People who love their beach are in for a treat as giant seagulls, a Scotsman on stilts, an enormous dog and a monster made of wet wipes descend on Teignmouth for three days of entertainment and education.
Street theatre and family activities are taking place from August 15 – 17 to celebrate life beside the seaside and explain more about how we can keep our beaches clean and seas sparkling.
The activities have been funded by Teignbridge District Council and Teignmouth Town Council, working with the Environment Agency, South West Water, the Marine Conservation Society and...
When a community project in Exeter asked for people's views and ideas for a new building they didn’t quite expect the overwhelming number of volunteers who came forward to help. People behind plans to create a Community Hub in Pinhoe received 75 offers of help after sending out a survey asking for suggestions on what should be in the building and where it should be located. “With all sorts of skills and new ideas it's very exciting to see this level of support and makes the new Community Hub even more within reach,” said Cllr Duncan Wood, who has backed the initiative right from start....
More than 600 children and teenagers are being treated for a type of diabetes normally only seen in adults aged over 40 – an increase of 14 per cent in a year – which reinforces the need for urgent action on obesity, councils warn today. The Local Government Association, which represents more than 370 councils in England and Wales, says the continuing rise in cases of Type 2 diabetes in children is “a hugely disturbing trend” and an important reminder of one of the biggest public health challenges the country faces, ahead of the first anniversary of the publication of the Government’s...
More people than ever can go off the beaten track to explore the countryside as the National Trust launches an all-terrain mobility scooter that can go ‘off road’, opening up the Killerton Estate to people with limited mobility. The Tramper scooter has been provided through the Heritage Ability project, a scheme delivered by charity Living Options Devon and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Heritage Ability project aims to make at least 18 heritage sites across the South West more accessible to disabled and deaf people. The Trampers can go up and down slopes, over bumps and tree...
Alzheimer’s Society’s National Dementia Friendly Awards are on the lookout for people who are improving the lives of those affected by dementia
Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate people who are raising awareness, changing attitudes and challenging misunderstanding around dementia
Dementia devastates lives, and by 2021 one million people will be living with the condition. The awards team wants to hear from people who are leading the dementia movement, inspiring others and are determined to transform the dementia landscape forever.
It’s time to give your brain a work out and treat your taste buds to some bubbles as Exeter Business Club proudly presents its first Quiz ‘n’ Fizz night.
The event on Thursday September 20, is in aid of the Exeter Foundation, the networking club’s chosen charity for this year. At least 30 teams of six are expected to battle it out for top honours and already places are being snapped up.
Venue is the Isca Centre where teams will be offered a glass of Prosecco on arrival. A buffet supper is included in the ticket price of £10. Drinks will be available from the bar. Adjacent...
Audiences will once again be able to immerse themselves in the wonders of the ocean without getting their feet wet, as the Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns to Exeter next month.
The tour is bringing a collection of the newest and most mesmerising ocean films to Exeter Corn Exchange on Friday 8 September.
Get up close and personal with the world’s weirdest marine creatures, witness rarely seen footage of the least-explored depths of the planet, and meet the unique characters who dedicate their lives to the sea’s salt spray – all on the big screen!
The long-awaited outlet at Newcourt Way, near Sandy Park on the outskirts of the city, is due to open in early summer 2018.
And as these pictures show, the development is rapidly taking shape.
IKEA has invested £80 million in the new Exeter store, which will be the 21st IKEA in the UK. It will create 350 new jobs.
The start of work on site has been welcomed by Exeter City Council leader Pete Edwards.
He said: “This is a significant moment for Exeter. We have long been anticipating IKEA’s arrival in the city, which is why we’ve worked closely with IKEA to...
The UK’s leading marine charity is urging people who love the coast to organise a beach clean and survey and do their bit in the worldwide fight against marine litter.
The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) will be running its 24th annual Great British Beach Clean-up event between the 15th and 18th September. The charity hopes this year’s clean-up will put the UK in the top ten of the 100 or so participating countries and regions which take part in the International Coastal Clean-up during the same weekend every year.
This year, the Great British Beach Clean is being...
On Saturday 12 August 2017 Lidl are holding a recruitment fair at Cranbrook’s Younghayes Centre where people can find out about the jobs at their new Regional Distribution Centre, which is set to open in the autumn.
There are two sessions, 11.00 and 13.45, both starting with free tea, coffee and cake. Followed by a presentation from Lidl staff and the chance to ask questions about the various roles.
There are a number of agencies also supporting the event to help attendees in their decision making. These include the National Careers Service, Homemaker (financial advice),...
