Climate experts and over 100 Devon students put their heads together on Friday to propose, debate and determine how best to reduce carbon emissions in the county.
It was all part of The Devon Youth Climate Forum held at County Hall and hosted by the Devon Youth Parliament.
The Forum was one of a series of opportunities that Devon’s young people will have to contribute to the Devon Carbon Plan, a blueprint which will lay out what we all must do to create a net-zero county.
Pupils came from Great Torrington, St James, Pilton College, Exmouth Community Primary,...
According to the latest WWF data, 80% of the people in the South West are concerned about the environment.
The environment comes joint second in the UK list of concerns as a nation-beating crime, economy, housing, education and employment, only behind healthcare.
Climate change, plastic usage and loss of wildlife are the top three environmental concerns for residents of the South West, the home of some of the most amazing green areas of the country.
The depth of our feeling around the wellbeing of the planet and our local environment is perhaps unsurprising. The UK...
Toenail fungus can be immensely hard to cure. This insidious fungal infection can linger for years. And most people only make it worse by using ineffective over-the-counter medications.
If you've been stuck with toenail fungus for a while, tea tree oil can be very helpful. Our guide will show how to put this natural remedy to use.
What Should You Know About Tea Tree Oil?
Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has become the mainstay of aromatherapy, cosmetics, and even household cleaning supplies. It comes from the leaves of Melaleuca Alternifolia tree, or...
Performance by violinist Yulia Northridge, classical pianist Ekaterina Shetliffe, soprano Margaret Aagesen Hughes and mezzo soprano Iryan Ilnytska with the programme of traditional Christmas works by Barber, Frank, Handel and more. Hot drinks and mint pies served during the interval. Tickets available: 07505 884271 www.ticketsource.co.uk/elegance or on the door
On Friday 29th November at Exeter Phoenix, Luke Hagan, Claire Horrocks and Jonas Hawkins of Two Short Nights Film Festival presented 5 prizes to a full house at a buzzing awards ceremony at the 18th edition of the short film festival.
Running over three days and spanning over 14 individual events the festival featured nearly 100 short films from 13 different countries. With a focus on South West talent almost 50% of the films features by created by a South West based filmmaker or were produced in the region.
Before presenting the individual awards, the festival team...
Quirk Theatre have given the original story of The Velveteen Rabbit a modern twist. The toy rabbit in the play is compared with iPads, LOL dolls and mobile phones, but manages to reach beyond the technology and touch her owner’s heart. The company will be performing their new take on The Velveteen Rabbit during December. In the run up to the performance, they’re encouraging people to think about childhood memories, moving on, and the value of the toys we play with. The show will be at Exeter Phoenix and The Plough, Torrington during December. Quirk aim to entertain audiences but also to...
Schools and families will have the chance to be inspired by scientists and engineers on their doorstep with a new series of regional events announced today by the organisers of The Big Bang Fair, the country’s largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths for young people.
Last year the Big Bang Near Me programme welcomed over 160,000 students and included more than 900 organisations. Next year’s events, which will take place across the UK in over 60 schools and at events in Derby, Exeter, Haywards Heath, Hull, Liverpool, London and Belfast, provide a chance for...
We are thrilled to be hosting an event with CCB patron Sir Michael Morpurgo on Saturday 14th December at 7pm at Crediton Congregational Church. Michael will be reading from his new book, Boy Giant, tickets £7/£3 available from the shop and from our website very soon. Sir Michael has long been a supporter of the Crediton Community Bookshop and his events are always very popular and well attended.
Described by Harper Collins, the books’ publisher, Michael Morpurgo’s latest book is a story of hope, humanity and high-seas adventure for children and adults. War has forced Omar and his...
A pop-up, purpose-built house showcasing a range of assistive technology used to support vulnerable adults to live independently in their own homes went on display in Exeter last week.
Created by national learning disabilities charity Hft, the Smarthouse featured innovative, interactive technology, including a talking microwave, safety sensors to prevent flooding or injury, and finger-print activated door locks which replace the need for keys.
The Smarthouse was featured at the Matford Livestock Centre in Exeter from 26 to 28 November and was funded by Devon County Council...
=The beauty of Devon and Cornwall’s coasts and seas has been celebrated with the Exeter Marine photo competition.
Launched to coincide with Underwater Film Festival on 22 November at the University of Exeter’s Penryn campus, the competition received more than 200 entries in just two weeks.
Exeter Marine is a collaboration of top researchers at the University of Exeter committed to understanding all aspects of the marine environment.
This is the first time Exeter Marine has run a photo competition, and it was held with support from Falmouth University and Fourth...
