Exeter

Charity worker plugs gap for butterflies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 10/18/2014 - 12:07pm

One of the commonest complaints heard in the 21st century world of work is that people now have to take their work home with them. But a team member from a leading Devon environmental charity has now taken this modern phenomenon to a new level.

Kate Langdon has spent the last eight years working for Devon Wildlife Trust - the charity which looks after 50 nature reserves and which works for the county’s precious wildlife and landscapes.

Kate is part of Devon Wildlife Trust’s Working Wetlands team. Part of the team’s work has been restoring wildlife flower meadows in north-...

Day nursery opens in Broadclyst

An exciting evening was had by all at Echoes Childcare when it was officially opened by Alex Brown from Exeter Chiefs.

The children's day nursery and holiday club opened it's doors on the 1st of September and is owned by Jo Cook and Michele Stevens, two childcare professionals who had a dream to open their own nursery over 24years ago.

Echoes (Every Child has the Opportunity for an Excellent Start ) is situated at the old Broadclyst station and was formerly the Hungry Fox public house.

The building has had extensive remodelling and an extension added to it...

Scout's Community Bingo

Event Date: 
31/10/2014 - 7:30pm to 8:45pm
Venue: 
Scout Hut, South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree EX1 2SN

Come and join the 2nd Exeter Scout Group's Community Bingo night.

Last Friday of the month.

Eyes down 7.30pm at the Scout Hut, Heavitree (next to St Michael's School).

Next sessions are Friday 31st October and Friday 28th November.

All adults welcome!

City golfers head for Morocco

A pair of Exeter golfers are preparing to travel to Morocco for a six-night, five-star, expenses-paid break, where they will compete for a prestigious national amateur pairs title, after qualifying from a regional final at Manor House GC, in Castle Combe, Wiltshire.

Andy Rogers, 48, and Sandy Urquhart, 23 - both members at Fingle Glen GC - have won through to the grand final of the Morocco Matchplay, powered by HowDidiDo (formerly the HowDidiDo National Matchplay Championship) to be held in February.

They will enjoy complimentary return flights to Morocco, six-nights'...

'Have a go' skills show

Over 1,200 young people aged 14-25 will get the chance to ‘Have a go’ at a range of skills and discover new career opportunities when ‘The Skills Show Experience’ arrives in Exeter this week.

‘Have a Go Exeter will take place at Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary on the 22nd October. Schools will be attending in the morning and there will be an opportunity for anyone aged 14 to 25 to come along in the afternoon between 2.30 and 5pm.

Supported by the European Social Fund and the National Careers Service, the event is designed to inspire young people by giving them hands-on...

Tar Barrels

Event Date: 
05/11/2014 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Ottery St Mary

Every year on November 5th for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of thousands of townsfolk and visitors.

Ottery St. Mary is internationally renowned for its Tar Barrels, an old custom said to have originated in the 17th century, and which is held on November 5th each year. Each of Ottery's central public houses sponsors a single barrel. In the weeks prior to the day of the event, November 5th, the barrels are soaked with tar. The barrels are lit outside each of the pubs in turn and once the flames...

Bicton’s Bonfire Night Spectacular

Event Date: 
05/11/2014 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Bicton College, East Budleigh

A fantastic family event on Wednesday 5th November!

Enjoy the grand firework display with wonderful reflections over the lake and blazing bonfire.

Gates open at 5.30pm, with the fire lit shortly afterwards.

Free parking and lit walkways. Make sure you wrap up warm and don't miss out this Bonfire Night! Please wear sensible footwear as the terrain is uneven.

Refreshments include: Hog Roast, Mulled Cider, Stone Baked Pizza, Home-made Soup, Toffee Apples, Candy Floss and Hot Doughnuts.

Entry is just £5 for Adults and £3 for Children (under 16). Call...

Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!

Event Date: 
31/10/2014 - 9:00am
Venue: 
Devon's Crealy Great Adventure Park, Exeter

The loveable Great Dane is coming to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park on Halloween, where he will be delighting fans, young and old.

Appearing on Friday 31st October at 11.00am 12 noon 1.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm

See more at: http://www.crealy.co.uk/Devon/What 's-On-Live

Regular admission prices apply.

Medieval Tombs - meeting places of the living and the dead

Event Date: 
31/10/2014 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

The border between the living and the dead could be very permeable in the Middle Ages, especially at this time of year.

Naomi Howell (University of Exeter) will explain how medieval beliefs about ghosts, bodies and restless spirits are reflected in art, literature, and the tombs of Exeter Cathedral.

Advance booking essential on 01392 413174.

Extreme Gory Stories at the Underground Passages

Event Date: 
31/10/2014 - 6:30pm to 01/11/2014 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Paris Street, Exeter

This evening event highlights some of the more unsavoury tales from Exeter’s history and is NOT suitable for children under 14 years of age.

Visitors must be aware of unlit spaces, narrow passages, uneven floors and strange goings-on.

Exeter’s famous Underground Passages are located in the city centre on Paris Street between the Next and Zara stores. Honiton Road and Sowton Park & Ride stops are located opposite the entrance. Alternatively use city centre car parking.

Normal admission prices apply. Child price applies to age 14-17

For further information...

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