Forthglade based in Winkleigh, Devon, first started producing high quality natural pet foods over 40 years ago. Whilst many of the large local production firms were forced to close over the years, Forthglade’s success remained bright, thanks to a new team taking on the company’s challenges three years ago, with the belief to invest in its future.
Today the medium-sized business produces over 500,000 meals each week for cats and dogs throughout the UK. Selling through local pet shops and popular online shopping sites, Forthglade’s sales have soared, with an impressive 50% growth...
The Teignbridge trials for the Olympic-style ‘Devon Youth Games’ are here, and if you’re aged between 8 and 16 years, you can be a part of it!
Children and young people are encouraged to represent ‘team Teignbridge’ at the local trials of the forthcoming Devon Youth Games.
The free events, located across the district in a number of different locations throughout May and June, mean those taking part are in with a chance of being part of the district team at the Devon Youth Games event on Sunday 12 July at Paignton Academy, Torbay Velopark, Torbay Leisure Centre and Parkfield...
If you are looking for something to do or somewhere to go this weekend, there’s plenty to choose from in our essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter.
THEATRE
Exeter Comedy Grove Friday, 8.30pm, Lemongrove, Exeter University The very best of UK live stand up comedy with Adam Kay (headliner), Adam Rushton, Mark Simmons and compere Cerys Nelmes. Tickets are £10. www.exetercomedygrove.club Doors open 7.30pm and show starts at 8.30pm
Nel Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter Meet Nel; a quirky, shy foley artist, who, for the first time in her life...
Whether you are a seasoned sneezer or an itchy eyed weeper, the weather may affect your hayfever symptoms.
The pollen count is usually higher on sunny days – particularly if it follows days of cloud – as the pollen builds up in the flowers and is only released during full sunshine. Rain on the other hand, can bring relief for some people as it washes the pollen from the air. But there is no need to wish for rain at the Exmouth Carnival Spring Fun Day this Saturday to avoid your symptoms, as preparing early makes all the difference. Kate Kittow, Boots UK Pharmacist at the Boots...
After a period of temporary closure in response to funding reductions, Spacex has changed the way it works. In place of being a gallery with a rolling programme of exhibitions Spacex now produces projects in collaboration with a wide range of partners.
Enabling the artistic process remains at the core of what Spacex does and it needs support from the public in order to continue this work.
On 21 May Spacex will launch its Kickstarter, an online fundraising campaign, to raise £10,000 towards two artist residencies and a series of public events in Exeter.
The Down's Syndrome Association (DSA) is launching an exciting project called 'Having a Voice' in the South West.
This proactive scheme enables people with Down's syndrome to contribute to both local and national policy, to directly influence the national charity and to share their life experiences. Not only does this give people with Down's syndrome a united voice, it is the perfect place to develop new friendships and build stronger links within the community.
The first meeting is on May 17th in Newton Abbot and there are already people signed up from across the region...
The achievements of athletes, coaches and volunteers from across Devon were celebrated at Sandy Park on Friday (8th May) at the Exeter Foundation annual Devon Sports Awards in association with Active Devon.
The Awards were hosted by BBC Spotlight Sports Reporter Dave Gibbins, and featured guest speaker Mark Foster, who inspired the audience with anecdotes of his swimming and career since retirement.
The main prize of the evening, the Exeter Foundation award for Outstanding Contribution to Sport in Devon, went to Sports Therapist and Table Tennis coach Liz May, who is the...
Tomorrow's Aviva Premiership encounter between Exeter Chiefs and Sale Sharks is a complete sell-out.
A crowd of over 12,600 is expected to pack into Sandy Park for the final home fixture of the season.
With Rob Baxter's side firmly in the hunt to grab one of the two remaining play-off spots, demand for tickets has gone through the roof with supporters desperate to be part of the match-day crowd.
It will mark the seventh time this season that Sandy Park has welcome a crowd in excess of 10,000 supporters.
The stadium itself will be open from 12:30pm with...
Green fingered volunteers are improving gardens, streets and green spaces all over Exeter for this years’ RHS Britain in Bloom competition. Four ‘Village’ entries from St David's, St Thomas, St James and Wonford will each be working to achieve top awards for their neighbourhood.
An Exeter man has caused an internet sensation by strutting down the city’s High Street wearing hotpants and heels – all in aid of Hospiscare!
More than 137,000 people have watched videos of bearded Mark Williamson, wearing a tie, shirt and jacket, with bright blue shiny hot-pants and heels, strutting his stuff to bemused shoppers.
Mark,47, was dared to carry out the crazy stunt, copying the Money Supermarket’s ad, Dave’s Epic Strut, and after practising in his lounge and the garden he stunned and amused Saturday shoppers who of course got their phones out and filmed him....
