Devon

The theme for Chagstock 2017 will be Spies & Dolls, in honour of organiser Si Ford's mother, ‘the original Miss MonyPenny’ who passed away late last year.

Si said: “This year, Chagstock will be dedicated to the memory of my dear mother who passed away just before Christmas. It was after all in her back garden that the very first private Chagstock took place back in 2003.

“Her maiden name was Monypenny (the derivation of which is a long interesting story of its’ own), and during the 2nd World War she joined the WRNS and worked at a satellite branch of Bletchley Park...

Your guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (17-19 March)

THEATRE

Leaving Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Leaving home for the first time is a step into the dark. If you’re leaving the care system, the reality hits even harder. This play tells the real stories of care leavers and their experiences at the pivotal moment when they leave care. It also gives voice to those working within the system from staff in children’s homes to MPs and policy makers. Using the young people’s own words, an ensemble cast and an award-winning creative team will...

Children from Colyford have chosen the design for an eagerly anticipated play area in the village.

Despite the size of Colyford - 707 people are on the electoral roll - it doesn’t have a public play area, but it will soon.

East Devon District Council and Colyton Parish Council have been working closely together to spend £24,000 on creating the play area. A total of £22,300 of this money has been contributed by developers through Section 106 funding for play which is given for every new home created in the parish. This is collected by East Devon District Council, who choose...

‘The Man With Three Brains’ is a brand new show from the highly acclaimed and extremely funny comedian, Jason Byrne.

Following his hugely successful 2016 tour, ‘Propped Up’, the hilarious Jason Byrne will be returning to the stage from October this year for 37 dates across the country, stopping off at Exmouth Pavilion on Thursday 12 October 2017.

Jason is bringing back his famous warm and generous stagecraft. His 2016 UK tour saw silly props in the form of giant ducks, rubber hands, owls, big wooden pegs and amazing magic stunts which had audiences laughing up and down the...

A rare chance to ride on the old buses of Devon General and Exeter City Transport will be available, for one day only on Sunday 19th March. Owners of around 20 preserved buses will be providing rides around Exeter between 10.00am and 5.00pm.

The event, organised by the Devon General Omnibus Trust was originally planned to commemorate the closure of Exeter’s bus and coach station. However, this closure has been paused, as a result of a delay to the redevelopment plans. But the organisers had already gathered the buses and coaches together on this day and advertised the event to...

A delegation of Devon business leaders has been forging closer links with Manchester during a regional trade mission.

The visit was promoted by Exeter Connects, Exeter Airport’s initiative to enhance and promote air connectivity to the business community, and leading regional airline Flybe, in partnership with the Devon and Cornwall Business Council (DCBC).

The 12-strong delegation flew courtesy of Flybe from Exeter Airport to Manchester in the morning, and returned on the evening fight.

Delegates were hosted for breakfast by Manchester Airport where they learned...

Devon's education chief has written to the Prime Minister urging her to take action over the proposed new national funding system that could see scores of Devon schools lose out.

James McInnes has signed a joint letter to Theresa May with colleagues from around the country who represent the lowest-funded education authorities in the campaign group f40.

Devon has been campaigning with its schools, headteachers and governors for a Fair Funding system for years.

Two years ago it won an extra £16 million a year for schools but every child in Devon is still funded at £...

Just before the under 9 and the under 14 squads went out to play rugby on Sunday they were met by Ian Kingsbury JP, the Provincial Grand Master of the Devonshire Freemasons. He was accompanied by Colin Mackenzie, Alan Tonkin, Ian Penny who are all members of the Unity Masonic Lodge in Crediton and have just sponsored the new playing kit for both teams.

Both organisations have a long history in Crediton, the Freemasons lodge having been there since 1870 and the Crediton Rugby Football Club since 1878. These teams must have met during that 150 years, not in competition but in unity...