Exeter

Slow cooker! RSPCA rescue slow worm stuck in barbecue equipment

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/20/2018 - 3:38pm

If you are planning to dig out the barbeque tools and enjoy the sunshine this weekend you may get more than you bargained for!

A woman had a shock when house sitting for friends after she discovered a slow worm wedged in a BBQ tool.

RSPCA Animal Collection Officer Paul Adams was called yesterday (April 19) by a member of the public who found the slow worm in a shed in the garden in Exeter.

The slow worm was completely stuck and ACO Adams had to take him - still stuck in the tool - to RSPCA West Hatch Animal Centre.

Staff at the centre eventually had to use a...

Children’s hospice charity benefits from wheel deal

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/20/2018 - 11:16am

Shopping for a friend’s birthday present at Princesshay Shopping Centre in Exeter generated a lovely surprise for the giver – a new vehicle worth nearly £24,000.

Gina, 45, a customer service advisor from Exmouth, paid £2 for the Children’s Hospice South West’s charity draw, with the Toyota C-HR donated by Snows Toyota in Exeter.

The mother-of-two said: “I saw the model on display at Princesshay and bought the draw ticket on a whim after shopping for a friend’s birthday present.

“I don’t do the lottery or anything like that – and I didn’t tell my husband as he would...

Supporting Exeter’s hearts with charity information day

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 04/20/2018 - 10:13am

Residents in Exeter and the surrounding areas are invited to Cardiomyopathy UK’s awareness raising Information Day on Saturday 28th April 2018 at the Mercure Exeter Rougemount Hotel. .

The charity is encouraging people to come along and meet expert speakers as well as sharing their own life experiences with others affected by the condition. Cardiomyopathy is a heart muscle disease and a main cause of sudden cardiac death.

Cardiomyopathy affects more than 160,000 in the UK. Current estimates suggest that 1 in 500 people are affected, but actual prevalence is thought to be...

Digital art for a new generation

An exhibition of digital art at Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) and a festival at RAMM and Exeter Phoenix this spring will celebrate the achievements of young artists and introduce 21st-century techniques to new audiences.

In the RAMM Cafe from 17 April to 1 July, the Machina exhibition features young people’s innovative digital art. The display includes gif animations, digital paintings and installations using apps, smartphone technology, coding and other digital techniques. Traditional media such as painting and printmaking add further variety. Objects in RAMM and...

Exeter boxer looks to make it three wins out of three at famous fight venue

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/20/2018 - 9:15am

Harry ‘The Hunter’ Webb is looking to put on a show at a famous fight venue this month.

The 21 year old from Exeter will look to make it three wins out of three at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday, April 28.

The East End venue is regarded by many as a spiritual home of British boxing – and Webb is delighted to be boxing there.

“I’ve always wanted to box there,” said the former Lympstone amateur. “Everyone in boxing knows the York Hall and so many big names fought there on the way up.

“The crowd there is very knowledgeable – and I’m hoping they will...

Devon nurse shortlisted in UK’s top nursing awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/20/2018 - 7:01am

Today, NHS Blood and Transplant specialist nurse Andrew Broderick from Ottery St Mary has been announced as a finalist in the 2018 RCNi Nurse Awards, the UK’s most prestigious nursing accolades. Following the awards’ highest ever number of nominations in its 31 year history, a panel of expert judges has whittled down over 700 entries to just five inspirational finalists for each award category, and Andrew is a finalist in the ‘Innovations in your Specialty’ category. The RCNi Nurse Awards identify and celebrate nurses who, every day, go above and beyond to save lives, provide outstanding...

Keeping it in the family!

Exeter Junior School Headmistress Sue Marks and her daughter, alumna Amy Marks, are celebrating completion the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 15th April for charity.

The dynamic duo are raising money for The Children's Society and MIND, in support of the school's charity bike ride from John O' Groats to Land's End over the summer.

Sue said she was very proud that she and her daughter, 2013 Exeter School leaver Amy, completed the marathon for two such good causes.

"Both charities are meaningful to us particularly as my mother used to do a lot of work with MIND when she...

Bird watching for children

Event Date: 
31/05/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Island hide at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

A bird watching event especially for children Borrow our binoculars and discover the birds along the Axe estuary with an experienced volunteer guide.

Try and spot all the birds on your bird spotter sheet and take a look through a telescope for an amazing view of the birds.

32 per child

10am to 11am book here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/bird-wat...

11am to 12noon book here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/bird-wat...

Wildlife safari

Event Date: 
29/05/2018 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Fire Beacon Hill, Sidmouth

A wild safari in Devon Bugs, butterflies, birds, dragonflies and possibly even some snakes!

Put on your best safari gear and come for a ramble with the Ranger to explore the heathland and learn all about the creatures who call it home.

Bring binoculars and a camera.

A free event

Book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/wildlife-safari/

Exe Estuary Mud Walk 28 May

Event Date: 
28/05/2018 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth LNR, opposite the toilets, Imperial Road Rec, Exmouth, EX8 1DG

A FREE mud walk as part of Exmouth Festival As part of Exmouth Festival the Countryside team are running two free mud walks!

Discover what is living in the mud of the Exe Estuary.

Dig for worms, search for crabs and shells and fish for shrimps.

Wear wellies or old shoes that can get very wet and muddy.

Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.

Children must be accompanied.

A free event!

Book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/exe-estu...

Pages