Express & Echo (Exeter UK) back issues from August 2008:
Alice hopes to impress the judges in x-factor ; She's been on every diet in the book, but now Alice Wright is determined to slim down for good.
Aug 01, 2008; ... She's been on every diet in the book, but now Alice Wright isdetermined to slim down for good. The 25-year-old sales manager lost 3.5st with Lighter Life beforeher wedding to Adrian in September last year, but the weight hassince piled back on. "I've put it all back on in a ...
Heavitree ; The end of an academic year is always a special time at any school, but at St Michael's C of E Primary here in Heavitree it was more so even than usual.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The end of an academic year is always a special time at anyschool, but at St Michael's C of E Primary here in Heavitree it wasmore so even than usual. The work of the Friends of Heavitree Parish Church goes on inmany ways, not least in maintaining and improving the ...
Forest has a host of fun activities for all the family ; The Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World at Haldon Forest Park, near Exeter, organises year-round gallery talks, workshops, events and activities in its project space and the surrounding forest for children and adults. The centre offers children and families workshops during the summer holidays. Booking in advance is usually required.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The Centre for Contemporary Art and the Natural World at HaldonForest Park, near Exeter, organises year-round gallery talks, workshops, events and activities in its project space and the surrounding forest for children and adults. The centre offers children and families workshops ...
A treasure trove of useful information ; We are lucky here in Devon that we have one of the most comprehensive directories of information for parents in the country.
Aug 01, 2008 ... We are lucky here in Devon that we have one of the mostcomprehensive directories of information for parents in the country. Whether it is childcare, Scout groups or out-of-school activitiesyou are looking for you, will find it all provided by Devon's FamilyInformation Service - ...
Books for a desert Isle ; Youngsters at a Devon school have been helping to celebrate the National Year of Reading by producing colourful bookmarks.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Youngsters at a Devon school have been helping to celebrate theNational Year of Reading by producing colourful bookmarks. Pupils at Clyst Vale ...
Competition winners ; Congratulations to the winners of our Get Set Go DVD competition. They will get to enjoy 10 action-packed episodes of their CBeebies favourites for correctly writing and telling me that the name of the baddie in Lazytown is Robbie Rotten.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Congratulations to the winners of our Get Set Go DVD competition.They will get to enjoy 10 action-packed episodes of their CBeebiesfavourites for correctly writing and telling me that the name of thebaddie in Lazytown is Robbie Rotten. They are ...
New programme designed to appeal to wider audience ; Overall, i feel in the past few months the Northcott's new chief executive Kate Tyrrell has really been tackling the challenges we set out with great vigour.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Overall, i feel in the past few months the Northcott's new chiefexecutive Kate Tyrrell has really been tackling the challenges weset out with great vigour. We've been very pleased by the energy of the theatre's new boardand staff, who have also sought to make changes. This ...
Alcoholic who stole sherry told two days' custody is punishment enough ; An alcoholic stole a bottle of sherry from a city shop, magistrates have been told.
Aug 01, 2008 ... An alcoholic stole a bottle of sherry from a city shop,magistrates have been told. Alan Donachie, 42, pleaded guilty to taking the pounds4.19 bottlefrom a branch of Somerfield supermarket on Tuesday. He appeared in custody before Central Devon Magistrates' Court inExeter the ...
Hard work of gardeners has helped swell charity's coffers this summer ; Gardeners have helped raise pounds23,000 for an Exeter hospice.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Gardeners have helped raise pounds23,000 for an Exeter hospice. The fourth annual Open Gardens scheme run by Hospiscare attracted3,400 visitors to otherwise private gardens this summer, while thecharity's first Garden & Country Fair raised pounds8,500 from 950visitors. The ...
Our miserly MPs prolong pensions poverty scandal ; One hundred years ago today, the first Old Age Pensions Act became law and went on to the statute book. It introduced a non- contributory pension of five shillings a week (25p and about 23 per cent of average earnings) for individual men and women of 'good character' at age 70.
Aug 01, 2008 ... One hundred years ago today, the first Old Age Pensions Actbecame law and went on to the statute book. It introduced a non-contributory pension of five shillings a week (25p and about 23 percent of average earnings) for individual men and women of 'goodcharacter' at age ...
Anger at new parking fee ; A campaign has been launched to persuade a local authority to remove controversial seasonal car parking charges in a Devon town.
Aug 01, 2008 ... A campaign has been launched to persuade a local authority toremove controversial seasonal car parking charges in a Devon town. Mel Stride, prospective Conservative parliamentary candidate forCentral Devon, launched the petition in response to growing concernsover the "unpopular" ...
Celebration of traditional music, dance and crafts ; Sidmouth FolkWeek, one of the most popular and oldest music festivals in the country, started last night and as usual offers an amazing array of talent to choose from.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Sidmouth FolkWeek, one of the most popular and oldest musicfestivals in the country, started last night and as usual offers anamazing array of talent to choose from. Tonight Devon's very own acoustic roots duo, Show Of Hands, willperform in the Ham Marquee, the main concert venue, ...
Music, masks and magic bring Shakespeare to life ; Professional touring theatre group Heartbreak Productions stages an open-air performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream tonight.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Professional touring theatre group Heartbreak Productions stagesan open-air performance of A Midsummer Night's Dream tonight. The performance takes place in the grounds of The Oxenham ArmsInn in South Zeal. This modern version of one of Shakespeare's best-loved comediesis set ...
Gifted storyteller who is compared to folk legends ; American musician Christene Le Doux performs at Otterton Mill tomorrow night.
Aug 01, 2008 ... American musician Christene Le Doux performs at Otterton Milltomorrow night. The singer-songwriter and guitarist has been credited with a giftfor storytelling and has won several international songwritingawards, including the Billboard Song Contest. Her debut album, Little ...
Rock 'n' roll soundtrack ; The swinging 60s will be brought to life when Rockin' on Heaven's Door is performed at Torquay's Princess Theatre on Thursday, August 7.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The swinging 60s will be brought to life when Rockin' on Heaven'sDoor is performed at Torquay's Princess Theatre on Thursday, August7. Now in its 10th year, the acclaimed show has wooed audiences upand down the country. The performers reenact the tracks of the era's top rock ...
'Saving' singer britney has become a money spinner ; She may have sold more records back when she was a fresh-faced, God- fearing teen with a penchant for skimpy school uniforms but, as this documentary proves, Louisiana's most famous daughter is still big business.
Aug 01, 2008 ... She may have sold more records back when she was a fresh-faced,God-fearing teen with a penchant for skimpy school uniforms but, asthis documentary proves, Louisiana's most famous daughter is stillbig business. Britney Spears' very public breakdown has spawned a mini-industry ...
New x-file for mulder and scully ; If absence makes the heart grow fonder then we should be ready to fall in love again with FBI special agents Fox Mulder (David Duchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson).
Aug 01, 2008 ... If absence makes the heart grow fonder then we should be ready tofall in love again with FBI special agents Fox Mulder (DavidDuchovny) and Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson). It's been six years since the intrepid double act concluded theirgroundbreaking investigations into the ...
Crass, humourless tale of self-empowerment ; When The Love Guru opened in America earlier this summer, Hindu leaders were not amused by Mike Myers's mockery of their spiritual leaders, calling for a boycott of the film.
Aug 01, 2008 ... When The Love Guru opened in America earlier this summer, Hinduleaders were not amused by Mike Myers's mockery of their spiritualleaders, calling for a boycott of the film. In truth, no one will be amused by this crass and humourless taleof self-empowerment, which bookends ...
Bridget's torn between two lovers ; Renee Zellweger stars in the romantic comedy Bridget Jones's Diary (BBC One, 9.20pm, tomorrow).
Aug 01, 2008 ... Renee Zellweger stars in the romantic comedy Bridget Jones'sDiary (BBC One, 9.20pm, tomorrow). Bridget Jones finds herself torn between a nice guy and ascoundrel. Hugh Grant and Colin Firth also star. Romantic comedy America's Sweethearts (Channel 4, 10.20pm,tomorrow) ...
New angle to action thriller ; Vantage Point is an intricate action thriller, which replays a devastating terrorist attack from eight perspectives to reveal the truth, one fragment at a time.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Vantage Point is an intricate action thriller, which replays adevastating terrorist attack from eight perspectives to reveal thetruth, one fragment at a time. Screenwriter Barry L Levy doesn't play fair, with coincidenceand chance nudging the film increasingly towards ...
Getting away with murder ; Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia headlines this medical thriller from director Marc Schoelermann.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Heroes star Milo Ventimiglia headlines this medical thriller fromdirector Marc Schoelermann. Brilliant student Ted Grey (Ventimiglia) is the wunderkid of hisclass at Harvard Medical School, earning himself a place on the pathology programme at Philadelphia University Hospital ...
She moves in a winning way ; Brilliant student Raya Green (Rutina Wesley) is forced to return home to her poor neighbourhood from the exclusive Seaton Academy after her sister dies of an overdose.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Brilliant student Raya Green (Rutina Wesley) is forced to returnhome to her poor neighbourhood from the exclusive Seaton Academyafter her sister dies of an overdose. In order to escape, Raya sets her sights on a step competitionand its first prize of 50,000 dollars. She aligns ...
All the ingredients for a top blockbuster ; First of all I would like to mention that my friend and I were so hyped about this film we went all the way to Birmingham to see it in IMAX. (It's like a HD version of the cinema.) We live in Exeter. But I think it was totally worth it.
Aug 01, 2008 ... First of all I would like to mention that my friend and I wereso hyped about this film we went all the way to Birmingham to seeit in IMAX. (It's like a HD version of the cinema.) We live inExeter. But I think it was totally worth it. The film begins with ...well, I really don't ...
Claire steps out on the beat at sun hill ; Actress Claire Goose became a household name and lads' mag pin-up following her roles as Tina Seabrook in Casualty and Mel Silver in Waking the Dead. Now, four years on, she's back on our screens as Sergeant Rachel Weston.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Actress Claire Goose became a household name and lads' mag pin-up following her roles as Tina Seabrook in Casualty and Mel Silverin Waking the Dead. Now, four years on, she's back on our screens asSergeant Rachel Weston. It's not the first time Claire has been involved with Sun ...
Reliving the best hits of the fab four ; Forty years after they changed music forever, The Beatles remain the biggest pop group the world has ever seen.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Forty years after they changed music forever, The Beatles remainthe biggest pop group the world has ever seen. We may never see their like again. Happily, in their stead, TheFab Beatles, one of the UK's top Beatles tribute bands, will beperforming at Sheldon Open-Air Theatre next ...
Adaptation of a children's classic ; One hundred years after the first publication of the classic children's book The Wind in the Willows, the musical adaptation is to be performed at Crealy Great Adventure Park.
Aug 01, 2008 ... One hundred years after the first publication of the classicchildren's book The Wind in the Willows, the musical adaptation isto be performed at Crealy Great Adventure Park. Bringing the adaptation magically to life is Exeter LittleTheatre Company, which will be performing at ...
DJs ready their decks for a fundraising battle ; Ben & Lex, James Gill and Mr Nice will be among the DJs battling it out at the Cavern Club in Exeter tonight.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Ben & Lex, James Gill and Mr Nice will be among the DJs battlingit out at the Cavern Club in Exeter tonight. Beatz & Bobz vs Dibdub vs Rinseout will raise funds for thecharity Water Aid to build wells in ...
Bloodcurdling drama in the gardens ; Richard iii continues its open-air run at Exeter's Rougemont Gardens tonight.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Richard iii continues its open-air run at Exeter's RougemontGardens tonight. The bloodcurdling drama revolves around the malevolent Richard,Duke of Gloucester, possibly the most compelling and audacious stagevillain of all time. After the death of his pleasant brother, King ...
Best of punk, ska and indie ; Trash City returns to Exeter tomorrow evening for another radical club night at the Cavern Club.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Trash City returns to Exeter tomorrow evening for another radical club night at the Cavern Club. Led by Exeter-based DJ and Phonic FM presenter Joe Rebel, TrashCity will be spinning the best punk, alternative, ...
Homecoming show for kids return at cavern ; For the best of Exeter underground head to the Cavern Club this weekend.
Aug 01, 2008 ... For the best of Exeter underground head to the Cavern Club thisweekend. Fresh from a tour of Germany and the Netherlands with Bail, indie/emo band Kids Return is playing a special homecoming gig in thecity on Sunday. The band's dischord-esque, lo-fi, post-punk music provides ...
Enjoy jazz on the terrace ; If you feel like chilling out to some free light-lounge jazz, then head over to Exeter Phoenix tonight where Lizzie Kirwan is playing piano from 8pm onwards on the terrace.
Aug 01, 2008 ... If you feel like chilling out to some free light-lounge jazz,then head over to Exeter Phoenix tonight where Lizzie Kirwan isplaying piano from 8pm onwards on the terrace. Lizzie is a jazzy solo singer-songwriter who admits to soundinglike ...
ABBA alfresco at sheldon ; Tonight Sheldon Open-Air Theatre hosts what is widely considered to be one of the best Abba tribute bands in Europe.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Tonight Sheldon Open-Air Theatre hosts what is widely consideredto be one of the best Abba tribute bands in Europe. In response to public demand, and with Mamma Mia! continuing tobe a UK box office hit, Sheldon welcomes Abba Magic, a band whichhas been wowing audiences around the ...
The hub's takeover bid ; Exmouth rock and punk band Virtual Takeover will perform at The Hub in Exeter on Tuesday.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Exmouth rock and punk band Virtual Takeover will perform at TheHub in Exeter on Tuesday. Roland Squire, Jonathan Keay, Mike Jackson and Jack Bates play avaried style of commercial rock. The band, which formed in 2005, has performed 20 gigs this yearand recently played at two ...
Phunky night at Phoenix ; Exeter Phoenix is hosting a hard and funky house night as Pam's House and Phunky celebrate their first birthday.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Exeter Phoenix is hosting a hard and funky house night as Pam'sHouse and Phunky celebrate their first birthday. The event on Saturday, August 9, has big-name guest DJs. Lisa PinUp, the world's number one female hard dance DJ, is headlining theevent with local DJ Louis Guerrero ....
Paul's mission to help bring peace to troubled region ; A former city student is preparing to head to the troubled Middle East to monitor human rights and campaign for peace.
Aug 01, 2008; ... A former city student is preparing to head to the troubled MiddleEast to monitor human rights and campaign for peace. Former St Peter's High School and Exeter College student PaulRaymond is set to head for Israel and Palestine in August as part ofan international peace ...
Villagers have say on unitary Devon ; People living in and around Exminster are being invited to give their views on the future of local government in Devon.
Aug 01, 2008 ... People living in and around Exminster are being invited to givetheir views on the future of local government in Devon. The village's Victory Hall is the stage today for a TeignbridgeDistrict Council-run community event aimed at making sure thatlocal voices are heard. It ...
Crediton ; Soccer schools run by Plymouth Argyle will take place in Crediton this summer.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Soccer schools run by Plymouth Argyle will take place in Creditonthis summer. The courses, designed for youngsters aged seven to 14, ...
St Leonard's ; As the splendid Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard III draws to a close, another with St Leonard's connections begins.
Aug 01, 2008 ... As the splendid Shakespeare in the Park production of Richard IIIdraws to a close, another with St Leonard's connections begins. With the Exeter Royal Albert Memorial Museum closed for itsmajor development, all sorts of alternative opportunities are beingcreated to recreate the ...
Drunk man repeatedly hit his wife ; A man repeatedly drunkenly attacked his wife while she was lying in bed.
Aug 01, 2008; ... A man repeatedly drunkenly attacked his wife while she was lyingin bed. Ian McGregor Proctor, 52, of Culverhayes Farm, Awliscombe, nearHoniton, appeared before Central Devon Magistrates' Court in Exeteron Wednesday. Proctor, who has no previous convictions, pleaded guilty to ...
Where is lost marley? ; Echo readers are being asked to join in the hunt for missing cat Marley.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Echo readers are being asked to join in the hunt for missing catMarley. Rachel O'Connell has issued an appeal on behalf of her 60-year-old mother, who recently moved from Dawlish to Copplestone, nearCrediton. Rachel said: "My mum is making herself ill over the ...
Shadow minister backs post office fight ; The shadow minister for postal affairs has thrown his weight behind the campaign to save a city post office from closure.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The shadow minister for postal affairs has thrown his weightbehind the campaign to save a city post office from closure. Queen Street sub post office is earmarked for the axe in a listof 37 closures in Devon. Charles Hendry delivered a strong message to Post Office Ltdearlier ...
Residents and council disgusted by piles of trash left in city alley ; Council bosses and city residents are fuming after piles of rubbish were left to rot outside family homes.
Aug 01, 2008; ... Council bosses and city residents are fuming after piles ofrubbish were left to rot outside family homes. Students and private landlords are thought to have dumpedhousehold waste in an alley between St John's Road and Polsloe Roadalongside reams of paper and DIY ...
Stranger's bank documents posted to Devon woman ; A retired businesswoman has called for an inquiry after receiving another woman's investment documents in the post.
Aug 01, 2008; ... A retired businesswoman has called for an inquiry after receivinganother woman's investment documents in the post. Natwest customer Francine Winston was shocked when she opened ahandwritten envelope addressed to her home. It contained the name, address and important bank ...
Living history displayed in colourful wall hanging ; A devon village acquired a splendid example of living history in the shape of a wall hanging depicting various aspects of the locality.
Aug 01, 2008 ... A devon village acquired a splendid example of living history inthe shape of a wall hanging depicting various aspects of thelocality. Residents of Cockwood, on the Exe Estuary, have designed andproduced the colourful wall hanging, which has been hung on thefeature wall of ...
City kids enjoy american-style summer camps ; Dozens of youngsters have taken part in the latest Exeter City Laser Camp.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Dozens of youngsters have taken part in the latest Exeter CityLaser Camp. Held at Exeter and Bicton Colleges, Laser Camp is runningthroughout the summer holidays for children aged from three upwardswith supervised activities tailored to different age groups. Activities ...
Two-for-one meals at cafe ; Fancy a mean Mexican grilled chicken and chorizo burger or a Teriyaki beef stir fry?
Aug 01, 2008 ... Fancy a mean Mexican grilled chicken and chorizo burger or aTeriyaki beef stir fry? You and your partner can have one dish free if you belong to theHug Club. Join the Giraffe's club at www.giraffe.net to get your voucherthat gives you two for the price of one at the Giraffe ...
Brewing a great way to cut down on bills ; The advice given to people planning to sell a property used to be make the home comfortable and welcoming when potential buyers came around.
Aug 01, 2008 ... The advice given to people planning to sell a property used to bemake the home comfortable and welcoming when potential buyers camearound. The three key elements were to have fresh flowers in a vase,bread cooking in the oven and coffee on the stove. The flowers are still ...
Althea impresses as GB win European team silver ; Cullompton teenager Althea Bleekman has returned from the Pony European Three-Day Event Championships with a highly-prized team silver medal.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Cullompton teenager Althea Bleekman has returned from the PonyEuropean Three-Day Event Championships with a highly-prized teamsilver medal. The 16-year-old had the difficult task of being the teampathfinder at the championships, staged at Avenches in Switzerland,with her 14.1hh ...
Hanks is looking forward to being up and running ; James Hanks is looking forward to running again later this month as the Exeter Chiefs lock steps up his rehabilitation.
Aug 01, 2008; ... James Hanks is looking forward to running again later this monthas the Exeter Chiefs lock steps up his rehabilitation. The 24-year-old missed the last two games of last season aftertearing ligaments in his right knee in the National Trophy finalagainst Northampton at ...
Devon's olympians ready for action ; Devon's healthy contingent of Olympic hopefuls have touched down in the Far East ahead of the 2008 Games, which start in Beijing next Friday.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Devon's healthy contingent of Olympic hopefuls have touched downin the Far East ahead of the 2008 Games, which start in Beijing nextFriday. The Echo's readership area boasts seven strong competitors in awide range of sports, all of whom will be hopeful of coming backhome with a ...
Julie finally in national event ; Julie Grant, Devon's popular bowls president from Honiton, is delighted to have qualified for the Bowls England women's national championships for the first time - after 16 years of trying.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Julie Grant, Devon's popular bowls president from Honiton, isdelighted to have qualified for the Bowls England women's nationalchampionships for the first time - after 16 years of trying. "I played for 12 years in Kent, but moved to Devon four years agoand they have made me very ...
Somerset refuse to allow arul to play in Lord's final ; Devon have lost the tug-of-war with Somerset over the availability of Exmouth's Arul Suppiah for the Minor Counties Trophy final against Berkshire at Lord's next week.
Aug 01, 2008; ... Devon have lost the tug-of-war with Somerset over theavailability of Exmouth's Arul Suppiah for the Minor Counties Trophyfinal against Berkshire at Lord's next week. Suppiah - who has been dual-registered since 2004 when he was astudent at the University of Exeter - is contracted ...
Kelly's feat inspires Jo ; Jo Pavey will draw inspiration from Kelly Holmes as she seeks to prove age is not a barrier to success in Beijing.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Jo Pavey will draw inspiration from Kelly Holmes as she seeks toprove age is not a barrier to success in Beijing. Pavey, who won Commonwealth silver in 2006, will draw on herexperience in Osaka - and the pain at failing to finish with a medal- to drive her Olympic ...
Yeats leaves cecil behind ; Yeats took his career earnings past the pounds1m mark by landing the Royal Bank of Scotland Goodwood Cup for a second time yesterday.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Yeats took his career earnings past the pounds1m mark by landingthe Royal Bank of Scotland Goodwood Cup for a second time yesterday. Sergeant Cecil, trained at Cullompton by Rod Millman, was a 33-1long shot and finished down the field. Yeats, the Aidan O'Brien-trained triple ...
League champions Budleigh face Wadebridge in inaugural Vase game ; Reigning Division One East champions Budleigh Salterton's season begins two weeks earlier than the rest of their division as they take part in Sunday's inaugural Peninsula Charity Vase.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Reigning Division One East champions Budleigh Salterton's seasonbegins two weeks earlier than the rest of their division as theytake part in Sunday's inaugural Peninsula Charity Vase. Clyst Rovers are confident that their Waterslade Park ground willbe back up to the standards ...
Echo parade video set to rally troops home from Afghanistan war ; A video of a parade by troops returning home from Afghanistan, produced by the Echo for our website, has so impressed the Army they've asked for a copy of it to rally the troops.
Aug 01, 2008; ... A video of a parade by troops returning home from Afghanistan,produced by the Echo for our website, has so impressed the Armythey've asked for a copy of it to rally the troops. Footage of last weekend's Territorial Army medics' homecomingceremony in Exeter was shot by reporter ...
Bingo night in aid of sick kids ; Mecca Bingo is staging its biggest-ever fundraiser for children's mobility charity Whizzkids.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Mecca Bingo is staging its biggest-ever fundraiser for children'smobility charity Whizzkids. More than 100 different Mecca Bingo branches are taking partthroughout the country with the collective aim of raisingpounds250,000. The Exeter branch alone aims to raise ...
New radio link for rail staff ; A south West train company has signed up to work with the firm which provides the emergency services with their radio communications network.
Aug 01, 2008 ... A south West train company has signed up to work with the firmwhich provides the emergency services with their radiocommunications network. Airwave will now work with South West Trains and thecollaboration will mean the firm's security officers will no longerhave to rely on ...
Reduction in domestic abuse murders ; Devon and Cornwall police Assistant Chief Constable Paul Netherton is "pleased" with the force's performance in combating domestic abuse deaths.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Devon and Cornwall police Assistant Chief Constable PaulNetherton is "pleased" with the force's performance in combatingdomestic abuse deaths. Mr Netherton said the hard work of officers and partner agencieshad brought a reduction in the number of murders and that Devon ...
Rum and cod liver oil keeping Frank shipshape at 100 ; Former Royal Navy man Frank Bates knows the secret of a long and happy life - it's a morning tot of rum with an unusual chaser - a tot of cod liver oil!
Aug 01, 2008; ... Former Royal Navy man Frank Bates knows the secret of a long andhappy life - it's a morning tot of rum with an unusual chaser - atot of cod liver oil! Frank will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Thursday, August14. Frank, a widower, lives in St Thomas after enjoying a ...
Residents' chance to have say on new site for community centre ; People are being asked for their views on a new community centre planned in Exeter as part of a bid to attract more funding for the pounds700,000 project.
Aug 01, 2008; ... People are being asked for their views on a new community centreplanned in Exeter as part of a bid to attract more funding for thepounds700,000 project. The Countess Wear Community Association has produced a leafletasking residents if they support the plan for a centre on a new ...
Hats off to the monty men! ; The Full MontyBarnfield Theatre, Exeter
Aug 01, 2008 ... The Full MontyBarnfield Theatre, Exeter The Full Monty may not have packed out Exeter's Barnfield Theatreas it did the venue in Sidmouth Musical Comedy Society's home town,but the predominantly female audience was treated to an incrediblyentertaining and heart-warming ...
Learn how to live green life ; An Exeter show aimed at providing people with practical ways to live greener lives is being held this month at the X-Centre, in Commercial Road, Exeter.
Aug 01, 2008 ... An Exeter show aimed at providing people with practical ways tolive greener lives is being held this month at the X-Centre, inCommercial Road, Exeter. The Green Day event is on Friday, August 8, from 2.30pm until6pm. There will be stalls on how to save energy, recycle, ...
Bradninch looking to get title bid back on track ; Bradninch should get their A Division promotion bid back on the rails when they visit relegation-haunted Tavistock tomorrow.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Bradninch should get their A Division promotion bid back on therails when they visit relegation-haunted Tavistock tomorrow. Back-to-back defeats by Cornwood and Bovey Tracey have erodedBradninch's lead at the top of the table from 21 points down tofour. They remain 28 points ...
Axe's chance has vanished ; Axminster skipper Danny Larcombe takes his team to Barnstaple & Pilton tomorrow resigned to another season in the B Division.
Aug 01, 2008 ... Axminster skipper Danny Larcombe takes his team to Barnstaple &Pilton tomorrow resigned to another season in the B Division. The Axemen have been playing catch-up behind leadersAbbotskerswell, second-placed Heathcoat and Clyst St George in thirdfor much of the term. Last ...