South West

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Adults Macaron Masterclass with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
29/08/2014 - 6:30pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Adults Macaron Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops - Family Sweet Dough Masterclass with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
29/08/2014 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Sweet Dough Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Family Macaron Masterclass with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
29/08/2014 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Macaron Masterclass with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking schoolwith BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please...

The Great Summer Cookery Workshops -Family Bake Off Challenge with Glenn Cosby

Event Date: 
28/08/2014 - 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Powderham Castle, Kenton, Exeter, Devon. EX6 8JQ

Family Bake Off Challenge with Glenn Cosby - part of an action packed week of cookery workshops for all age groups, cooking abilities and interests run by Devon’s Fun Kitchen cooking school with BBC Great British Bake Off’s Glenn Cosby. The 'Great Summer Cookery Workshops' range from Kids Fun Kitchen to specialist master classes including macaroons and chocolate! The huge, bunting decorated marquee will be set up in the grounds of Powderham Castle, just outside Exeter. Organisers are expecting a huge demand for such a unique cookery experience. To register for a place please...

Pupils stay CO smart with art

Year 6 pupils across the South West are putting their artistic skills to the test as part of a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning.

Wales & West Utilities is working with The Carbon Monoxide and Gas Safety Society to help better inform children, who are amongst those most at risk of the CO poisoning, the so-called silent killer.

Children aged 10-11 will be looking to channel their inner Picasso and create an informative work of art that could help save lives. The poster competition offers pupils the chance to learn all about the...

Open day for weddings at Exeter until August 30

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Thu, 08/22/2013 - 6:24pm

Exeter Racecourse’s stunning River Room has been transformed into a wedding breakfast for 40 guests until 30 August, enabling brides-to-be to get a taste of what it would be like to have a wedding on Haldon Hill.

The room has been fully laid out with cutlery, crockery and glassware plus chair covers, swags, table decorations and lighting to give the wedding party some ideas for their big day. The open weeks are in conjunction with Cover Cupboard who have their unit at the racecourse.

The room, with breathtaking views across the racecourse, are open from 9am until 5pm,...

Four Devon Projects Triumph in Prestigious Architecture Awards

Four Devon projects have been successful in the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) annual awards programme. Two private houses, Berry Head Rocks and The Green House in South Devon joined Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Art Gallery in winning RIBA South West Regional Awards, with The Forum at University of Exeter picking up a coveted RIBA National Award.

The Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery at Exeter by Allies and Morrison claimed an RIBA South West Regional Award, Regional Conservation Award, and Regional Building of the Year at the prestigious ceremony at...

Ikea in discussions with Exeter Council over site for new store

Rumours and rumblings about the potential arrival of Swedish giant IKEA to Exeter's growing list of big name retailers have rumbled on for years - in 2001 plans to open a store failed because the City Council was unable to identify a site of sufficient size to satisfy the retail giant's needs.

However, we could well be moving a step closer to this becoming reality. It is now believed that a site near Sandy Park and opposite Tesco has been identified as of a sufficient size and therefore the preferred site following discussions with Exeter City Council.

Steve Pettyfer, IKEA...

SW drivers can get £2 cashback on £10 or more fuel spend

Many households are being driven to despair with the strain of high fuel and vehicle costs. 43% of motorists have already taken action by reducing the amount they drive and another 18% have taken steps to drive more efficiently. The average cost for one litre of unleaded petrol is now £1.36; a hefty price to pay for the South West commuter who on average drives 3,010 miles a year.

With this in mind, TopCashback.co.uk is giving drivers unprecedented discounts on petrol and diesel of up to 20%. Consumers will receive £2 cashback when spending £10 or more at service stations, simply...

South Hams pub in UK’s top 50 places to eat

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Tue, 02/12/2013 - 7:34pm

The Millbrook Inn at South Pool in South Devon has been celebrating having recently been named as one of the top 50 gastropubs across the entire UK.

The prestigious list is organised by the Morning Advertiser and judged by 500 voters, including celebrity chefs, pub guide editors, food lovers and industry trade chefs.

Just three pubs in Devon were included on the list with the Millbrook Inn joined by the Jack in the Green at Rockbeare and the Masons Arms at Knowstone.

The Millbrook has consistently impressed with its food, which places a strong emphasis on locally...

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