Devon based Darts Farm is thrilled to be shortlisted in the Great British Food Awards 2019 in the ‘Best Independent Retailer for the West of England’ category.
Finalists in each of the 19 categories are chosen by a panel of experts from the Great British Food magazine team. Members of the public are now invited to vote for their favourite food and drink brands, retailers, celebrity chefs and personalities. To vote for Darts Farm simply visit www.greatbritishfoodmagazine.com/awards. Closing date for votes is 19th August and each entrant has the opportunity to win £7,000 worth of...
A University of Exeter scientist has won FameLab International, a global competition to find the best new science communicators.
Marine biologist Tim Gordon progressed through preliminary rounds and regional finals earlier this year, before winning the UK final of FameLab at the Cheltenham Science Festival on Monday. Judge Dr Vivienne Parry OBE described his presentation as “authentic, honest and absolutely passionate about his subject”, and he was awarded £3,000 as the national champion.
He then represented the UK in an international semi-final, qualifying for the overall...
Celebrate the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons with Frankie’s Guys, presented by Sweeney Entertainments. This fast-paced, energetic production brings the talented foursome to theatres across the UK to relive an era of timeless classic hits.
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons were one of the most consistent 60s super groups and had a string of worldwide hits, selling over 100 million records and earning themselves a place in the prestigious Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This authentic live production will take you on a nostalgic trip down memory lane as Frankie’s...
Families in Devon are invited to enjoy some fast-paced fun at a performance of Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves on Friday 14 June at 6.30pm in a beautiful location between Crediton and Barnstaple.
The professional open-air performance, by award-winning Illyria, takes place in the picturesque grounds of Eggesford Barton (EX18 7QU) near Chulmleigh.
All proceeds from the event will go to the Friends of Eggesford All Saints Trust (FEAST) which raises money for the restoration and preservation of the village’shistoric All Saints Church.
You don’t have to hire an expensive interior designer or even know anything about interiors to be able to pull off a fabulously decorated house. If you’re ready to turn your house around, or decorate a new place for the first time, the best room to start in is the lounge. The living room is most likely the central hub of your house, so once you have things sorted there, it will be easy to bring the rest of your house up to this standard - a great interior may even add value to your house .
Just follow these simple tips to make it look like you brought in a specialist to decorate...
A leading climate scientist has been appointed MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Professor Richard Betts , of the Met Office Hadley Centre and the University of Exeter, has been recognised for “services to understanding climate change”.
Professor Betts’ work has included cutting-edge research on climate change and advising governments as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and public engagement such as appearances on the BBC, ITV and at the Glastonbury Festival. He regularly discusses climate science on Twitter (@richardabe tts...
The Devon branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England has launched its 2019 art and writing competitions for primary schoolchildren - calling on them to use their creativity to capture Devon's coast and countryside.
CPRE Devon's two children's competitions are a fun way to encourage outdoor learning and help youngsters engage with and enjoy the great outdoors. There's something for every child who's prepared to put pen to paper, either to create a piece of artwork or a short piece of writing.
Last year the charity received some fantastic entries from right across the...
One man's trash is another man's treasure, and the internet is the perfect place to cash-in. We live in a consumer-driven world where people are always looking for deals, even on items that are old and unwanted. Believe it or not, your old stuff could earn you a pretty penny, especially if you know how to market and sell it on a digital marketplace.
Tired of thinking “ I need money ,” and instead want to do something about it? Changing your financial situation may be as simple as going through old boxes and drawers and selling old items that you don't need or want anymore.
Diabetes Week is taking place from 10 to 16 June 2019 and aims to increase the public’s understanding of diabetes. Diabetes UK Exeter group is running a coffee morning and raffle in Topsham on 11 June and an awareness day on 15 June in Bedford Square, Exeter in conjunction with Exeter Lions.
On top of that, Diabetes UK is asking people to share five facts to help people see diabetes differently:
Chances are, lots of people you know are living with diabetes.
One in 15 people live with diabetes. That’s 4.7 million people in the UK – more than cancer and dementia...
Local shops and good transport links top the list of priorities for home hunters in Exeter when it comes to choosing where to live.
Five star housebuilder David Wilson Homes has examined the amenities that people rank the most important when it comes to making a location their home.
Shops were named the number one priority with transport links ranked second in terms of importance and medical services third on the list. The top five was rounded off by good schools and public spaces or parks.
David Wilson Homes is bringing new homes to Exeter at Minerva and Harts...
