As part of our Kid's Summer Holiday classes we're hosting a hand embroidery class - a session where you'll be able to learn all sorts of wonderful hand embroidery stitches, and get to grips with these traditional sewing techniques.
Time and Date: Wednesday 17th 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 hand embroidery class - a session where you'll be able to learn all sorts of wonderful hand embroidery stitches, and get to grips with these traditional sewing techniques.
Time and Date: Wednesday 17th 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.
South West Estate Agents Helmores, based in Crediton, have secured four new awards from Property Sharing Experts, the South West and London’s largest Estate Agency and homes directory.
Over 300 people attended the PSE Gala Awards Dinner at Woodbury Park, Exeter, compered by Alan Dedicoat – best known as the “voice of the balls” on the BBC’s national lottery programme.
Helmores were delighted to have won Silver in Expert Branch Sales, Silver in Expert Branch Lettings, Gold in Charity by an Office and Gold in Agent of the Year, Devon.
Singer songwriter Steve Knightley and instrumentalist Phil Beer in the band Show of Hands will mark their 25th anniversary with their 5th performance at The Royal Albert Hall in April 2017.
The band, originally from Devon have had an extremely successful career with their acoustic roots music, and will be accompanied on stage with their special guest, vocalist and double bass player Miranda Sykes.
Show of Hands are known for their genre hopping music which touches on rock, blues and country. Their success escalated after they were established on the internet and became an...
Exeter Chiefs newcomer Greg Holmes says he is “excited” by the challenge that lies ahead as he prepares to join up with the Aviva Premiership club in the coming weeks.
The 33-year-old prop is one of three new faces set to arrive at Sandy Park this summer, having been recruited by head coach Rob Baxter from Australian Super Rugby side, Queensland Reds, ahead of the new 2016/17 season.
Holmes is set to end his 11-year association with the Reds once the current Super Rugby season finishes and will come straight into the Chiefs plans as they look to attack the new Premiership...
Exeter-based Capital Air Ambulance (Capital), the aeromedical brand of Rigby Group’s aviation division and the UK’s No 1 provider of fixed wing air ambulance services, has unveiled an ambitious strategy for expansion across the European market.
Capital has in recent months taken advantage of marketplace changes to establish itself as Britain’s largest Air Ambulance operator and is operating from a second UK base in the Midlands, with an enlarged fleet and crew offering an expanded range of services including long haul medical repatriation flights across Europe, the Middle East and...
A new outdoor festival with one of Britain’s toughest trails is promised to be one of the highlights of the South west festival.
The running event is to take place in the heart of Heddon Valley in North Devon this September 23-25.
There will be a mixture of trail running challenges, with three distances to choose from which are a full off road marathon length race, a half marathon event, and a 10km challenge.
Ceri Rees, chief trail architect and race director said: “It is, without a doubt, one of the most scenic and toughest coast and country trail running marathons...
Research released as part of Food Safety Week 4-10 July has shown 64 percent of people in the South West have unnecessarily thrown food away in the past month.
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are urging the public in the South West to face their “freezer fear” to tackle the issue of food waste.
FSA’s research showed that 33 percent of people interviewed said it is dangerous to freeze cooked meat, and 41 percent believe food becomes unsafe to eat while in the freezer.
The most common reason that was found for throwing away food was that if it is past it’s ‘use by’...
The Axe Vale Festival raised the standard once again for 2016.
Much loved by locals and visitors, the entertainment this year took the festival into another league with a mix of forestry skills courtesy of Adams Axmen, courage, teamwork and entertainment from the Rockwood Dogs Display team and the awe inspiring Adrenaline Tour motorcycle and quad bike stunt show which had everyone gasping as Jason Smyth repeatedly took to the air executing incredible leaps.
When the crowd weren’t enthralled by the events in the main arena their attention was drawn to the many trade stands...
Improvements to the way that Army Reserve Forces are trained and supported are needed if recruitment and retention targets are to be met, according to a new study.
Progress has been made in implementing the Army’s Future Reserves 2020 reform programme, but more must be done if reservists are to be used effectively to fulfil the nation’s defence objectives, according to the preliminary results of a new study.
Experts will present their interim results from a survey of reservists to MPs on the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Reserve Forces and Cadets on Tuesday, 5 July....
