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Scooter clubs from across the South West headed for Exmouth last weekend for their annual summer rally. Taking over the seafront and the Pavilion, the riders enjoyed sunshine, music and each other company. OK I'm not so into scooters as much as bikes,...
Life can be miserable at times - without cigarettes!...
I haven't got a chest infection, it transpires. After a thorough examination, I have been advised the source of my pain is most likely a pulled muscle.
The doctor, who took my temperature and even checked my blood pressure, listened to my chest and declared...
ALL the signs are there - runny nose, aching back and fatigue. I've got a chest infection. I'm certain.
It was a bad omen when I spotted my GP as I was queuing up to pay for a Sunday paper and buy 20 Mayfair at the same time.
I gestured for him to...
I’ve written about birds in this column ad nauseam, and for good reason – everyone warms to their avian charms. But what about the other contender in the euphemistic phrase, bees?
Its Heath Week at the end of this month, so I’ve been out and...
About eight years ago I spotted a job advert in the guardian supplement, looking for a Publications Officer for the Devon Wildlife Trust. I was, at the time, a newly graduated Biology student, working as a Press Officer in North London, and not really...
I've got an appointment at the doctor's tomorrow.
Only myself to blame, I know......
We are getting near the end of term and in September I will be in year one. That means I will have to go to assembly every day.
I have learned a lot in my first year and I am reading the yellow books now.
Mummy and Daddy have been very pleased with...
MY fellow 'quitter', Heidi, has made it.
Unlike me, she has breezed through the final stage of the SmokeStop course to almost being a non-smoker.
Yes, she's on the final hurdle - the dot-sized nicotine patch that is the last step in an addict's quest...
I'M a tad disappointed that the Midweek Herald has not been banned from Zimbabwe.
Although the newspaper is only distributed in East Devon and West Dorset, it does cover the affairs of all those in the patch - including people who have been jailed by...
Having travelled out of county to the Yeovilton Air Day last weekend, my search for all things bike related was put on hold with my own machine laid up and little else biker related happening locally.
Air Day? Sounded like it was bound to be a day...
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The word on everyone’s lips at the moment is “credit crunch” and every time I watch the news at the moment it all seems doom and gloom for the economy at the moment.
Personally, I have noticed a significant rise in costs, especially...
The annual Rose and Crown Motorcycle Show, situated at the pub of the same name in Sandford, is taking place on the 19th July. The show, which has been running for 8 years, aims to raise money for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.Starting back in 2001 the...
Some of Exmouth's bikers have formed a new riding group for bikers in the area. The Estuary Bikers Riding Club will gather at the The Bath House on the Esplanade, Exmouth. The gatherings will take place on the last Thursday of the month.The group...
I hope you enjoyed last week’s column, its always a pleasure to uncover new talent and it looks like Exmouth has a healthy future with local journalism!
This week I want to continue in a similar schools-related vein, but this time it’s all my...
Last week I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Exeter Road Primary School’s after school journalist club – the Newshounds. Ten students from the school visited the Exmouth Local Nature Reserve and gave me a grilling about everything under the sun,...
Marvellous, at long last another countryside column from me, prompted by a muffled “What the ????” from beneath the duvet.
This morning I was quietly putting off the inevitable getting out of bed moment, snoozing gently to the dulcet tones of...
HONITON and District Carnival has launched its search to find a new carnival queen, prince and princess.
Females aged from 12 upwards can apply to be queen.
Candidates for the posts of prince and princess should be aged between seven and 11.
Closing...
MY second designated quit day came and went, with no effort on my part to stop smoking.
I blame the pressure. Yes, pressure from all those non-smokers who are constantly moaning at me. "But you did so well, Belinda. Don't give up now."
Easier said than...
The Pony Club is a marvellous organisation, giving children the chance to try all sorts of different sports. This Spring, as well as pony racing, Pippa has been able to train for mounted games, enjoy bi-weekly showjumping lessons, team showjumping,...
The point to point season comes to an end at the Torrington Farmers' point to point at Umberleigh on Saturday.
The meeting is a great social occasion with racegoers attending from all over the country. The day concludes with the Devon and Cornwall...
The past few weeks have seen house sparrows descend upon the marshes in search of a seasonal treat. Hemlock water dropwort, growing along the edges of ditches around Seaton Marshes, is full of house sparrows chirping and bickering over a feast of newly...
This is the start of my silly season. Schools want to get out of the classroom and with the pressure of the modern education system on their shoulders, I can see why!
Working as a nature reserve Education Ranger, it’s kind of my thing to bang...
NEW junior club Boogie Bass Bugs are struggling to find sponsorship and will stage a sponsored walk in Exmouth at the weekend.
The event will culminate with a sandcastle competition on the seafront from1pm. See this week's Midweek Herald and Exmouth...