Seven apprentices are kick-starting their careers in construction at Plumb Park in Exmouth, the joint venture new homes development between Clinton Devon Estates and Taylor Wimpey. Ian Perkins, Tom Wright, Joshua Parsons-Daring, Max Turner, Kade Haymen, Matthew Priddle and Conor Moore, aged between 18 and 27, are based at the Exmouth site full-time and are…
The organiser of Budleigh Salterton Farmers’ Market has issued a heartfelt plea to the community to support the monthly event and save it from closure. The market, which champions local produce and artisan producers, is relocating indoors for the first time in its 13-year history in the hope of attracting more stallholders and shoppers in…
The competition season is drawing to an end at the Arena, with the last major event of the year completed. Over the winter months the all-weather arenas will be available to hire with the cross country fences, and there will be single days’ of Dressage and Showjumping competitions this side of Christmas. Following the New…
Devon horse riders have joined forces with conservationists to encourage fellow equestrians to be more aware of nature, wildlife and people when they visit one of Britain’s rare, protected lowland heathlands near Exeter. The East Devon Pebblebed Heaths are recognised as one of Europe’s most important conservations sites covering around 1,100 hectares of linked heaths…
In the fading light of evening along a quiet stretch of a Devon river, a mother beaver and her kits paused to enjoy their willow bark supper just long enough for the intimate moment to be caught on camera. The enigmatic image was taken by acclaimed wildlife photographer Matthew Maran, who had been lying in…
By John Varley. I am delighted to post the first blog on our refreshed website. Firstly, the idea behind our new approach to the site has been to align it with our new 2030 Strategy. We can be seen by many observers as a complex countryside business and often misunderstood. I am keen to ensure…
Lord Clinton was joined by local dignitaries and representatives of Clinton Devon Estates and Taylor Wimpey for the unveiling of a striking granite topograph on the top of Donkey Hill at Exmouth’s new Plumb Park development. The monument which indicates key features in the surrounding landscape crowns the hilltop park which forms part of 14…
Clinton Venison’s Tom Garner is flying the flag for Westcountry produce in the finals of the National Eat Game Awards. Wildlife ranger Tom is a familiar face to many shoppers who regularly visit his stall at Budleigh Salterton Farmers Market to snap up his venison sausages, burgers, roasting joints and steaks. Tom said: “It’s a…
Jockeys, eventers and show jumpers will go head-to-head in an obstacle relay race this Saturday, September 8th, in aid of mental health charity Mind. Members of the public are invited to watch the exciting spectacle, which is taking place at Bicton Arena at 7.30pm and will be followed by a disco in the marquee. The…
In little over three years, Exmouth’s Liverton Solar Park has generated a massive 20 million kilowatt hours (kWh) of electricity – enough energy to boil 133 million kettles, power 28 million showers, or for 1,522 years of television. The major milestone was achieved on August 31st, 2018 following a record-breaking year for renewable energy in…