Exeter

DENNARD Bernard

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/09/2013 - 10:46am

On 6 August 2013 passed away peacefully in hospital aged 80 of Exeter.

Loved and sadly missed by Alan, Diana, Debbie, Ray, Mary and all of his nieces and nephews.

Funeral service Monday 19 August Exeter Crematorium 3.30pm in St Peter's Chapel.

Flowers by 1pm or if preferred donations to Parkinsons UK by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

RISDON Pamela Betty

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/09/2013 - 10:44am

Died peacefully on 28 July 2013 after a long illness.

Her funeral will take place at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Thursday 8 August at 3.15pm.

Flowers or donations for The NSPCC or Barnardos may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH

FURSMAN Frederick Dennis

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/09/2013 - 10:43am

Peacefully on 2 August 2013 at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Dennis aged 89.

Beloved husband of the late Pat, loving dad to Jayne, Stuart, much loved granddad and great-grandad. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service at The Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Thursday 15 August at 2pm, St Peter’s Chapel.

Floral tributes may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

BRADFORD Lyn

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/09/2013 - 10:42am

Peacefully on 4 August 4 2013 at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Lyn aged 94.

Beloved wife to the late Harry, loving mum of Pam and the late Philip.

Mum-in-law to Christine and Nick. Dearest nan to Julie, Kevin and Greg and great-granddaughter Yasmin.

Funeral service at Tedburn St Mary Methodist Church on Monday 19 August 19 at 11am followed by cremation at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium at 12.15pm.

At Lyn’s request please wear bright colours.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent...

Why I love Exeter

Well it appears Exeter is full of good people. My second feel-good story takes place in an unlikely location... a takeaway.

I walked in at around midnight to order some food and was shortly followed by two other gentlemen. I’d been waiting for 5 minutes when another man stumbled in and slouched down in a chair looking the worse for wear. Concerned, the two men approached him and asked if he was ok. Unable to get much sense from him they ordered him some chips and sat with him. After a few minutes, they managed to ascertain in which direction the inebriated man was heading. Taking...

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...

Jane Eyre: An Autobiography

Event Date: 
11/10/2013 - 7:30pm to 12/10/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Award winning theatre company, Live Wire Theatre, bring their 5 Star production of Jane Eyre: An Autobiography to The Barnfield Theatre Exeter on 11 and 12 October, following the production’s critically acclaimed sell-out preview week in July at The Rondo Theatre Bath.

This classic tale tells the story of how from a miserable childhood controlled by uncaring adults, Jane Eyre makes her way to Thornfield as a Governess to the ward of the fascinating Mr Rochester. Dark and hidden secrets which lurk in every corner of this mysterious Gothic home threaten Jane’s hopes of happiness....

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

The Big Treetop Adventure

Event Date: 
24/08/2013 - 10:00am to 25/08/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

How cool is this Treetop Adventure. Get a birds eye view by learning how to climb big trees using ropes and then riding a zip wire down! Experience the thrill of jumping from heights with the Leap of Faith or try Crate Building! Under the watchful eye and expertise of The Great BIG Tree Climbing Company this will be an experience like no other!

Places are limited. Age limits apply to some activities.

£9 for tree climbing, zip wire and rope swing.

£4 for stand alone zip wire.

£4 for stand alone rope swing.

£6 for crate building.

Escot entry...

Messing About on the River

Event Date: 
28/07/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary

An unforgettable day by the river that is great fun for the whole family.

River dipping, barefoot swamp walk, face painting, raft racing - bring along your own raft - no bigger than a 2ltr. milk bottle, gold panning, beaver dam building, otter holt building, fly fishing display and a BBQ!

Activities from 10am - 4.30pm

Minimum Donation: £1 per person. There is an additional charge for the BBQ and face-painting.

All proceeds will be donated to the local community charity, The Tale Valley Trust.

www.escot-devon.co.uk

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