The Donkey Sanctuary is holding its first Car Show at Sidmouth on 5 July 2015 from 10am – 2pm.
A whole range of cars are ready to be showcased from the vintage era to the modern day classics, lovingly presented by their owners and clubs.
All visitors will be given the opportunity to enter the free prize draw to win some fantastic car cleaning products! For the exhibitors, there will be a ‘Show & Shine’ competition with various different categories and also an award for the ‘Best in Show’.
There will be refreshments and food available on the day as well as some...
An East Devon pre-school is celebrating winning the highest possible accolade from education inspectors.
Branscombe Pre-School is based at Branscombe Primary School.
Inspectors from Ofsted visited last month and have rated every aspect of its operation as outstanding.
Lead inspector Sharon Peel says the quality and standards of the early years’ provision at Branscombe are outstanding.
So are the effectiveness of its leadership and management, its contribution to the well-being of the children and the way it meets the needs of the range of children who attend...
Nominations for this year’s Red Cross Humanitarian Citizen Awards are open, giving everyone the chance to celebrate the UK’s unsung young heroes.
Now in its eleventh year, this annual event – sponsored by Canon - rewards selfless acts by young people, and groups, aged 25 or under, with awards in four categories: community action, first aid, fundraising and volunteering.
After the huge success of last year’s photography competition, which saw a host of creative and inspiring images from young people, it continues this year with the theme of ‘Celebrating your community’. The...
Cullompton services is currently home to a fascinating exhibition which looks to raise the profile of under-represented aspects of the First World War.
The temporary display, which runs until December 18th, offers a great chance to view recovered artefacts and learn about some of the lesser-known, but compelling, stories of the Great War.
Over 700 wartime wrecks are known to lie off the south coast of England. These include largely forgotten ships and craft of all shapes and sizes, which were carrying out a myriad of different tasks and activities when they were lost....
Cullompton services is currently home to a fascinating exhibition which looks to raise the profile of under-represented aspects of the First World War.
The temporary display, which runs until December 18th, offers a great chance to view recovered artefacts and learn about some of the lesser-known, but compelling, stories of the Great War.
Over 700 wartime wrecks are known to lie off the south coast of England. These include largely forgotten ships and craft of all shapes and sizes, which were carrying out a myriad of different tasks and activities when they were lost....
Situated in the heart of the City beside Exeter Quay cafes, restaurants and antique markets, the Regatta is one of Exeter's oldest historic sporting events and a great free day out for a family picnic. The regatta is a showcase to watch future rowing stars. This West of England Amateur Rowing Association championship event attracts over 500 competitors aged from 12 to 70.
There are over 100 sprint races on the day from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm. Racing takes place over a 400 metre course on the River Exe. This provides close, exciting racing all day with eights, coxed fours, pairs,...
Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) welcomed its millionth visitor since its redevelopment last Friday 26 June.
Polly Hill, a student at Exeter College was treated to a special behind-the-scenes tour with Tony Eccles, the museum’s Curator of Ethnography who gave a special insight into some of the museum’s objects from the four corners of the world.
One of the objects in the museum’s store was an ancient Peruvian pot. Polly was photographed with the object as a special souvenir of her visit. She was also presented with a special one-off 3D printed version of the pot...
Families for Children Devon Adoption's office is open on one Saturday of every month where you can talk with specialist adoption social workers and experienced adoptive parents about all aspects of adoption.
Their next open morning is on July 4th from 10am to 12 noon.
10am – 11am Presentation with the chance to hear from one of our adopters 11am – 12 noon Staff and adopters available for individual questions and discussion
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be available.
You can book a slot by calling 01364 645480 or email enquiries@familiesforchildren.org.uk , or...
Classpeople, the leading independent education recruitment specialists in the South-West, today announced two further senior management appointments. The appointments have been made to strengthen the team in line with development plans for later this year.
Andy Taylor, a self-confessed fitness fanatic, who has eight years’ experience in financial management and has ACMA (Associate Chartered Management Accountant) status, joins Classpeople from Markey Construction. He takes on the brand new role of financial controller servicing all of the Classpeople branches.
Following assessment by bomb disposal experts, the devices found on York Road and King William Street in Exeter this morning, Monday, June 29, have been made safe.
The scene cordons on both King William Street and York Road are now being reduced to the immediate scenes of the incidents as a result.
Road closures around the city centre will begin to be lifted shortly, although traffic congestion in the run up to rush hour is expected to take some time to be cleared.
Police would like to thank all residents for their patience and co-operation throughout today....
