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Devon County Show 2017 preview

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 05/13/2017 - 7:14am

The 122nd Devon County Show will take place shortly at Westpoint, Exeter on May 18, 19 and 20.

More than 90,000 visitors are expected to see some of the best livestock, taste fabulous local food and drink, experience country life and enjoy a wealth of entertainment.

Her Royal Highness the Countess of Wessex will spend two days at the Show in her role as President of the Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA), which stages the county’s most popular annual event.

The Show features competition between exhibitors of dozens of different breeds of dozens of species...

Local arts and crafts at Devon County Show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/10/2017 - 4:52pm

Local artisans and talented crafts people are coming together to exhibit at the Devon County Show on May 18, 19 and 20 held at Westpoint, Exeter.

A collection of soap makers, leather workers, jewellers, artists, candle makers and many others will be setting up shop in a canvas marquee which would easily cover a premier league football pitch.

The Crafts and Gardens feature is nearly 12,000 square metres and will highlight the popularity of hand-made items, often using centuries-old techniques.

Emma Rhodes of Emma’s Soaps from Strete in South Devon was inspired to...

Radio Exe supports Rainbow Run

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/08/2017 - 7:26am

Radio Exe will be joining Children’s Hospice South West’s Westpoint Rainbow Run this year. This great family event takes place on Saturday 10th June at its brand new location at the fabulous Westpoint Arena. As well as all the fun of the Rainbow Run, whereby you get showered with powder paint around the 5k course, for 2017 you can also enjoy a full event village with lots of entertainment for the whole family including face-painters and bouncy castles plus music from Radio Exe who are supporting the event. Paul Nero , Managing Director of Radio Exe said: We’re thrilled to be media partners...

122nd Devon County Show launches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/28/2017 - 7:24am

HRH The Countess of Wessex will spend two days at the 122nd Devon County Show next month, it was announced yesterday (Thursday). The Countess is President of the Devon County Agricultural Association, which stages the Devon County Show. Show Secretary, Ollie Allen, speaking at the launch of the Show held at Southernhay House, Exeter, said Her Royal Highness was looking forward to being part of ‘this incredible celebration of what makes Devon such a wonderful place to live and work’. “I am sure Her Royal Highness will enjoy going around the showground and will appreciate the the wealth of...

National Apprenticeship Show - South West

Event Date: 
03/05/2017 - 9:30am to 04/05/2017 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint, Exeter

Thousands of apprenticeship opportunities will be showcased by more than 60 of the region’s leading employers at the first National Apprenticeship Show – South West to be held on the 3-4 May at Westpoint, Exeter.

This truly unique event will bring thousands of young people face-to-face with the massive range of opportunities offered by these foremost employers who will be available to discuss, in person, innumerable career paths with parents, teachers and carers.

Exhibitors include; Mercedes-Benz, Exeter College, NHS, A-Plant, Brend Hotels, Bristol Airport, Clarkson Evans,...

Devon County Show launches new range of gift cards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 04/01/2017 - 3:29pm

The Devon County Show has launched a brand new range of spring gift cards in time for Easter.

Tickets to the 122nd Show on May 18-20 at Westpoint, Exeter can be purchased in a choice of witty designs. “Show tickets make a great present for Easter and special occasions like birthdays,” said Show Secretary Ollie Allen. “And they are a lot less fattening than Easter eggs!” she added. The Show is one of the South West’s most impressive rural shop windows, showcasing the finest local food and drink, hand-reared livestock and rural living at its most vibrant all in a fun-packed day. This...

Stage set for 122nd Devon County Show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 03/16/2017 - 4:24pm

The Devon County Agricultural Association (DCAA) is putting the finishing touches to the county’s largest annual event, the 122nd Devon County Show, which runs from May 18-20 at Westpoint, Exeter.

Billed as a joyful celebration of farming, food, fun and rural life, the County Show is one of the South West’s most impressive rural shop windows, showcasing hand-reared livestock, the finest food and drink and rural living at its most vibrant all in a fun-packed day.

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex is the DCAA President and is a keen supporter of British agriculture in...

Exeter Rainbow Run is now at Westpoint!

Authored by CHSW
Posted: Sun, 01/08/2017 - 10:58am

With a brand new location for 2017, the Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) Rainbow Run at Westpoint Arena, looks set to be the charity’s best ever.

With a full event village planned with music and entertainment, this year’s run is definitely a family day out with a difference. Jayne Jarrett, events fundraiser at CHSW said: ‘We simply love our Rainbow Run as it is such a fun event, children from five are able to take part making it a really great family experience. We are thrilled to be able to bring this event to Westpoint and with so much planned for our event village, this is...

Christmas Shopping Fayre

Event Date: 
25/11/2016 - 3:30pm to 27/11/2016 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
Westpoint, Clyst St Mary, Exeter

The South West’s biggest and best annual Christmas shopping event!

Choose from over 300 stands with unique Christmas gift ideas for all the family. Enjoy the entertainers, demonstrators, a free Santa’s Grotto… there’s such a terrific bustling atmosphere at the Fayre each day.

Bring the family along to Westpoint, park for free and put the fun back into your Christmas shopping.

Open 9.30am-5pm

Admission: £3.50 adults, £2.50 seniors, 16 and under free.

http://www.christmasshoppingfayre.com

Farmwise Devon takes food and farming message to 10,000th school child

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/14/2016 - 10:53am

Farmwise Devon welcomed the ten thousandth primary school child through its doors at Exeter Westpoint Arena this week, as the event celebrated its fourth year educating children about where their food comes from.

Year two pupil, Katie Boore from Brixington Primary Academy, Exmouth, was among 1,400 children attending the event on Wednesday 11 October.

The interactive day was organised by Devon County Council and was designed to take primary school children on a food journey from field to fork using touch, taste and practical activities.

Katie said: “The best bit has...

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