Anyone for table tennis? People are going batty in the parish of East Budleigh with Bicton now they have their own outdoor table.
The new table has come about after developers who built two new homes in the parish gave £3,450 to fund a sports facility in the community, as part of a Section 106 legal agreement with East Devon District Council.
In a joint project between the district and parish councils, parishioners were asked what they would like to see in the village and two proposals came forward. Around 130 people in the parish voted on the proposals and the new table...
East Budleigh Village will be holding its annual Scarecrow Festival from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 June. There will be an entertaining and varied programme of events together with a fabulous display of scarecrows throughout the village.
The Village Hall will provide the main focus for the Festival. Bacon Baps, Cream Teas and hot and cold drinks will be served from 11am - 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Stalls will be selling Books, Plants, Cakes and Bric-a-Brac and there will be a Tombola and a Raffle. The Friends of All Saints East Budleigh will also have a stall promoting their...
East Devon District Council’s Countryside team will be holiding their final tree walk on Monday 30 June at 6.30pm at East Budleigh, looking at local trees of interest and discussing the part they play in the community.
This is a great opportunity to find out all about the trees on your doorstep from our knowledgeable and informative Tree Officers. The walks are free, but booking is essential as places are limited – please call 01395 517557 or email Countryside@eastdevon.gov.uk
Veteran folk-rockers Fairport Convention celebrate 45 years on the road with special guests Tarras, 6-piece folk-rock band from the North of England, John 'Fake Thackray' Watterson, keeping alive the repertoire of comic songs by the late, great Jake Thackray, brilliant ragtime and jazz guitarist John James and the ever-colourful Exmouth Shanty Men.
Gates open 1pm. Music from 2pm until midnight. Showcase performances by the best of local talent 2pm - 3.30pm. Main concert starts at 4.30pm.
All-day bar PLUS rolling hog roast, barbecue, paella and tapas bar.
Devon County Council has announced that it is backing a new agreement with French authorities which aims to tackle the threat of pollution from shipping incidents in the English Channel.
