It was a perfect Spring day with beautiful blue skies and no April rain to be seen, I had been invited along with a small group of local journalists and bloggers. True to form, I arrived half an hour early and had the opportunity to enjoy some coffee on the veranda and take in the breathtaking views across the estuary.
13 Things to do with the kids in and around Exeter during May half term
May half term holiday is almost upon us (eek!) and if you’re looking for ideas of things to do locally, there is a lot on in and around Exeter. I’ve rounded up some of the activities for you.
7 things you won’t want to miss during Art Week in Exeter
Art week it the city’s visual arts festival, in its second year, its purpose is to widen access to, and participation in, the diverse forms of contemporary and traditional art in Exeter. There are lots of events and exhibitions happening in venues all over the city but here are my don’t miss bits.. 1. If you…
Art Week Exeter, the AWEsome Art Fair
It’s art week in Exeter 13–21 May and Stuart Crewes (Creative Director) and his team have worked very hard to paint the city with art. I was invited along to a condensed show at the AWEsome Art Fair in South Street yesterday and here are some of my highlights. Impression side canal 1, By Robert Pickering I love…
If you enjoy my blog and you have a few minutes..
I’ve worked very hard on my blog over the last year and a bit, so I thought that maybe I would try and win a blogging award. If you have been enjoying my work and fancy sharing the love, please nominate Exploring Exeter in the fresh voice & readers choice categories of Britmum’s Brilliance in Blogging Awards….
Poltimore House’s first Flower Festival, guest post by Cat Allen.
One visitor commented “It was as beautiful as I expected… like walking round an art exhibition with each piece really prompting you to stop, look and take it all in.”
Swapping mud for palm trees at Grinagog Festival, Torquay
Grinagog Festival might be in its first year but despite it’s ‘fledgling festival’ status, it was professionally run and very well thought through, it was obvious that there was an awesome team behind it.
6 tips for making new friends when you move house
If you’ve been following the blog you’ll know that we’ve moved! We found a lovely old farmhouse on the edge of town with lots of outside space. We’ve unpacked our boxes, dug out our new allotment, and our veggies are growing. The children are in their element, I’ve bought some stable boots and we’re loving…
Next generation education in Exeter
Not only are the team at Tubers UK set to educate the next generation, they also take on locally sourced interns from a broad range of backgrounds who do three shifts a week in exchange for experience, expenses, support and mentoring on their own projects.
Cream tea and meeting the Countess of Devon at Powderham Castle
The other week we were very excited to be invited to Powderham Castle to have a look around and meet the Earl and the Countess of Devon. Having never met any real nobility before, we didn’t have a clue what to wear.
When 200 miles feels like 2000
As I watched the cityscape morph into yellow fields of rapeseed and rolling hills on our journey home yesterday…
Debenhams Beauty Gala, guest post by Liz Finnie
Our Liz popped into Debenhams last week for their beauty gala, here’s how she got on.. The majority of ladies feel better when they look good; and this is no exception for those who are experiencing the visible side effects of cancer treatment – namely loss of hair, eyebrows and eyelashes, as well as skin-related…
Review: The all new Junior Driving School at Crealy
The instructors did point out that the ride is for children aged five to eleven, it isn’t a ride for adults (although you can get driven by your little one – if you dare).
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