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Mind, Body, Spirit Fayre

Event Date: 
25/10/2015 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Matthews Hall, Topsham, Exeter

There will be many Therapists, Stalls, Readers and Demonstrations.

This is a lovely venue in the centre of Topsham towards the River Exe Estuary, with various places to enjoy a Sunday Lunch. Topsham has its own railway station and regular bus service.

Free admission

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Exeter racing driver takes Formula Ford title

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/02/2015 - 11:27am

Exeter racing driver newcomer Richard Mitchell returns triumphant from iconic Brands Hatch Circuit last weekend crowned HSCC Historic Formula Ford 1600 Champion 2015.

Remarkably in his first season of racing Richard has won one of the most competitive Championships in Historic Racing.

Driving Speedsport's blue Merlyn Mk20, Richard claimed the Championship with two thrilling and superbly controlled drives at Brands Hatch.

Never having driven the Brands Indy Circuit before, Richard scorched to Pole Position with a stunning 51.8 second lap time. He led the first race...

Double amputee climbs for Hospiscare

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 09/28/2015 - 7:08pm

Hospiscare’s amazing fundraiser, Norman Croucher has done it again!

Over the summer, after chemotherapy,radiotherapy and a major operation resulting in a permanent colostomy because of bowel cancer, the 75-year-old double leg amputee has returned to the French Alps and climbed four mountains.

Norman is raising money for us and says this gives him a great sense of purpose; the total so far is nearly £8,000.

“Hospiscare is such a first class organisation,” he said. “I’m pleased to help. It’s nice that it looks after so many people in their own homes. I know several...

Exeter racing driver heads for Brands Hatch

Up and coming Exeter racing driver Richard Mitchell heads for iconic Brands Hatch circuit this weekend for the HSCC Historic Formula Ford 1600 Championship.

Racing newcomer Richard joined the Silverstone based Speedsport team this year with virtually no previous racing experience. Despite that, he was straight on the pace and has won four of the first nine races, with second place in the season’s opener at Thruxton Circuit - beating former F1 driver and TV’s FIFTH GEAR presenter Tiff Needell.

The title race for the HSCC Historic Formula Ford 1600 Championship is really...

Topsham prepared for winter's worst

Residents along the river frontage in the estuary-side town of Topsham were full of praise for the flooding exercise that took place on Wednesday evening of this week.

The exercise was aimed at raising awareness of the risk of flooding in the town – which suffered from floods in the storms of February 2014 – which allowed residents to test their own property defences.

The exercise also tested the readiness of Topsham’s recently recruited Flood Wardens, 10 of whom were deployed across 5 sectors covering the town’s 1.5 mile river frontage, from the recreation ground through...

Topsham Classic Car & Steam Vintage Fun Day

Event Date: 
05/09/2015 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Collingwood's Bed & Breakfast, Broompark Nurseries, Exeter Road, Topsham

Classic Car and Steam Vintage Fun Day.

Our show is aimed at bringing owners' cherished cars and steam engines together and showing them off to the public.

There will be plenty of refreshments, BBQ and Bar, bouncy castles, vintage games, animals to see, craft stalls and face painting,. as well as los more.

Bring along your deckchairs for some fun in the sun!!

10.30 am until 4.30 pm

Tickets on sale at Estuary League of Friends shops, Topsham, or at the entrance.

Family ticket (2 adults + 2 children) £5 Individual ticket £2

For more...

Extended opening hours at Topsham Library

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 08/26/2015 - 10:22am

Library users in Topsham will benefit from extended opening hours thanks to additional support provided by volunteers. From 7 September the opening hours will increase from 15 to 19.5 with the library open until 6pm every Monday and Thursday for ‘Library Extra’ sessions hosted by Estuary League of Friends volunteers.

Cllr Roger Croad, Devon County Council's Cabinet Member with responsibility for the library service, said:

"These new opening hours are excellent news for residents in Topsham, especially children and families who now have an extra afternoon to use the library...

Jamil sets his sights on British Curry Awards

Jamil Miah, founder of Denley's Essence of India in Topsham, is hoping to garner some all-important support from fans of the popular Indian restaurant for the chance of winning a prestigious British Curry Award later this year. Having been shortlisted four times already, since 2009, Jamil says he is excited about the possibility of coming away with a grand prize this year.

Jamil says: “With over 200,000 nominations received last year, every person’s vote counts, so we are asking all our loyal customers to help us in our goal of winning one of these esteemed awards.”

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Topsham Flower Club presents: Let’s Celebrate

Event Date: 
27/08/2015 - 3:45pm to 29/08/2015 - 3:45pm
Venue: 
St Nicholas Methodist Church, Topsham

Exhibits, demonstrations, home produce, tea, coffee, cakes and light lunches.

Opening times

Thursday 27 August: 10am-4.30pm Friday 28 August: 10am-4.30pm Saturday 29 August: 9am-noon

A children’s flower arranging competition will take place on Thursday 27 August at The Malthouse at The Globe Inn, Tophsham for children aged 5-16. Everything is provided, just bring yourselves, entry is free.

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