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Best ever Beacon Heath Summer Fete

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 06/30/2016 - 11:15am

Go along to the biggest and best ever Beacon Heath Summer Fete on Saturday July 2 from 12pm to 3pm.

The fete takes place at St James School and the neighbouring buildings, The Beacon Community Centre, formerly the Knight Club and The Beacon Nursery.

Lots of local organisations are taking part and it promises to be a great day out. There will be a bbq, live music, birds of prey, traditional fete games, Newtown Choir, coconut shy, face painting, craft stalls, refreshments, model trains, archery, bowling, table tennis, sock puppets, ice cream vans, smoothie bike, treasure hunt...

Devon Maritime Forum looks at future management of coast and seas

The summer meeting of the Devon Maritime Forum on Thursday (30 June) will serve as a timely opportunity to look at the future of managing coasts and seas following the recent EU referendum.

"Brexit: What now for our marine environment and maritime economy?" is the theme of the meeting at the Robbins Conference Centre, University of Plymouth, which will be a chance to start discussions on the way forward from here.

The meeting will enable representatives from different sectors to identify and discuss areas of conflict and common ground.

The Forum will continue with...

WESC hosts Exeter Chamber's summer networking lunch

WESC Foundation (WESC) played host to Exeter Chamber of Commerce’s June networking lunch, with 70 local businesses and professionals in attendance.

WESC is a school and college for young people and adults aged 5-25, and a specialist centre for visual impairment, based on Topsham Road, Exeter. Pre-lunch, guests were offered an optional tour of the facilities at the 14-acre campus to meet learners; find out more about the charity and the important work and services they provide.

Following a buffet lunch prepared by the WESC in-house catering team, a presentation was given by...

Action packed summer for East Devon

Fun-filled summer holidays for local residents and tourists to the East Devon countryside

The East Devon District Council Countryside team offer a range of exciting events throughout the summer holidays to entertain and educate local children, tourists and parents!

Events include Bug hunts at Seaton Wetlands, Wildlife safari at Fire Beacon Hill, Family adventure day at Holyford Woods and much much more!

Countryside Team Leader, Tim Dafforn said: "Whether you are an experienced bird-watcher or new to enjoying the outdoors, pre-school age or retired there is something...

Friends of Exeter Cathedral School Summer Fete

Event Date: 
18/06/2016 - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral Green

The Friends of Exeter Cathedral School will be holding their Summer Fete on Saturday 18th June from 10am to 4pm on Cathedral Green.

This is a fun event for all the family in the heart of Exeter.

Attractions include craft stalls, competition stalls, tea tent, entertainment, classic cars, inflatables, barbecue, toys, books, dunking stool and lots more.

Warning to drivers as police launch summer drink drive campaign

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 06/01/2016 - 7:27am

Devon and Cornwall Police today launched their summer drink drive campaign.

Drivers are being reminded that the consequences of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs can be devastating.

Throughout the month-long operation, drivers can expect to be tested if they are involved in a collision or if stopped for an offence. Routine stop checks will also result in drivers being tested.

Throughout 2015 there were a total of 1,988 arrests for drink or drug driving in Devon and Cornwall. This was an increase of 5% on the same period in 2014.

Inspector...

Make a Knotty Bracelet

Event Date: 
17/06/2016 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Bunyip Beads, 111-113 Fore Street, Exeter, EX4 3JF

As part of our schedule of special summer classes, we're offering a lovely session of knotty bracelet making! Perfect for gifting as friendship bracelets or keeping all to yourself.

We’ll be teaching one of our favourite designs, a bracelet made from knotting and beads and a button clasp. There will also be the chance to learn how to make an ever useful sliding knot fastening, as seen on our knotty bracelet kits. The great thing about this workshop is that knotting is one of the trickiest things to learn without having somebody show you, so a couple of hours spent being taught it...

Dog beach ban starts on May 1

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 04/27/2016 - 11:23am

East Devon District Council has improved information and signs advising visitors and residents about the seasonal dog bans on some areas of our beaches.

This year, for the first time, the council is using temporary stencils at the beach entrances so that the ban areas are clear to everyone. The seasonal ban lasts from May 1st to September 30th each year.

Cllr Iain Chubb, East Devon’s Portfolio Holder for the Environment, said: “Not everyone wants to share our beaches with dogs and the presence of dogs in ban areas can cause distress to others, so we are asking that all dog...

80's Gold - Live at Newton Abbot Racecourse

Event Date: 
14/08/2016 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
Newton Abbot Racecourse

80's Gold - Newton Abbot Racecourse plays host on Sunday 14 August 2016 to a star studded array of pop’s best loved names from the 1980s.

Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet), ABC, Bananarama and Midge Ure (Ultravox) will be performing their greatest hits and more on stage; there will also be music from local bands so this will be an amazing night of music, fun and nostalgia.

Standard tickets: • Early Bird: From 1 December 2015 – 31 March 2016*: Adult £22.50 and child under 16 £10 (ID) ** • Full Ticket Price: From 1 April – 14 August 2016: Adult £25 and child under 16 £10 (ID...

Flybe to extend sunshine flights from Exeter

Flybe will offer year-round sunshine holiday flights at Exeter Airport following a deal with Regional & City Airports (RCA), the airport management division of Rigby Group PLC, Exeter Airport’s owner.

The partnership, which involves significant investment from both parties, will safeguard the future of Exeter Airport’s existing summer holiday flights to Alicante, Faro, Malaga and Palma, and will see year-round services being introduced to Alicante and Malaga. The frequency of winter flights to Geneva will also be increased.

Seats on the popular 118 seat Embraer 195...

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