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Easter bank holiday family fun

If you're wondering how you're going to keep the kids entertained over Easter we’ve got plenty of great ideas:

Until 17 April

Easter at Knightshayes Court, Tiverton Keep your little imps busy this holiday by introducing them to the Victorian fascination with the world of Fairies (with the odd goblin thrown in!). Join in the trail and one of the magical activities- brewing potions and magicing up wands! Open 10am-5pm. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knightshayes

April 18

Jungle Jim visits Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park Join Jungle Jim, the multi award-...

School Bus Crash leaves Driver in Hospital

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Wed, 03/26/2014 - 9:07am

A woman suffered serious injuries after a road traffic collision involving a school minibus and a van in Holsworthy yesterday afternoon. (25 March)

None of the 15 Children on the minibus, from Holsworthy Community College, received any serious injuries in the crash.

A statement on the schools' website says "pupils suffered minor injuries and shock and were given first aid in school." but "No pupils have suffered serious injury."

The two vehicles collided at the crossroad at around 3.45pm, both vehicles left road and came to rest in a property adjacent to the road...

Exeter School Pupil Fundraises for Memory Café

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/20/2014 - 3:29pm

An Exeter School pupil has been supporting the Honiton Memory Café in their efforts to fundraise and build awareness around dementia and Alzheimer's.

Sixth Former Richard Baker has been supporting the Honiton Memory Café because he enjoys helping others. He has attended some of the social events that the Memory Café runs for carers and their cared-for and is helping to publicise a charity art auction that is taking place at the Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) on Friday 25 April to raise funds.

Richard said: "It has been good to help the charity and to understand more about...

Exeter College celebrates 'Oustanding' from Ofsted

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/06/2014 - 1:52pm

Exeter College students and staff are celebrating after being rated as outstanding by education inspectors. The college, which was also rated outstanding by Ofsted less than two years ago, has become the first college in Devon and Cornwall to reach the standard under a new ratings framework. It makes it the only education provider to gain this highest accolade in two different inspections in less than two years. The team of 14 Ofsted inspectors, who visited the college in early January, have published their report this week which awards the highest outstanding grade for overall...

Possible Mumps outbreak at Clyst Vale College

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 03/04/2014 - 11:14am

A possible outbreak of mumps at Clyst Vale Community College in Broadclyst has seen health authorities ask the public to check they have had two doses of the MMR vaccine. In all twenty possible cases have been reported at Clyst Vale affecting both students and teachers and has been connected to Cullompton Rugby Club who cancelled games on Saturday 1st March to reduce the risk of further infection. The Public Health Team at Devon County Council are now working with Public Health England to inform people that two doses of the MMR vaccine are needed to protect against the virus causing mumps...

Casino tips which could net big rewards

Authored by SamMorgan
Posted: Thu, 02/20/2014 - 12:28pm

Although millions of people continue to go into casinos across the world, many walk out with a considerable loss or empty pockets. The glamour of playing in a casino remains a common feature within popular culture, with beginners following in the footsteps of famous movie actors and trying their hand at casino games. Studying a reputable gaming strategy prior to entering a casino can land newcomers and experienced gamblers with considerable profits.

How beginners can win big in the casino

Millions of people across the world take to the casinos, bingo halls and...

Your guide to Half Term family fun

If you're wondering how you're going to keep the kids entertained during the school half term holiday we've got plenty of great ideas...

15 February

Half Term Fun, World of Country Life, Exmouth World of Country Life will be open from 10am on Saturday 15 February with a fun-packed line-up for half term week. www.worldofcountrylife.co.uk Family Fun, Knighthayes Court, Tiverton Fancy a gander at golf? A dabble in croquet? Join the Knightshayes team over the half term holiday - it's all about the great outdoors, open 11am-5pm. For details of what's on offer visit www....

Skin Angels and Chief’s Carl Rimmer visit Exeter School

Children and teachers at Exeter School were recently provided with expert advice on year round sun protection and problematic skin conditions, courtesy of Skin Angels, a team of campaigning beauty therapists from Exeter.

Skin Angels, from Exeter's Purity Boutique Spa, are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of protecting skin from the sun, even during the autumn and winter months and aim to arm young people with knowledge about looking after their skin to prevent and treat skin conditions such as acne.

Carl Rimmer from Exeter Chief’s is supporting the Skin...

West Exe gets glowing report from Ofsted

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Tue, 02/04/2014 - 3:48pm

West Exe College has received a “good” rating from education inspectors.

A team of inspectors from regulator Ofsted visited the school for two days in an announced inspection in mid-January in which they obsered lessons and met with students and staff.

In their report, inspectors praised the good progress made among all students including those with special educational needs or disabilities, commenting: “Individual students’ needs are very well understood and skilled support is quickly put in place when necessary.”

Headteacher Vicki Carah said, “This is a fantastic...

New Headteacher appointed at St Peters

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 01/20/2014 - 2:01pm

A new headteacher has been appointed at St Peters School in Exeter.

She is Rachel Hutchinson, who is currently vice principal of King Edward VI Community College in Totnes. Mrs Hutchinson will take up her new post after the Easter holidays. St Peter’s chair of governors, Heather Morgan, said: “We are delighted to announce the governors’ decision to appoint Rachel as our new headteacher following a rigorous selection process. “We were very impressed by the quality of all the candidates we interviewed. “We believe Rachel will make a dynamic leader for St Peter’s who will ensure every...

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