 Photo from The Tar Barrels of Ottery St Mary, which will be returning on 4 November
Hello,
We hope you've enjoyed the sunny start to September.
There's lots of news in this week's newsletter. Keep scrolling to find out more, and to discover upcoming events across East Devon👇
 News and updates:
Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone celebrates achievements and looks to a net zero future
 EEDEZ is home to world class activity through the pioneering businesses located there. Credit: Ihor Andriienko
Business leaders gathered at Exeter Science Park on Tuesday to celebrate the 'clean growth' achieved in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone since its inception in 2017 and plans for a net zero future.
Councillor Paul Arnott, Chair of Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone Board and Leader of East Devon District Council, said:
"The pioneering work that is taking place in the Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone is nothing short of remarkable. Celebrating the innovation that the Enterprise Zone is helping to nurture, is long over-due.
The combination of the available facilities and the revolutionary research and development work being undertaken by the companies based here speaks to the opportunities to tackle the climate emergency head-on.
This really is an unrivalled location for business success."
Women's World Cup football won by Community Hub visitor
 Kasey and Dorothy were delighted to win the signed footballs
Visitors to some of East Devon District Council’s Community Hubs had the opportunity to win a FIFA Women’s World Cup football signed by Jill Scott, previous captain of the England Women’s football team.
The winning ticket was drawn by Kasey, a football-mad, 11-year-old who lives in Broadclyst. Dorothy Rider from Budlake won the runner-up prize of a signed practice football, which she will give to her young granddaughter.
Sidmouth Port Royal public toilets proposals
 East Devon District Council has responded to online comments made about changes to public toilet provision in Sidmouth.
New defibrillator unveiled at Exmouth Rowing Club
 Credit: Exmouth Rowing Club
A new defibrillator has been installed on the boathouse wall of Exmouth Rowing Club. It was provided by Forever Tommy's Trust, in association with East Devon District Council (EDDC).
Forever Tommy's Trust raises funds to purchase defibrillators and provides basic life support training to local communities. To read the story of Tommy Plant, who the charity was named after, click here.
The unveiling of the new defibrillator was marked by Exmouth's Mayor Olly Davey, who is also an EDDC Councillor and Portfolio Holder.
The British Heart Foundation has set up a 'Defib Finder' website, allowing you to see where local defibrillators are by searching by town or postcode. To find a defibrillator near you...
Temporary Closure of Budleigh Salterton's Lime Kiln play area
 Credit: Lower Otter Restoration Project
Budleigh Salterton's Lime Kiln play area is currently closed. The outdoor gym and play equipment have reached the end of their lifecycle and will be dismantled over the next couple of weeks. Once the current equipment is taken away, the area will be reopened as a space for children to play. New equipment is expected to be installed in the Spring.
Work is also underway in the area to complete the Lower Otter Restoration Project, with a coast path diversion in place until the end of October.
East Devon District Council and contractors Liberty to host Gas Safety Week event in Sidmouth
 Poorly maintained appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide poisoning. Credit: Gas Safe Register
Residents are invited to come along to a pop-up event at Lymebourne Community Centre on Thursday, 14 September, from 10am to 4pm, to get practical tips on keeping gas safe and ask any questions they have.
By taking care of your gas appliances properly and spotting the warning signs of an unsafe appliance you are taking care of your home and your loved ones.
🚨Scam phone calls alert
We've received further reports of fraudulent calls, this time about housing disrepair claims. Be wary about sharing personal and payment details, whether that is over the phone or online. If you come across any scams relating to EDDC services then please...
 Be a super-recycler and be recycling sack savvy
 Help us cut out contamination by only putting the items we can recycle from the kerb-side in your recycling sack
Your sack should only be used to recycle the following packaging items:
- Mixed plastics (bottles, tubs, pots and trays)*
- Food tins and drinks cans*
- Foil wrap, foil food trays and empty aerosols
*Please wash and squash
Keeping contamination down means that we can more easily recycle the items we can collect and reduces the risk of a rejected load at the processing stage.
For the full A-Z of recycling and disposals...
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 Thelma Hulbert Gallery
Winners of THG Open 2023 exhibition announced
 Left to right: Dr Ella S Mills, Kyle Baker (Under 25 winner), Sharon James (winner), Cllr Nick Hookway, Gemma Girvan (THG), Brian Goodison-Blanks (Bearnes Hampton and Littlewood)
The main prize (£500 + solo exhibition) has been awarded to Sharon James for 'The Apocalypse of Emptiness'.
Kyle Baker won Best Emerging Artist Under 25 (solo exhibition in THG Project Space) with a photo of the 'Milky Way and Aurora Borealis over Jacob's Ladder'.
To read more about the THG Open exhibition, that continues until 28 October, Tuesday to Saturday, 10am – 5pm...
Upcoming events in East Devon
Taste East Devon begins tomorrow
 Left to right: Lauren (Dining Devon), Jack (Heron Farm), Tracey (The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth), George (Darts Farm), Hugh (River Cottage) Ruud (Mazzard Farm Cottages Devon), John (Ebb Tides Seaweed), Fiona (The Pig Hotel), Zoe (Darts Farm), Stewart (River Cottage) Credit: Nick Hook photography
There's 16 days of events, from 9 – 24 September, celebrating the great food and drink that you can find by our beautiful coast and countryside. From farm feasts to brewery open days, seafood tasting experiences to barbecues and parties, some events will be ticketed, while others are open freely for all.
Heritage Open Days across England
 Clyston Mill is one of the places you can visit free of charge. Credit: National Trust / Malcolm Jarvis
Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. Between 8 -17 September, it's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences, all of which are free to explore.
Free open day at A La Ronde for locals
 Parking is limited, so visitors are encouraged to come by foot, bike, on the train to Lympstone or on the 57 bus
On Tuesday, 12 September, residents (eligible postcodes, EX1, EX3, EX4, EX5, EX8, EX9, EX10, EX11) are invited to A la Ronde free of charge to celebrate recent conservation work, and to find out more about what it is like to volunteer there.
Remember to bring proof of your postcode with you. A la Ronde will be open from 10:30am - 3:30pm with last admission to the house at 2:30pm.
Run with the epic Exe Atlantic Salmon, following its journey from sea to moor
 Salmon Run is a concept of Tidelines who manage it with running experts Wild Running and is supported by the Westcountry Rivers Trust and the River Exe Tributaries Association
On World Rivers Day, Sunday 24 September, there will be 3 runs for all abilities, short and long.
This includes a 5k run in Exeter, a team relay run carrying a hand-crafted salmon, and a 50 mile ultra solo run all the way from Exmouth to Tarr Steps .
To find out more and to book your place...
Discover more events in the local area by heading to the East Devon Excellence website
Careers with East Devon's property maintenance contractor
 They're looking for a Quantity Surveyor, a Contracts Manager, Labourers, Multi-Joiners, and Painters and Decorators
There are lots of great opportunities at Ian Williams at the moment, working in partnership with East Devon District Council, to maintain properties. To find out more...
Is there a young person in your family who is about to go to college or university?
Around 1 in 8 new students remain unprotected against 4 types of meningitis and other serious diseases
The UK Health Security Agency, and leading meningitis charities are urging students to make sure they are up to date with all free routine NHS vaccines, and to know the signs and symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia, as it could help save a life.
Latest news, consultations and newsletters
East Devon District Council hold regular consultations and also produce regular newsletters and news on different topics, in the last week we have issued the following which may be of interest:
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 Council meetings dates
Over the next week the following East Devon District Council meetings are taking place. Any public meetings will be streamed live to the Council’s YouTube channel, and in the event of difficulties these will be streamed on our Facebook page instead.
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