Devon residents turned out in force last weekend to help break the record for the most items fixed in a single repair café.
The Big Fix was organised by Devon County Council and Exeter Repair Café on Saturday February 23 and around 800 people brought in at least 400 broken items to the event at Belmont Chapel, Exeter.
In total 32 volunteer general fixers, electricians, upcyclers and upholsterers from repair cafes cross Devon worked non-stop to repair 268 items throughout the day -- breaking the record set by Cambridge Repair Café in 2017 by 34 items.
Established in 1923 by Lorenz Wagner, LOWA started out as a small Bavarian manufacturer of Oxford Brogue shoes. Handcrafting their footwear using the Norwegian welt-stitch, by the end of the decade LOWA’s reputation had grown to the point where supply could no longer meet demand and their manufacturing facility had to expand. Jump forward to the present day and the brand’s growth has lost none of its momentum. Having shifted their focus from formal shoes to more practical footwear during the 1960’, the 1970s and the 1980s, LOWA’s use of the latest innovations have led to them becoming a...
Tickets for the Exmouth Players amateur production of "The Vicar of Dibley" during the week commencing 18th March 2019 at The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth, have completely sold out.
Exeter City suffered back-to-back defeats as goals from Aaron Pierre and Andy Williams condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Northampton Town.
The Grecians, who struggled to create chances in the first half, were much better after the break and pulled a goal back through Aaron Martin but couldn’t find an equaliser.
City manager Matt Taylor made four changes from the side that lost to Tranmere Rovers last time out as Jonathan Forte, Alex Hartridge, Aaron Martin and Nicky Law all came into the team at the expense of Pierce Sweeney, Randell Williams, Lee Holmes and Donovan Wilson...
With teeth like that, it’s hard to believe Western lowland gorilla Kiondo is a vegetarian. The 15-year-old, who weighs in at around 186 kilos and lives at Paignton Zoo in Devon, has an impressive set of gnashers.
He was spotted displaying to keepers and to his fascinated public by photographer and Zoo regular Miriam Haas.
Kiondo enjoys a diet of vegetables, including peppers, sweetcorn, tomatoes, chicory, cabbage, kale and lettuce. The giant vegetarian sets a fine example when it comes to healthy eating – though his table manners leave a little to be desired.
This year part of their annual support of hospices throughout the country. The Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire Rt. W. Bro. Ian Kingsbury can be seen presenting a certificate denoting the £1388 given on behalf of the Devonshire Freemasons and the Masonic Charitable Foundation to Julie Wakley, Inpatient Unit Team Leader accompanied by Cherry Bailey and Louise Beeken of Hospiscare’s Searle House Hospice in Exeter.
The Masonic Charitable Foundation grants each year £600,000 to the 245 hospices in England and Wales, including nearly £7,000 to seven hospices here in Devon as part...
New town, Cwmbran, lies within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire – a stunning county in southeast Wales. But apart from the breath-taking views, Cwmbran can now also pride itself on being the top alternative hotspot for Bristol , according to property website, Zoopla.
The question is, what does Cwmbran have to offer which makes it so appealing to residents?
It has great amenities
If you’re looking for an inexpensive and entertaining place to live, you might be tempted by what Cwmbran has to offer. The town is known for its free town centre parking, which is...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (8-10 March).
Theatre
Rita, Sue and Bob Too
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott
Best friends Rita and Sue get a lift home from married Bob after babysitting his kids. When he takes the scenic route and offers them a taste of adult adventure, the three start a fling each of them think they can control. Told with wicked humour, startling insight and a great ear for dialogue, Andrea Dunbar’s semi-autobiographical play is a vivid portrait of girls caught between brutal childhood and an unpromising...
Energy Hair, a luxurious destination hair salon on the outskirts of Exeter, celebrated its 21st anniversary last week. To mark this momentous occasion, Energy is organising a year of celebrations with a series of exciting events and competitions to thank Energy’s loyal customers, welcome new clients and support local charities.
To kick-start the celebrations and to brighten up February, Energy Hair organised eight days of splendid giveaways for customers who visited the salon during their Birthday week. With a total prize value over £1,000 of electrical equipment, it was definitely...
West Exe School collaborated with the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance to enable five care homes and 16 residents to attend a morning event for Literacy Week at the school, which is part of the Ted Wragg Trust.
Claire Walker, Literacy Lead at West Exe School in Exeter said: “Oral literacy is important to develop, especially in today’s technology driven culture.
"The Y7 and Y9 students that were in involved in the morning gained such a lot from the experience. It was wonderful to see them develop their conversational skills with a much older generation, not just learning from...
