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  • Christmas in Exminster

    Created: Saturday, 20 December 2008 10:51 Author: Adam Drake
    If you're spending Christmas in Exminster, then here's a list of all that's going on: Saturday 20th December: Rehearsal for Village Nativity - 3:00pm in Victory Hall If you'd like to take part, please come along! Sunday 21st December: Nativity and Carol...

  • Local Election Results

    Created: Friday, 28 November 2008 12:23 Author: Adam Drake
    Below are the results for both elections held yesterday. Congratulations to the successful candidates! Exminster & Kenton County Councillors Mr A Connett (Liberal Democrats) 1969 votes - ELECTED Mrs F Tullis (Conservatives) 1182 votes 42% Turnout Kenn...

  • Calling all political parties!

    Created: Tuesday, 25 November 2008 00:00 Author: Adam Drake
    What with the political scene in Exminster hotting up at the moment, I thought I'd take this opportunity to nail the website's colours firmly to the political mast: Exminster.net does not endorse or support any political candidates! There, now I've said...

  • Hilary Berman & Alan Connett - Liberal Democrats

    Created: Monday, 24 November 2008 19:47 Author: Adam Drake
    The local Liberal Democrat candidates are Hilary Berman and Alan Connett. Hilary is standing for the vacancy on Teignbridge District Council and is the widow of the late Brian Berman who held both the Teignbridge and Devon County Council seats. His col...

  • Derek Madge - Independent Candidate

    Created: Saturday, 22 November 2008 10:57 Author: Adam Drake
    Derek Madge an independent candidate standing for the District Council. This is what he has to say: I don?t have the backing of any political party, lots of money, or teams of canvassers to ring you, knock on your door or post you various claims and coun...

  • Nightmare commuting?

    Created: Wednesday, 19 November 2008 06:40 Author: Adam Drake
    Ok, so the BBC are still around, asking questions! This time they want to know if there are any villagers who suffer "nightmare" commutes? Anyone going into Exeter each day must find it a struggle. If you are one of those people (an hour on the bus each...

  • Greetings from Mike Pepperrell

    Created: Saturday, 15 November 2008 08:38 Author: Adam Drake
    It's nice to know the village is a place that is in peoples' hearts, isn't it? I received the following email from Mike Pepperrell, and he asked me to pass it on: Hello there, After a year living and working away on the beautiful island of Guernsey I sha...

  • Christmas Shopping Fair

    Created: Monday, 10 November 2008 18:08 Author: Adam Drake
    Tammy Winsley is organising a Christmas Shopping Fair on Saturday 15th November from 2:30 - 5:30. It's in aid of Children in Need and is being held at the Deepway Centre. There are several stalls including Phoenix Cards & Gifts, Usborne Children's Books,...

  • Exminster Remembers

    Created: Sunday, 09 November 2008 12:18 Author: Adam Drake
    This morning, at 10:30am, Victory Hall was packed with villagers for Exminster's Remembrance Service. It was lovely to see such a range of ages - from very young to very old - all showing their respect to those from the village who gave their lives. The ...

  • Can Exminster go Car-Free for the BBC?

    Created: Wednesday, 22 October 2008 15:31 Author: Adam Drake
    BBC ONE are looking for a vibrant village to take part in a new series called "Dom on the Case of Cars" with presenter Dominic Littlewood. The series is seeking residents of all ages who are ready to take on the challenge of living car free for 5 days t...

  • Chipmunk Found!

    Created: Monday, 20 October 2008 11:37 Author: Adam Drake
    Found Sunday 19th October Someone is obviously missing a chipmunk, we found one running around the garden in Milbury lane. So far its slept off its adventure and we've reported to the RSPCA. If it's yours, please contact Sue Hitchcock on 07914339650...

  • Counterpoint Choir Concert -- Tomorrow evening

    Created: Friday, 17 October 2008 08:12 Author: Adam Drake
    A few, special-priced tickets are on-sale to see world famous counter tenor, James Bowman with local choir Counterpoint conducted by David Acres. The concert will take place on Saturday 18th October Buckfast Abbey, 7.30 p.m. Music by Ralph Vaughan Will...

  • Get involved with Youth Health Talk!

    Created: Thursday, 09 October 2008 18:48 Author: Adam Drake
    Aged 16-20? Want to contribute to a new section of www.youthhealthtalk.org? Sharing your experiences could help others? Hi! My name?s Krysia and I?m a researcher at the University of Oxford. I?m looking for young people to contribute to a new section of...

  • Organic food van regularly visits Exminster

    Created: Sunday, 28 September 2008 16:19 Author: Adam Drake
    Did you know that there is a local collection of organic farmers who regularly visit Exminster with their produce? They visit Reddaway Drive, near to Walnut Close, every Saturday morning (10:00 - 10:45am). They sell local and organic fruit, vegetables, br...

  • New Youth Club in the Village

    Created: Friday, 26 September 2008 18:32 Author: Adam Drake
    Sam Clarke, an Exminster resident, has just started a new youth group for what appears to be budding cyber-athletes! I'd write about it myself, but the Express & Echo have done a perfectly good job themselves. Check out the article here: Teen starts new ...

  • The Hols are over! September's call for News!

    Created: Saturday, 06 September 2008 10:08 Author: Adam Drake
    The holidays are officially over - we're all back to school and work now, and the lazy, sunny days (!) are behind us. This is September's "Call for News" - please, if you're doing anything in the village that would be of interest to others (and isn't ill...

  • Free Home Fire Safety Visit

    Created: Thursday, 14 August 2008 00:00 Author: Adam Drake
    Did you know that you could get a FREE home safety visit from your friendly local fire brigade? Devon Fire & Rescue Services offer a free home fire safety visit to people living within their fire station boundaries. This initiative has been highly succes...

  • Cancer Research Autumn Bazaar

    Created: Wednesday, 13 August 2008 00:00 Author: Adam Drake
    This is an important message from Sue Morrish, an Exminster villager and Cancer Research Activist: "I am organising an Autumn Bazaar in aid of Cancer Research UK at the Victory Hall, Exminster on Saturday 6th September from 12pm to 3.30pm. If anyone w...

  • Need a holiday?

    Created: Monday, 28 July 2008 14:02 Author: Adam Drake
    The two local Mums that founded Sunny Day Creations know, from experience, that the summer holidays are far from relaxing for everyone! For some it just means more washing, cooking and entertaining! We can't promise you a week on the beach, but if you wo...

  • Coffee Morning for Cat Protection

    Created: Wednesday, 23 July 2008 19:58 Author: Adam Drake
    On Tuesday, 5th August from 10am there will be a Coffee Morning, Bring & Buy Sale and Raffle in aid of the Cats Protection League. It will be held at 11 Milbury Close. If you're interested in attending, or learning more about this charity (Reg #: 203644...