EGGHEADS from Devon can test their general knowledge and help raise money for good causes in the area during a quiz night being held at an award-winning pub in the county this month (December 2018).
The charity quiz takes place at The Swan in Bampton on December 23 in aid of the community’s primary school and to help pay for repairs to the village’s Riverside Hall’s flat roof.
Co-owner of the award-winning pub and Chef-Patron Donna Berry, who runs it with her husband and fellow chef Paul, said: “We host regular monthly quizzes but our Christmas one is always a bit special...
Teignbridge has scooped the top slot for Excellence in Planning Delivery in the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) South West Awards.
Recognised for its work to create Dawlish Countryside Park, Teignbridge turned plans for a 65-acre natural green space into a welcome community facility treasured by local people. The Park provides a natural recreation area for people, reducing pressure and protecting internationally important wildlife sites nearby such as Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve and the Exe Estuary.
Once the site was secured, it took just over 18 months to...
More than 80 traffic collisions a year on Devon’s roads involve someone who has been drink driving.
The figures have been revealed by Devon County Council, Devon and Cornwall Police, and Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service as a reminder of the dangers of drink driving, highlighting that some people still aren’t heeding the warnings of how lives are being put at risk.
Devon and Cornwall Police will be vigilant to drink or drug drivers throughout December, with a focus on patrols in the mornings, when many risk driving while alcohol is still in their system from...
Exeter City fell to a 2-0 defeat away from home against Bury in League Two.
Jay O'Shea netted a first half opener for the home side before Jayden Stockley saw his penalty saved in the second period. As the Grecians looked to level, they then found themselves further behind when Byron Moore scored to take the game away from City.
Manager Matt Taylor made three changes to the side that started the last league outing with Macclesfield Town as Craig Woodman, Aaron Martin and Chiedozie Ogbene came into the starting XI at Gigg Lane.
Bay Gorrod (13) from Exeter has been awarded exclusive use of an Optimist dinghy for the next two years thanks to the John Merricks Sailing Trust (JMST) and RYA OnBoard partnership. He is one of twelve promising sailors and windsurfers from across the UK who are benefiting from this partnership.
Since its launch in 2013, the partnership has supported youngsters who display enthusiasm, drive, talent and commitment to the sport but may not ordinarily have had the opportunity or financial backing to achieve their goals. In its six years, 76 boats and boards have been donated with some...
Exeter College has been announced as one of only 12 colleges in the UK to be a Microsoft Showcase College, and the first in Devon.
Microsoft showcase colleges are a global network of colleges ‘engaged in innovative change to improve teaching and learning’.
With the support and guidance of Microsoft, showcase colleges create immersive and inclusive experiences that inspire lifelong learning, stimulating development of essential life skills so students are empowered to achieve more.
Anthony Martin, ICT Innovation Officer, Exeter College, said: "Becoming a Microsoft...
Children have the chance to explore a festive wonderland and meet Father Christmas this December by visiting multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays.
Based near the pretty coastline of Dawlish Warren, Cofton Holidays is hosting Father Christmas and his hard-working elves at its very own magical grotto. He will be welcoming children on Saturday 8th and 15th December, 11am-1pm and 2pm-5pm, and Sunday 9th and 16th December between 11am-1pm and 3pm-5pm.
Well-behaved boys and girls can tell Father Christmas all about what they would like for Christmas and post their...
Are you a millennial? Maybe you’re Generation Z? Wherever you fall age-wise, it’s likely that you’re renting with friends or in a house share right now.
Should you have ambitions to leave your rental and own your own home, it might be a while before you can afford it. In fact, according to recent research by UK Finance, the average age of first-time buyers in the UK currently stands at age 30, which is seven years older than in 1960 and. On average, deposits are topping the £20,000 mark, too.
But what are the factors that are affecting first-time buyers in 2018? If you’re...
Are you a millennial? Maybe you’re Generation Z? Wherever you fall age-wise, it’s likely that you’re renting with friends or in a house share right now.
Should you have ambitions to leave your rental and own your own home, it might be a while before you can afford it. In fact, according to recent research by UK Finance, the average age of first-time buyers in the UK currently stands at age 30, which is seven years older than in 1960 and. On average, deposits are topping the £20,000 mark, too.
But what are the factors that are affecting first-time buyers in 2018? If you’re...
Community Fund seeks applications for energy saving and fuel poverty projects
Exeter, Devon, December 6, 2018. This year, Exeter Community Energy (ECOE) has enabled talented kids to brighten Exeter High Street with their busking – and now we want to help more groups. With funds earned from our clean electricity generation, ECOE’s Community Fund is energising local groups in Exeter and East Devon, with £4,100 now available. This fund is available for local community groups to apply for financing for projects that help to save energy and/or ease fuel poverty. Full application...
