The Devon County Show livestock committee is delighted to announce a full range of classes for four new breed categories at the 2024 event in May.
First up is the Red Poll Cattle breed, No longer on the rare breeds survival trust watchlist thanks to the hard work of the Breed Society, these multi-purpose cattle will grace the Devon County Show for the first time in the 150 year show’s history The majority of this docile, low-input breed are used as suckler cows but a number of milking herds still exist with an average yield of 5,000 litres at 4.2% butterfat and 3.5% protein....
Marc Astley, a well-known local journalist and news editor, is the latest trustee to join the board of Westbank Community Health and Care and says he’s on a mission to spread the word about the work of this fantastic, community charity.
As an experienced media professional and a former editor of the Exeter Express & Echo newspaper, Marc is well-placed to do this. His achievements include co-founding the UK Daily Ltd, a stable of 10 online news and feature platforms including The Exeter Daily. He also set up the successful Exeter-based PR and Marketing Agency, Astley Media,...
Devon & Cornwall Police and Devon & Cornwall Police and Crime Commissioner have joined all police forces across the UK to launch the Police Anti-Corruption and Abuse Reporting Service, which will be run by the independent charity Crimestoppers.
The service, which goes live on Thursday 14 March 2024, was established to give the public an anonymous and confidential route to report concerns about criminal behaviour by individuals in policing. It will bolster the Force’s capability to take action against those who are not fit to serve.
A new era is dawning for the Poltimore Music & Arts Festival.
The Music in Devon Initiative (MIDI) and Exeter University are helping two charities, Poltimore House Trust and Friends of Poltimore House , to bring back the popular music and arts festival after a five-year break.
The 2024 Poltimore Music & Arts Festival will be held over two days on late May bank bank holiday Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May, when previously the festival was a one-day event.
Ticket pre-sales go live on Friday 15th March https://www.fatsoma.com/e/yay1hd0p/poltimore-festival...
This April, a pop-up neon painting workshop in a unique retro-futuristic atmosphere arrives in Exeter Launched by Fever, the leading global live-entertainment discovery platform, Neon Brush will immerse participants in a black-lit setting, where they will have the opportunity to craft their own masterpiece while enjoying a glass of prosecco.
During this 90-minute immersive workshop, participants will unleash their creativity while guided by an experienced artist. All necessary materials, including brushes, paint, and aprons, will be provided. Neon Brush promises a sense-...
Taylor Wimpey Exeter is proud to have recently supported Cullompton Rugby Football Club with a £330 donation, which the club has put towards new sporting equipment.
Cullompton R.F.C., located on Knowle Lane, is well-known for creating an enjoyable playing environment for players of all ages. The community-driven club embraces players of all abilities and supports their development within the sport.
Greg Richards, Coach at Cullompton Rugby Football Club, said: “We’re so pleased to have received support from Taylor Wimpey Exeter again this year, after their successful...
The humble fruit fly is helping scientists who are working to find a cure for brain tumours.
And the tiny insect, often viewed as a household nuisance, has helped researchers to better understand mechanisms which turn a healthy cell into a tumour cell.
The work is taking place at the Brain Tumour Research Centre of Excellence at the University of Plymouth and is helping us get a better understanding of glioma tumours, which include low and high-grade types with glioblastoma (GBM) being the most commonly-diagnosed high-grade brain tumour in adults.
Chicken lovers, the wait is over – Popeyes ® Famous Louisiana Chicken is coming to Exeter city centre on Monday 18th March.
Exeter will get the chance to experience Popeyes ® world famous ‘shatter crunch’, with the menu featuring its 12-hour marinated chicken, including Hot Wings and Tenders, as well as original Southern biscuits and gravy and Cajun rice. This brand new restaurant will be Popeyes ® 42nd location to open in the UK with many more announcements to come.
Launch day will see Popeyes ® bringing the spirit of New Orleans right to your doorstep with brass band ‘...
Aldi is raising pay for store colleagues for the second time this year, extending its position as Devon’s best-paying supermarket.
Aldi Store Assistants and Deputy Store Managers in Devon are set to receive a pay rise of 40p an hour from 1 June, as part of the supermarket’s announcement of its latest investment in its store colleagues across the UK.
The investment marks the supermarket’s latest commitment to its people, after becoming the first supermarket to pay Devon’s store and warehouse colleagues at least £12.00 an hour in February.
Girlguiding South West England visited one of its counties, Devon, on Friday 8 March as part of its region roadshow programme, inviting members from Girlguiding Devon along with stakeholders and organisations from across the county to celebrate International Women’s Day and to help launch their new resource, ‘Empower in a Box’.
Notable guests included the Lord Mayor of Exeter and his Consort, the Deputy Lieutenant of Devon, and President of Exeter Lions Club. Organisations such as the Salvation Army, Devon and Cornwall Police, and the National Trust also attended.
