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Devon & Somerset Gliding Club, at North Hill Airfield, near Honiton,  is giving members of the public the chance to take to the skies from just £45 as part of its annual Charity Flying Day. Photos: Fran McElhone.

‘It’s an escape from the real world up there’ – Take to the skies at Devon & Somerset Gliding Club’s Charity Flying Day near Honiton

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On Friday, June 19, Devon & Somerset Gliding Club, at North Hill Airfield, near Honiton,  is giving members of the public the chance to take to the skies from just £45 as part of its annual Charity Flying Day – here’s why you should give it a go, writes Fran McElhone. See here to book for Devon & Somerset Gliding Club’s annual charity Flying Day, this year in aid of Hospiscare and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. We all dream about it from time to time, and, when asked what we’d choose as our superpower, “flying” is always a strong…

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Andy’s Man Club holds free, weekly, support sessions in Sidmouth and Honiton, East Devon, and at several locations in Exeter. Photo: Andy’s Man Club

‘Talking saves lives’ – Men’s mental health group offers free weekly support in East Devon and Exeter

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A group championing men’s mental health, encouraging them to open up and talk, holds free weekly open-door sessions across East Devon and Exeter. Andy’s Man Club, a UK-wide men’s suicide prevention charity, provides free, peer-to-peer support groups every Monday at 7pm (excluding bank holidays) at Sidmouth Library, Honiton Library, both in East Devon and in Exeter at Exeter City Football Club, the Phoenix Centre and Wonford community centre. There is no need to book or cost to attend, men are welcome to just turn up. Andy’s Man Club offers ‘a safe, non-judgemental space where men can talk openly and support one another’. The…

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‘It has been a thrill and honour’ – Honiton ‘quirky’ hot pennies celebrations will be town crier’s last

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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…

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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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News and community stories from across East Devon and Exeter – including photos, milestone celebrations, what’s on, crime, sports. Send your community news to newsdesk@eastdevonnews.co.uk Sidmouth New lifesaving equipment has been donated and installed outside Sidmouth police station, in Temple Street. A defibrillator for public use can be found by the side door of the police station, close to the visitor parking spaces. The lifesaving equipment was made possible by Jay’s Aim Charity and Bupa. The defibrillator is in addition to available equipment at Sidmouth sailing club, Tesco, in the High Street, Sidmouth Rugby Club and All Saints Church. Alice…

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The Festival on the Hills is returning to Honiton, with Billy Ocean, left, Reef, middle, and B*Witched, right, announced as headliners. Photos: with permission.

Billy Ocean, B*Witched and Reef head for East Devon as Honiton music festival announces its 2024 line-up

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Musical giant Billy Ocean, popular girl band B*Witched and rock band Reef are heading for East Devon when the Festival on the Hills returns to Honiton Showground, May 30 – June 1. Tickets for the event – now in its fourth year- are now on sale, with festival organisers promising an ‘unforgettable experience, blending top-tier musical talent with a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere’. Headlining this year’s festival are Billy Ocean, B*Witched, Reef, DJ Sash, plus Roman Kemp, Marvin Humes, with a DJ set, Hermes House Band, Tunde Baiyewu, of The Lighthouse Family, Nathan Carter, and Faith Louise. Local talent being showcased…

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News in brief: A round-up from across East Devon and Exeter – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, Axminster, Seaton, Budleigh Salterton and Lympstone. East Devon and Exeter Exmouth, Honiton and Exeter have been named among the top ten worst places in Devon where your bicycle is at risk of being stolen. Crime data collated by an online cycling coaching business found Exeter posed a ‘significant risk’ for cyclists leaving their bikes in the city, because of a ‘high theft rate’. Exmouth was found to be a ‘moderate risk’ while Honiton came in seventh. Axminster, Ottery St Mary and Seaton…

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Round-up of news from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, East Budleigh, Seaton and Woodbury

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Read a round-up of news from across East Devon – including stories from Exmouth, Sidmouth, Honiton, East Budleigh, Seaton and Woodbury. East Devon The district council has announced a three-year extension with its waste and recycling contractor, SUEZ. East Devon District Council said the extended contract would mean SUEZ ‘will work with the district to continue to put residents at the forefront of innovative recycling and waste services, with plans to introduce several electric recycling collection vehicles, continued initiatives to make it easier to recycle more, and provide residents with an excellent service’. The extension, until 2026, will mark a 20-year…

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Street parties are among scores of Coronation celebrations in East Devon and Exeter: Full list of road closures

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Street parties, big lunches, and community events – sparking road closures – are taking place in East Devon and Exeter over the weekend to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla. Devon County Council said more than 70 communities across Devon will be marking the Coronation of Their Majesties, and scores have applied for permission to close streets to hold parties, fun days and galas. In East Devon, Colyton is hosting a live screening of the Coronation on Saturday, May 6, at St Andrew’s Church, and a party in the park, starting at 6pm. Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre…

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The Yorkshire Vet star, Peter Wright -The Donkey Sanctuary ambassador - is pictured here with vet Vicky Grove, and vet nurse, Chloe Millar. Photo: The Donkey Sanctuary.

Yorkshire Vet TV star to take part in a live broadcast at state-of-the-art East Devon donkey hospital

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Television vet Peter Wright will take part in a virtual tour to celebrate the work of a state-of-the art donkey hospital in East Devon. The Donkey Sanctuary is inviting supporters to take a look inside its hospital, near Honiton, from the comfort of their sofa, with an hour-long live broadcast virtual tour, on Saturday, October 29. The Donkey Sanctuary ambassador, Peter Wright, best known for starring in the Channel 5 Yorkshire Vet series, will be in the studio on the day answering viewers’ questions. The Sanctuary from your Sofa donkey hospital broadcast can be watched online, through the charity’s website,…

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