Exmouth

New Exhibition opens at A la Ronde

A new exhibition is opening at A la Ronde, near Exmouth in Devon, focused on the information and discoveries brought to light by a recent major conservation project.

The exhibition follows the conservation journey of the rare and unusual decorative interiors created at A la Ronde at the end of the eighteenth century, including the delicate Shell Gallery, Grotto Staircase, Feather...

28 new bike parking spaces ready-to-use in Exmouth

Exmouth's residents and visitors who get around the town on two wheels now have 28 more spaces to park their bikes.

The sites can be found by the RNLI Lifeboat Station on the seafront and in two locations in Phear Park.

By adding these new bike parking spaces, East Devon District Council (EDDC) aims to encourage active travel amongst residents, benefitting their health,...

East Devon’s first Tiny Forest is taking root in Exmouth

A tiny forest, made up of more than 600 trees and planted in a space roughly the size of a tennis court, has taken root in Exmouth.

Nearly 100 volunteers, aged three to 96 years old, braved patchy and muddy weather to transform a 300-square metre area at the edge of King George’s playing field on Carter Avenue.

The new forest has been influenced by the Japanese Miyawaki tiny...

Local photographer takes top honours in Exmouth photo competition

An Exmouth-based amateur photographer, Derek Carter, has had cause for success having won a photo competition which aimed to raise awareness of an endangered species of bird, the curlew, and can often be spotted on the Exe Estuary.

Budding photographers from across the Devonshire town pitted their best shots against one another to claim first prize in the competition which was...

Work on 5 new play parks across East Devon to begin soon

New swings, climbing frames and slides are just some of the classics being installed in five brand new play parks across East Devon.

The old parks, in Budleigh, Beer, Exmouth and Honiton, will be completed replaced as part of a £400k district-wide revamp by East Devon District Council (EDDC).

To give children a sneak peek of what they are in for, EDDC has released artists’...

Bustling Brushstrokes: Sundial Care Home Creates Collaborative Art Piece

Sundial Care Home, located in Tipton St John, recently welcomed Creative Minds Exmouth through their doors to host an afternoon full of creativity. Residents, who the home fondly refer to as family members, gathered in the dining room, that quickly turned into a buzzing hub of activity. As the afternoon progressed, the room continued to fill with laughter and conversation. Family members were...

Courtlands Boardwalk re-opens on Exe Estuary Trail

Courtlands Boardwalk on the Exe Estuary Trail has re-opened following the completion of repairs.

The section of the Trail between Lympstone and Exmouth has been undergoing a major overhaul after it was found that timber structural beams and deck planks had deteriorated and become unsafe.

Over 94 tonnes of timber have been removed during the repair scheme, and it has been...

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Police Community Support Officers offer a warm welcome at TOAST youth club

Police Community Support Officers Colin Balch and Karen Capey will be taking part in a new Exmouth youth club initiative on Tuesday 23 January.

Called ‘TOAST’, the sessions run on a Tuesday and Thursday from 3.30pm to 5.30pm at Open Door community centre in Church Street, Exmouth and are for secondary school and college age students.

PCSO Karen, who works in Budleigh...

East Devon Daytime Band Serenades Sundial Care Home

Sundial Care Home recently experienced a day filled with laughter, joy, and heartwarming melodies as the East Devon Daytime Band paid a visit to perform for the residents, who the home fondly refer to as Family Members. The power of music to uplift spirits and create a sense of community was on full display, creating a heartwarming experience for everyone involved.

The atmosphere at...

Planning approved for new retirement apartments and cottages in Exmouth

After a successful planning appeal, Churchill Retirement Living has been granted planning permission to build 54 brand new independent living retirement apartments and 6 retirement living cottages at a site on Fore Street, Exmouth. The new development will bring a thriving new community to the heart of town, contributing around £465k a year to the local economy and supporting over 100 jobs...

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