Hosted by BBC Two Gardeners' World presenter Toby Buckland, Toby’s Garden Festival (Friday 3rd - Saturday 4th May 2024) is proud to announce it has been awarded carbon neutral status. Set in the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle, near Exeter, it’s the first carbon neutral garden show in the world to achieve such accreditation, a huge achievement for the festival which also celebrates its 10th anniversary this year. Two days of delight, celebration and inspiration for gardeners and lovers of the great outdoors, Toby and his dedicated team have worked hard to reduce the impact of the...
Students at West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , are taking part in the 15th celebration of Sustrans #BigWalkAndWheel , the UK's largest inter-school walking, wheeling, scooting and cycling challenge. Sustrans is a UK based walking, wheeling and cycling charity, and the custodian of the National Cycle Network.
The challenge aims to inspire hundreds of thousands of students to get active on the school run and over a period of 10 days, schools record the number of students walking, scooting or cycling to school. Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel inspires students to improve...
Exeter Philharmonic Choir has a special ‘Evening at the Opera” planned to conclude its 2023/24 season on a high. On the evening of 18th May, the Choir - accompanied by two rising stars of the professional opera world - will transport concert goers to the opera houses of Europe for a sparkling evening of arias, duets and choruses.
The season finale at St. David’s Church in Exeter will be a comparatively intimate affair with just 200 tickets available. The £25 ticket price includes interval drinks and canapes.
EPC’s Director of Music Howard Ionascu says: “We will be...
Staff and residents at Barchester’s Cumberland Grange care home, in Exeter, wanted to do something special for children less fortunate this Easter. They, together with the community and resident’s family members came together to donate lots of Easter Eggs for Action for Children and the Bramble Ward at the RD&E Hospital.
Easter for many is a fun filled time, with various activities, and often lots of chocolate! However, not every child will have that opportunity so Cumberland Grange wanted to help make Easter more special for a number of children here in Exeter.
Princesshay has announced its spring inspired free family event this Easter Holidays.
The event, taking place on 4th and 5th April will feature an unforgettable brand-new activation: The Bubble Dome.
Located in Princesshay Square in the heart of Exeter, visitors will be able to step into the Bubble Dome between 11am and 4pm and taste the magic of edible bubbles.
This fun-filled family experience guarantees laughter and quality time with loved ones.
Each family group will have the opportunity to enjoy a few minutes of bubble-filled fun, meet some Easter...
I am a mum of two and a part time youtuber who makes silly kid friendly vids.
I am an Exeter girl who is fed up of the deteriorating state of the roads specifically the dangerous potholes and speed bumps that are long overdue some attention.
Our daily school run takes us along Pinn Lane, Exeter, and the infamous dangerous speedbumps on the approach to Pinhoe Train Station.
These bumps are in a terrible state of repair with chunks missing, bolts sticking up and potholes surrounding them.
In this climate of high cost of living we do not need to be replacing...
The highly-regarded Michelmores Property Awards are returning in 2024, marking 21 years of celebrating the South West’s best property, development and construction projects.
The shortlisted projects have now been announced for the Awards – a high-profile, sell-out event with around 450 individuals in attendance – to celebrate outstanding property and construction projects in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
This year’s Awards received 63 nominations across 11 categories, with our panel of nine expert judges visiting each project...
Princesshay is hosting a spring inspired free family event during Easter holidays. The event, taking place on 4th and 5th April will feature an unforgettable brand-new activation: The Bubble Dome.
Located in Princesshay Square in the heart of Exeter, visitors will be able to step into the Bubble Dome between 11am and 4pm and taste the magic of edible bubbles. This fun-filled family experience guarantees laughter and quality time with loved ones. Each family group will have the opportunity to enjoy 5-10 minutes of bubble-filled fun, creating memories that will last a lifetime....
Each year, the Devon County Show welcomes well over a thousand visitors with accessibility issues through its gates and this number is increasing year on year.
Recognising the importance of creating an inclusive experience for all, Show Manager, Lisa Moore has announced the introduction of several new initiatives for the 2024 Show. These have come about as a result of a site audit carried out at the 2023 Show by Chloe Hammond, a wheelchair user, and her assistance dog, Ocho.
The new initiatives recommended by Chloe, and which are to be implemented, include:
Monday saw the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance pay tribute to the incredible artist, Tony Husband. The alliance also took time to celebrate 10 years since it’s inception in 2014.
Heather Morris former Exeter City Councillor said: “I felt honoured to attend the 10 year anniversary of the alliance which began with the passion perseverance and vision of Gina Awad. The evening also celebrated the life of Tony Husband who died suddenly in October last year.
"I recall I met Gina about 11 years ago when working for Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw. Gina phoned through to Bens office...
