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 Youngsters from Monkerton Community Primary School with Cllr Matt Vizard
Green-fingered youngsters help plant micro-forest in school grounds
Children and teachers from a primary school in Exeter have done their bit for the environment by planting a 400-tree micro-forest on their school grounds.
The youngsters from Monkerton Community Primary School were joined by local councillors from Exeter City Council and Devon County Council for the event, which was organised by Community Interest Company SocieTree.
SocieTree was launched in 2023 and aims to highlight the benefits that micro-forests bring. It has been working closely with schools across Devon.
Micro-forests – also known as Miyawaki forests – were developed by Japanese botanist Dr Akira Miyawaki. The aim is to quickly reconstruct indigenous woodlands on deforested land or areas with degraded soils.
The method involves densely planting a wide selection of native tree and shrub species suited to the site, into aerated, enriched soil, mulching, and then maintaining the plot for two to three years, after which minimal intervention should be needed.
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  Budget and corporate plan
Don’t forget to have your say on the budget and corporate plan
Residents are being reminded to participate in a consultation and share their views on the services provided by the Council, as well as how resources should be prioritised in the future.
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Loss of ferry in estuary blaze described as a sad day for the river
Harbour Team staff from the City Council have described a fire that destroyed the Starcross ferry, Princess Marina, as a “sad day for the river.”
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Families invited to join free countdown to Christmas trail in Exeter
As part of Exeter's vibrant Christmas celebrations, InExeter is delighted to offer families a fun, free, and festive adventure around the city with the launch of the Countdown to Christmas Trail. Running now until December 27, the trail invites families to explore Exeter and uncover clues at nine locations, each revealing a letter that forms a special Christmas word.
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Find out about Exeter Twinning Circle at Coffee morning
People are being offered the opportunity to find out more about Exeter Twinning Circle at a Coffee Morning on Saturday (30 November).
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Step out to learn about Exeter’s rich recycling history
Walkers can enjoy a relaxing stroll around the Riverside Valley Park in Exeter whilst learning about the area’s rich history of managing recycling and waste, thanks to a new circular route available on the Go Jauntly app.
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CCTV operator praised in helping to bring sexual predator to justice
‘Diligent work’ from a CCTV operator has led to a man being jailed for four years and a further four years on extended licence after he grabbed and sexually assaulted a woman as she walked home in Exeter city centre.
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Take advantage of free events in Exeter this Christmas
People looking to stretch their pennies a little further in the run-up to the big day might be interested in a handy guide to free Christmas events in Exeter.
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Milestone approaches for the new Exeter Plan
The City Council is nearing an important milestone in the preparation of the Exeter Plan 2021-2041 - the city’s new local plan.
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Planning application submitted for new community hub in Wonford
A planning application has been submitted to create a new Community Wellbeing Hub in Wonford.
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Winners of tree photography competition receive prizes
The winners and runners-up of this year’s Exeter Tree Photography Competition have been presented with their prizes.
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 Win a PS5 Pro bundle!
Win a PS5 Pro bundle with Exeter Community Lottery
With Christmas just a month away, we have the perfect present as this weekend's Super Draw prize! Get your Exeter Community Lottery tickets before Saturday, and you'll be in with a chance to win a PS5 Pro Bundle or £1,000 cash!
Take on the best of the Premier League in FC 25; join Astro Bot in his trusty Dual Speeder in a new supersized space adventure; explore the post-apocalyptic 31st Century in Lego’s brand-new fun-filled take on the Horizon Franchise – along with all the free games you can enjoy with a year of PlayStation Plus subscription!
All this and more on a 50” 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV, with a PS5 PULSE wireless headset, and an extra controller too: or of course you can take the £1,000 cash alternative, and spend it your way!
Don't miss out on this chance to win big ahead of Christmas! Get your tickets before Saturday 30 November for your chance to win – and we have a HUGE prize for you in December - so keep your eyes peeled, and don’t miss out!
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  Exeter Comedy Club
Exeter Comedy Club - Christmas Specials 2024
Thursday 5, Friday 6 & Friday 13 December
Christmas is coming and that means it's time for the best Comedy Club in the city to present its Christmas specials!
With Pizza, silly hats and four of the best stand-up performers in the UK, there's no better way to kick-off the festive season.
Book early or take out our comedy membership and save money.
Are you buying tickets with pizza? Please remember to let us know your choice.
We’ve got: Pepperoni, Spicy Chicken, Hawaiian, Vegetable Supreme and Cheese & Tomato. Vegan & Gluten Free options are also available.
If you’ve bought your own tickets but would like to join a friend’s table, just let us know beforehand.
8pm (doors 7.15)
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