Topsham Library is now open to the public in its new temporary home.
The library has been temporarily relocated to the Nelson Close Community Centre whilst a new Community Hub, which will include a new library space, is built on the former library site by the Estuary League of Friends.
The Library won’t be able to offer WiFi or access to public PC’s initially, but these services should resume by the end of June.
Topsham Library, run by Libraries Unlimited, will operate from the temporary premises whilst the building work takes places and will continue to offer all...
Police are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked attack on a man in Topsham yesterday morning [Tuesday 2 May 2017].
The incident took place around 6.45am on Holman Way, as the victim was heading towards the direction of the Lighter Inn, Topsham.
The victim, a man in 20s, approached the bike shop where an unknown man was waiting on the corner and asked for the time. As the victim looked down at his watch, an unknown corrosive liquid was sprayed in his face causing burning to his eyes.
A member of the public called an ambulance and he was taken to the Royal...
Construction is about to begin on a brand new Community Hub for Topsham, one of the area’s most important buildings of recent years - and the organisation behind it is seeking volunteers to help champion its work and plan how it will develop.
The new hub, being built on the site of the former ‘pre-fab’ Topsham library, aims to be the pride of the local community.
It will be the base for many of the services provided by the Estuary League of Friends, a long-standing and much-loved charity serving the town and communities stretching from Countess Wear to Exmouth.
Price: Free event. Tea, coffee and cake priced separately
Make the most of your Sunday and join us at The Lookout, part of the revamped hide at Bowling Green Marsh - for coffee and cake on your walk around the reserve.
If the weather is fine enjoy sitting in the garden and listen to the birds. Booking not required. Tea, coffee and cake priced separately.
Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed from 10pm on Friday 7 April until 5am on Monday 10 April for ongoing widening improvements.
The closure is needed to enable the assembly of steelwork on Countess Wear Bridge, and installation of the first few spans of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge which runs alongside the Grade II Listed structure. The remaining spans will then be lifted into place in the coming weeks.
The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379. Details of the diversion route are available here .
Topsham Library will temporarily relocate to the Nelson Close Community Centre in Topsham to make way for a brand new community hub.
The new ‘Community Hub’ is being built by Estuary League of Friends following a successful funding bid to the Big Lottery Fund and fundraising efforts by the charity, reaching a total of £1.95million. On completion, the hub will comprise of a day centre room, community café, exercise and fitness space, two treatment rooms, a laundry, meeting/training room, serviced offices and improved library facilities.
Exeter’s Best Bar None scheme is celebrating great success on its second anniversary. In the last year sixty premises signed up to be members of the programme which promotes responsible management and operation of alcohol licensed premises and aims to make Exeter a safer and more vibrant place for those living, working and visiting the city.
The scheme held an event to mark the two-year anniversary at city centre venue, Rosies, which saw venue managers from across the city attend, to hear from speakers Dominic Borg, Best Bar None Chairman; Mick McDonnell, Best Bar None National Co-...
‘In Iona Macdonald’s singing resides a loveliness that cannot be taught’ Rolling Stone, Germany ‘[Paul Tasker] is one of the guitarists of his generation’ Maverick Magazine Glasgow’s Doghouse Roses (Iona Macdonald and Paul Tasker), once more present their unique take on contemporary folk and reaffirm that they are ‘Something a little bit special’ (The List) with the release of their long-awaited third studio album ‘Lost is Not Losing’.
Touring with Doghouse Roses is the Joseph Parsons Duo. Paul met Joseph in Germany, where they had the same booking agent, and they toured together....
