Newtown Wildlife Cafe at Belmont Park

Authored by NEWTOWN
Posted: Thu, 05/02/2013 - 7:30am

The Newtown Community Association cafe on Sunday 12 May will be partnered by the Devon Wildlife Trust.

The event, at the hut in the middle of Belmont Park open from 2pm-4pm, will include DWT Terrestrial Conservation Officer Emily Stallworthy, who will have a stand with information on wildlife gardening, the bumblebee campaign and what they hope to do in Newtown.

There will also be an opportunity to make seed bombs! It's a great activity to do with children, they can get a bit messy (and adults as well!) and then take the seed bomb home to plant in the garden.

Newtown Community Association Cafe

Event Date: 
12/05/2013 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
The Hut, Belmont Park

The Newtown Community Association cafe on Sunday 12 May will be partnered by the Devon Wildlife Trust.

The event, open from 2pm-4pm, will include DWT Terrestrial Conservation Officer Emily Stallworthy, who will have a stand with information on wildlife gardening, the bumblebee campaign and what they hope to do in Newtown.

There will also be an opportunity to make seed bombs! It's a great activity to do with children, they can get a bit messy (and adults as well!) and then take the seed bomb home to plant in the garden.

Karl Zumar playing live Cafe at 36

Event Date: 
05/05/2013 - 11:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: 
Cafe at 36, 36 Cowick Street, St Thomas, exeter EX4 1AW

We are delighted to be welcoming back to Cafe at 36, local singer songwriter Karl Zumar. Karl will be playing a mix of acoustic folk, blues and more.

Come on down to Cowick Street for a Sunday treat and enjoy one of our renowned cooked breakfasts while feeling the groove!

Free Entry; family friendly cafe.

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South West Water reaches million milestone in solar power

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:19pm

South West Water is set to reach for the sun again by installing more solar panels at its operational sites after breaking the million kilowatt-hour barrier in 2012.

Over one million kilowatt hours of solar energy was generated to help power 23 water and sewage treatment works in Devon and Cornwall last year.

South West Water has just finished installing photovoltaic (PV) cells - solar panels - at another seven of its operational sites in Devon, bringing the total across the region to 30. Laid edge to edge they would cover 46 tennis courts.

Between them, the seven...

Cadhay House and Garden open to the public

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/01/2013 - 10:14pm

Cadhay House and Garden, located a short distance from Ottery St Mary, is open every Friday afternoon from May through to September.

In addition, during the late Spring and the Summer Bank Holidays it is open on Saturday, Sunday and Monday afternoons. 


Guided tours of the house recount its history dating back to the early 15th century. Visitors will see the Long Gallery, the Roof Chamber with its Elizabethan timbered roof, and the Court of the Sovereigns, described by Simon Jenkins as one of the “treasures of Devon”.

Visitors are also invited to explore the garden...

Electric Eclective Sunday

Event Date: 
05/05/2013 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Mama Stones, 1, Mary Arches Street, Exeter, Devon. EX4 3BA

The Electric Eclectic Collective brings you a night packed full of energy and entertainment. Five great experiences in the form of three solo artists and two great bands. Could we ask for more for just £5 on the door!

Playing for the first time at Mama Stones comes Charlotte Ward, a local girl who’s just bursting with talent. Playing keyboards and guitar she adds her style, velvety tones and amazing range to covers that you love; along with her own compositions that belie her age and amaze!

Jamo Hope has an original style and delivery that captivates; his vocal is deep,...

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Donation from Exeter-based Chartered Accountants help train adoptive families

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Ally Colton, Fundraising & Publicity Coordinator for...

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