This vibrant selling exhibition explores the skill and innovation of craft makers across the South West region. Selected from an open call, Present Makers 2015 gives both iconic and emerging designer makers the opportunity to showcase their broad ranging skills and artistic vision in the wonderful setting of Elmfield House, the former home and studio of the artist Thelma Hulbert.
Unique examples of textiles, jewellery, ceramics, glass and lighting will be on display with a range of prices to suit anyone looking for the ideal...
Pre-loved sale at Newton Abbot With Christmas just around the corner, there is an opportunity to support Hospiscare and find a bargain at the ‘Pre-Loved’ sale at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Saturday 14th November.
Hosted by the racecourse’s Conference and Events Manager, Sylvia Fairchild, the event will look to raise funds for Hospiscare to help them continue their amazing work, caring for those who are terminally ill in Exeter and across Mid Devon.
The ‘Pre-Loved’ sale is one of a number of fundraising events organised by Sylvia to raise money for the charity. She is also...
Headway Devon’s popular Autumn Bazaar and Coffee Morning will be returning to the Open Door Centre on Church Street in Exmouth on Thursday 29th October. Organised by the charity’s Exmouth centre for people with acquired brain injuries, the event will run from 10.30am-2.30pm and is open to all. Centre manager, Diana Russell, says, “This regular event in Headway Devon’s fundraising calendar will offer something for the whole family. As well as teas, coffees and delicious homemade cakes there will also be a charity raffle, which has a great range of prizes to win” “Events like this are a...
We're giving you the chance to come along and recycle your unwanted belongings by having a space at our table top sales this October. Tables cost £5, but coming along to browse costs nothing, and you may pick up some bargains! Held indoors so the weather can't spoil it! We hope to see you there, looking around the sale, around the leisure centre and maybe stopping for some refreshments at Elsie May's poolside cafe!
Please book your table by emailing mpalk@middevon.gov.uk
Trinity Mirror has confirmed it is in talks about a takeover of regional newspaper group Local World which owns Exeter's Express & Echo and the Western Morning News.
The company is reportedly considering a deal worth £200m to acquire the remaining 80% of the group it does not own from investors including Daily Mail owner DMGT – which owns a 39% stake in the company – and Yattendon Group.
A statement from Trinity said: “The board of Trinity Mirror plc notes the recent media speculation and confirms that it is in discussions with Local World Holdings Limited for the...
Come and join the trail around Heavitree of stall holders selling a range of items from preloved items to specialist craft and superbly yummy baked goodies. This is a wonderful way to get to know your neighbourhood and your community as a social event with the potential to find hidden treasure on the stalls as you go!
Join us at http://www.jumbletrail.com/event/EX12PH2015
A new survey carried out by Reeds Rains estate agents has found that in Britain, 47% of people take between 1-5 minutes to form an impression of a property which they are viewing while others take less than 30 seconds. The study of 244 people looked at the ways they judge a person’s house when first entering and found cleanliness, smell and fresh flowers are crucial in forming a good impression. The study also revealed that ‘how modern and bright the kitchen is’, ‘tidiness’ and ‘the state of decorations (paintwork and wallpaper) are also evident in the minds of people judging a home. John...
A five mile-plus stretch of one of the West Country’s most famous game fishing rivers running through Dartmoor has come up for sale through fisheries sales experts Fenn Wright.
The three beats on the River Teign, 10 miles from Exeter, are renowned for their trout and salmon catches, and are offered at a total guide price of £300,000.
Known as The Upper Teign Fishery and let for many years to a fishing association, catches averaged out over the last ten years amount to 30 salmon per annum, 114 sea trout and 920 brown trout over seven inches long. The best year for salmon was...
In the end it wasn’t quite to be for Exeter Chiefs, but boy did Rob Baxter’s troops give it one hell of a go in their final Aviva Premiership battle of the season.
With results in Leicester and Oxford ultimately transpiring against them, Devon’s finest just missed out in the final shake-up as the Tigers and Saracens joined Northampton Saints and Bath in next week’s play-off semi-finals.
In truth, the Chiefs could have done no more, seven tries on the day courtesy of Ian Whitten, Jack Nowell, Ben White, Matt Jess (2), Henry Slade and Byron McGuigan were the highlights as...
Unlike many of his team-mates at Sandy Park, Thomas Waldrom is well versed in what it takes to reach the end of season play-offs in the Aviva Premiership.
During his four-year stint with former club Leicester Tigers, the England international reached the semi-final on each occasion, even helping the Midlanders to lift the title against arch rivals Northampton Saints in the 2012/13 season.
Now - in his new guise as an Exeter Chief - the 32-year-old forward is flourishing in the Westcountry as he bids to help the Devon club to book their place in the play-offs for the first...
