Exeter

Donations flood in at paddlers' party

There were rapid takings at River Dart Country Park’s end of season paddler’s party hosted last month, as kayakers came together and raised a staggering £1,420 for local charity, Dartmoor Search and Rescue Ashburton.

The annual event, this year sponsored by South Coast Canoes, played host to an array of kayaking entertainment. Fundraising events such as raffles and sponsored challenges, including races across the park’s high ropes course, helped to raise the impressive sum.

The River Dart runs right through the middle of River Dart Country Park and is a kayaking hotspot...

Great British Bake Off winner to speak at racecourse networking event

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Wed, 04/08/2015 - 7:44am

Glenn Cosby, a contestant in the 2013 series of BBC TV’s Great British Bake Off, is the guest speaker at the first of Exeter Racecourse’s series of ‘Business Breakfast’ networking events, which takes place on Friday, April 17.

Cosby was head of the sixth form at Teignmouth Community School at the time of his Great British Bake Off success. Now he is immersed in the food industry with his new company, ‘Bake It Big Productions’, which lives up to its name of big baking cookery demonstrations having toured the country and also run the month-long Edinburgh Fringe festival.

He...

Security firm and locksmiths join forces

Leading Security Solutions experts Gunnebo UK has joined forces with the country’s largest uniformed locksmiths network, LockRite Locksmiths, to provide powerful additional services to customers.

It is a natural alliance for the two companies, which both have big name customers that prize excellent service, products and delivery.

“Strategic partnerships are an extremely valuable way of expanding the range of quality services offered by Gunnebo. I am therefore particularly pleased to announce our alliance with LockRite, who share our vision for quality and customer service...

Timmy Mallett to unveil paintings in Exeter

Timmy Mallet, an accomplished artist whose work is sought after by collectors, will personally unveil some fabulous new paintings at Surridge Gallery, Princesshay on Saturday 11 April.

Timmy loves painting and will reach for 'Mallett's Palette' at the drop of a brush. “I paint every day” says Timmy “Inspiration is everywhere….” Working daily in his studio and on location, he is an accomplished artist in oils and acrylics who takes his inspiration from the ever-changing seasons and his many travels across the UK and the world.

His exhibition will showcase a stunning...

Christmas Parties at Sandy Park

Event Date: 
01/12/2015 - 3:30pm to 20/12/2015 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Here at Sandy Park we recognise that Christmas is a special time and that every party we host is unique; that’s why we offer a range of packages starting from just £24.95 for you to host your festive celebrations.

Private Christmas Party Nights As Devon’s premier event venue, our suites offer a distinctive and modern setting that can be transformed to make your Christmas Party truly memorable.

We can accommodate parties of over 600 and each of our suites offer a private internal bar, where we are licensed to serve alcohol until 1am.

Live Band Nights Firmly...

The Lads in their Hundreds - World War I in Letters and Song

Event Date: 
11/04/2015 - 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Matthews Hall, Topsham, Exeter

Devon Air Ambulance Trust is honoured to have been chosen as the nominated charity of choice for this moving musical evening.

Straight from successful performances in Essex the cast are bringing ‘The Lads in their Hundreds’ on the road. Specifically they are taking it to their home towns. It’s a commemoration of ordinary people and the cast wanted to share it with their own families, friends and communities. Mark Hansford (baritone) grew up in Exeter and his family live in Topsham. In fact his mum is a volunteer in the Charity’s Topsham shop.

Mark explained “Myself and the...

Did you witness East Devon burglary?

A burglary took place at a bed and breakfast on Charmouth Road near the Hunters Lodge Pub just outside Axminster between 3.15-5.45pm on Monday 6th April.

Cash has been taken from the property, and police are hoping that someone witnessed the break-in or saw something suspicious.

Detective Constable Matthew Burnell, said: “At the time the A35 was closed which meant that the queue of Bank Holiday traffic tailed back past the affected address.

"We are hoping that someone witnessed this burglary, or saw someone leaving the addresses later in the afternoon. We know that...

Devon Sports Awards finalists announced

The finalists for the prestigious 2015 Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Awards have been announced.

The Awards, which are being held at Exeter venue Sandy Park on the 8th May, attracted a record number of nominations from sports varying from archery, athletics and Tae Kwon-do to sailing, skateboarding and table tennis.

The judging panel, coordinated by Active Devon, who are overseeing the Awards together with the Exeter Foundation, have narrowed the nominations down to 26 finalists in seven categories from an extremely strong pool of entries.

The finalists for the...

RGB relaunches community fund

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 04/07/2015 - 12:08pm

Due to the overwhelming success of RGB Building Supplies’ Well Built Community Fund, the builders' merchant is delighted to announce that they are relaunching it and will be giving away a further £1,000 worth of building materials every other month until March next year.

Having made donations to a charity, a sports club, school, community group and care home last year, RGB will be calling out for different deserving groups to make contact with them this year and tell them how they can help.

The first giveaway will be to a group, charity or project that supports young people...

Greens: Vote for what you believe in

Authored by Diana Moore
Posted: Tue, 04/07/2015 - 11:46am

The Green Party in Exeter has launched its General Election campaign urging people to vote for policies not personalities and warning against intimidation by other Parties to vote tactically.

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