HRH The Duchess of Cornwall is to attend the first day of the Devon County Show on Thursday 16 May at Westpoint, Exeter.
It will be the Duchess of Cornwall’s third visit to the county’s largest annual event where she will be the guest of The Hon George Lopes, this year’s Show President.
Show Secretary Ollie Allen said: “We are honoured and delighted that Her Royal Highness will be with us this year and will do everything to ensure she enjoys her day.”
The Duchess of Cornwall’s first visit was in 2005, shortly after her marriage to HRH The Prince of Wales and a...
When 25-year-old Charlotte Slee from North Devon brought three Jacob sheep 10 years ago, little did she think it would be the start of a prize-winning flock. Now she runs the Halsbury Flock with her brother Christopher, aged 22, on their parents' farm at Buckland Brewer near Bideford. At this year’s Devon County Show - May 16-18 - they hope to recreate the triumph of last year when they went away with a coveted Special Prize (for the most points gained by a livestock exhibitor aged under 35) and an armful of rosettes. Charlotte, who works full time on the farm, said: “Last year we had...
Preparation has started on the build for this year's Devon County Show on 16-18 May. A team of eight contractors are making the showground home for the next month as they build marquees equivalent in size to approximately four football pitches. Show Secretary Ollie Allen said the early days of the build were a testing time for the team. “This is a really big task!” she said. “In marquee-building terms, it’s equivalent to scaling Mount Everest! “Each year, Danco, the marquee contractors, put in some new recruits with the more established staff members and within weeks, sometimes days, it is...
Renewable Energy Marketplace takes place at Exeter's Westpoint Arena on 19 March and is generating lots of interest with over 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and services to over 1,200 delegates looking to install renewable energy.
The Government incentives for renewables and energy efficiency are changing rapidly, creating major opportunities for new projects. The Renewable Energy Marketplace conference brings together leading policy makers, financiers and practitioners to guide your strategy.
The event will be by far the largest renewable energy event yet held in...
Police are appealing for information following a serious collision in Exeter which left a man in a critical condition. The 49-year-old man suffered serious head injuries after falling from a moving vehicle, possibly a taxi, at Westpoint last night (28 February). The incident happened around 10.25pm when a man got into what is thought to be a taxi, described as a black medium-sized people carrier with a sliding side door, possibly a Mercedes Vito. The driver refused to take him and the vehicle made off at speed with the victim still inside and the side door open. The man fell out of the...
Everyone’s favourite Madagascar characters will star in a live theatrical show at Westpoint tonight.
The show, which runs until Sunday, is based on the blockbuster DreamWorks Animation franchise, reliving the fun and humour of the animals and their escapades.
Craft 4 Crafters returns to the Westpoint Arena in Exeter on Thursday 24th January 2013 for 3 days of crafting delights, packed full with displays, features, workshops with something to suit every crafters needs.
The show attracts a massive selection of local and national craft companies and continues to be one of the largest crafting shows in the South-West!
New to the show will be Cake and Bake, where you will be able to see all the latest ideas. The crafters café returns with again loads of demonstrations and displays. See it all happening whilst you relax with your cup...
Running your own small business can be a challenge at the best of times, and the current economic climate is undoubtedly not making your life any easier! The Giving and Living Trade Show, held at Exeter's Westpoint Arena from 13th to 16th January, aims to support you in as many ways as possible.
As well as the opportunity to see your existing suppliers, you can source great new products and meet and build relationships with new suppliers. However, running a retail business is not just about the products, so there will also be a range of companies at the show who can help you with...
Tonight the Westpoint Arena, on the outskirts of Exeter, paid host to hugely successful indie-rock band Florence and the Machine, writes Flo Eggins.
Nearly 8,000 people made their way to the arena to watch arguably the most high-profile music act to perform in Exeter for many years. Tickets for the event had sold out virtually straight away when the concert was announced in September, demonstrating the popularity of the band.
Unfortunately, the fantastic performance of Florence Welch and her band was marred for many by severe problems with traffic getting to and...
If Antiques are your thing, then don't miss the New International Westpoint Antiques & Collectors Fair at Westpoint Arena this weekend.
With up to 400 stands from all over the UK, offering an extensive range of Antiques & Collectables, the fair provides a great day out for people who love all things Antique. With dealers from all over the UK there will be a huge selection of Antiques & Collectables, including furniture, porcelain, silver, gold , jewellery, glass, textiles, vintage clothing, paintings, lighting, militaria, kitchenalia, toys, stamps, collectables...