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Campaign to tackle illegal tobacco trade launches in Devon today

On Monday 25 February 2013, Smokefree South West launch a multi-partnership initiative alongside HMRC, Trading Standards, the Police, Crimestoppers and other enforcement partners, Primary Care Trusts and Local Authorities as part of on-going efforts to tackle the illegal tobacco trade in the South West.

Progress is being made. HMRC figures show that in 2010 the associated revenue loss caused by illegal tobacco in the UK was estimated to be £2.18bn, today that figure has dropped to £1.86bn. Illegal tobacco however remains a serious issue. According to research, 1 in 20 (5.2%)...

Dragons, Myths and Tales at Killerton House and Gardens

Event Date: 
16/02/2013 - 11:00am to 24/02/2013 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, Broadclyst

As part of the 2013 Exetreme imagination, children's literature festival in Exeter, Killerton is seeking dragon hunters and myth detectives.

Enjoy listening to mythical stories in Killerton's library and discover the myth of Dolbury the resident dragon. Have a go at creating your own story and take the myth busting play trail in the woods. For little legs follow the fairy tale trail to the rustic bridge and become friends Tom the bear.

Booking not required, normal admission charges apply.

Daily storytelling sessions in the library 12-12.30pm, 1.30-...