News in Honiton

Five large planters in the recreational area at Honiton Community College have seen a revival - thanks to Combe Garden Centre, with the help of pupils and members of staff at the school.

The task was undertaken last week, after a student who works weekends at the garden centre asked for some compost to try and revamp the tired-looking beds.

East Devon District Council has proposed to raise car-parking tariffs by up to 50 per cent at 'high demand' car parks across East Devon.

This includes Lace Walk car park in Honiton.

We have a Telesales Consultancy job opening!

We're seeking an experienced sales individual with excellent communication and marketing skills.

The Chemotherapy Care Kits initiative was started at the beginning part of this year by Doreen Hooper, who recently came through her own battle with cancer.

She wanted to give people going through chemotherapy a gift that was both thoughtful and useful; so, while in recovery she used the time to create specially tailored kits for cancer patients at Honiton Hospital.

Hello! It's your Weather Man from Honiton with your weekend weather report.

Friday 20 September starts with some mist around but clearing out for another dry sunny day ahead.

For the third year running, FORCE Cancer Charity are hosting the Autumn Series bike rides - The Autumn Storm and the Autumn Breeze.

The event will take place on Sunday 29 September and both routes will go from Clyst Vale Community College in Broadclyst.

It is the final few weeks to apply for 'Renovate Don't Relocate' - a television programme which gives homeowners the opportunity to transform a premises, instead of moving elsewhere.

They are looking for homeowners in the South and South West of England who wish to participate in an upcoming series.

Founder of the Honiton based mental health charity, Open Arms East Devon, has been shortlisted for the national Groundwork Charity's Community Awards.

Garry Wakeham was selected as a finalist for the Community Leader of The Year award - having made the top three - and will be attending the award ceremony in London in late November.

Honiton Carers enjoyed a fabulous visit to Knighthayes at Bolham on Wednesday 18 September.

Knighthayes is part of the National Trust and really has a lot to offer.

Did you know that September 25 is National Fitness Day? What a perfect excuse to kickstart, or refresh, your fitness endeavours!

We would like to offer our members the chance to make this the most active day of the year by bringing a friend, family member, work colleague or loved one for their first Group Exercise Class or Gym Session... For FREE*.