STUNNING manor house Bridwell Park will be opening its doors to the public this September, as part of a two-day family event to celebrate all that is great about the UK.
The Great British Day Out, which will feature music, entertainment, stalls and even survival workshops, will be taking place at the stately home in Uffculme over the weekend of September 17 and 18.
It is the first time in its 240-year history that the Georgian property, which is the family home of Lord Ivar Mountbatten, has opened its doors to the public for an event of this kind.
Local brain injury charity Headway Devon's popular craft fair and coffee morning returns on Saturday 13th August.
Taking place in the beautiful XCentre, just a stone’s throw from Exeter’s historic Quayside, this event combines a wide range of stalls from talented local sellers with delectable treats in one of Exeter’s most beautiful spaces.
The event will take place at the XCentre on Commercial Road from 11am-3pm and entry is free.
With lots of local craft stalls to browse selling a huge range of beautiful items from artists, jewellery makers, chocolatiers and...
This February half-term, local brain injury charity Headway Devon will be hosting a film screening of the Disney hit Inside Out .
Taking place at the XCentre by Exeter Quay on Tuesday 16th February, this event promises to be a great way to keep the kids happy without breaking the bank.
Doors will open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Entry will be £4 for children or adults, with all children's tickets including a juice and small popcorn. Tickets are available on the door or in advance by calling Holly on 01392 211822 or emailing holly@headwaydevon.org.uk .
There is still time to sign-up to The Exeter Wheelers Hill Climb Festival, a charity team cycling event taking place on Saturday 19 September − fundraising in aid of local charity the Exeter Deaf Academy.
Up to 100 cyclists are expected to take part in the event, which will see participants make a mad dash to the top of the city's Stoke Hill – approximately 1.2 miles long with an average gradient of 7%, and recently conquered by cycling champion Sir Bradley Wiggins.
Included in the line-up is 2015 Tour of Britain competitor George Pym and Harry Luxton, the reigning...
Ever wondered how your teen thinks, communicates, relates and keeps healthy?
Join us for a free, fun and informative day at Exeter race course on the 11 June 9.30am – 2.30pm
Expert speakers include BIBIC, York University STEPP project, South West Grid for Learning and Home Farm Trust, NIACE (National Institute for Adults Continuing Education)
Free lunch and gift bag included
Booking is essential
Email katie.barron@cafamily.org.uk or phone 01503 220 702 for more information or to book your place.
The Castle Hill Car Festival is the premier motoring event in the South West and last year featured in Auto Express Magazine as one of 'must do' summer motoring events alongside the Goodwood Revival. The dates for 2014 have been confirmed as Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th August.
The Festival draws together devotees of classic cars, supercar enthusiasts, plus fans of the region's very active motorsport scene, and all within the unparalleled setting of the parkland grounds of Castle Hill near Filleigh, the home of the Earl and Countess of Arran.
I have been a keen family historian for over 10 years. I also coordinate the ‘Exeter Single Parent Family Friendship Group (Exeter Gingerbread)’. Since becoming a single parent two years ago I have developed a connection with the single parents in my family tree. I have researched the circumstances that led to them becoming single parents and how they made a living in the historical and social context in which they lived.
My journey into researching family history began with my great, great grandfather’s birth certificate. Tubal Casely was born in 1848 in Wanstead, London. He is...
Christmas Treats Weekend at Escot FREE ADMISSION 24th and 25th November 10am – 5pm!
FATHER CHRISTMAS IN HIS YURT GROTTO Father Christmas, will be at Escot in his Christmas Grotto with presents for visiting children (but Ssshh – he may be sleeping in his armchair when you arrive, so you may have to wake him up!). In the afternoon help Father Christmas deliver special Christmas presents to the otters and red squirrels and help him empty his heavy bag full of christmas treats for the children that he meets along the way.
In keeping with the festive spirit, at Yurt Village...
