Devon

Why I love Exeter

Authored by Peter Sharpe
Posted: Mon, 08/05/2013 - 12:23pm

About a week ago I saw a man kneeling down at the side of the road near to my house. Wondering what he could be doing I got closer and realised there was some litter on the road, which the gentleman was picking up piece by piece and putting into a bin bag. At the time I walked on by humming along to my music and didn’t think any more about it.

Later on in the evening, though, I started thinking about what I had seen earlier that day. I thought about the area I was from in Birmingham and whether someone would do this there. The short answer is probably not.

I get a real...

DWCA Country Fair

Event Date: 
01/09/2013 - 10:45am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

DWCA (Devon Wildfowling Conservation Association) Country Fair.

Take part in various activities on the day, such as, clay pigeon shooting, dog scurries and archery!

Visit a huge variety of traditional country stalls including: the cider stall, stick makers, artists, blacksmiths, wildfowlers, gunsmiths, wood bodgers, fox hounds, BASC, clothing stalls and much more!

Free entry to the country fair.

www.escot-devon.co.uk

www.dwcacountryfair.co.uk

Haytor deaths: Family pays tribute to Katherine Hooper and sons Josh and Sam

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/16/2013 - 10:31am

The family of Katherine Hooper has paid tribute to the young mother and her two sons, Josh and Sam, following their tragic deaths on Friday 12 July.

Katherine Hooper, 24 and Josh Patterson, aged five were killed after they fell from rocks at Haytor on Dartmoor on Friday morning. Police later discovered the body of two-year-old Sam Patterson at Ms Hooper's address in Paignton.

The family have released the following statement, including a tribute to the deceased:

“We are finding it very hard to come to terms with the tragic deaths of Katherine, Josh and Sam. All were...

Mariam Badavi shortlisted for Employer of the Year in the Venus Awards 2013

It's an honour to announce that Mariam Badavi has been nominated for the well-deserved Venus Awards - Devon 2013 for Employer of the Year, sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.

Even after seven months of personal setbacks, she got right back up and displays inspiring strength as a businesswoman and mother. She balances her role as a mother to her family and as owner and director of Purity Boutique Spa with grace and vigour.

While making sure to put her clients' needs and expectations first, she creates a loving environment for her beauty and skincare staff who are happy to...

Public voting now open for Devon Venus Awards: Heart FM Business Mother

Recognising the achievements of extraordinary women in business, the shortlist for the NatWest Devon Venus Awards has been announced and you are now invited to vote for your favourite Business Mother, sponsored by Heart FM.

The Shortlist is as follows:

  • Alexis Bowater (Bowater Communications)
  • Alison Benney (EnlightenHR Limited)
  • Debbi Moore (Big Wave Media)
  • Donna Baker (Here For A Day Ltd)
  • Elaine Isaac (Convallis Software Ltd)
  • Janette Davey (Your Baby and You)
  • Julia Bramble (BrambleBuzz)
  • Julie
  • ...

Fire Engine and Vintage Vehicle Rally

Event Date: 
23/06/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Nutwell Court Estate, Lympstone

This year's Fire engine and Vintage Vehicle Rally is being held at Nutwell Court Estate, Lympstone on 23 June 2013.

The Rally will raise funds for the Firefighters Charity and will take place from 10am-5pm.

This will be a great family day out with children's rides, face painting and bouncy castle.

Natwest Venus Awards - nominations close at midnight tonight!

The nominations for the NatWest Venus Awards in Devon will close at midnight tonight, with hundreds of nominations sent in so far.

This is the first year the Venus Awards have launched in Devon, following three successful years in neighbouring counties.

The Venus Awards recognise the efforts and talents of local business women, and are split into 11 categories covering all aspects of business and personal achievement.

Founded by Tara Howard, a mother-of-four and managing director of the Historic Langtry Manor Hotel in Dorset, the Venus Awards were created to give...

Crediton Festival

Event Date: 
01/06/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Crediton Town Square

The Crediton Festival is a great gaudy umbrella for over 30 organisations in and around the town.

There is sport, drama, literature, music, workshops, art, history, food - think of something that interests you and chances are there will be an event to visit.

The festival runs from 1 June to 13 July.

Click here for a full running programme or further enquiries contact the Tourist Information Centre on 01363 772006.

Budleigh Salterton Art Club: One Day Art Exhibition

Event Date: 
27/05/2013 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road, Budleigh Salterton

Budleigh Salterton Art Club's One Day Art Exhibition takes place from 10am-4.30pm in the Public Hall.

A wide variety of art will be on display by amatuer and professional artists. Admission is free and there is free parking nearby.

www.budleighsaltertonartclub.org.uk

Donkey Dudes at the Donkey Sanctuary

Event Date: 
26/05/2013 - 10:00am to 30/05/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth

If you’ve got a budding donkey groom in the family, why not bring them along for a special one-on-one session with one of the donkeys in our events team. A 20 minute session will introduce under 16s to the basics of donkey care, after which the Donkey Dudes will leave with a certificate detailing what they’ve learnt.

Not suitable for children under 5 years old.

Booking desirable, first come first served bewteen 10.30am and 1pm on the following dates 26 May, 28 May and 30 May.

£5 per person for a 20 minute session.

To find out more about events taking place...

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