Exeter's Quay will be buzzing this August Bank Holiday weekend as it plays host to some of the world’s top climbers at a spectacular climbing competition.
Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the thrilling climbing event on the Quay - and if you fancy dropping off a seven metre wall into the canal - they’ll also be a chance for novices to have a go.
Quay Climbing is staging its third annual Deep Water Solo Festival of Climbing over the August Bank Holiday weekend; the event sees a temporary seven metre high climbing wall erected in the city’s canal basin.
An ambulance driver from Crediton has scooped a pair of VIP hospitality tickets to the Devon stage finish of the Tour of Britain 2016.
On Friday September 9 the world’s top cycling teams and riders will race from Sidmouth on the East Devon coast to the summit of Haytor on Dartmoor.
And Doug Bosley, who works for WAFA Emergency Medical Vehicles, will be able to watch the finish in style after winning a prize draw held by stage six hosts Devon County Council.
The draw was held at the beginning of National Bike Week (6- and the tickets give Doug and one other full...
Join Urban Burger in celebrating one of the most exciting weekends in recent Exeter history.
To celebrate Radio 1's Big Weekend coming to Exeter and the Exeter Chiefs battling it out in the Aviva final in Twickenham, we are launching a little competition.
The best social post we get tagged in on the 28th or 29th May to do with the Big Weekend, the rugby final, or popping in for an urban burger, will win dinner for two at Urban Burger followed by cocktails at Urban Underground.
Just check in or tag us on Facebook , tweet us @UrbanBurgerExe or via Instagram @...
Children of St Martin’s Primary School have been creating a new poster design to encourage Cranbrook residents to clean up after their dogs.
Children at the school recently heard from Cranbrook Councillor Karen Jennings at an assembly about the dog fouling around the town. Children were asked if they could help teach adults to be responsible pet owners, to help make Cranbrook a great place to live.
Cranbrook Town Councillor Karen Jennings said: “The competition teaches the children the importance of picking up after their dog.
Blackpool hosted the National Young Farmers ballroom dancing competition finals, which saw eight teams from across England and Wales compete.
Haldon Group of Young Farmers representing Devon were delighted to walk away with a well-deserved third place, in the finals which saw stiff competition from other teams. Clun Valley YFC from Shropshire and Hermon YFC from Pembrokeshire came first and second respectively.
Each team had to perform a dance that included two elements of Latin and two from ballroom, with music and costumes reflecting the theme ‘Tomorrow’s World’. Haldon...
Following the huge success of last years event, La La Choirs, together with CLIC Sargent, the UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, are again putting on a concert in Exeter Cathedral on the evening of Friday 9th December 2016. The La La Choir will be performing two sets at the start and end of the concert with young people who have previously been supported by CLIC Sargent performing as guests. We have one spot left for a guest act.
We would like to offer all Devon schools and Academies, with students aged 12 to 18, the opportunity to bring a choir along to...
The Exeter Business Improvement District has announced the winner of its Capture Exeter photography competition.
Terry Welch took the winning photograph, taken from the viewpoint of Exeter Castle. The image was chosen due to the unusual viewpoint, showing a different part of the city centre that many may have not seen before. The competition, launched at the start of February, asked budding photographers to capture what they love most about Exeter in one glorious image to be in with a chance of winning £100 worth of Jessops vouchers and a Jessops photography course.
Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young will headline the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink ‘After Dark Music Festival’ on Thursday 21st April.
The hugely popular After Dark events run on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of the festival weekend in the Exeter Castle Courtyard. This year the After Dark Music Festival is sponsored by Pavey Group.
Fronted by one of the UK's finest and best loved vocalists, Paul Young, Los Pacaminos will entertain the crowds with its Americana/Tex Mex sound, both classics and original material.
Deliveroo, the home restaurant delivery service, is offering one lucky local mum the ultimate yummy mummy experience worth over £170. And we mean yummy in every sense of the word, the prize includes a £50 Deliveroo voucher applicable to a whole host of tasty local eateries such as; Wagamama, Base & Barley, Ruby Modern Diner and many more delivered piping hot straight to your door.
The treats don’t end there – the winner will also enjoy an ESPA back, neck and shoulder massage at Wear Park Spa at Exeter Golf and Country Club, with a glass of Prosecco following the treatment to...
