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From the Exe to Exmoor

15th May 202616th May 2026 / Rich Blagden / 1 Comment

The last week or so has flown by, and all of a sudden the Paris trip is upon us. In three weeks weโ€™ll be exiting the French capital en route to Nice, and today was my last opportunity to train. Next week is the last one before half term - always a busy one - … Continue reading From the Exe to Exmoor

A Big Day Out Around Exeter

3rd April 20264th April 2026 / Rich Blagden / Leave a comment

My wife, Elaine and I had one of those awkward negotiations this week. If youโ€™re into cycling and your partner isnโ€™t, youโ€™ll know how it goes. โ€˜I fancy a big ride this weekend.โ€™ Silence. โ€˜The forecast looks a bit rubbish on Friday and Saturday. Maybe I could go on one of those days so we … Continue reading A Big Day Out Around Exeter

Young conservationists restore habitats on Berry Head

6th March 202611th March 2026 / Rich Blagden / Leave a comment

This one was bylined 'by PRSD' because it was a project I was running and I even quoted myself in it! The students involved worked really hard on the project and I was pleased to be able to get them some publicity for their efforts. Read the full article on the People's Republic of South … Continue reading Young conservationists restore habitats on Berry Head

Music Review: Another Life

9th December 202519th January 2026 / Rich Blagden / Leave a comment

I've been a fan of Exeter's Pattern Pusher since I first saw them gig in a tiny upstairs bar at the Cove in Hope Cove, south Devon. Since then they have become an amazing festival band playing in front of tens of thousands of people every summer and touring the ski resorts in the winter. … Continue reading Music Review: Another Life

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