Why not visit the Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival on Saturday 9th December, then stay until 7.30pm when the North Creedy Choral Society will entertain you with a Christmas Concert. Conductor Richard Stephens and the North Creedy Choral Society will perform Seasonal Music and Carols including excerpts from Sleepers, Wake! by J S Bach and Christmas Story by H Schutz. Tickets £8 available on the door.
Exeter City crashed out of the Checkatrade Trophy with a 3-1 defeat at home to Chelsea under-21's.
Despite an early goal from Reuben Reid, the Grecians were pegged back by the blues' youngsters who levelled through Callum Hudson-Odoi, before Reece James and Josh Grant sealed the win for the away side. City boss Paul Tisdale rang the changes for the Grecians in a competition where he has frequently given fringe players opportunities to impress. In fact, Kane Wilson was the only starter from City’s 2-0 win over Accrington Stanley at the weekend that retained their place in the...
Devon businesses and educational enterprise were honoured at the 25th Anniversary Devon Environmental Awards held at the Met Office in Exeter.
The annual event organised by the Devon Environmental Business Initiative (DEBI), recognises organisations that go the extra mile in environmental best practice.
Exeter’s SunGift Energy, a previous winner and long-term DEBI member won the Made in Devon Award as well as picking up the prestigious Overall Winner Award. The company’s outstanding technical expertise enables them to deliver exceptional cost-saving environmental solutions...
Traditionally a time for reflection and celebration, what better way to glorify the season than to join the Mediaeval Baebes for a remarkable evening of music, dance and theatre in Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 7th December.
Currently most recognised for their title track to the renowned ITV series Victoria, you will be escorted through a musical journey inspired by a time where poetry and music conspired to invoke sensory pleasure. The Mediaeval Baebes will be performing Christmas carol classics from their top ten album Of Kings & Angels, the haunting and uplifting title theme...
A brain injury can affect a person in a variety of ways, including having significant physical effects that can have an on-going impact for a person’s quality of life and ability to live independently.
The severity of these effects will depend on how serious the brain injury was and what part of the brain was affected. The physical effects of a brain injury can be temporary or more permanent and a variety of medical treatments and other types of care may be needed to deal with these effects.
Why a brain injury affects your physical abilities
Ottery St Mary coffee shop and children’s play kingdom, Tickety-Boo collected its first ever gong in the Devon Tourism Awards.
The coffee shop received a bronze award, which means it is recognised as being in the top three café/tea rooms in the county, judged on such elements as inclusivity, customer service and sustainability including local sourcing. Part of the judging process was a mystery shopper who visited earlier in the year.
Tickety-Boo owner, Stuart Phillips said: “It is the first time we have entered anything like this and we were bowled over to receive a bronze...
The Devon based charity, The Donkey Sanctuary, has had one of its John Deere tractors stolen between 3:30pm on Saturday 25 November and 9:00am on Sunday 26 November.
Devon and Cornwall Police are investigating the theft of the John Deere 6220 Loader Tractor, registration number, WA06 FVO. The tractor has a bucket on the front and a new scraper on the back.
Annie Brown, interim director of rescue and rehoming at The Donkey Sanctuary says: “We’re incredibly sad that someone has chosen to target The Donkey Sanctuary – our charity provides vital care to rescued donkey and...
The popular Christmas Fair returns for the seventh year.
The road will be closed and the fantastic shops and restaurants of Magdalen Road will spill out onto the street, joined by 50 stalls from all over the West Country.
There will be street-food, drink, live entertainment from bands and singers, fairground rides, presents to buy, music, hot wine and lots of other Christmassy food and much jollity.
It is a real community event which attracts thousands of people from all over the City.
The Sunday Times has named Exeter School 'South-West Independent Secondary School of the Year'.
The 25th edition of its annual Schools Guide, Parent Power, has awarded the top place to the co-educational independent school, based on its outstanding academic achievements and overall educational provision.
Alastair McCall, editor of Parent Power, said: "In a year when A Levels got tougher, Exeter performed phenomenally well to increase so significantly the proportion of the highest grades. In a competitive local market, with some excellent state schools nearby, Exeter School...
