This year, the Devon Cattle Breeders Society returns to its native county to host its national show at Devon County Show 2019. The Devon Ruby, a beautiful breed with its signature deep, rich, burnished red coat is internationally recognised for its ability to produce the very finest marbled beef on a low maintenance diet. The Show is expecting up to 100 Devon Reds on site competing in the show, along with a new young stars competition dedicated to young handlers.
A public exhibition will give local residents the opportunity to view and comment on Eutopia Homes’ plans to redevelop the land at Exmouth Junction, Prince Charles Road, with a major new residential development which will include a mix of new homes for sale and for rent.
Eutopia Homes is looking to engage with the local community on their proposal before a planning application is submitted to Exeter City Council.
A public exhibition will be held:
On: Wednesday 27th February 2019
At: St James Church, Mount Pleasant Road, Exeter EX4 7AH
Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed overnight on Thursday 28 February The road will be closed for one night, from 8.30pm to 5.30am, while minor remedial work is carried out.
The closure, from Countess Wear roundabout to Matford roundabout, will enable maintenance to be carried out to the Swing Bridge. Small areas of pavements will also be resurfaced and high friction surfacing will be applied to manhole covers.
The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Exe Bridges, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379.
Exeter Phoenix is offering £4,000 of support to local filmmakers through their annual commission scheme. This support will lead to the creation of four short films from filmmakers across the South West over the coming year.
Two awards of £1,500 will be made to support the creation of two Short Film Commissions (10-12 mins) and two awards of £500 will support two Micro Film Commissions (3 mins). Every genre of film will be considered including documentary, drama, animation, experimental, and everything in between.
Speaking about the commissions, Exeter Phoenix’s Digital...
The location and size of urban trees plays an important role in providinghealth and wellbeing benefits, according to a new study by Exeter University. Using National Tree Mapdata, created by aerial mapping company Bluesky, the study assessed the role of 600,000 individual trees in providing nature experiences. Those trees that are experienced by more people, more frequently, have the potential to provide greater health and wellbeing benefits.
With urbanisation emerging as one of the most important human health issues of the 21st century, the study concluded the contribution of...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (22-24 February):
THEATRE
Aladdin
Friday & Saturday, Silverton Community Hall
A timeless tale of love set in exotic ancient China is coming to Silverton as Aladdin swops the 55B bus to ride in on his magic carpet!The village will be transformed into enchanting old Peking fit for a beautiful princess, a dastardly uncle, a clever genie and love-struck Aladdin in this family-favourite pantomime. Staged by the Silverton Luvvies, this modern take on a time-less classic promises laughs, love, intrigue...
For the second year running RGB Building Supplies, which has a branch on Alphinbrook Road, Exeter, has been nominated in the prestigious Builders Merchants Journal Industry Awards.
The awards celebrate all aspects of the construction industry and RGB is now encouraging customers and those working in the trades to vote for them.
The builders merchant has been shortlisted in the Multiple Merchant of the Year category, an award it won in 2018, and is once again up against other leading building supplies companies from across the country.
Rob Baxter hopes a return to home comforts tomorrow will help provide him and his Exeter Chiefs with the perfect foundation from which to attack visiting Newcastle Falcons in the Gallagher Premiership (2:30pm).
Defeat away to Gloucester a week ago saw the Devonians surrender top spot in the division, albeit on points difference to defending champions Saracens, but Baxter believes being back on familiar surroundings can ensure normal service is resumed at the first attempt.
It's been six weeks since the Chiefs last ran out at home - that was against Castres in the Heineken...
Experts will work to discover if commercial fishing is harming endangered African penguins by making it harder to forage for food in the ocean.
Dr Richard Sherley from the University of Exeter will use GPS tracking and other technology to follow penguins in South Africa to record how deep they have to dive and how far they have to travel to find fish.
Penguins eat sardines and anchovies, which are also fished commercially, and the study will help researchers better understand the cost of this to penguin populations. The study could lead to solutions for more sustainable...
