Exmouth

Woman in sea rescued by police

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/09/2013 - 11:54am

A 19-year-old woman was rescued by police officers who waded into the sea in Exmouth at the weekend.

Police were called at 7.30pm on Sunday 6 October by the woman’s friend who was concerned about her walking out to sea.

Two officers from the Force Support Group, based in Exeter, were in the area at the time and rushed to The Esplanade area of the town.

When PC Grahame Bailey and PC Geoff Howell arrived they spoke to the friend who pointed out where she was.

The officers ran in to the sea until they could reach the woman. The pair grabbed her around 50 metres...

Workshop: Make the Best of Your Belongings

Event Date: 
19/10/2013 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
INC Shop, Exmouth

A unique workshop to be held at INC, Exmouth on Saturday 19 October at 10:30am.

There will be a 90 minute of discussion and learning about how to find, treasure, store, and use your beloved belongings. We cover reuse, sorting techniques, and motivate each other to bring to life those items in our homes that have been long forgotten. Plus lots of tea, coffee and biscuits all for a bargain £5.

Contact INC soon to book your place in this small exclusive workshop: 01395 223626.

www.inc-inc.co.uk/workshops and www.changeyourspace.co.uk for more details.

Circular walk with East Devon ranger

Event Date: 
30/10/2013 - 10:00am
Venue: 
A la Ronde, Exmouth

Starting at A la Ronde, the circular walks take in National Trust’s Lower Halsdon Farm and part of the Exe estuary trail.

It’s a great opportunity to learn more about the farm and wildlife of the area.

The walks are approx 2.5 miles long and take place 10am – 12.30pm and 1pm – 3.30pm. Places are free but numbers are limited so please book in advance by phoning A la Ronde on 01395 265514.

No charge but please book places in advance on 01395 265514.

Normal admission charges apply.

Weatherproof clothing and stout footwear, binoculars would be useful if...

Police in Exmouth seek suspicious man reported to be harassing female students

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/26/2013 - 11:28am

Police in Exmouth are appealing for information following incidents involving female students being approached by a suspicious man. Both incidents took place on Wednesday 25 September between 8am and 8.15am while they were walking to College. The first incident occurred at around 8am in an alleyway near to Scott Drive when two girls were approached by a man who made comments to them before walking away. A short time later at around 8.15am another female student was walking in Green Close near the entrance to Phear Park when she was approached by a man driving a white van who made comments...

Exhibition by members of the Exe Artists painting group

Event Date: 
26/09/2013 - 10:30am to 09/10/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
A la Ronde, Exmouth

From 26 September to 9 October, A la Ronde, the National Trust property at Summer Lane, Exmouth, hosts an art exhibition by members of the Exe Artists painting group.

The locally-based group is self led by its members who, through a shared love of art, come together to practice their craft weekly throughout the year. The variety of styles reflects the individual approach of each member and results in an intriguing and diverse display.

A la Ronde is a unique and quirky sixteen sided house, built under the instructions of the two cousins Jane and Mary Parminter in the...

Man arrested following armed police response to firearms incident in Exmouth

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Exmouth following a police armed response to reports of a male in possession of a firearm in the town on Saturday evening.

The man was arrested at 10.40pm on Saturday evening on suspicion of aggravated burglary. He is currently in custody in Exeter.

Police responded to the incident at around 7.45pm on Saturday 21 September.

Armed officers including officers from the Force Support Group as well as the Dog Section and the police helicopter were despatched to the incident which was reported to be in the Dinanway Park area of...

Sidmouth and Exmouth fly the flag with pride

Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth and Manor Gardens in Exmouth are still among the best in the country – and that’s official!

Both have again received the prestigious Green Flag Award, a sign to visitors that the park is a well-maintained and well-managed high quality green space, with excellent facilities. It’s the tenth year in a row for Sidmouth, while Exmouth has now won the award nine times consecutively.

The gardens are among a record number of parks and green spaces receiving the Green Flag Award this year, ensuring that even more of us now have access to well-managed,...

Tenants produce colourful displays - with plenty of gold

Tenants of East Devon District Council have again excelled themselves with a beautiful display of gardens large and small, leading to another highly successful garden competition, with a total of 41 entries.

This included two entrants for the Youth Garden, both of whom were Gold winners.

Kieron Bewes (Horticultural Consultant) was the judge and using the Royal Horticultural Society judging method once again, a number of entrants obtained the Gold level.

The Tenants’ Garden Competition is an annual event organised by Tenant Participation within the Housing Service at...

Get ready for the 2013 Tour of Britain - a spectators' guide

Spectators have 85 miles (137km) of Devon’s roads to choose from when it comes to being part of the 10th anniversary Tour of Britain in the county on Friday 20 September.

Devon County Council will host Stage Six of The Tour, starting in Sidmouth and finishing at Haytor, in Dartmoor National Park.

Crowds are being tipped to exceed last year’s record of 220,000 spectators that lined the route in Devon, and the advice is to leave plenty of time to travel to where you’re planning to watch the action, in order to avoid delays. Among the world class teams taking part are Sky Pro...

Challenge Exmouth Quiz

Event Date: 
16/10/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Manor Hotel, The Beacon, Exmouth, EX8 2AG

The first ever Challenge Quiz held by ELF Exmouth Group in aid of Exeter Leukaemia Fund. An evening of fun & rivalry for friends, local businesses and organisations. 16 October 2013 Doors open at 7pm - Quiz starts 7:30pm prompt. The Manor Hotel, The Beacon, Exmouth, EX8 2AG. £25 per team (4 - 6 members) The evening’s Quiz Master is Mervyn Jackman. Steve Rider, Sports Presenter & ELF Patron, will deliver the sports questions by video Book by contacting Leo on: 01395 268820 or email: wilson.email@tesco.net

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