Laughter not only provides a full -scale workout for your muscles, it unleashes a rush of stress-busting endorphins which strengthen your immune system, boost your energy, diminish pain, and protect you from the damaging effects of stress.
Always slightly on the edge, Jethro’s fruity Cornish humor is the perfect remedy to cheer us all. Turning everyday events into farcical stories, embellished into hilarity with his trademark west country dialect. Tales told with such effortless rhythm, timing and charm that it just melts all seriousness into pure laughter. The perfect anecdote to...
A la Ronde's Christmas Tree Festival is open each weekend from Sunday 30 November until Sunday 14 December.
Over 20 local community groups are decorating their own trees, including the British Legion poppy tree and driftwood creations as well as traditional trees. The event is something for all the family to enjoy with a festive trail, storytelling, live musical entertainment from the La La Choir and River City Chorus and hot drinks. There will also be seasonal crafts for which there will be a small charge of £1.50 per child.
The event, which runs from 11.30am until 4.30pm...
Play areas across East Devon are signing up to a voluntary code asking people not to smoke near children.
In all, 37 play areas will be covered by the new code developed by Smokefree South West and East Devon District Council, using special signs designed by Smokefree South West.
Helen Wharam, the district council’s new Public Health Projects Officer, said: “We’re working across East Devon to help protect future generations from the effects of tobacco and from taking up the habit of smoking. Children learn from imitating the adults around them, so children who live with...
A woman has been rescued from a blazing flat in Exmouth.
The alarm was raised shortly after 3am today by a man who was also inside the property,
Below is the full report from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue:
Three fire appliances from Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton were mobilised following a call from a male occupant of a flat reporting a fire and that a fellow female occupant was still inside. He had been able to remove her from the bedroom but was unable to her any further.
Within mins of arriving crews confirmed the fire was in the bedroom, rescued the...
The RSPCA is appealing for information after two young rabbits were found dumped in a pet carrier next to bins in Exmouth.
The two bunnies were discovered at 8.30am on Friday 14 November near to the entrance of flats in an alleyway off High Street, next to the Famous Ship pub. They were inside a bright blue plastic pet carrier.
It is thought that the rabbits may have been left there some time during the night and, despite having no food, water or bedding in the carrier, both were in good condition.
The rabbits, a male (pictured) and a female, are both grey with...
Planning approval was secured yesterday (18 November) at East Devon District Council’s Development Management Committee for improvements to Mamhead Slipway and for the construction of a new building on Camperdown Terrace to be used by Exmouth Sea Cadets.
These decisions provide a major boost to the regeneration of Exmouth seafront and the start of the proposed development of Camperdown Creek.
The redevelopment of Mamhead Slipway follows its closure on safety grounds. The new, improved slipway will be realigned and enlarged with better vehicle manoeuvring.
An eBay seller from Exmouth who was convicted of supplying fake and unsafe cosmetic products has been ordered to pay almost £25,000 following a financial investigation into the profits made from the sales under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Deborah Hamber received a four month suspended prison sentence plus 150 hours of community service at Exeter Crown Court in May after being prosecuted by Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service.
She now has six months to pay £24,720.02 and if she does not she faces a 14 month prison sentence.
East Devon District Council’s Cabinet has approved a grant to Exmouth Sea Cadets of £150,000 towards the cost of their new headquarters.
This is a key project that will help to kick-start the revitalisation of the Camperdown Creek area.
Cabinet also heard about the successes and progress on a number of other regeneration projects across the district, primarily in Exmouth and Seaton, and agreed to the plans going forward.
Since the Masterplan, or Exmouth vision, was agreed by all three councils (Devon County, East Devon District and Exmouth Town) in 2011 significant...
"The Rhythm of Life Concert will be a spectacular celebration of Musical Theatre featuring songs from Mamma Mia, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Miserables, Jersey Boys, Hairspray and many more. Exmouth Musical Theatre Company will be treating audiences to yet another evening of great family entertainment. The concert will be packed full of chorus harmony singing, fabulous dance routines, beautiful solos and duets all accompanied by a live band.
The Saturday evening will be a Gala Tribute performance in memory of former Chairman, Val Clarke and former President, David Whitehead, who...
