Penguin author Linda Finlay will be back at St Thomas Library to talk about her brand new book based in Devon called 'Orphans and Angels'. Wednesday 14th June - 2pm - £2 Linda has five bestselling novels behind her already and her latest looks to be just as exciting! Linda will be speaking about her writing process and her inspirations for the book plus there will be readings from the latest novel and a questions and answers session, book signing (with some books discounted), meet and greet and refreshments.
To book tickets simply contact the library on 01392 252783 - 35 Church...
Exeter based wrestler Jason King is very excited for his biggest show to date when he takes part in LEP Wrestling’s Supershow on Sunday 23rd April.
The show will be held in Torquay, Barton at the Acorn Centre with a fantastic set up that will look like a dream. But for Exeter’s very talented wrestler Jason King, there is more at stake than just the participation.
Jason King last year made wrestling headlines becoming the longest LEP Academy Champion in history holding the championship for over one year. Jason would also have one of the best wrestling years than any other...
Sam Pratt spends her day managing the CLIC Sargent Exmouth Charity Shop but this amazing woman is going one step further to help more young cancer patients.
In September this year Sam will be cycling from London to Paris to help raise money vital funds for CLIC Sargent.
Sam said: “Not long after my 50th birthday I shall be cycling from London to Paris all in aid of a charity that's close to my heart, CLIC Sargent. This charity supported me when my daughter was diagnosed with Cancer at just age 2. Thankfully, she is now 26, healthy and well.
Exeter mums and daughters are being urged to unite and join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to choose their event - Race for Life 5k 10k or Pretty Muddy - and pledge to take part on 22 - 23 July at Westpoint Exeter. There’s no better time for mums and daughters across South Devon to pull on their trainers, limber up and join like-minded women committed to the cause. Money raised will help Cancer Research UK scientists find new ways to treat cancer and save more lives. Ruth Chamings, Cancer...
Over 40 tutors and students from one of the UK’s leading flower schools, the Academy of Floral Art near Exeter, are joining forces to create a series of floral displays in the Grade II listed Poltimore House to mark St George’s Day weekend.
Abandoned in the 1980s and now undergoing extensive renovation by the Poltimore House Trust, Poltimore is a Devonshire landmark and an evocative setting for a flower festival. Visitors to the Flower Festival will be free to wander through the Tudor courtyard, the Entrance Hall and Salon and admire awe-inspiring floral designs and sculptures,...
Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed from 10pm on Friday 7 April until 5am on Monday 10 April for ongoing widening improvements.
The closure is needed to enable the assembly of steelwork on Countess Wear Bridge, and installation of the first few spans of a new pedestrian and cycle bridge which runs alongside the Grade II Listed structure. The remaining spans will then be lifted into place in the coming weeks.
The diversion route will be signed via Topsham Road, Alphington Road, Marsh Barton and the A379. Details of the diversion route are available here .
Organisers of last year’s BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend have won another award for the helping to stage the successful event. Exeter City Council and Teignbridge District Council were recognised by the Exeter Living Magazine Awards in the Events category. The Awards were held on Thursday night (6 April) at the University of Exeter’s Great Hall. Fifty thousand music fans attended BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend at Powderham Castle last May, enjoying the sounds of Coldplay, Mumford and Sons, Ellie Goulding and many other acts. Hosted by Radio 1 DJs, Radio 1’s Big Weekend is Europe’s largest free...
Over 40 tutors and students from one of the UK’s leading flower schools, the Academy of Floral Art near Exeter, are joining forces to create a series of floral displays in the Grade II listed Poltimore House to mark St George’s Day weekend. Abandoned in the 1980s and now undergoing extensive renovation by the Poltimore House Trust, Poltimore is a Devonshire landmark and an evocative setting for a flower festival. Visitors to the Flower Festival will be free to wander through the Tudor courtyard, the Entrance Hall and Salon and admire awe-inspiring floral designs and sculptures, including a...
Dartmoor Rangers Ella Briens and Andrea Roberts are bringing the Dartmoor version of the successful global litter campaign #2 minute beach clean to the National Park again this year.
Bude resident, Martin Dorey, started #2 minute beach clean after becoming frustrated by the amount of litter on our beautiful south west beaches. His aim was to encourage visitors and locals to take pride in their surroundings, raise awareness of the litter problem and to be proactive in dealing with the detritus.
The solution was a very simple idea - place large A frame boards, with...
Exeter College has announced plans to invest £70 million over the next 20 years in creating an ‘Exceptional’ college.
Under the plans, the college has set out a clear vision for its continued upward trajectory from an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ college to be an ‘Exceptional college’. The college launched both a new strategic plan and a 20 year master plan at an event at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery (RAMM).
The strategic plan sets out a journey to move from Outstanding to Exceptional over a five year time period, addressing the opportunities that A level...
