Express & Echo (Exeter UK) back issues from July 2009:
Dad's memory will keep Julie running for cancer charity ; When Julie Kitchen enters the Race for Life at Killerton on Sunday, she'll think of her beloved dad Doug Lane every step of the way.
Jul 01, 2009; ... When Julie Kitchen enters the Race for Life at Killerton onSunday, she'll think of her beloved dad Doug Lane every step of theway. Sadly, Doug will not be there to cheer her on. He died ofprostate cancer on January 8, at the age of 79, two years after hewas ...
Tributes paid to City's first Lord Mayor Granville, 78 ; Tributes have been paid to former city mayor Granville Baldwin, who has died aged 78 after a long and brave battle with cancer.
Jul 01, 2009; ... Tributes have been paid to former city mayor Granville Baldwin,who has died aged 78 after a long and brave battle with cancer. He was made Mayor of Exeter in 2001 and, before the end of hisyear in office, the Queen bestowed the honour of Lord Mayor on thecity to mark her golden ...
Play area made out of natural materials complete ; A play area which uses natural materials and was designed with the help of Devon school children has been completed.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A play area which uses natural materials and was designed withthe help of Devon school children has been completed. The space includes a tunnel made of sweet chestnut with seatingat one end built from Douglas fir. It has been constructed by Touchwood Enterprises at Deep ...
Not a stranger to our shore ; Acker Bilk celebrated his 80th birthday this year doing what he loves best - playing the clarinet with Paramount Jazz Band.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Acker Bilk celebrated his 80th birthday this year doing what heloves best - playing the clarinet with Paramount Jazz Band. Having toured the world for nearly 60 years you could understandif Acker declared he was retiring but his love of music andperforming means he cannot ...
Service will give thanks for lifeboats ; A service to give thanks for all those who provide a lifeboat service in Exmouth is being held this weekend.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A service to give thanks for all those who provide a lifeboatservice in Exmouth is being held this weekend. Sea Sunday is an annual service held across the country to givethanks for lifeboat services and their crews with this year's takingplace in the meeting hall at All Saints' ...
Depp stars as depression hero ; The story of legendary charismatic bank robber John Dillinger is coming to the big screen this weekend.
Jul 01, 2009 ... The story of legendary charismatic bank robber John Dillinger iscoming to the big screen this weekend. Johnny Depp, Christian Bale and Academy Award-winner MarionCotillard star in action-thriller Public Enemies, directed by acclaimed film-maker Michael Mann. It tells the ...
Guild calls for crafty people ; Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton Lifeboat Guild raised about pounds800 at its craft fair at Bicton College's open day.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Exmouth and Budleigh Salterton Lifeboat Guild raised aboutpounds800 at its craft fair at Bicton College's open day. The Guild is now looking for craft stallholders interested inattending the ...
Learn to make reusable bags ; Anyone interested in making their own reusable bag is being invited to an action group's workshop.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Anyone interested in making their own reusable bag is beinginvited to an action group's workshop. Transition Town Exmouth holds bag-making workshops on the secondSaturday of each month, with the next one on July 11. Daphne Currier, who runs ...
Contemporary art on display ; Renowned contemporary artist Paula Rego will be exhibiting her latest work at a Devon gallery.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Renowned contemporary artist Paula Rego will be exhibiting herlatest work at a Devon gallery. Etchings and lithographs spanning over 20 years will be ondisplay at the Brook Gallery, Fore Street, in Budleigh Salterton. The exhibition runs from Sunday, July 12, to Monday, August ...
Plea for crime information ; Police are calling on witnesses to come forward after another spate of car vandalism and a burglary.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Police are calling on witnesses to come forward after anotherspate of car vandalism and a burglary. A tyre was deflated on a car parked in Summer Close overnight onTuesday, June 23. On the same road, overnight on Monday, June 15, a wing mirror wassmashed on a parked ...
Fun farewell for top headteacher ; Picnicking, dancing the meringue, poems and pond-dipping were just some of the ways children at Bassett's Farm School marked their headteacher's retirement.
Jul 01, 2009; ... Picnicking, dancing the meringue, poems and pond-dipping werejust some of the ways children at Bassett's Farm School marked theirheadteacher's retirement. Christine Jones has been the head at the Exmouth school for 18years and pupils and their families were invited to a picnic in ...
Call for artists to sum up the spirit of the river Exe ; There is still time to make that piece of art, take that photo or sculpt that scene which expresses what the Exe Estuary means to you.
Jul 01, 2009 ... There is still time to make that piece of art, take that photo orsculpt that scene which expresses what the Exe Estuary means to you. Artists are being encouraged to submit any form of work whichreminds them of the estuary for the Spirit of the Exe Festival. The Exe Estuary ...
Singing sensation is well on the road to a career in pop music ; Exmouth singing sensation Tom Andrews has been signed by the manager responsible for a major chart act.
Jul 01, 2009; ... Exmouth singing sensation Tom Andrews has been signed by themanager responsible for a major chart act. Tom, 15, of St John's Road, who came runner-up in last weekend'sExeter Has Talent, has been signed by the man who made Pixie Lottfamous. Despite narrowly missing out on ...
Tudor objects go on display ; Relics from the past will be on display at an East Budleigh event. Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum is taking its Tudor Trunk to Salem Chapel, East Budleigh, on Saturday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Relics from the past will be on display at an East Budleighevent. Exeter's Royal Albert Memorial Museum is taking its TudorTrunk to Salem Chapel, East Budleigh, on Saturday. The artefacts are from one of the oldest and most excitingarchaeological ...
Charity event ; Woodbury Salterton's Old Vicarage Gardens will be open on Sunday to raise money for Hospiscare.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Woodbury Salterton's Old Vicarage Gardens will be open on Sundayto raise money for ...
Hungry seagulls are cafe menace ; Exmouth's seagull problem needs to be urgently addressed, says a business owner in the town.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Exmouth's seagull problem needs to be urgently addressed, says abusiness owner in the town. The feathered menaces have been dive-bombing cafe customers andstaff, stealing food and smashing plates, says Michelle Greenland,owner of Gossips cafe in The Strand. Mrs Greenland has ...
Join our page ; This Is Exmouth readers are being encouraged to join the paper's Facebook page.
Jul 01, 2009 ... This Is Exmouth readers are being encouraged to join the paper'sFacebook page. We want you to tell us about the issues ...
Learning disabilities didn't hold Ben back from his dream job ; Ben Shaxton had always wanted to work in the catering industry.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Ben Shaxton had always wanted to work in the catering industry. As a regular visitor to the Devon Hotel in Exeter with hisparents, he used to watch the waiting staff and wish he could bepart of the team. He had been on a series of training courses through Devon ...
Parky aids dignity bid
Jul 01, 2009 ... Television presenter Sir Michael Parkinson launched the Dignityin Care Campaign today to promote better standards for carers andthe cared-for. The former chat show host and National Dignity Ambassador wasjoined by Care Services Minister Phil Hope for the event in Leeds. The ...
Loving life at the Echo
Jul 01, 2009 ... This year has been a good one for me. I have never been so happy,proud and more at home. Big changes have happened in the last year. The biggest thing isbeing at work. The real reason I love being at work is because I get to do somany different things. One of my best ...
After 40 years, there aren't enough cherubs to keep playgroup open ; An Exeter playgroup, which has run for more than 40 years, may have to close due to dwindling numbers.
Jul 01, 2009 ... An Exeter playgroup, which has run for more than 40 years, mayhave to close due to dwindling numbers. Parents who run Cherubs, in Whipton, are appealing for moreparents and youngsters to join the group, which is for children agedup to five. The playgroup was formerly St ...
Adults need to exercise more ; More than half the South West's adults are risking their health by not doing enough exercise, a survey has revealed
Jul 01, 2009 ... More than half the South West's adults are risking their healthby not doing enough exercise, a survey has revealed Sixty per cent are putting themselves at risk of cancer, ...
Explorer wins eco hero title ; A devon explorer has been awarded for his commitment to schools at the Eco-Schools Awards.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A devon explorer has been awarded for his commitment to schoolsat the Eco-Schools Awards. Peter Herbert from Ottery St Mary and his fellow adventurer AlanChambers won the Eco Heroes award at the event, for their researchmission to the Arctic Circle. The pair, known as Feet of ...
Concert boost for CLIC work ; Musicians will be helping raise money for a children's cancer charity on Sunday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Musicians will be helping raise money for a children's cancercharity on Sunday. The Exeter Suzuki Group will be holding its summer concert forCLIC Sargent at 2.30pm at St Margaret's School's Performing ArtsCentre, in Magdalen Road. In preparation, the children have been ...
Volunteer smiles despite injury agony ; Despite suffering debilitating pain from a neck and shoulder injury, Kim Collins volunteers at Killerton House at least once a fortnight.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Despite suffering debilitating pain from a neck and shoulderinjury, Kim Collins volunteers at Killerton House at least once afortnight. Visitors to the National Trust property near Broadclyst areoblivious to her suffering because the popular educational officeris always cheerful ....
Donation allows flood-hit cricket club to clear up ; A devon cricket club damaged by flooding has received more than pounds7,000 to help it get back on its feet.
Jul 01, 2009; ... A devon cricket club damaged by flooding has received more thanpounds7,000 to help it get back on its feet. Budleigh Salterton Cricket Club was presented with pounds7,226 byThe Rotary Club of Exmouth, which received the funding from RotaryInternational in Great Britain and ...
City buildings in auction ; Two interconnecting mid-terraced Grade II- listed period properties are to be sold through Westcountry Property Auctions on July 9.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Two interconnecting mid-terraced Grade II- listed periodproperties are to be sold through Westcountry Property Auctions onJuly 9. The buildings, in Richmond Road, Exeter, are being marketedthrough joint agents Stratton Creber Commercial and WestcountryProperty Auctions. Both ...
Overnight success will usually take at least 15 years... ; After 15 years of working as a homoeopath with a strong interest in nutrition, I felt I would like to use these skills in a more sociable environment.
Jul 01, 2009 ... After 15 years of working as a homoeopath with a strong interestin nutrition, I felt I would like to use these skills in a moresociable environment. Opening a juice bar seemed like a natural progression from usingjuices as therapeutic aids. So, in the summer of 2001 I set up ...
Getting around on two wheels gives everyone freedom of their city ; A campaign has been launched to get more people cycling in the city.
Jul 01, 2009; ... A campaign has been launched to get more people cycling in thecity. According to Devon County Council, the annual number of biketrips in Exeter have passed the one million mark for the first time. To celebrate this, Cycle Exeter has launched a campaign toencourage more people ...
Exhibition will cause a storm ; An art group opens its first public exhibition this weekend.
Jul 01, 2009 ... An art group opens its first public exhibition this weekend. Devon Art Storm consists of 14 artists who have been workingtogether for two years, ...
Chopper ride auction prize ; A ride in a Royal Navy helicopter and a visit to the set of CBBC's MI High are among the prizes in a charity auction next week.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A ride in a Royal Navy helicopter and a visit to the set ofCBBC's MI High are among the prizes in a charity auction next week. Colyton Grammar School is running the auction in aid of Auchid, alocal charity for children with autism and their ...
Hostel could be used by eating disorder patients ; Anorexia and bulimia sufferers visiting a new service in Exeter could be housed in accommodation previously intended for ex- offenders.
Jul 01, 2009; ... Anorexia and bulimia sufferers visiting a new service in Exetercould be housed in accommodation previously intended for ex-offenders. A specialist day unit is being opened by the Haldon EatingDisorders Service on Monday to help sufferers who do not need round-the-clock ...
Taiko festival comes to city ; The uk Taiko Festival of drumming is being held at Exeter Northcott from Friday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... The uk Taiko Festival of drumming is being held at ExeterNorthcott from Friday. Exeter group Kagemusha Taiko will be hosting the festival, now inits fifth year The opening concert on Friday features Taiko Meantime fromLondon, Wadaiko ...
Landowner in traditional role ; Devon landowner Charles Fane Trefusis has been appointed a Deputy Lieutenant for Devon.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Devon landowner Charles Fane Trefusis has been appointed a DeputyLieutenant for Devon. Mr Trefusis, 46, who is married with three sons and lives inColaton Raleigh, East Devon, is a partner in the Clinton FarmsPartnership. The office of Lord Lieutenant dates from the reign of ...
Train passengers satisfied with services, says survey ; Most passengers are happy with the service offered by train companies serving Exeter and the surrounding area, a survey shows.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Most passengers are happy with the service offered by traincompanies serving Exeter and the surrounding area, a survey shows. The National Passenger Survey by consumer group Passenger Focusfound 81 per cent of those travelling on First Great Western trains,84 per cent on South West ...
Sci-fi characters bring donations at store ; A sci-fi fundraising event has been hosted by Tesco in the city.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A sci-fi fundraising event has been hosted by Tesco in the city. The Exe Vale store hosted the event in aid of Muscular DystrophyCampaign, the company's charity of the year. It featured charactersfrom the Dr Who series and Star Wars ...
Man, 20, in court facing charge of sexual assault ; A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting a city woman in a late night attack.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A man has appeared in court charged with sexually assaulting acity woman in a late night attack. Alexander Wilson, 20, of Powderham Crescent, off PennsylvaniaRoad in Exeter, is accused of attacking an 18-year-old woman, whocannot be named for legal reasons, in the street on ...
New head wins praise of Ofsted ; A devon primary school, once labelled as inadequate, has been given the thumbs-up by inspectors.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A devon primary school, once labelled as inadequate, has beengiven the thumbs-up by inspectors. In 2007, Colyton Primary School was criticised by Ofsted andplaced on special measures. But the school's latest Ofsted reportconcludes it is improving rapidly ...
All aboard for charity cruise ; A river cruise for charity sets sail from Exmouth this weekend with rhythm and blues band The Bail Jumpers on board.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A river cruise for charity sets sail from Exmouth this weekendwith rhythm and blues band The Bail Jumpers on board. The boat leaves Exmouth this Saturday at 7.15pm, in aid ofExeter Community Transport Association. The independent ...
Open day at advice centre ; Members of the public are invited to an open day at Exmouth and District Age Concern's new information and advice centre at 36a Rolle Street.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Members of the public are invited to an open day at Exmouth andDistrict Age Concern's new information and advice centre at 36aRolle ...
Man, 20, faces fraud charge ; A man has been charged with fraud following an incident at an amusement arcade in an Devon town.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A man has been charged with fraud following an incident at anamusement arcade in an Devon town. The 20-year-old man from Bristol was charged under the Fraud Act. Police were called to an arcade in Imperial Road, Exmouth, at 3pmon Sunday, June 28, when three men were reported to ...
Duke to welcome troops returning from Afghanistan ; A major parade of military personnel will take place in Exeter in front of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh - Captain General of the Royal Marines.
Jul 01, 2009; ... A major parade of military personnel will take place in Exeter infront of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh - Captain Generalof the Royal Marines. Navy bosses have revealed that around 700 servicemen and womenfrom units which recently returned from Operation Herrick 9 ...
I urge city council to save our speedway ; I was very sad to read Falcons' future back in doubt, Echo, June 26 - very sad news not only for Exeter speedway but also for the city in general,
Jul 01, 2009 ... I was very sad to read Falcons' future back in doubt, Echo, June26 - very sad news not only for Exeter speedway but also for thecity in general, Exeter speedway has been the most successful professional sportin the city over the years. Speedway-wise we have previously won ...
People's committee would curb planners ; I just have to respond to the article Superstore's new plan brings objections over loss of old railway site, Echo, June 26, by Eleanor Gregson.
Jul 01, 2009 ... I just have to respond to the article Superstore's new planbrings objections over loss of old railway site, Echo, June 26, byEleanor Gregson. I live alongside a railway embankment and know just how muchwildlife, birds bees etc it supports. For the planners to allow ...
Cost would be high to improve system ; I sympathise with Mr D Smith but I wonder how much we are all prepared to spend to make the system work better? Real time bus info is vital but mystifying, Points of view, June 27.
Jul 01, 2009 ... I sympathise with Mr D Smith but I wonder how much we are allprepared to spend to make the system work better? Real time bus infois vital but mystifying, Points of view, June 27. The current system is low cost and now quite old - 15 years orso. Transport for London has very ...
Strangers were kind to aid my upset son ; On Friday, June 26, my 15-year-old son, who attends Southbrook College in Exeter, lost his bus pass when leaving one bus to catch his connecting bus that takes him to his school.
Jul 01, 2009 ... On Friday, June 26, my 15-year-old son, who attends SouthbrookCollege in Exeter, lost his bus pass when leaving one bus to catchhis connecting bus that takes him to his school. My son has learning difficulties, delayed emotional developmentand poor social skills. He was ...
Police dealt with anti-social villager ; I have lived in the Westcountry many years and over the years I have seen our society change.
Jul 01, 2009 ... I have lived in the Westcountry many years and over the years Ihave seen our society change. I find people are more anti-social, threatening and abusive, andthis does not always apply to just cities and towns, it has alsoreared up in our once peaceful villages. They say there ...
Tesco was using roll as example to us all ; I have to write to express my anger to David Bowes "taking a bite from a bread roll in Tesco", Echo, June 24 and 25.
Jul 01, 2009 ... I have to write to express my anger to David Bowes "taking a bitefrom a bread roll in Tesco", Echo, June 24 and 25. As ridiculous as he must think all of this is and that he hasbeen unfairly treated - it is more ridiculous reading both storieslast week. He should be ...
Councils praised for new shop support ; The Letter of the Month for June, which wins a bottle of champagne, is reprinted below.
Jul 01, 2009 ... The Letter of the Month for June, which wins a bottle ofchampagne, is reprinted below. In times when politicians are getting a bad press, I would liketo personally thank the councillors of Ide Parish Council, inparticular Colin Chapman, parish council chairman, and county ...
I feel let down by skin cancer service ; Regarding the story Diagnosed with Skin Cancer at 28, now I avoid the sunshine, Echo, June 29, like Pauline Sibley, I was also diagnosed at 28 years old with skin cancer in March this year.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Regarding the story Diagnosed with Skin Cancer at 28, now I avoidthe sunshine, Echo, June 29, like Pauline Sibley, I was alsodiagnosed at 28 years old with skin cancer in March this year. I have never used sunbeds and although I enjoy hot holidays Ihave always used sun ...
Thanks for showing compassionate side ; I would like to say thank you to the people of Honiton for their generosity in helping raise pounds67 in aid of Compassion in World Farming.
Jul 01, 2009 ... I would like to say thank you to the people of Honiton for theirgenerosity in helping raise pounds67 in aid of Compassion in WorldFarming. All proceeds will go ...
Strive to always enjoy what you do or you'll never make best of it
Jul 01, 2009 ... Name, age & CURRENT POSITION: Peter Askew, 61, managing director,Michael Thorne Construction FIRST JOB (& PAY-PACKET): After O-levels I undertook a studentapprenticeship for Ford Motor Company, which included six months'block release a year at Barkingside Technical College in ...
'Make plans for swine flu effect' ; The current swine flu pandemic has prompted Eclipse Internet to warn that many small businesses are still not taking the right precautions to ensure they can continue running and survive in the wake of unexpected events.
Jul 01, 2009 ... The current swine flu pandemic has prompted Eclipse Internet towarn that many small businesses are still not taking the rightprecautions to ensure they can continue running and survive in thewake of unexpected events. With IT research company Gartner predicting absenteeism rates ...
Toucan web tennis taps into Wimbledon fever ; A city design agency has launched an online game to keep office workers entertained during Wimbledon.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A city design agency has launched an online game to keep officeworkers entertained during Wimbledon. Inspired by the nation's annual bout of tennis fever, ToucanGraphic Design, in Southernhay, has devised Toucan Tennis - a gamein which flying toucans drop strawberries and other ...
Trainer dares networkers to 'do things differently' ; Professionals in Exeter were inspired to face the challenges of the recession at the first anniversary meeting of Ford Simey's Alternative Business Club (ABC).
Jul 01, 2009 ... Professionals in Exeter were inspired to face the challenges ofthe recession at the first anniversary meeting of Ford Simey'sAlternative Business Club (ABC). An audience of around 60 invited business leaders andentrepreneurs attended a talk by Angus Ross, from Dale ...
Attic blaze is extinguished ; Firefighters were called to an attic fire at a city home yesterday.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Firefighters were called to an attic fire at a city homeyesterday. The fire broke out in the loft of a two-storey mid terrace ...
Rachel on way to charity goal ; Exeter postwoman Rachel Foster is well on her way to reaching her goal of achieving 40 personal challenges before she is 40 on October 12, 2010.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Exeter postwoman Rachel Foster is well on her way to reaching hergoal of achieving 40 personal challenges before she is 40 on October12, 2010. She has just completed two more challenges - a ride in a policecar and being in the stocks. Rachel said: "The police were very kind ...
Paperchain recycling more and adding staff despite the downturn ; Paperchain in Exeter is bucking the recession by increasing turnover and attracting new customers.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Paperchain in Exeter is bucking the recession by increasingturnover and attracting new customers. The recycling cooperative is expanding despite the economicdownturn, with the amount of waste materials collected reachingrecord levels. Operating from Exeter City Council's ...
Take a gander at Steve ; Exeter's Northcott Theatre has announced that its Christmas pantomime will be Mother Goose.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Exeter's Northcott Theatre has announced that its Christmaspantomime will be Mother Goose. Actor Steve Bennett, who plays the title character, dressed upfor the launch at Moon Ridge Farm near Newton St Cyres, togetherwith one of Devon's finest flocks ...
Motorway project will pave way for big developments ; An exhibition has set out pounds17.3m plans for work at a motorway junction.
Jul 01, 2009 ... An exhibition has set out pounds17.3m plans for work at amotorway junction. Funding was secured earlier this year by Devon County Council tosupport the major work at junction 29 of the M5 and on the A30. It will provide transport links to proposed developmentsincluding ...
It firm names clinical director ; Exeter-based health IT specialists First DataBank has appointed Dr Neill Jones to the newly created position of clinical director across both its UK and international businesses.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Exeter-based health IT specialists First DataBank has appointedDr Neill Jones to the newly created position of clinical directoracross both its UK and international businesses. He will be responsible for leading the company's knowledge baseservices and product development teams, ...
Training plans beat recession ; A survey of nearly 1,000 business leaders, carried out by the Institute of Directors (IoD), reveals that despite the recession training has been maintained or even increased in eight out of 10 organisations.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A survey of nearly 1,000 business leaders, carried out by theInstitute of Directors (IoD), reveals that despite the recessiontraining has been maintained or even increased in eight out of 10organisations. And nearly nine out of 10 directors said their business plannedto ...
Tutor's award ; A tutor from Exeter has been honoured in the South West Learndirect Achievement Awards.
Jul 01, 2009 ... A tutor from Exeter has been honoured in the South WestLearndirect Achievement Awards. Michael Baker, from Newtown, won the Learndirect learner supportaward, which recognises outstanding customer care and tutor ...
Grecians boss Tis unveils his new coaching team ; Paul Tisdale today unveils the new coaching team he hopes will take Exeter City to even greater heights.
Jul 01, 2009 ... Paul Tisdale today unveils the new coaching team he hopes willtake Exeter City to even greater heights. The City boss has named Rob Edwards as first team coach and AndyTillson as development coach. Mel Gwinnett will continue in his role as goalkeeper coach andIan Andrews ...
Chiefs unveil their new double act ; Tommy Hayes and Alan Miller will join forces to replace Richie Baxter as Exeter Chiefs' captain, the club has revealed.
Jul 01, 2009; ... Tommy Hayes and Alan Miller will join forces to replace RichieBaxter as Exeter Chiefs' captain, the club has revealed. Hayes has been named first team skipper for the coming season,while Miller will act as club captain in a new team structure modelthat is similar to the one ...