The Summer Reading Challenge 2018 is set to get off to a mischievous start this July with the ‘Mischief Makers’. The theme of this year’s challenge is inspired by the historic Beano comics, which celebrate their 80th anniversary this year. Exeter Library celebrates the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday 14th of July at its city centre location with a packed programme of events. On Saturday the 14th, Sciencedipity will be taking up residence in the children’s library from 9am - 12.30pm. Sciencedipity is a science themed not for profit organisation making science fun for...
The RSPCA received more than 300 calls - that’s two calls an hour - last week, during a mini heatwave which swept across England & Wales.
The animal welfare charity received 317 reports of animals in hot environments, the majority of which were dogs that had been left in hot cars, from Monday 28 May to Sunday 3 June - when temperatures hit the mid 20s. Advice is that people should contact the police on 999 if they see a dog in distress in a hot car but on average more than two calls an hour were still made to the charity.
Local school children hopped aboard Stagecoach’s revamped ‘Big Beach Bus’ to celebrate its start of service for 2018.
The open-top ‘Big Beach Bus’ hit the road earlier than normal this year to coincide with the opening of Devon Cliffs Holiday Park for its new season. The 95 route connects the Park, located at Sandy Bay, with World of Country Life, Littleham, Exmouth sea front and Exmouth town centre.
The bus has also been revamped with a fun, new look celebrating everything that is best about the beach. The ‘Big Beach Bus’ name, however, has stayed the same as it was...
Two important planning applications approved which will bring new temporary attractions to the town
Exmouth seafront will be buzzing this summer as two important planning applications, designed to bring new attractions to the town, have been approved.
East Devon District Council’s development management committee has granted permissions for the return of the Exmouth observational wheel at Beach Gardens and a range of temporary attractions on the Queen’s Drive development site.
Entertainment plans for Queen’s Drive include a food festival and relaxation area, a mix...
Exeter Airport has unveiled one of its busiest ever schedules with publication of the latest edition of Exeter Connects Magazine.
With more than 40 destinations on offer this year, the magazine includes full listings of all the airport’s scheduled services, charters and seasonal specials available in 2018.
Flybe has an extensive summer schedule with 19 routes and up to 105 departures a week from Exeter to destinations across the UK and mainland Europe, as well as daily flights to London City and regular services to Norwich.
We all know that dogs die in hot cars, but what other precautions must we take to ensure that our pets are looked after during the long, hot days? Most pets have fur, fur is an insulator designed to keep animals warm at night and throughout the winter months to protect their vital organs. When the temperature is soaring and we find ourselves melting every time we step outside, it is easy to forget that our furry friends might also be suffering.
Here is a list of the main things any responsible pet owner must look-out for:
The Ugly Duckling & Other Tales on Tour this Summer and Beyond
Following a recent sell out residency at the Brighton Fringe, Devon-based theatre company Above Bounds have announced a tour of their hugely popular children’s theatre show - The Ugly Duckling & Other Tales - which tackles issues around body-image in a fun and engaging way through song, puppets and music.
The Ugly Duckling & Other Tales is a theatrical re-telling of Hans Christian Anderson fairy-tales recreated for children aged between 3-7 and their families. This new adaptation tackles important...
Exeter Business Improvement District (BID) has launched its latest campaign to support the city’s thriving centre with a dedicated celebration of independent shops and businesses.
Independent businesses are what make Exeter stand out from other cities in the South West and the campaign, called Summer of Independents, launches on Tuesday 4th July with the Exeter BID asking visitors and residents to vote for and support their favourite business. Wayne Pearce, Chairman of the Exeter BID Board, said “Summer of Independents is a fantastic campaign to promote all that Exeter has to offer...
The fantastic sunny weekend we have just experienced here in the south west has seen thousands of people enjoying the outdoors and all that it has to offer. But whilst this weather provides a welcome boost to the local economy, the selfish behaviour of some people can potentially put people’s lives at risk.
At Spitchwick and Deeper Marsh cattle grid gateways were blocked and vehicles were parked on narrow roads blocking access for farm vehicles and emergency vehicles. The situation was repeated right across the National Park at popular locations.
East Devon District Council is delighted to announce that the 2017 events guide for Countryside has been published.
The guide, which runs from April through to September, is jam-packed with outdoor events and activities for all ages, which will take place across the district.
As well as over 60 events delivered by the Countryside team there are nearly 100 other events delivered by partner organisations to choose from.
Whether you fancy foraging for a wild lunch, trying out Tai Chi in the countryside or want to learn more about local wildlife on a guided canoe tour...
