Illyria delivers yet another superb outdoor theatre performance of Babe the Sheep-Pig by Dick King Smith (adapted by David Wood). Farmer Hoggett wins a piglet at the fair - and everyone knows what fate awaits piglets raised on a farm. Adopted by Fly the sheepdog, Babe develops his own methods of herding sheep using politeness instead of barking orders, and even saves the flock from being stolen by sheep rustlers. But Farmer Hoggett is a hard man to please - so when Babe is entered for the county sheep dog trials he is going to need Fly's help, all his wits and as much politeness as he can...
Butterscotch Sunday presents a special farmyard film screening of Wes Anderson’s stop-motion animated ‘Fantastic Mr. Fox’, featuring a story-telling trail of the farm, a local food BBQ and live music in support of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution, taking place at West Town Farm at 6pm on Sunday July 28th.
“Boggis, Bunce, and Bean; One fat, one short, one lean.These horrible crooks,so different in looks,were nonetheless equally mean.”
If this rhyme brings back childhood memories of goose-liver doughnuts or a cantankerous badger then you may want to dig a tunnel...
Today, Wednesday 24 July, Andrew Cane aged 31 from Exmouth was convicted of the murder of his mother Linda Sheard, who was found dead in her home at Port Mer Close, Exmouth, on 11 July 2012. Cane was given a sentence of life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 15 years.
Following the verdict, Detective Inspector Gregg Dawe said: “I would like to thank Linda Sheard’s family for the assistance they have given the police in the difficult circumstances that they found themselves in. This being that Andrew Cane, the offender for this murder, was the victim’s son.
Two years of hard work has led to considerable improvements at a Tiverton primary school, according to education inspectors.
They say action taken by school leaders at Bolham Primary has promoted better teaching and led to improving progress.
Learning typically takes place in a very positive environment, they say. Children leave Bolham at the end of Year 6 attaining national standards.And they add: “For all groups, progress is now strengthening.
“There are appropriate plans to improve pupils’ reading, writing and maths skills. Pupils have positive attitudes to their...
The waiting is over. Shortly after 6.15pm (Wednesday 24 July), the name of the first son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge was announced as George Alexander Louis.
The traditional names end much speculation as to what name Prince William and Kate would choose for the third in line to the throne.
The couple have broken a little with tradition by selecting three names rather than the four that royal princes have often been given in the past.
The baby boy was delivered at 16:24 BST on 22 July at St Mary's Hospital in Paddington, west London, weighing 8lb 6oz....
Video+sound installation creates a contemporary portrait of the city through the eyes of its residents.
A new video+sound installation composed of views from the homes of 40 Exeter residents will spend the summer at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM). This City’s Centre 1: Window, sited in the central courtyard until 22 September, offers a unique audio-visual portrait of Exeter, and encourages us to look at the city anew. Produced by Devon-based art collective Blind Ditch, This City’s Centre 1: Window offers a progressive image generated...
The quiet parkland estate of Escot is coming alive this week, taken over by hundreds of young people who are coming to Devon to share a week of entertainment, education and new experiences.
The event has been organised by the Woodcraft Folk, an international youth movement that promotes friendship, equality and cooperation. The camp, which takes place between 24 and 31 July is designed for, and run by the young people involved who are all aged between 16 and 20. This age group in the Woodcraft Folk are called District Fellows (DF’s).
Exeter Chamber of Commerce welcomed guest speaker, local Labour MP Ben Bradshaw to its monthly Networking Lunch, which this month was held at The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) on Tuesday 23 July with over 100 members and guests attending.
Ben updated members on his work for Exeter and Westminster and took questions from attendees. Ben highlighted the increased resilience Exeter has shown during the last few years considering the economic climate and said he remains optimistic about Exeter’s sustainable growth with some big retailers like John Lewis and IKEA coming to the city...
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel is opening its doors to all prospective brides and grooms this Saturday 27th July.
Guests are welcome to drop in at their leisure between 10am and 4pm where they will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful venue in all its wedding glory in a relaxed, informal environment. This will be a chance to see how Mercure Southgate Hotel cares for each bride and groom, making each wedding day a tailor-made experience.
All questions will be personally answered by the hotel’s events coordinator regarding any aspect of the special day and the...
Thompson Jenner Financial Services is pleased to announce that it is one of the first independent financial services advisory firms based in Devon to have been accepted as members of the Equity Release Council.
The Equity Release Council is the industry body for the equity release sector. Born from an expansion of the remit of SHIP (formerly Safe Home Income Plans), the Equity Release Council represents the providers who work in the equity release sector.
Managing Director, Neil Sear, said “We are very pleased that the firm has received this prestigious recognition. The...
