As these dramatic photos show, the Ottery tar barrels event last night proved to be another flaming success.
Those who have visited Ottery St Mary on 5th November, still find it difficult to understand what motivates the townspeople into carrying flaming tar barrels through the streets. However, it is a much-loved tradition that is hundreds of years old and attracts thousands every year.
The exact origins are unknown but probably started after the gunpowder plot of 1605. Various alternative reasons suggested for burning barrels have included fumigation of...
Have you entered the Santa Dash yet? Why not pop into Exeter City FC's reception and sign up for the club’s charity Santa Dash on Saturday 29th December in Exeter City centre.
For just £17 for an adult and £5 per child, you will receive your Santa Suit and your match ticket for the Barnet game which kicks off at 3pm on that Saturday afternoon. Last year saw 310 people run through the high street before watching City draw 0-0 with Scunthorpe here at St James Park and the club are hopeful of beating that total this time around. The Santa Suit sizes are as follows: Small Child: Age 2 – 7...
Get showered with every colour of the rainbow in the UK’s craziest 5k!
Fancy taking part in a 5k run with a difference? Rainbow Run is not a race or about speed or fitness; it’s about celebration, having crazy fun with friends and raising a smile for your local children’s hospice.
Exeter’s Rainbow Run will take place at Exeter Racecourse on Sunday 13th June 2015. All runners dress in white and as they reach the ‘Rainbow Zones’, they are showered with fluorescent powder paint – reaching the finish line covered in 5 different colours. Participants are able to run, jog or walk...
There is no rest for Santa even when Christmas has gone, as Exeter City FC are calling on all those Santas who want to get a little post-feast exercise to join in with the club's Charity Santa Dash on 29 December. The event takes place at the Guildhall at 1.15pm on Saturday 29 December and finishes at St James’ Park ahead of kick-off in the home game against Barnet and for just £17 an adult and £5 per child (up to age 18) participants will receive a Santa suit and a match ticket for the game that afternoon. "Last year we had 310 Santas running and this year we are hoping to have 500 people...
