Delegates from across the world will be travelling to Devon, the birthplace of the Transition movement, in September 2015.
The inaugural Transition Network International Conference will be held from 18th-20th September with 350 Transition representatives from across the globe expected to be in attendance at the event. The Conference is being held at Seale-Hayne – the ex-agricultural college now operated by the Dame Hannah Rogers Trust - just outside Newton Abbot.
From its origins in Totnes, this ground-breaking Transition movement has spread virally to more than 1,200...
In support of International Women’s Day Leading Women UK (a networking group with meetings across the South West) has arranged a Thunderclap to support women as they #MakeitHappen in 2015.
You can pledge your support on the Thunderclap here: http://bit.ly/1beHNJ7
In addition to this Leading Women UK is asking people to share their #MakeitHappy advice by writing it on a piece of paper, taking a photo and sharing it on the Leading Women UK Facebook: facebook.com/LeadingWomenUK or Twitter @LeadingWomenUK.
You can see other people’s photos here: http://on.fb.me/18T0uQV...
On Thursday 26 March, people will have another opportunity to find out more about Seaton Jurassic, the new visitor centre for the Jurassic Coast.
The drop-in event takes place in Seaton Town Hall from 3pm to 6pm and will provide more information about getting involved with the centre through volunteering, supporting the wildlife garden or donating artefacts.
During the event Mike Ruiter, the new manager of Seaton Jurassic, will give short presentations on the project and information about the volunteer roles at the centre at 3pm, 4pm and 5pm. There will then be an...
It’s free for kids and one of the best days out in the Easter holidays on March 31.
Exeter Racecourse’s annual family day, sponsored by Finlake Holiday Park, is a firmly established tradition with a host of activities to enjoy, and with horse racing firmly at its heart.
Take a peek behind the scenes with former jockey Ollie McPhail who now works for the British Horse Racing Standards and Education Trust. He’ll lead a tour of the racecourse and there will be a chance to get close to the steeple chase fences, learn about what happens in the weighing room and ask jockeys...
A new website to provide information, help and support to parents using neonatal services in the South West has been launched.
The South West Neonatal Network website has been designed to provide a comprehensive resource for parents whose new babies are being treated at any one of the region’s neonatal units. The South West Neonatal Network is an operational delivery network funded on behalf of the region by NHS England.
The site offers easy access to information about the individual facilities available at each unit and the type of care babies will receive, as well as...
Regen SW, a centre for sustainable energy expertise based in Exeter, hosted a community energy feast last weekend to celebrate the volunteers and groups working tirelessly to establish community energy projects in the region. These projects are being set up to benefit local communities and generate income to make them more vibrant and sustainable places to live.
The evening’s food was prepared by the Pickle Shack – which is dedicated to using only the freshest, yummiest, local ingredients – and for this meal they sourced food from farms and suppliers using renewable energy. The...
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is gearing up for an Eggs-travaganza this Easter. The multi-award winning Park is set to have a show stopping line up of events and activities over the Easter holidays, from 28th March through to 12th April.
Over 5000 Easter eggs feature in the largest ever Easter egg hunt Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park has created. The much loved Easter egg hunt will take place from Friday 3rd April until Monday 6th April. Guests of all ages are invited to take part in the Easter fun and follow the trail to find clues and solve puzzles on their adventure...
East Devon District Council has been working hard with Honiton Town Council and local resident Chris Bigmore on a project that has ended up providing residents with a new petanque 'terrain' or playing area. Petanque is a game where players throw metal ‘boules’ with the aim of getting as many of their own closer to the wooden Jack than their opponents.
The Petanque terrain at the Mountbatten Sports and Social Club was officially opened on 19 March by the Devon Regional President of the English Petanque Association, John Thatcher. Several residents who were already playing Petanque...
To mark the 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, a special concert will take place in the grand surroundings of Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 20 June.
Starting at 7.30pm the evening is set to raise funds for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, the National Charity of the British Army and will bring to a close events in the City to mark Armed Forces Day.
The Waterloo Concert will celebrate the courage, service and sacrifice of our soldiers from the Battle of Waterloo, through both World Wars to operations in Afghanistan. It will feature The Exeter Symphony Orchestra, with...
More than 2,000 homes need to be built each year in the Exeter ‘Housing Market Area’, a new report says.
The latest Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) recognises that between 2,172 and 2,601 dwellings need to be built to meet housing need. The Area covers Exeter, East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge and part of Dartmoor National Park.
The Strategic Housing Market Assessment (SHMA) addresses housing issues in the area.
The report has been produced by David Couttie Associates, on behalf of the local authorities.
