What could be a better way to start, or perhaps finish, your Christmas shopping than browsing The Shops at Dartington’s magical fourteen on-site shops? Brimming with Christmas cheer, and selling a wide range of truly exceptional ‘one of a kind’ gifts, The Shops at Dartington is certain to bring joy to all this Christmas with their enchanting Christmas Fair on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December.
A weekend of festivities enjoyable for all the family, The Shops at Dartington’s Christmas Fair is one certainly not to be missed. With the smell of scrumptious mulled cider and tasty...
Throughout December Devon and Cornwall Police officers will be turning up the heat on drink and drug driving.
Any drivers involved in a collision and any motorists whose driving may lead police to suspect they are under the influence of drink will be breathalysed. If drug driving is suspected they may have to undergo a roadside sobriety test.
Roads Policing Inspector Richard Pryce said: “Drink driving cannot be tolerated at any time of the year but we will ensure very close attention is being paid over the festive period. Our message is clear and simple: don’t drink and...
To celebrate the start of Christmas and the opening of a brand new Christmas tree site in Exeter, Cotley Farm Christmas Trees are having a special Charity Christmas Tree Event on Sunday 7 December.
Cotley Farm Christmas Trees will be providing high quality non-drop Christmas Trees just 10 minutes from the centre of Exeter throughout December.
Join Cotley Farm Christmas Trees on 7 December from 10am until 5pm at their Exeter site, Matford Home Farm, EX2 8XT for a Charity Christmas Tree Event in support of local charity Hospiscare.
Stagecoach South West confirmed today that it will be operating Boxing Day bus services on key routes across Exeter, East Devon and Torbay.
For anyone wishing to travel into and around Exeter the following services will be running:
Red Park & Ride will run a Sunday timetable, with the last bus from Honiton Road at 1718 and the last bus from the city centre at 1736. Buses will show ‘M2’ on the destination blind to serve all stops along the Pinhoe Road route
Route ‘A’ will run a Sunday timetable. The last bus from Alphington will be at 1721, the last bus
THIS CHRISTMAS more than 200,000 blood donors are needed across the UK to give a very special gift and help hundreds of thousands of patients.
Across Devon there are 2,000 fewer donors now than in 2012, according to BBC Radio Devon.
Last year 1 in 5 blood donor appointments were missed over the festive period putting NHS Blood and Transplant’s critical operation under unnecessary pressure.
NHS Blood and Transplant is calling for more people across England and North Wales to make time this Christmas to give a gift only they can give and make a blood - or platelet -...
A colourful giant knitted Christmas tree has graced the main staircase hall of Arlington Court in Devon.
Complete with Knitted baubles & presents it was originally knitted in 2005 to raise money for charity, the tree contains the work of over 1000 volunteers from across the world who helped to knit it. The tree has been on display in various other locations, but this is the first time it has been displayed in a historic house. The creator, Alison Murray was delighted to be asked to exhibit the tree at Arlington and encouraged her local knitting group to create a special garland...
Dartmoor’s historic Stannary town of Chagford will host an extravaganza of festive food, stylish fashion, hand-made arts and crafts, superb gift ideas and live entertainment on Tuesday 9th December 2014 (6.30 ‘till late).
Chagford’s shops, Square and iconic octagonal Market House will again be bedecked with lights and beautifully decorated Christmas trees at this year’s late night event. The wide array of independent shops is once again putting on a spectacular evening where thousands of delightful gifts will be on offer for the whole family, with something for all budgets....
The Exeter Northcott Theatre is delighted to welcome The Birmingham Stage Company with their production of George’s Marvellous Medicine for Christmas 2014.
This acclaimed adaptation of Roald Dahl by Birmingham Stage Company and David Wood, shows a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George's adventure has just begun!
Amongst the professional cast, nine girls from Exeter will take it in turns each week to play the...
Christmas is just around the corner but as the shops start to get busier, Devon Wildlife Trust is offering a day away from the crowds.
The annual Christmas celebration at the historic Cricklepit Mill may only be a few minutes’ walk from the High Street, but to the tired Christmas shopper it will feel like a world away.
Christmas at Cricklepit is being held on Saturday 6 December from 10.30am to 3.30pm and is a day of free family activities. Visitors can have a go at willow weaving and make Christmas decorations ready to hang up on their tree at home. There will be seasonal...
Christmas shoppers are being reminded that they can park for free in Exeter City Council run pay and display car parks after 5pm.
The offer runs until Wednesday 24 December.
Those parking prior to 5pm will only be required to purchase a ticket until 5pm, whilst for those arriving after this time parking will be absolutely free. Bartholomew Terrace and Richmond Road Car Parks are for residents only after 6pm but the Christmas offer still stands between 5 and 6pm.
Cllr Rosie Denham, Lead Councillor for Economy & Culture, said: "We wanted to offer something in the...
