Learn to build campfires, climb trees, build dens, create wild art and become one with the forest. Join in with these family activities in this drop in session, 10.30am-4.30pm.
Normal admission applies.
For more information call 01392 881345 or email killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk
Devon and Cornwall Police are inviting members of the public to name six out of the seven puppies born to Force brood bitch, Ruby, last month. The competition will be run through the Devon and Cornwall Police Facebook page ( www.facebook.com/DevonandCornwallpolice ) from 10 to 18 July 2013. As this litter of puppies are the first litter Devon and Cornwall Police have bred they will be known as litter ‘A’ and all suggested names given on Facebook need to begin with the letter ‘A’. Anyone wishing to name the puppies can find photos of each puppy posted on the Facebook page. The first puppy...
A programme of investment in flood risk management works and studies has been agreed by Devon County Council’s Cabinet.
More than 1,000 homes and businesses in the county were flooded during the unprecedented rainfall across Devon in 2012 and early 2013 and many thousands more are at risk in the future.
Devon County Council, working closely with District Councils, the Environment Agency and South West Water, carried out initial investigations of these flood events. As a direct result of this process and the feedback from flood drop-in events, Devon County Council...
Dennis has grown into one of Atlantic Canada’s most potent songwriters, with beautifully poetic lyrics and a veteran’s sense of melody, tune and arrangement.
The most recent release, Dusk Dreams, was recorded in Athens, Georgia, with acclaimed musician and producer, David Barbe (Drive By Truckers, Cracker, Bob Mould/Sugar). The album consists of ten songs that blend folk, pop, country, lounge, blues, soul, and whatever else. Barbe’s production is subtle, yet gorgeous and steers clear of interfering with the loosely wonderful performances. Critics are calling Dusk Dreams, Dennis...
Local adoption specialists Families for Children are heightening their search for potential adopters across Devon as new government reforms in the adoption process this month means a shorter time to become an adoptive parent.
Graham Pellew, Deputy CEO of Families for Children says: “For years we have battled the myth that becoming an adoptive parent can take years. It has always been a common misconception with adoption that the process is long and drawn out when in fact in the past if you applied to adopt through Families for Children there was no initial waiting time before we...
Three Exeter businesses have joined together to provide funding to launch the ARISE (Alliance to Reward Initiatives and Social Enterprises) initiative across the city, which will provide £10,000 annually to support projects and socially based activities that improve the lives of groups or individuals in Exeter.
Land Securities (owners of Princesshay), Norman Rourke Pryme and Kier Construction have all contributed and are committed to the ARISE project, which will manage the distribution of funds over the next 12 months to community groups, organisations or individuals that apply to...
Sit back, relax and enjoy listening to Jazz on the Lawn at Finch Foundry nestled in the heart of Sticklepath, near Okehampton, on Sunday 21 July, between 12.30 and 4.30pm.
Finch Foundry, a traditional water-powered working forge, provides the ideal setting for one of the West Country’s best jazz bands. Back by popular demand, ‘The Plough Boys’ will entertain visitors with an afternoon of traditional jazz.
Ben Shapcott, Manager at Finch Foundry, says: ‘Finch provides a beautiful setting to bring a picnic, sit back, relax and enjoy an afternoon of...
Free places on a unique four-week personal development course, including two 'residentials', are being offered by Devon charity Community Action South West.
Local 16 and 17 year olds in Exeter, East Devon and Torbay could sign-up for a life-enriching summer adventure with volunteering at its centre, giving valuable personal development skills under the National Citizen Service (NCS) programme.
Just 22 places are available.
NCS facilitates a combination of residential and community activities which, say organisers, will develop life-long skills.
Temperatures reached a scorching 27 degrees Celsius as revellers from across the UK came to Exeter to watch Olly Murs perform in front of 20,000 at Powerham Castle over the weekend.
Essex star, Olly, who struggled to perform his set at Robbie Williams' Wembley concert just two days before, managed to treat the crowd to his famous hits 'Dance With Me Tonight' and 'Please Don't Let Me Go', to a welcome response from the audience.
During the show the 'Troublemaker' singer got his fans shaking their stuff to Beyonce's 'Crazy In...
