Holne Park House and CRS Adventures, based on the River Dart Country Park in Devon, ran a two-day training programme for the Exeter Chiefs in preparation for the squad’s pre-season campaign.
The action-packed programme was centred around team-building and involved an array of timed challenges; from tractor pulling, dismantling and rebuilding a canon, to raft racing and a multi-terrain log carry.
Each challenge lasted approximately 45 minutes – and ensured that each team member was challenged both physically and mentally to prepare them for the gruelling season ahead....
The pace of increase in construction sector workloads continue to slow, according to the latest RICS UK Construction Market Survey, extending a trend that goes back to the middle of last year.
Across all sectors in the South West region a subdued picture is painted; 12% more respondents reported a rise in activity over the previous three months compared with 32% in the first quarter, with the most distinct slowdowns being seen in the private housing and private commercial subdivisions. Most notably 24% of contributors still reported an increase in private housing activity –...
Exeter City have the chance to record seven pre-season wins from seven as they welcome Cardiff City to St James Park tonight (July 28th).
With City’s Sky Bet League Two season kicking off in just over a week against Blackpool, the tie against the Bluebirds will be the last chance for the players in a game situation, to convince manager Paul Tisdale they are worthy of a starting place at Bloomfield Road on August 6.
The Grecians beat Taunton Town on Tuesday night as City rounded off their pre-season away fixtures. Prior to that victory they had already beaten Weymouth FC,...
A Full Council meeting of Exeter City Council meeting held at Exeter Guildhall on Tuesday 26 July 2016 unanimously passed a motion reaffirming unequivocal condemnation of any form of behaviour that is racist, xenophobic, incites hatred, discriminates against or harms members of our community.
In proposing the Labour Group motion, Cllr Lewis Keen [St David's] said: "I've proposed this motion concerning hate crime due to a significant rise across the country, and this has been reflected in concern from many residents, who have contacted me and my fellow councillors."
A ground-breaking project to eliminate a deadly virus in Devon has received a national award.
Addaction’s hepatitis C work has received national recognition by The Communique Awards, which look for initiatives that lead to real improvements in healthcare locally and internationally.
Addaction is the lead partner in the local drug and alcohol partnership RISE Recovery. With The Hepatitis C Trust, Addaction formed the project to bust the myths, misconceptions and stigma surrounding hepatitis C and encourage people at risk through injecting drugs to be tested and consider...
Dozens of fire crews have been fighting a blaze in Exeter city centre this afternoon.
Fifteen appliances from across Devon, including one from Somerset, were called to the Richer Sounds in Sidwell Street at around 1.45, after smoke was reported to be billowing from the store.
A spokesperson for Devon & Cornwall Police said: “Police were informed just after 2.05pm of a fire in the basement of Richer Sounds Music Shop on Sidwell Street.
“There are reports of a large amount of smoke and this is drifting into nearby areas including Newtown. Police are advising that...
October sees the start of a potentially epic adventure for Hospiscare volunteer Heatherbelle Bates and Hospiscare fundraiser Charlotte Knipe.
For on 8th October, the intrepid duo are going to China for the Great Wall Challenge, China Trek, a 9 day adventure following the Great Wall of China to help raise funds for Hospiscare.
Eager to be prepared, the trekkers brought along black Labrador Luca for a local warm up walk on Wednesday 22nd June.
The training walk, which took in part of the Exe Valley Trail, started down at the Quay in Exeter and was a 20 mile round trip...
WESC Foundation (WESC) in partnership with Listen2Win hosted a Visual Impairment Challenge at WESC’s 14-acre campus in Exeter.
Players from the England Blind Football team, Keryn Seal – Captain, Robin Williams – Striker and their sighted goalie, Dan James led the sports event with seven teams from Exeter’s business community taking part.
The Visual Impairment Challenge was jointly organised by WESC and Listen2Win, an Exeter-based company that specialises in training and developing businesses listening and communication skills, as well as disability awareness. The training...
It’s a well-known pastime that when the sun shines in South Devon, everyone flocks to one of Salcombe Dairy’s parlours or one of their many stockists, for their favourite ice creams, frozen yoghurts and sorbets. This summer, Salcombe Dairy’s classic flavours, including Honeycomb, Madagascan Vanilla, Peppermint Chocolate Flake and Rum and Raisin, are being scooped up as fast as ever.
A perennial favourite and known for its sweet chewy crunch, Salcombe Dairy’s most popular flavour Honeycomb is selling as well as ever. Salcombe Dairy is proud to have been the first UK producer to make...
Killerton House has moved away from oil-fired heating by installing biomass boilers powered by sustainably sourced wood pellets.
The boilers will be powered by 55 tonnes of wood pellets a year, improving energy efficiency, sustainability and reliability inside the historic property. The switch will save the charity around 24,000 litres of oil and almost £14,000 in running costs a year. The old boilers were in the basement of the 18th century house, alongside a colony of lesser horseshoe bats. As recommended by a bat survey undertaken before the work began, great care was taken to...
