News in Honiton

Members of Honiton u3a are looking forward to getting out and meeting the public on National u3a Day.

The event, being held on Wednesday 2 June, is a celebration of the learning, activity and fun that u3a members enjoy, and a chance to encourage new members to join.

Beautiful flowering and wildlife-attracting plants that return year on year are going to be planted across East Devon's parks and greenspaces.

East Devon District Council (EDDC) is sowing seeds of change in the way it manages it green spaces, in a bid to be more environmentally friendly.

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To celebrate World Ocean Day on 8 June, Thelma Hulbert Gallery (THG) and East Devon District Council will launch a new climate campaign - Climate Conversations.

The programme opens with a major multi-site new exhibition of the work of artist Mike Perry at THG in Honiton.

Cream Teas for Cancer, FORCE Cancer Charity's popular foodie fundraiser, is back for this summer.

And there's a big dollop of hope that this year's event on Thursday July 8 can raise a record amount to help support anyone locally affected by cancer.

A new kebab shop has opened up in Honiton, adding to the great range of eateries on offer in the town catering for every craving and special occasion.

Honiton Kebab and Pizza House has set up shop on New Street as a takeaway and delivery fast food service, by a Sidmouth business owner who runs a similar outfit there.

Tesco Honiton will once again be securing additional promotional and collecting opportunities the weekend of 29 May.

Tesco Honiton, who have fostered a very long and productive relationship with the Kings Centre, have seen a huge pick up in the use of food banks since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.

With 2021 set to be the year of the staycation, and with record numbers of visitors predicted to head to Devon over the coming months, councils are expecting plenty of 'pop-up' campsites to be created.

The Government has passed legislation to allow temporary, pop-up campsites to open for up to 56 days this year – an increase on the usual 28 days – and they don't require planning permission.

A plan that aims to preserve one of East Devon's most rural parishes as a special place to live, work and visit has been unveiled.

The Parish of Dalwood, which lies entirely within the southern boundary of the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, is approximately midway between the market towns of Axminster and Honiton.

Are you looking for a new job or to change careers? Nub News is here to help with a Jobs section on our website showing positions available in the area and our Job of the Week article.

This week we are featuring a care role located in nearby Sidmouth.