Devon

Trebele at Newton Abbot for Hill and Haddon

Littlehempston trainer Martin Hill and jockey Hadden Frost had an afternoon to remember at Newton Abbot on Sunday, landing three races, including the feature with the popular mare Detroit Red.

With the holiday season getting into full swing, there was a bumper crowd to cheer the nine runners on their way in the Class 3 Happy 18th Birthday Scott Butler Handicap Hurdle. Top weight was...

Enjoy a family day at the races at Newton Abbot

Join Newton Abbot Racecourse on Sunday 20th July and celebrate the upcoming summer holidays at their Family Day.

The Family Enclosure will make its return for the summer at every summer holiday fixture this season. There’s plenty to keep the children entertained with inflatables and giant garden games, with a great view of the course for parents.

Racing for the day starts at 2:20pm, with gates opening at 12:20pm.

Tickets can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm on Saturday 19th July. Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for...

Enjoy a day at the races

Enjoy an afternoon of exciting summer jumps racing at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Monday 14th July.

Racing starts at 2:10pm, with gates opening at 12:10pm. The last race for the afternoon will be at 5:10pm.

Tickets can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm on Sunday 13th July. Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure. There will be the chance to buy tickets at the gates upon arrival.

Remember – children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry....

DEBI Awards 2014 open for entries

Over 50 businesses recently gathered at the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth to launch the 2014 DEBI awards.

The free-to-enter awards celebrate and recognise the very best environmental initiatives in the Devon business community, as well as farming, co-operatives, community projects and environmental education.

Speakers at the event included David Young, MD of launch...

Local property market figures contest national reports of property "boom"

With growing reports in the national media about escalating property prices and another property ‘boom’, local estate agents, Maitlands Sales and Lettings, have reported a more realistic picture here in the Plymouth area based on activity over the first half of 2014.

Andrew Blacklock, Managing Director of Maitlands Sales and Lettings, looks to share some facts on the true picture for...

Spend an afternoon at the races

Enjoy an afternoon at the races at Newton Abbot Racecourse on Monday 7th July.

Racing will start at 2:15pm, with gates opening at 12:15pm.

Tickets can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com until 5pm the day before the fixture. Tickets will be available to buy at the gate upon arrival.

Celebrating a special occasion? Newton Abbot Racecourse have a range of group booking discounts available when booked in advance.

Remember - children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry.

2-4-1 tickets for Newton Abbot Races

Horseracing fans looking to take advantage of 2-4-1 tickets for Monday fixtures at Newton Abbot Racecourse are reminded that the booking deadlines for July fixtures are fast approaching.

On Monday 7th and 14th July, horseracing fans can enjoy two Paddock Enclosure tickets for the price of one when booked by 5pm one week in advance. These are two of six fixtures in total which fall...

Summer jumps racing

We’ll be back on Monday 7th July for another great afternoon of summer jumps racing. Enjoy a day out in Devon with friends, family or colleagues!

Racing will start at 2:15pm with gates opening at 12:15pm. The last race is at 5:15pm.

Tickets for the day can be bought online at www.newtonabbotracing.com or by calling the racecourse office on 01626 353235. Tickets are priced at £12 for the Course Enclosure and £18 for the Paddock Enclosure.

Children aged 16 and under and students with a valid photographic student ID / NUS card can enjoy free entry.

Prospective students invited UTC Plymouth open day

As the end of the first academic year nears at one of Plymouth’s newest schools, students entering years 10 or 12 in September are invited to attend UTC Plymouth’s open evening this week to find out what the college could offer them next year.

On Wednesday 25th June the college will open its doors to prospective students who are moving into year 10 or 12 in September. Starting at 5:...

Centre celebrates its 15th anniversary

The Mount Batten Watersports and Activities Centre celebrated its 15th anniversary at the weekend.

Opened in 1999, the not-for-profit Mount Batten Centre is one of the largest activity centres in the UK.

The centre has welcomed thousands through its doors over the last 15 years and has trained, educated and provided lots of fun and laughter on both water and on land.

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