Join Dartmoor National Park Ranger Simon Lee on Sunday 10 July as he leads a team of volunteers to continue working on the popular Templer Way walking route near Haytor. The day runs from 10:30 until 3:30 and starts at the National Park Visitor Centre, Haytor.
The Templer Way follows the route by which granite was taken from the quarries in the Haytor area during the 1800s on an 18 mile journey toTeignmouth on the south coast.
A granite tramway was used to transport the stone down to Stover Canal from where it was shipped down to the docks at Teignmouth. Large parts of the...
A leading provider of British Sign Language (BSL) and other deaf and deafblind qualifications in the UK has launched its search for the South West’s most inspirational people involved in the deaf and deafblind community.
Signature has announced the opening of nominations for its eighth Signature Annual Awards, which celebrates people across the UK who are involved in providing a positive impact on the lives of some of the 11 million deaf and hard of hearing people living in the country.
Signature executive director Lindsay Foster said: "We are overwhelmed every year by the...
Devon school children received a very special preview of the Tour of Britain on Monday (4 July), cycling the start and finish of the Devon stage with a British cycling pioneer and an aspiring professional.
On Friday September 9 2016, the world’s top cycling teams and riders will race from Sidmouth on the East Devon coastline to the summit of Haytor on Dartmoor in Stage Six of the race.
The Devon Stage is being hosted by Devon County Council (DCC), and partners Teignbridge District Council, East Devon District Council, Sidmouth Town Council and Dartmoor National Park....
Concerts in the west September tour is to feature the outstanding violinist Tamsin Waley-Cohen and Emma Parker, Viola player Rosalind Ventris and Cello player Nathaniel Boyd.
The concert will be held at Lower Pulworthy, Highampton, Hatherleigh, on 1 September at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £15 and drinks are available there.
Concerts in the West ticket holders may bring for Free one friend who has never attended a Concerts in the West performance before.
Discounts are also being offered to encourage more students and children to attend.
Teignbridge District Council is organising a heritage volunteer fair.
The volunteer fair will take place on 14 July from 6-8pm at Old Forde House, Newton Abbot.
The council is encouraging anyone with an interest in local heritage and wildlife assets to get involved and drop in to learn more about the local groups and societies.
There will also be an opportunity to meet representatives and find out about getting involved in practical outdoor works such as wildlife monitoring and path works with countryside rangers. Attendees will also get the opportunity to look...
A team of walkers from leading local advice charity, Citizens Advice Exeter, raised £846.25 when they took part in the Exeter Legal Walk on the 6th June.
The Exeter Legal Walk celebrates the continued work of the legal profession and advice sector in protecting people’s rights and promoting equal access to justice for all. The Legal Walk is one of over 30 similar events which run across England and Wales raising funds for free local legal advice charities.
The event was run by the South West Legal Support Trust, part of a network of Legal Support Trusts working with the...
Exeter Deaf Academy are celebrating the birth of a future star as student Molly Thomas followed up winning a national drama competition by showcasing her acting talent in a drama masterclass at the prestigious mac Birmingham over the weekend of 19/20 June.
Molly is a winner of this year’s National Deaf Children’s Society’s (NDCS) ‘Raising the Bar’ competition. The project strives to raise expectations of what Deaf children and young people can achieve within dance, drama and music. Molly was selected out of contestants from across the country by highly acclaimed arts industry Deaf...
As part of our Kid’s Summer Holiday schedule we’re running a Button Jewellery workshop! Come along to this session to learn all about making jewellery with buttons, and go home with a finished necklace and all the know-how to make more!
Time and Date: Wednesday 31st August, 11am to 12.30pm.
Our summer classes are all one off sessions, and cost £5 per person which includes all materials. We recommend the class for ages 6-16, but younger ones may be suited too! To book simply call the shop on 01392 437377, or click here to book online.
As part of our Kid's Summer Holiday classes we're hosting a jewellery making workshop in which you'll learn to make a bracelet with tiny seed beads! You'll have a tutorial about using jewellery wire and crimp beads, and then design your bracelet and add a lovely charm too.
Time and Date: Wednesday 24th August, 11am to 12.30pm.
Our summer classes are all one off sessions, and cost £5 per person which includes all materials. We recommend the class for ages 6-16, but younger ones may be suited too! To book, just call the shop on 01392 437377, or click here to book on the...
