Modern men in Exeter are adopting “he-tail therapy” to beat the stresses and strains of every-day life – according to a new study. Research found that more than eight out of ten British men are now as enthusiastic as women about hitting the shops to make themselves feel better. According to the figures, the average Exeter man embarks on retail therapy missions, in store and online, on average four times a month to cheer themselves up. It also emerged that over half (51 percent) feel a ‘lasting buzz’ from shopping for themselves. And it isn’t just about spending on fashion items – digital...
Guiding Light is ’Not for profit’ supporting local charities.
Our Spiritual evenings are held at ’The Hedley Way Centre’. Follow the brook from the town to the main car park near the rear of the Hospital. We are just over the bridge in the Manor Gardens on the corner of Brook Street.
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We look forward to seeing you. Please note we are an independant Spiritual centre. We are not...
East Devon District Council's Countryside team is planning a Family Foraging event on Saturday 19 September, from 10am to 12.30pm at Holyford Woods, near Colyford.
Basic foraging techniques will be demonstrated during a walk in the woods, followed by a taster session around the campfire - weather permitting.
The cost for the event is £3 per person. Booking is essential as places are limited; call 01395 517557 or email Countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk
Councillor Iain Chubb, Portfolio holder for the Environment, said: “We aim to show families how much fun can be had...
A family from Exeter are asking for support for their second annual bike ride in memory of their late mother and wife, Bridget Johns, who sadly lost her battle with cancer in March last year.
Chris Johns, one of the organisers of the event and owner of Exeplore - The Bike Bus says: “Mum’s Bike Ride was such a great success last year, we had such an amazing turnout.
"We would like to bring even more families together and remember loved ones in 2015.
"Unfortunately many families are affected by cancer, so all our proceeds are going to support Cancer Research. Together...
Come along to A la Ronde and stock up on reading and reference books during our annual bumper second hand book sale from Saturday 29 to Monday 31 August, 11am - 4pm. You will be able to browse a wide and varied range of titles and authors, including reference, fiction, children’s and antiquarian books. The sale is in the marquee and entry is free. All funds raised go towards conservation work of the unique and quirky collection in the house. A la Ronde is open 7 days a week. The grounds and tea room are open from 10.30am until 5.30pm with last order at 5pm. The house is open from 11am with...
Explore the free trail to spot pumpkin faces hiding around the garden. Make a day of it and go off the beaten track to discover secret paths, the Bear’s hut and the ice house. Crunch leaves under your feet while you enjoy the natural beauty of this changing season. Normal admission fees apply. National Trust members and under 5s go free. www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is opening its doors to the public for a family open day on Saturday 5 September.
Everyone is welcome to come along to learn more about the work of firefighters and how they can make their homes safer.
The event will be held at Service Headquarters, near Exeter, on Saturday 5 September, 10am-4pm. Funds will be raised for Hospiscare Exmouth & Lympstone and the Fire Fighters Charity.
There will be lots to see and do, including:
• safety advice and demonstrations • BBQ • Blaze Bear • face painting • brigade...
The new £4.2 million Tithebarn Link Road will be open to traffic this evening. (Friday 28th August)
The road provides an alternative link between the city and the Exeter and East Devon Growth Point, connecting the existing Tithebarn Lane bridge and the northern end of Science Park to the new roundabout on Cumberland Way. The improvements will help tackle congestion and improve the resilience of both the A30 and M5.
Devon County Council successfully secured funding for the scheme from the Department for Transport's Local Pinch Point fund and the Department for Business,...
Exeter's King William Street car park, including the Leighton Terrace section, will be closed on Tuesday (1 September) - for one day only - to allow for the installation of solar panels.
John Lewis car park will remain open as normal and the nearest alternative Pay & Display car park will be Howell Road.
The pioneering initiative at John Lewis and Mary Arches Street Car Parks is being delivered by Devon firm Sungift Energy on behalf of Exeter City Council.
Once in place it will provide a gross income of over £50,000 per annum, generating 285,227 kwh per year of...
