Exeter

Builders merchant a finalist in national awards

RGB Building Supplies, which has a branch on Alphinbrook Road, Exeter, is delighted to have been announced as a finalist in the national Build It Awards 2014, which celebrate all aspects of self build and renovation.

As a finalist in the ‘Best Builders Merchant for Self Builders’ category, RGB will be up against leading national brands highlighting the quality of service that RGB offers.

RGB has always had an excellent reputation amongst self builders and because of this, were recently the main sponsor of this year’s SelfBuild & Design Show, which took place at Exeter’s...

Spooky late-night opening at Knightshayes

Spook yourself silly this Hallowe’en at Knightshayes, on the outskirts of Tiverton, as the National Trust property goes all out with it’s All Hallows Eve celebrations and late night opening on Friday 31 October.

The late night opening is a first for the team at Knightshayes, as they look at new ways to help people explore the property and see it in a different light. There will be a spooky trail around the house and activities to help keep the kids occupied.

The gothic mansion lends itself well to the theme, as House Manager Sara Currant explained: “When I first moved to...

Ottery St Mary Carnival

Event Date: 
18/10/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Ottery St Mary

Crowning Ceremony Fancy Dress Competition Grand Draw Guy Competition from 2.00pm at The Institute with the crowning of the Carnival Royalty.

The carnival procession starts from Alansway Trading Estate at 7.30pm coming up through Mill Street, The Town Square, and finishing in Yonder Street following by a fireworks display on The Land of Canaan at approx 9.30pm.

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Crafty Bird Handmade Fayre

Event Date: 
18/10/2014 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Southernhay United Reformed Church, Dix's Field, Exeter

Crafty Bird Handmade Fayre - For people who love crafts and crafting.

There will be stalls selling a range of crafts from people across Devon so go along and start your Christmas shopping.

Everyone welcome.

10.30am-2.30pm

Energy from Waste facility officially opens

The Chairman of Devon County Council, George Gribble, officially opened Exeter’s new energy recovery facility today (16 October).

Delegates from Devon County Council, the county’s waste contractor Viridor and construction and initial operating company TIRU assembled with local community representatives at an official opening event on site.

Deputy Leader, Councillor John Clatworthy talked about the plant, which will deal with waste from Exeter, and the surrounding area.

He said: “For years, landfill has been the cheaper option, but it’s not a good environmental...

Open Data Forum: Encouraging openness and transparency

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 10/16/2014 - 3:01pm

Devon County Council is continuing to open up more information about the council, its contracts and finances in a concept known as Open Data.

As part of the Council's commitment to accountability and transparency, there is a range of information available about how the council operates, its staff and what it spends.

Some examples of this are; details of all transactions that the council makes over £500, senior employee salaries, councillor allowances and expenses, contracts and tenders and grants to the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.

Also widely...

Pinhoe Guides Christmas Shopping Extravaganza

Event Date: 
21/11/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
America Hall, Pinhoe, Exeter

Pinhoe Guides are holding a Christmas shopping evening on Friday 21 November.

Twenty tables will be selling various items including jewellery, craft items, Christmas decorations and cards for sale along with mulled wine, nibbles and mince pies.

There will be a raffle towards the end of the evening. All the stallholders have donated a prize, and we have a couple of other competitions during the evening.

All the money raised will go towards the Pinhoe Guides' trip to Switzerland in August 2015.

Entry is free, although any donations on the door will be...

Views sought on how to improve and protect water environment

The Environment Agency is asking for views on how to improve and protect the water environment in the South West. Take a moment to think about how much you use or are near water in your everyday life. Did you know that the Environment Agency has set out plans for how water in the South West will be looked after in coming years? Now is the time for you to have your say on how they will do this.

Water quality in the South West has steadily improved over the last 20 years.

The draft river basin management plan (dRBMP) for the South West looks at water in each catchment across...

In Love With Love

Event Date: 
21/11/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre, Exeter

Henry Purcell meets Giacomo Puccini on a love journey through Baroque, Classical and Romantic periods with the help of all the great composers of their time.

Recital includes folk songs and poetry from the Cygnet Company. Music and words tell us how powerful a woman’s love can be.

Soprano Kaja Pecnik performing arias such as O mio babbino caro, Sweeter than roses and Una voce poco fa will guide us through the wonderful language of love and truly make us fall in love with love.

Again and again.

Adrian Hicks Pianist Adrian Hicks studied piano and singing at...

Ted Wragg Trust to run new Cranbrook school

An Exeter educational trust has been selected to run Cranbrook’s new two to 16 all-through school.

The Ted Wragg Trust already numbers Isca and St James secondary schools and Whipton Barton infants and junior schools among its members.

Named after distinguished Exeter educationist Ted Wragg, the trust is led by Exeter University, Exeter College, Flybe and EDF.

Devon County Council recommended the Trust as sponsor for the new school and the decision has now been confirmed by Education Secretary Nicky Morgan.

New schools cannot be set up by local authorities...

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