Lee Rawlings

Local History Day

Event Date: 
21/01/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
St Thomas Library, Church Road, St Thomas, Exeter

St Thomas Library are holding a Local History Day on Wednesday 21 January from 11am-4pm.

There will be a speedway memories display and video footage, a real Falcons bike on display, a St Thomas memories display, churches of Exeter photos, a famous personalities display, a rolling slideshow, and pop-up talks as well as the opportunity for people to bring their own photos to show the St Thomas Local History Group.

Local author and historian Tony Lethbridge said: “St Thomas Library Local history open day last year was such an outstanding success we thought we would run it...

Christopher is a gold medal winner at reading Books!

Local bookworm Christopher Sparks is overjoyed at completing his 100th book to earn a Booktrack certificate and gold badge.

Nine-year-old Christopher, who completed his challenge at Exeter's St Thomas Library in Church Road, enjoys reading all kinds of books. He was presented with his certificate and gold badge by Library Supervisor Lee Rawlings. He said: "Christopher is a fantastic reader and has told the staff all about the 100 books over the course of his challenge, well done Christopher!"

Devon County Council's library services operate Booktrack as a leisure time...