I visited Powderham Food Festival last Sunday with Steve and my stepdad Tim. We were blessed with warm sunshine and bright blue skies and views out over the River Exe. It certainly couldn’t have been a better day. The festival is now in its fifth year and going from strength to strength. We arrived atRead more
Sunday was a bright and crisp day and I had plans with my girls Chloe and Sarah. We had a lunch date at Sharpham Vineyard at Ashprington just outside Totnes. Sharpham Vineyard is nestled on the hillside beside the River Dart. Two miles outside the historic town of Totnes. The aim of the Sharpham EstateRead more
Last week I was invited to the launch of Amy Shelton‘s specially commissioned Honey Flow light box. A bespoke piece of public art showcasing the flowers that honey bees use to sustain their colonies. The flowers were carefully selected from each season. In this light box, Shelton collected flowers that showcase the most important flowersRead more
Sunday was by all means a fun day last week when the first Fore Street Flea took place. Fore Street in Exeter was closed off to traffic and the shops that trade there and other local people set up tables in the streets to sell their wares. Second hand goodies galore, yummy food trucks andRead more
This year I will be attending The Dartmouth Food Festival and I am incredibly excited about it. Not only is Dartmouth a beautiful town but it has a strong culinary history. This festival showcases the best of what the South West and particularly Devon has to offer. It’s free to attend and this year promisesRead more
I recently visited the newly opened Turtle Bay situated in the heart of Exeter’s Queen Street Dining complex. On the approach, the first thing you see is the wonderful array of fairy lights and neon that sparkle in the autumnal evening light. The twinkle entices you closer until you are greeted at the door by aRead more
I started off my week at the 4th St. Thomas Festival. An event organised by the St Thomas Community Association held at the St. Thomas Pleasure Ground. The dance school that I teach for hold most of their classes in the St Thomas area of Exeter so we had a little pitch at the festivalRead more
I had an free afternoon last week and a Princesshay ‘Gift of Choice Card‘ burning a whole in my pocket! The sun was shining and it felt like the right time to hot foot it into Exeter’s city centre to see what was new for the upcoming season. Now, I am not always one for the latestRead more
So the new term has started and my legs are killing me already!! It makes me laugh because I could limit the aches and pains if I got off my butt and danced in the holidays. BUT time flies by and before you know it it’s the first day back! Things should be easier forRead more
Calling all foodies! The Brew Food Festival the first EVER Food Festival in Taunton launches at The Brew house Theatre Oct 8th and 9th. From the nutritional and healthy to the indulgent naughty but nice, there is something for everyone at the first ever food festival in Taunton being held at The Brewhouse Theatre OctRead more