People and Places
Each week the Exmouth
Journal publishes In depth special features on people and places
throughout the Exmouth area.
James Chubb helps collect samples of a humpback whale washed ashore on Weston beach for the Zoological Society.
BIRDS are funny things. On the face of it they are small, warm-blooded animals covered in feathers. But there must be something sinister going on, as they appear to have an unbreakable hold over some people. James Chubb, EDDC Education Ranger, introduces us to the joys of bird watching. >>
THE New Year is here once again, and that means one thing - overwhelming guilt about just how much I've managed to eat and drink in the last three weeks. So it's a good time to fit a bit of exercise into the day job, and get out into the countryside. East Devon Education Ranger James Chubb gets active in the countryside.>>
Members of the Otter
Valley Association have a huge range of skills and expertise and
at this time of year the naturalists and mycologists are much in
demand. In this article Jean Turner of East Budleigh shows why..>>
Nick Speare, vice chairman
of the Otter Valley Association looks at the history of the Lower
Otter Valley, including Kerslake and Budleigh Salterton .>>
James Chubb describes
some fo the birds that visit the Exe Estuary in Autumn, including
the osprey, Brent Geese and the whistling widgeon.>>
After you’ve built
the 50th sandcastle, what is there to do to entertain children –
especially when the tide is in? James Chubb gives us some
ideas for a seashore strandline scavenge. .>>
Have fun for free! East
Devon Education Ranger James
Chubb describes how young naturalists can monitor moths at
home and describes some of the beautiful species in our local area.>>
In the final article
of his series East Devon Education Ranger James
Chubb gives us a tour of pebblebed heaths: a collection of
heathland commons stretching from East Budleigh north towards Woodbury
and Aylesbeare>>
East Devon Education
Ranger James Chubb
explores rockpools and looks at some of the living natural history
that can be found along the Jurassic Coast,
>>
EXETER'S new-look city
centre is fast taking shape – the £225 million Princesshay
development is on course for completion in autumn 2007.
David Beasley reports >>
There is a small area of Exmouth which is literally buzzing with
activity at this time of year. Lots of people visit every day, but
most pass over the bustle beneath them and miss one of the most
charming insects the town has to offer >>
James Chubb, East Devon District Council’s Education Ranger,
describes some of the anture tha can be discovered on East Devon
heaths. >>
Eight Exmouth Community College students and two teachers, Andrew
Davis and Liane Dry, enjoyed the trip of a lifetime to the Canadian
High Arctic. >>
AS EXMOUTH’s expansion continues, Withycombe clings to village
status and residents seek to preserve a way of life.
Robin Leeburn reports
>>
RIVERMEAD is one of Exmouth’s quieter districts. The area
is a favourite for retired people because of its peaceful streets
and commanding views over the Exe estuary and Haldon Hills.
Matt
Smith reports >>
LYMPSTONE epitomises a long history of community loyalty and tenacity
in Devon, while hinting at the problems which continue to blight
the region.
Robin
Leeburn reports
>>
LITTLEHAM is often described as a community within a community.
It has a wide range of shops and services, which means that people
can generally find what they are looking for right on their doorstep
without having to venture into Exmouth’s town. Becca
Gliddon reports >>
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