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…
Grazing cattle have been reintroduced to large parts of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths to help manage the unique environment more sustainably. Forty iconic Red Ruby Devons are among the animals now grazing at Hawkerland Common, joining around 80 beef cattle and ponies already at home elsewhere on the heaths. New cattle grids have been…
Bicton Arena, in East Devon, widely regarded as the finest equestrian facility in the South West, has been named Britain’s top show centre by Horse & Hound magazine. This accolade follows an online poll by Horse & Hound asking their readers to vote for their favourite show centres across the UK. Helen West, Bicton Arena…
Devon’s mountain bikers have been working with conservationists to encourage fellow cyclists to be more respectful of nature, wildlife and people when they visit the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths (EDPH). The Heaths near Exeter are recognised as one of Europe’s most important conservations sites, covering around 1,100 hectares of linked heaths from Woodbury Common to…
A team of keen women walkers from Clinton Devon Estates has taken part in the Twilight Walk in Exmouth. The Twilight Walk is a 5 or 10-mile fundraising walk or run, which raises money for Exmouth and Lympstone Hospiscare, a local hospice charity delivering end of life care to patients across Exeter, Mid and East…
Worms play an incredibly important part in the food production cycle. They improve soil quality which helps grass to grow, which is consumed by dairy cows in vast quantities so they have the energy to produce up to 50 pints of milk each a day. This was one of the many insights gained by around…
An Exeter University research project exploring the links between environment and health and wellbeing has revealed that the economic value of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths in relation to human health is worth at least £450,000 a year. The Pebblebed Heaths are recognised as one of the most important conservations sites in Europe, covering around…