Cranbrook school children are helping to make Cranbrook a Healthy Town by joining new brushing clubs at Cranbrook Education Campus.
Brushing clubs are being welcomed by the school, to reduce tooth decay and raise awareness of dental hygiene among children. They are happening in reception classes at the school, lasting for 5 minutes on a daily basis.
Under supervision of an adult, children clean their teeth and actively learn how to have good oral hygiene and prevent decay. The bushing club is designed to supplement tooth brushing at home when the most important time to...
The deadline for nominations for this year’s Community Transport Awards has been extended.
The awards ceremony is open to anyone working or volunteering in the community transport sector and Devon County Council has announced that nominations must now be submitted by Monday 8 May.
There are three categories of awards which honour the exceptional work of staff and volunteers in Devon’s Community Transport services:
Volunteer Drivers - with three awards available for minibus drivers and another three for car drivers;
Killerton House, near Exeter, has received a major £20,000 boost towards their overall fundraising target of £100,000 to plug the gaps in its leaking roof. Viridor Credits Environmental Company has awarded a grant via the Landfill Communities Fund to help to bring the historic roof scape back to life.
The £20,000 grant will fund rebuilding chimneys to their original heights and features, providing aesthetic value and symmetry to the mansion. Archive photographs of Killerton House have been carefully researched to inform the designs. Some chimneys will also be lined to allow the...
Police investigating a burglary at the Public Hall, Budleigh Salterton, have confirmed that a ceremonial gold chain (pictured) has been stolen.
The incident happened between 10.15pm on Wednesday 19th April 2017 and 10.50am the next day.
The front door of the building was forced and an untidy search of the building was made, with cupboards opened and further damage caused to internal doors.
The chain that was taken, which holds a pendant (also pictured) which was not taken, is worth approximately £300. It is an un-hallmarked yellow 9ct gold of an alternate circular...
Food lovers and walkers are in for a real treat on 4th June at the inaugural ‘Gourmet Food Walk’ in Kilmington, East Devon.
The leisurely walk is a great chance to explore the picturesque Devon countryside. Just over halfway along the route walkers will be rewarded with breathe-taking views for miles around.
Of course what makes the walk so special is the inclusion of food and drink from East Devon and Dorset. Walkers make several stops for refreshments and entertainment; at each is a delicious course of a meal prepared by cooks from the local area.
The charity responsible for running Devon’s library services has celebrated its first successful year.
Supervisors, centre managers, trustees and management at Libraries Unlimited came together at a strategic development day on April 25th to celebrate the charity’s first birthday.
Libraries Unlimited was officially launched on 23rd April last year after being commissioned by Devon County Council to run Devon Libraries, including 50 public libraries, four mobile libraries and three prison libraries.
The organisation was formed as a social enterprise, headed up by a...
A nurse at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Cassie Bartlett, and a group of college pals have rallied round in support of friend Emily Cane to help her fundraise for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Emily was due to take part in the London Marathon on 23rd April in memory of her mum Susie who sadly passed away last year.
Unfortunately, Emily has suddenly become seriously unwell herself and so is unable to complete the challenge she had been training hard for the last four months. To help support Emily whilst she is ill, childhood best friends Cassie, Izzy Greenslade, Jo Smith...
Music lovers have just days left to save money on tickets for this year’s must-see concert at Newton Abbot Racecourse before the Early Bird booking offer closes on Sunday 30 April.
Taking place on Sunday 16 July, Sounds of the Summer will see some of the UK’s best-loved artists grace the stage.
Fans who purchase their tickets prior to Sunday 30 April can join the scores of music lovers who have already taken advantage of the Early Bird offer to save on their ticket price.
Earlier this year Newton Abbot Racecourse announced that its third summer concert would be...
In celebration of The Wildlife Trusts ‘Wild About Gardens’ campaign, Devon Wildlife Trust will be hosting a wild bee family fun day!
Join us in the Cricklepit garden for a range of exciting activities, crafts and fun as part of the Wild About Gardens campaign - bee creative in the garden! £3 per child
For more information visit http://www.devonwildlifetrust.org/events/2017/03/07/wild-bee-family-fun-...
Contact: Devon Wildlife Trust contactus@devonwildlifetrust.org or call 01392 279244
Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this bank holiday weekend (28 April – 1 May).
THEATRE
Richard Herring – The Best Friday, Exeter Northcott Theatre Richard Herring, King of the Edinburgh Fringe, Metro columnist and the UK’s Podfather (RHLSTP, AIOTM) picks his favourite routines from his 12 one-man shows and crams them into 90 minutes for your delectation. https://exeternorthcott.co.uk
The Castle Builder Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter The Castle Builder is an emotional and hard rocking journey into the hearts and souls that exist on the...
