Devon

Devon Blue Light Day with D&C Police Pipes and Drums

Event Date: 
29/07/2015 - 10:00am
Venue: 
St Lukes Science and Sports College, Harts Lane, Exeter.

The band will be playing at our force/emergency services Blue Light Day at St Lukes School, Harts Lane on 29th July from 10am - 2pm.

This event is for members of the disabled community and their hard working carers from all across Devon to meet Devon’s emergency services.

Everyone will be able to try out various sporting activities from special olympics, soccer and much much more.

We're going to be there to provide part of the music for the day along with other musicians.

This event is to help people with disabilities become more confident and...

Christ Church Summer Fete

Event Date: 
25/07/2015 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Christ Church, Grosvenor Place, Exeter

Christ Church will be holding their summer fete this Saturday (25th July) from 11am to 2pm.

Activities include facepainting, games, crafts and tabletop sale. Tea and cake will also be available for sale with funds going to support the work of Barnabas Fund.

Admission is free!

For more information visit our facebook site: www.facebook.com/ChristChurchCCE

Your guide to What's On this weekend

Don't make any plans for the weekend until you've checked out our guide to what's on in and around Exeter (17-19 July).

THEATRE

The Magnificent Three Friday & Saturday, Rougemont Gardens, Eeter Cornish company Miracle Theatre will be performing their rootin’ tootin’ new show The Magnificent Three in the glorious outdoor setting of Rougemont Gardens. One for all the family, there's be plenty of fun extras, including workshops and a Friday night live music hoedown under the stars. Performances start at at 7pm and are recommended for everyone over seven. Tickets at the...

Historic procession for Exeter

The Lammas Glove will be raised above Exeter on Friday as part of a ceremony dating back more than 900 years.

The Proclamation of Lammas Fair takes place on Friday (17 July). Originating from before the Norman Conquest, the Lord Mayor's procession of the Lammas Glove, includes civic dignitaries and local school children, some in period costume.

This year the Lord Mayor will be joined by the Mayor of Bad Homburg, Germany - Exeter’s twin city - and his delegation, who will be visiting Exeter as part of the celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the twinning of Exeter and...

New Exeter pub begins hiring staff

Work continues to progress well on a brand new pub and restaurant opening soon in Exeter.

The Pinhoe Hoard, which is being built by Marston’s Inns and Taverns, will cater for 185 diners and will offer fresh Rotisserie chicken every day, as well as a selection of other home cooked meals, and an extensive range of drinks.

The pub manager has now been recruited and activity is well underway to recruit all team members. We are now recruiting for the following positions including:

  • Front of house
  • Line chefs
  • Kitchen assistants
  • ...

Appeal after cash stolen from Exeter Aldi

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2015 - 2:41pm

Police are appealing for the public’s help in identifying two men who stole cash from within the Aldi store on Alphington Road, Exeter.

The two men are believed to have taken £290 out of an unmanned cash register between 3pm and 4pm on Monday 13 July.

One man is described as white, between 5ft 8 and 5ft 11 tall, aged mid thirties and was wearing a fishing style hat, a black t-shirt, blue jeans and white trainers.

The other man is described as white, around 6ft tall, and aged between late twenties and early thirties and was wearing a green checked shirt, black jeans...

Giant cricket bat ready for another century

The UK’s largest cricket bat has been unveiled at one of the country’s oldest cricket clubs and sponsored by one of the country’s oldest family businesses!

Helmores, one of England’s longest established firms of estate agents are delighted to be sponsor-ing the iconic giant cricket bat, which was created from a storm damaged tree at Shobrooke Park Cricket Club, Crediton.

The Scots Pine, planted in 1890 when Shobrooke Park Cricket Club was established has been carved into a giant cricket bat; 5 metres high, with the handle 1.5 m and the blade 3m long. The tree was damaged by...

Free flood warnings for EE customers

EE customers registered in flood risk areas in Devon and Cornwall will receive messages from the Environment Agency’s Floodline Warnings Direct service, giving people valuable time to prepare.

The scheme is the first of its kind in England and follows a successful pilot in Staffordshire in March this year.

Since 2010, the Floodline Warnings Direct service has enabled the Environment Agency to automatically register and send warnings to 600,000 home and business landline numbers, but this will be the first time that flood warnings will be issued directly through a mobile...

Sweet Revenge opens in Sidmouth

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2015 - 11:55am

Weekly rep continues at the Manor Pavilion Theatre in Sidmouth this week with the arrival of the fourth production of 2015, Sweet Revenge by Francis Durbridge. The classic suspense thriller will play from Thursday 16 to Wednesday 22 July. The Summer Rep Season sees one company of actors present a season of twelve classic revivals throughout summer, with a new production each week until the end of September. Dr. Ross Marquand, a successful and happily married cardiac consultant, is hosting a party for family and friends in his Thames-side home to celebrate the regatta. But as the guests...

Outstanding inspection for Cranbrook school

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/14/2015 - 11:28am

St Martin’s CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School, in Cranbrook, has received an ‘outstanding’ status in their recent Church School Inspection (SIAMS - National Society Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools).

St Martin’s School, the newest church school in the diocese, with 390 pupils, was rated as outstanding in their ‘distinctiveness and effectiveness as a Church of England school.’ They were also rated as outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners and for the impact of collective worship on the school community. They were also outstanding in the...

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