As part of a series of national events celebrating the 800th Anniversary of King John attaching his seal to the Magna Carta, a replica of one of the country’s most important legal documents is on show in Exeter Cathedral this weekend.
Magna Carta was signed by King John on Monday 15th June 1215 at Runnymede in Surrey. It enshrines the rights, privileges and liberties of the clergy and the nobles, and placing limits on the power of the crown. Only four original versions are in existence, two at the British Library and one each at Salisbury and Lincoln Cathedrals.
“It was harder than I expected, great fun and I’d definitely do it again.”
That’s the verdict from FORCE supporter Tracey Frankum after her trek of a lifetime along the Great Wall of China.
Tracey has returned to Exeter armed with a wealth of stories, hundreds of photographs and more than £1,500 raised for the city's own cancer charity from five days of walking on one of the world’s most iconic structures.
“It was an amazing experience,” she said. “The first day was in quite a commercialised area with the sort of scenery you’re used to seeing in pictures. It...
Exeter workers are battling with increasing commuting costs according to a survey of over 4,000 senior business people across the UK by the world’s largest workplace provider, Regus.
With train fares and petrol costs continuing to rise, the results show that more than a fifth (22%) pay out more than 5% of their salary on commuting.
The average proportion of pay spent on commuting by UK workers is now 4%, a rise from 3% in 2010.
Commuting costs are contributing to a rise in the number of UK professionals looking to work flexibly. Business centres offer a professional...
British Transport Police (BTP) officers are appealing for information following a series of incidents where objects deliberately placed on the railway were struck by trains. The incidents all took place in and around the village of Newton St Cyres in Devon. Sergeant David Mannion said: “Some time in the early hours of Tuesday, 5 May, four concrete troughing lids were deliberately placed on the line close to Newton St Cyres station.” The first train through the station at 5.50am hit the lids. While no injury or damage was caused, there were delays to services while the incident was...
Climbers at The Quay Climbing Centre in Exeter will be attempting to climb the height of Everest on Friday 12th June as part of a fund raising day to support earthquake relief projects in Nepal.
The event is part of a series of similar challenges taking place at climbing walls across the UK as a way of supporting a part of the world that is close to the hearts of the climbing community and is being organised by two local climbers, Ellie Wilkinson and Denise Murphy.
Climbers are being challenged to complete as many metres of climbing as they can throughout the day in the...
Scientists in Cornwall are about to begin an innovative study that will shed light on how surfers exposed to human sewage and diffuse pollution in seawater might be affected by antibiotic resistant bacteria.
To help them, the group from the University of Exeter Medical School is joining forces with environmental charity, Surfer’s Against Sewage, and calling on surfers across the country to help by providing samples gathered from rectal swabs.
In the first project of its kind, the Beach Bums study wants to recruit 150 surfers and bodyboarders who surf at least three times a...
Open air theatre, including works by Shakespeare and Jane Austen, will be staged in two of East Devon’s best loved parks this summer.
Four touring theatre companies are bringing their productions to the beautiful Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth and Manor Gardens in Exmouth in a joint project between East Devon District Council’s StreetScene and Countryside departments. Topping the bill will be The Tempest, Much Ado about Nothing, Hamlet, Pride and Prejudice and the Triumph of Love.
Cllr John O’Leary, the district council’s Culture Champion, said: “These gardens have wonderful...
A new study from the University of Exeter has revealed that the Central African country of Gabon is providing an invaluable nesting ground for a vulnerable species of sea turtle considered a regional conservation priority.
A huge ground survey covering nearly 600 km of Gabon’s coastline has uncovered the largest breeding colony of olive ridley turtles in the Atlantic.
The study, published today (4 June) in the journal Biological Conservation, is the first to combine existing monitoring data with a back-to-basics coastal survey of the area. The results suggest that Gabon...
Devon Restaurant Month is now in full swing. Participating restaurants, pubs and cafés have already reported an increase in bookings as both Devon locals and visitors to the county take advantage of the month long range of promotions and offers. For full details of all taking part go to www.devonrestaurantmonth.co.uk .
Sponsored by Luscombe Drinks, Buckleigh Laundry, Favis of Salcombe, PVM Supplies and Voyager Coffee, this creative initiative entices those living nearby and from further afield to experience the incredible variety of both Devon produce and cooking at really great...
Grants of between £2,000 and £10,000* are available for schools in Devon to develop creative and engaging learning experiences that will develop students' skills in enterprise and innovation.
Devon County Council's Enterprise in Schools Grant (EiSG) programme is open to state funded and primary schools benefitting Year 6 pupils and above.
Applications must be received by 12:00 noon on Friday 26 June 2015. Grant funds must be spent and claimed by 31 March 2016.
The programme is designed to help Devon’s schools create or expand educational opportunities within the...
