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Visitors welcome as family attraction near Ottery to stay open during coronavirus crisis

By Becca Gliddon on 20th March 2020 Business, East Devon, News, What's on in East Devon

A family attraction near Ottery St Mary has announced it will stay open and continue to welcome visitors amid the coronavirus crisis. Wildwood Escot, set in around 40 acres, said staff at the outdoor animal attraction were well used to taking measures to ensure the wellbeing of public health, and the methods taken to address the coronavirus issue had been ‘relatively simple’. The family attraction said maintaining consistent staffing levels meant Wildwood Escot had to make only ‘nominal alterations’ to adhere to government advice, and continue to offer a close-to-normal service. George Hyde, general manager, said: “We’ve followed the government…

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Exmouth Festival 2020 cancelled amid UK coronavirus outbreak

By East Devon Reporter on 18th March 2020 Exmouth, News, What's On, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Exmouth

Exmouth Festival 2020 has been cancelled due to the coronavirus crisis. The town council said it made the decision ‘with heavy hearts’ after following government advice. Festivities had been due to take place from May 22-25. All artists, traders and acts will be rebooked for next year, says organisers. We realise that a lot of people will be disappointed, but the health and wellbeing of our artists, musicians, volunteers and festival supporters is always our priority…. An Exmouth Town Council spokesperson said: “The decision has not been taken lightly but has been made in accordance with government guidelines in relation…

Exmouth Town Concert Band had been due to perform in Budleigh Salterton on March 25.

Exmouth Town Concert Band calls off Budleigh performance over coronavirus concerns

By East Devon Reporter on 15th March 2020 Budleigh Salterton, Exmouth, News, What's On, What's on in Budleigh Salterton, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Exmouth

Coronavirus concerns for older fans and musicians has seen Exmouth Town Concert Band call off its first performance of 2020. The group had been due to stage its Spring Concert at St Peter’s Church in Budleigh Salterton on Wednesday, March 25. We know that many of our followers and indeed members are in the older age bracket and are therefore considered to be at greater risk from the current virus…However, it says the event has been postponed indefinitely due to the ‘uncertain climate in the UK’. A spokesperson for the band said it had followers ‘in the older age bracket’…

At the launch of the Honiton exhibition: (l-r) Ceri Lewis, managing curator of Artist Rooms, National Galleries of Scotland and Tate, Jess Huffman of Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG), Chris Woodruff of East Devon AONB, Sir Richard Long, exhibiting artist, Fiona Page-Turner of THG, Anna Aroussi of THG, and Ruth Gooding, THG curator.

Big crowds flock to major new art exhibition in Honiton

By East Devon Reporter on 10th March 2020 Honiton, News, What's On, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Honiton

More than 160 people flocked to the opening of a new exhibition by internationally-acclaimed British artist Sir Richard Long at Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) in Honiton. Being in the Moment, part of the national Artist Rooms programme, will run at the Dowell Street venue until May 23. It opened on Saturday, February 22, and explores the relationship between man and the natural world. The exhibition presents pieces spanning 40 years of Richard’s career – starting with his early experiments near his home city of Bristol. It takes its title from the work Being in the Moment (1999) – a portfolio of…

Photos by (left) Ben Cole and Mike Powell (right).

Hospiscare Twilight Walk returns to Exmouth with new routes and venue

By Becca Gliddon on 6th March 2020 Editor's Choice, Exmouth, News, What's On, What's on in East Devon

Hospiscare has announced its Twilight Walk will return to Exmouth in July with two new walking routes and a fresh venue. This year’s theme is beach party with a pink twist, and those taking part are encouraged to dress in tutus, beach hats and floral garlands. The 2020 Twilight Walk is on Saturday, July 4, and there is an early-bird entry fee of £15. Walkers can choose routes of 6.5 miles or 13.1 miles, starting at the Queen’s Drive Space, taking in Exmouth seafront, with entertainment along the way, and a glass of pink fizz as a reward for crossing…

Exmouth firefighters are gearing up for a charity car wash.

Exmouth firefighters to stage charity car wash

By East Devon Reporter on 3rd March 2020 Exmouth, News, What's On, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Exmouth

Exmouth firefighters will be making a splash for charity by staging a car wash on Saturday (March 7). Motorists are being urged to get their vehicles over to the crews’ Liverton Business Park HQ between 10am and 4pm. All money raised will go to The Fire Fighters Charity and provide support and rehabilitation to the fire and rescue community. Supporting the event could also help Exmouth’s crews net a national fundraising award through the National Car Wash League. Chief Fire Officer Lee Howell said: “Monies raised through national fundraising initiatives provide a real boost to The Fire Fighters Charity. “We…

Sidmouth to host ‘Devon Fitspo’ showcasing the best of East Devon’s fitness, health and wellbeing businesses

By Becca Gliddon on 25th February 2020 News, Sidmouth, What's on in East Devon, What's on in Sidmouth

Devon Fitspo will showcase the best of East Devon and Exeter’s fitness, health and wellbeing businesses at Sidmouth College next month. Those going along are encouraged to wear gym kits because the event will include some have-a-go fitness, dance and martial arts sessions, plus demonstrations and talks from experts. The Devon Fitspo event, at Sidmouth College, in Primley Road, has been organised by Lauren Clapp from fitness studio LC Sidmouth. All proceeds from the event will be split between Sidmouth College’s new building fund and Action On Hearing Loss, who Lauren is running the London Marathon for in April. Entry…

Learn about the Romans in Exeter and the Seaton Down Hoard at Fairlynch Museum’s next Coffee Time Talk in Budleigh Salterton

By Becca Gliddon on 25th February 2020 Budleigh Salterton, News, What's on in Budleigh Salterton, What's on in East Devon

The Romans and the influence they had on Exeter is the topic of Fairlynch Museum’s next Coffee Time Talk at the Peter Hall, in Budleigh Salterton, on Wednesday, March 4, at 10.30am. The talk delves into the arrival of the Second Augustan Legion, the building of the fortress and bathhouse, to the eventual abandonment of the civilian city of Isca Dumnonoirum as Roman control in Britain ended. The event includes the discovery of the Seaton Down Hoard, who found it, what it was and why it was there. The talk is at the Peter Hall, The Lawn, Budleigh Salterton, and…

Honiton to host regional Disability Bowls England competition

By Becca Gliddon on 24th February 2020 Honiton, Honiton sport, News, What's on in Honiton

Honiton is gearing up to host the Disability Bowls England competition for the South West. Honiton Indoor Bowling Club will hold the event on Saturday, Match 14, from 10am until 5pm, and is inviting all to come along and watch. On the day there will be eight teams competing, with players of any age and ability. Joan Mackintosh, Honiton Indoor Bowling Club spokeswoman, said Disability Bowls England – a newly-established charity set up in August 2015, formed to fill the void for disabled bowlers – has arranged an Inter Club Triples Indoor Bowls Competition at five different venues throughout England.…

Help Budleigh Library with donations of women’s clothes for nearly-new sale

By Becca Gliddon on 24th February 2020 Budleigh Salterton, News, What's on in Budleigh Salterton

Donations of women’s clothes are being sought by Budleigh Salterton Library for a fundraising event being held on Thursday, March 5. The library is holding a nearly-new sale, from 6.30pm until 8.30pm, in aid of Libraries Unlimited, the charity that runs the site in Budleigh, and the others across Devon, excluding Plymouth. Jane Cordy, Budleigh library supervisor, said: “We’re looking for donations of ladies clothes and accessories which are in good, clean condition. “More details about the sale will follow but we would be grateful for as many clothes donations as possible, and as soon as possible.” ‘Yes’ to…