Exeter

Conman uses 'fake life' to steal hundreds from Devon women

A conman who duped Exeter and Devon women for money by infiltrating their lives, has pleaded guilty to seven charges of fraud and theft between July and December last year.

Timothy Giles, 46, an unemployed former toilet cleaner, concocted a kaleidoscope of lies, claiming to be an airline pilot, a fire fighter, and a policeman to lure women into trusting him.

The charges he faced included ‘dishonestly making a false representation, namely pretending to be a qualified airline pilot, intending to make a money gain.’

Prosecutor Lindsey Baker said:”The allegation is that...

KNIGHT Leslie Gordon

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/05/2014 - 11:21am

Sadly passed away on Friday 1st August 2014 with his family by his side. Les, aged 86 years young.

Beloved husband of the late Phyllis Mary, much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Will be sorely missed by all who knew him.

Funeral service on Friday 15 August at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium, 2.45pm, St Peter’s Chapel.

Donations in lieu of flowers for the Stroke Unit by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 10 Alphington Road Exeter EX2 8HH.

WILLIAMS-HAWKES John Rodney

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/05/2014 - 11:21am

Aged 88, died on Tuesday July 29th 2014.

John leaves his wife Joan, nee Hoare, his children Colin and Anna, their spouses Patricia and Stephen and George Hudd, his grandson.

A funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Chapel, Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Friday 8 August at 10.30am.

No flowers thank you, donations if desired in aid of the R.N.L.I. and Dementia UK by retiring collection or may be sent to LeRoy Funerals 298 Topsham Road Exeter EX2 6HG

NARRAMORE Margaret

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 08/05/2014 - 11:19am

On 1 August 2014 passed away peacefully at home in Alphington surrounded by her family.

Beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mother of Peter, Anne and Gillian, much loved grandmother of Sarah, Jenny, Ruth, Ben, Josie, Esther, Katie and Sam.

Funeral Service on Monday 18 August at Ide Parish Church, 2pm.

Family flowers only, donations if desired to The Alzheimers Society by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

BUTLER Dot

Passed away peacefully at Exeter Hospice on Sunday 27th July 2014, surrounded by her loving family, Dot aged 72 years.

Formally of L & M and Friends Provident. Beloved wife for 53 years, of Brian. Wonderful mum to Anita and Steve, Trevor and Janet, inspirational grandmother to Alex, Yoshimi, Tim, Janina, Nick and Sean, loving great-grandma to Henry.

Her amazing spirit will live on through her children and her children’s children.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service on Monday 11th August at the Exeter & Devon Crematorium, 1....

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Family Sunday Brunch-Bread Baking Workshops

Event Date: 
31/08/2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Sunday Brunch-Bread Baking Workshops - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please visit www.funkitchen.co.uk

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Adults Showstopper Evening

Event Date: 
30/08/2014 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Adults Showstopper Evening Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Family Pastry and Crème Pat Masterclass with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
30/08/2014 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Pastry and Crème Pat Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Family Cake and Chocolate Tempering Masterclass with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
30/08/2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Cake and Chocolate Tempering Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Adults Macaron Masterclass with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
29/08/2014 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Adults Macaron Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please...

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