestic aviation market further validate...

5 of the Best Summer Holiday Locations for Families

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/31/2017 - 9:13am

Are you looking at where to go on holiday with your family this summer? Well, perhaps you need a bit of inspiration, or a little bit of information about some really popular areas. If that’s the case, here are five of the best summer holiday locations for families…

1. Tenerife The Canary Islands is an ever-popular choice for families looking for a great summer holiday: and with good reason! Positioned off the west coast of Africa but only four hours of flying time away, sun-seekers are guaranteed lovely warm weather with a travel time that’s suitable for those travelling with...

Tips to avoid the wrong type of campfire

Authored by jacobseal
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2015 - 6:28am

Caravans and campervans increasingly resemble a home away from home and it can be easy to forget about the potential fire risks, especially when you’re busy enjoying some time out.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service remind you that having a working smoke alarm in your caravan dwelling, is just as important as the one in your home. It needs to be tested frequently to check it works.

In a fire, caravans and campervans have limited escape options in fire and being made of lightweight and highly combustible fittings, fires can take off frightenly fast. You would...

PILGRIM HOTEL - Getaway to Hereford on a short country break

The City of Hereford is situated between the Black Mountains and the Malvern Hills with the River Wye meandering through the city, Hereford has many wonderful walks to enjoy. Whilst the city centre reflects Hereford’s status as an important agricultural centre for the county, it’s also a good shopping area with everything from big high street names to the many smaller and interesting independent shops and boutiques.

LOCATION The Pilgrim Hotel where I recently enjoyed a 2 night break, is located in the quiet village of Much Birch between Hereford and Ross on Wye. A really rural...

Flybe announces hot new destinations for 2013

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has put on sale its 2013 Summer schedule that spans next year’s school summer holidays, featuring over 120 routes and offering passengers a total choice of up to 2,774 flights a week to an extensive range of attractive destinations across the UK and regional Europe. The programme includes additional frequency on many of the airline’s most popular sun routes as well as new routes to Barcelona.

Tickets are available for booking at www.flybe.com from £29.99 one way including taxes and charges and currently available for travel from March 31st...

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