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Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

The Greendale Group (FWS Carter & Sons), a diverse, family-owned local business, with interests in farming, fishing, retail, property and haulage, has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Martyn Youell, Tom Chanter and Richard Gibbons.

ffective immediately, these appointments will provide extra strength and stability to the board, helping to shape the business for years to come.

Youell brings over 15 years of experience in the fishing sector. As Commercial Director for Waterdance (the Group’s fishing enterprise), he has...

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Schools celebrate healthy eating week

To mark British Nutrition Foundation Healthy Eating Week (13–17 June 2016), schools across Devon are celebrating the results of the Food for Life programme.

The programme brings schools, early years settings, hospitals and care homes together with their communities around the core ethos of healthy, tasty and sustainable food.

Food for Life’s aim is to improve food culture, and bring people from all over the school together, as well as create links with local farms through farm visits. Food for Life schools in Devon have started up food growing activities, family cooking...

6 things to see in the South West

Are you planning to see some of the south west of England this year? Well, if so, you’re going to need to have a few ideas up your sleeve. While it’s nice to read a book, peruse beautiful villages and walk along the shore, it’s well worth planning a few ‘big’ days out to ensure you see as many as the most breath-taking, inspiring and informative things on offer in this idyllic part of the UK. Here are six things to see in the south west this summer…

1. The Minack, Cornwall The Minack is an atmospheric theatre perched atop a cliff high above the Atlantic Ocean. Every summer it’s...

Garden centre to transform outdoor space in Sidmouth

Over the coming weeks, Sidmouth, a Wyevale Garden Centre, will be giving something back to the local community by transforming the outdoor space of a Sidmouth organisation, as voted by the public. Until Sunday 19th June, visitors to the centre will be able to vote for their favourite nominee by placing a plant bulb – available at the tills - in the box of their choice. The shortlist of nominees is as follows: Sidmouth in Bloom – the Old Boat Park Sidmouth in Bloom is a voluntary body working within the local community that aims to continue the town’s floral heritage. If voted the winner,...

Exeter to host South West's first LEGO show

A one day show of LEGO creations is coming to the city centre's Exeter Phoenix on Saturday 30 July.

West Country Brick Show promises an imaginative family day out in the school summer holidays.

The show organisers, 'West Country Bricks' are made up of LEGO fan builders and traders who will be proudly displaying their impressive creations and wealth of LEGO building expertise.

The event will feature large model replicas from history and science fiction, including a giant Star Wars mosaic. There is also a rare opportunity to see a vintage display of a 1960's town...

Coping with Father’s Day as a single dad

In any one year between January and June there can be over 50,000 more couples divorced - and for newly separated dads, the first Father’s Day can be an emotional rollercoaster, says family law specialist Imran Khodabocus.

Imran, who joined The Family Law Company in Exeter earlier this year, believes it’s up to both parents to make sure that the day does not have a negative impact on children caught in the middle of a separation or divorce. He said: “Although it was originally an American celebration, Father’s Day has become a firm part of our celebration calendar in the UK....

Birthday honours for Fire Service staff

Four serving or retired members of staff and representatives from Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have been honoured in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Former Station Manager Rob Carlson receives an OBE for Services to Road Safety, Fire Authority Chairman Cllr Mark Healey and former Group Manager Loz Adams receive MBEs and Alan White a BEM. Rob, who lives in Plymouth, was a founding member of The Honest Truth road safety initiative which has been adopted across the UK and Europe. As part of the scheme, approved driving instructors are provided with resources to deliver safety...

Family fun at Jerrard Close

All ages learn circus skills and making birdfeeders with East Devon Community Development and Countryside

Two of East Devon District Council’s services – Community Development and Countryside – joined forces recently for a fun activities based event involving circus skills and bird-feeder making for the local community in Jerrard Close, Honiton.

At least five families, including grandparents and teenagers, attended the event, which was voted a great success with lashings of refreshments including delicious cakes and a terrific community atmosphere.

The children...

Have your say on street trading and markets

As part of their commitment to boosting our local economy, East Devon District Councillors are asking for people’s views on suggested changes to the licensing of street trading in East Devon.

Street trading includes stalls at outdoor events, street stalls, outdoor markets, festivals, roadside food vans and in car parks, including supermarket car parks. It applies to anything where someone is selling goods or services on the streets or in outside pedestrian areas or open spaces.

East Devon has a thriving small business economy with many outstanding local products. At the...

Man badly hurt in suspected hit and run

A man has been left with serious injures following a suspected hit and run in Bradninch.

Police were called to reports of an injured man in the middle of West End Road just after 11.30pm on Saturday (11 June).

The 53-year-old local man was found in the road with injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle

The type of vehicle involved remains unknown.

The collision is believed to have occurred in the hours of darkness and weather and road conditions were good although they deteriorated during time at the scene.

Officers from the Serious...

Downing Street reception celebrates 25 years of CHSW

Samantha Cameron hosted a special reception at 10 Downing Street to celebrate 25 years of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). The reception was held on Tuesday 7th June and was attended by co-founder of the charity Eddie Farwell who said: ‘This has been an immense honour and privilege. 2016 is such a special year for Children’s Hospice South West, and this has been an incredible opportunity to share my story as to how it all began and celebrate this important anniversary year.’ Attended by over 100 guests, including families who have used the hospice, the Downing Street reception was...

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Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

Schools celebrate healthy eating week

6 things to see in the South West

Garden centre to transform outdoor space in Sidmouth

Exeter to host South West's first LEGO show

Coping with Father’s Day as a single dad

Birthday honours for Fire Service staff

Family fun at Jerrard Close

Have your say on street trading and markets

Man badly hurt in suspected hit and run

Downing Street reception celebrates 25 years of CHSW

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