The figures are now in from the Late Summer Fete, held on Saturday 17th September at Magdalen Court School and Kinderkare Nursery. This unique community event, spearheaded by Southernhay-based estate agents Naomi J Ryan , has raised an incredible £1,295.49 for bereavement support charity, Balloons .
Based at Basepoint Business Centre in Marsh Barton, Balloons provide much needed support for children, young people and their families before and after the death of someone significant in their lives. Speaking about the success of the day, Naomi of Naomi J Ryan said “Balloons is a...
Elite climbers from across the globe descended – or should that be ascended – on Exeter this weekend.
They were taking part in the Quay Climbing Centre’s Deep Water Solo event, which sees a seven-metre wall built into the canal basin. Competitors climb without ropes and drop in to the canal when they lose their grip.
And there were also some familiar local faces who were trying their hand at the sport for the first time.
Brave city councillors Rosie Denham and Emma Morse gave the wall a go, and they were accompanied by former footballer and Exeter City football Club...
Summer drink and drug driving campaign results suggest that if you offend in Devon and Cornwall you’re twice as likely to get caught compared to the national average.
Figures from the recent summer drink and drug driving campaign show that in Devon and Cornwall the percentage of drivers tested that were positive, failed or refused a reading is just over twice the national average in almost all measures, with an average of around 21% compared to 10% nationally.
Devon and Cornwall Police take an intelligence-led approach to tackling drink and drug driving. The results suggest...
Roll up! Roll up! The 2016 Hospiscare Summer Fete will soon be here where a wealth of entertainment, refreshments and good old fashioned fun for all the family is guaranteed.
The fete will be held on Saturday 3rd September from 1pm-5pm at Wonford House Lawn, next to Searle House, Dryden Lane, Exeter,
There are a huge range of attractions and entertainments available including a Hospiscare Choir, Birds of Prey, Frog Racing (though not using real frogs!), a broad range of arts and crafts, a grand prize draw and lots more. The event is organised by the staff nurses. A full...
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK’s leading marine charity, says the number of jellyfish blooms- when jellies mass together - in UK coastal waters is on the increase as our seas start to warm up.
Every summer hundreds of reports of jellyfish sightings are made to the MCS National Jellyfish Survey – now in its 14th year. The survey is providing valuable information about where and when jellyfish occur in UK seas amid global reports of a rise in jellyfish numbers.
Sightings of blue and moon jellies are starting to pick up as the waters around the UK warm up, with...
It’s a well-known pastime that when the sun shines in South Devon, everyone flocks to one of Salcombe Dairy’s parlours or one of their many stockists, for their favourite ice creams, frozen yoghurts and sorbets. This summer, Salcombe Dairy’s classic flavours, including Honeycomb, Madagascan Vanilla, Peppermint Chocolate Flake and Rum and Raisin, are being scooped up as fast as ever.
A perennial favourite and known for its sweet chewy crunch, Salcombe Dairy’s most popular flavour Honeycomb is selling as well as ever. Salcombe Dairy is proud to have been the first UK producer to make...
It’s official - the stick is this summer’s must-have item! With the power to unleash every child’s imagination, the humble stick can be transformed into a wand, a way marker, a sword or a wild animal. Sticks are also essential tools for trying many of the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ activities.
Research commissioned for the National Trust revealed that over 82 per cent of parents in the South West felt that the stick is the perfect catalyst for inspiring their children’s creative urges. In this region, children today spend about half the time playing outdoors that their...
Come rain or shine, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth has plenty of fun-filled events for all the family.
With free admission, free parking, daily activities throughout the holidays and a free Hopper Bus from Sidmouth, The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth is a great value option this summer. Open from 9am every day, enjoy face painting and animal-themed crafts, such as making a donkey out of modelling clay, and take the whole family on a holiday hunt around the farm.
Get outdoors and meet some of the 500 donkeys who are cared for at the Sidmouth site, including giant Poitou...
Powderham Castle is gearing up for an exciting, action-packed summer holiday season. The Castle’s summer season will run from Sunday 17 July until Monday 29 August and offers something for everyone.
Attractions this summer include Devon Bird of Prey’s majestic flying displays; which visitors can enjoy daily at 3.30pm along with a static display from 1pm throughout the Devon school holidays. The popular Deer Park Safari will run daily at 1.45pm, 2.45 and 4.15 providing visitors with a fantastic opportunity to view the Castle from the original estuary entrance, explore the ancient...
Cygnet Theatre in Exeter is running its annual Summer School August 1st – 5th
Open to anyone interested in performing (aged 16+) the 5 day course will use Shakespeare and Contemporary texts to explore approaches to acting and characterisation.
Voice, movement and improvisation are key focusses as participants work towards an informal showing of work in progress at the end of the week guided by a range of tutors including Alistair Ganley (Artistic Director of Cygnet), Stephen Copp (Actor and Voice specialist) and Steve Bennett (Actor Broadchurch, Peep Show , Panto Dame and...
