Cheriton Fitzpaine

Mid Devon schools welcome new executive headteacher

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/04/2016 - 6:39am

It may not be very far from Bristol to mid Devon. But it’s a big cultural shift to move from the headship of a large urban primary in Bristol to the leadership of three village schools in mid Devon. However, that’s just what John Jolliffe has done.

He’s just moved to mid Devon to take up the executive headship of Newton St Cyres, Cheriton Fitzpaine and Thorverton primary schools. He spoke to us about what he calls his ‘new adventure’.

John Jolliffe lived in Bristol for 20 years and was a headteacher there for 14 years. But, with their children grown up, he and his wife, who...

Cheriton Fitzpaine welcomes French visitors

Cherition Fitzpaine Twinning Association welcomed 28 visitors from their twinned village of Bonnebosq in Normandy for an action-packed weekend.

The French visitors arrived last Friday and were given a warm welcome in Cheriton Fitzpaine Parish Hall by chairman Geoff Yeandle.

On the Friday evening lively group meals hosted at various members’ homes.

On Saturday everyone went to Exmouth for a Stuart Line cruise along the River Exe, then dined at the Nutwell Lodge.

In the evening there was a grand party held in Cheriton Fitzpaine Parish Hall and a delicious...

Crediton Folk Weekend

Event Date: 
12/04/2013 - 5:00pm to 14/04/2013 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Cheriton Fitzpaine

A weekend of folk music and entertainment held mostly at indoor venues in the village of Cheriton Fitzpaine - just a short drive from Crediton, Tiverton and Exeter.

As well as ticketed concert events, there will be free entertainment around the village, such as Morris Dancers, for all the family to watch and enjoy.

Entertainment takes place on Friday night, Saturday afternoon and Sunday lunchtime.

Click here for the full programme of entertainment and booking information.

Some camping space is available in the village. See website for venue map and advice...