A World War One commemorative stone sundial was unveiled yesterday (Tuesdy) in Drewsteignton Village Garden to mark Remembrance Day. Tim Cambourne, Castle Drogo Project Manager said: "There is a very close connection between the Trust and the residents of Drewsteignton and surrounding villages. Many of the craftsmen working on the castle enlisted along with Julius Drewe’s three sons. "Like many of the men, the heir to Castle Drogo died at war and building work was curtailed and the Castle not completed until 1930, the walls of which are said to be memorials to its lost community of...
For 100 years they had gone unnoticed, but 12 former Exeter Rugby Club players and officials were today officially remembered with a new commemorative plaque at Sandy Park.
The lives of the forgotten few were highlighted in a special memorial service which took place in a special Remembrance Service held at the stadium on Armistice Day.
For years, Exeter Rugby Club have proudly displayed within the County Suite a memorial plaque of the names of those former players who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War.
The Royal British Legion (Exmouth Branch) is proud to present, for a fourth year, a Festival of Remembrance, musical entertainment with serious undertones, in aid of the RBL Poppy Appeal.
This concert has a tri fold purpose, the first is to remember, as we do at this time of year, those who gave their lives during wars past and present, secondly to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal, and last but not least, provide an evening of entertainment.
With the monies raised during Poppy Appeal, and donations throughout the year, the Royal British Legion is available to provide...
Devon Grammy and Brit Award singer Joss Stone has teamed up with guitar legend Jeff Beck to record this year’s official Poppy Appeal single.
The single is a soulful cover of 'No Man’s Land (Green Fields of France)', written in 1976 by Scottish-born folk singer-songwriter Eric Bogle. Reflecting on the grave of a young man (Willie McBride) who died during the First World War, its chorus refers to two famous pieces of military music, 'The Last Post' and 'The Flowers of the Forest'.
Although the song speaks of the destiny of one soldier in particular, the song was chosen by...
By popular request the exhibition shown in August is being repeated, with some additional items.
This is a free exhibition of information and items relating to the First World War, contributed by members of the Heavitree community, including personal stories from families who were directly affected.
Here is a chance to find why soldiers were sometimes called Tommies, why a poppy for remembrance, why were some men given a white feather, what coat was developed for the trenches but is now a very fashionable garment.
The Friends of Higher Cemetery will lead a guided tour of the cemetery's war graves beginning at 2pm on Sunday 10th November. This will be a free guided walk, beginning at the chapel, lasting about an hour, and open to the general public. Although there will not be a charge for the walk, any donations to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal would be gratefully accepted.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service will once again be crossing the Channel this weekend to lead the memorial services that commemorate the Annual Armistice Day Parades at the Menin Gate in Ypres, Belgium.
This is the 28th year that the Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service Ceremonial Pipes & Drums have taken part in this most important international event which not only commemorates the lives lost in the conflict of 1914–1918 but also in present day conflicts across the world that our armed forces are engaged in. Many of those taking part have...
A thousand paper poppies made from copies of love letters written during World War II have been used in an art installation at Exeter Northcott.
The 2.7m high installation has been created specially for the theatre foyer for the month of November by paper artist Gillian Taylor who has used copies of letters loaned by local people following a request in the media.
Gillian’s work is influenced by her interest in how we communicate and how that has changed over the years. She said: “The letters were all written at a time of great uncertainty and heightened emotions. Sometimes...
On 5th August 2015 passed away suddenly at his home in Exeter aged 50 years.
Much loved brother, uncle and great-uncle.
On Wednesday 2nd September following a private cremation there will be a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving at Stoke Canon Chapel at 11.45am.
Donations if desired for British Heart Foundation by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD or online at www.sillifantandsons.co.uk
