Browsing: What’s on in East Devon

Free fitness sessions are launching in Ottery St Mary for people living with cancer, or survivors of the disease. The Battle Cancer Program launches this April at the Move Forward Gym on the Finnimore Industrial Estate, Ottery St Mary, for people who have finished cancer treatment, or those living day-to-day with the disease. The Battle Cancer Program offers free, structured fitness sessions specifically tailored for individuals post active treatment. The programme focuses on helping participants rebuild strength, improve mobility, and regain confidence in a safe and supportive environment. Move Forward Gym hopes the fitness sessions will aid those across East…

A round-up of community news, photos, what’s on, school events, and celebrations, from across East Devon and Exeter – including Cranbrook, Axminster, Sidmouth, Honiton, Exmouth. East Devon and Exeter Homes and businesses in an East Devon village and an area of Exeter will soon have faster broadband amid a government rollout to upgrade rural communities. The government’s full fibre rollout of faster more reliable broadband is expected to reach more properties in Dunkeswell and Rockbeare, both in East Devon, plus Cowley, on the edge of Exeter. Also included in the roll-out are Bradninch, Chulmleigh, Winkleigh, Harracott, Kentisbury, Combe Martin, Berrynarbor,…

A Christmas round-up of community news from across East Devon and Exeter, including festive photos and what’s-on – including Exmouth, Honiton, Sidmouth. Sidmouth – what’s on Sidmouth Town Band is gearing up for its annual Christmas Eve performance playing carols around the town’s pubs and hotels. The festive fun starts at 7pm, outside the Anchor Inn, in Old Fore Street, and ends at around 10.15pm at the Volunteer Inn, in Temple Street. Axminster – what’s on There is still time to head to Axminster on Christmas Eve afternoon to watch Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas on the big screen. Tickets…

Festive fun, community and council news, what’s on, celebrations – a round-up from across East Devon, including Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Budleigh Salterton. Sidmouth Sidmouth is gearing up for its annual Christmas lights switch-on this Saturday, November 22 in the town’s Market Place. The festive event, organised by Sidmouth Town Council, is set to coincide with the Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce late-night shopping evening. The fun starts at 2pm, with music and entertainment by Sid Valley Radio. From around 4.30pm four-piece rock and pop covers band Static Charge, fronted by Ashley Leeds, will be entertaining the crowds as they shop. Sidmouth…

Community news from across East Devon and Exeter – including why a former Strictly star was in Sidmouth, plus a local round-up, what’s on, photos, business,  and celebrations from Exmouth, Feniton, Woodbury, Seaton, Honiton. Sidmouth Sidmouth is gearing up for the town’s annual Remembrance parade, on Sunday, November 9, which plus wreath laying at the Church Street war memorial. The parade, led by Sidmouth Town Band, will leave from the top of the High Street at 10.30am, through Market Place and to the memorial at the Church of St Giles and St Nicholas. Joining the parade will be serving and…

Honiton Town Crier Dave Retter is days away from hanging up his bell and retiring but not before he has declared ‘the glove is up’ and led this year’s hot pennies celebrations on Tuesday, July 29. Dave, aged 73, is gearing up to welcome the excited crowd who annually flock to Honiton for the 805-year-old hot pennies’ celebrations, eagerly jumping and scrabbling around to collect as many warm coins as they can. While this year will be Dave’s last as town crier, he has spoken of his pride to be handing over the tradition to his deputy, Caroline Kolek, who…

A round-up of community news, events, photos, celebrations and what’s on from across East Devon and Exeter – including Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Cranbrook, Beer, Branscombe. Cranbrook Celebrations were held in Cranbrook when the town’s country park was presented with a prestigious Green Flag Award for the second year running. Cranbrook Town Council said it was ‘delighted’ the area had again been highlighted as one of the very best parks and green spaces in the UK. The council said thanks to volunteers and a maintenance crew, the last year had been ‘significant’ in boosting the park’s wildlife and biodiversity through tree…

Community news and photos from across East Devon and Exeter – what’s on, school celebrations, events, awards – including Exmouth, Sidmouth, Beer, Honiton, East Budleigh, Cranbrook. Send your news to newsdesk@eastdevonnnews.co.uk Exmouth Exmouth Festival makes a welcome return from Friday, July 11 until Sunday, July 13, with a host of free entertainment and live music. Music, theatre, dance, circus, fitness, craft and creativity are among the events planned, which organisers say will be the ‘greenest’ festival yet, aiming to run on a lower carbon footprint than last year. Headline acts announced include Samantics, Cable Street Collective, The Scribes, First Time…

The Red Arrows and a host of aerial acrobatics have been confirmed for the 2025 Sidmouth Air Show as the line-up is announced. Sidmouth Town Council confirmed the RAF aerobatic team the Red Arrows will headline this year’s air show on Friday, August 22, as part of the town’s regatta weekend. Headliners The Red Arrows will have all eyes on the skies over Sidmouth when the RAF aerobatic team wows the crowds with synchronised flying, daredevil manoeuvrers and trademark coloured smoke, bringing the show to a close. The family fun starts at around 4.30pm, kickstarted by the town’s lifeboat crew…

News in brief from across East Devon and Exeter – including community stories, photos, what’s on, fundraising appeals, club news. Send your community news to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk East Devon An East Devon charity that plants trees and builds classrooms in Africa has received £1,000 to help with its work. The Benefact Group, a grant-giving organisation, announced the Tipton St John-based charity Word Forest Organisation had received a grant following ‘overwhelming support from people in the area’. Eco retreat Embercombe, in Exeter, also received grant funding. The money was awarded after almost 5,000 Devon residents nominated good causes. Nominate a charity here…

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