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An epic month for Exeter: June Boom events revealed

You won’t want to miss June in Exeter, with an impressive array of over 200 events celebrating arts, culture and creativity in the city. Whether you're an art lover, culture seeker, or a fan of live music and gigs, the city promises an electrifying calendar that will leave you craving more.

From live music to side-splitting comedy, thought-provoking exhibitions, bustling markets and vibrant festivals, Exeter is where creativity flourishes and enjoyment is guaranteed. This is not just an events programme - it’s your ticket to an unforgettable month out.

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Coldplay-backed British Microfibre Filter Company Wins Prestigious International Green-Tech Ocean Impact Award Held in Australia

  • Cleaner Seas Group’s circular solution to capturing, harvesting and recycling microfibres from domestic washes wins Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2023
  • Cornish green-tech’s retro-fit filters prevent up to 91 million microfibres from entering our oceans per household per year

South West start-up Cleaner Seas Group (CSG) has won one of the world’s most prestigious awards for improving the health of our Oceans, thanks to its pioneering work on a groundbreaking circular solution to capturing and recycling microfibres filtered out from domestic and commercial washing...

Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust launches Christmas membership drive

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/05/2023 - 11:54pm

In a push to redefine festive giving, the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is encouraging the public to move beyond traditional gifts and embrace a present that not only brings joy to loved ones but actively contributes to the preservation of a cherished heritage pony— the Dartmoor Heritage Pony.

Membership gifts directly play a role in safeguarding Dartmoor's iconic Heritage ponies, offering individuals a chance to contribute to preserving our much loved traditional breeds, protect Dartmoor’s landscapes, and champion biodiversity through innovative conservation grazing projects....

Exeter Bingo Halls: Full Guide and Comparison 

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 12/05/2023 - 9:43am

Bingo's simplicity and fun have made it a true classic in the gambling world. Its roots go deep into history, and in the modern context, the game has retained its appeal due to the combination of chance and social interaction. What could be better than having fun with your friends with an opportunity to win money?

With the rise of online bingo platforms, people are less interested in land-based bingo rooms. Because now there are plenty of bingo sites that provide fast withdrawals , special bonuses and exclusive games. However, some traditionalists still appreciate the charm of...

FORCE launches Let’s Face Cancer Together campaign

FORCE Cancer Charity has launched a campaign to increase support for people living with incurable cancer.

Let’s Face Cancer Together aims to raise awareness of the unique way FORCE is supporting a patient group for whom there is very little dedicated support available.

The Exeter-based charity runs a regular support and education group – Living with Non-Curable Cancer - and has also staged a pioneering retreat day.

More than 20 people living with cancers that cannot be cured came together at Buckfast Abbey to share their experiences and hear from experts in...

Michelmores Property Awards 2024: Call for submissions

Michelmores’ prestigious Property Awards competition is returning in 2024, marking 21 years of celebrating the best property, development and construction projects in the South West with a new category that champions regeneration projects in the region. Entries to the Awards are now open.

The Awards, which have long-championed sustainability and innovation, place social, environmental, sustainable and economic values at the heart of it’s judging criteria. These attributes are considered to be just as important as a project’s aesthetics and purpose.

This year, the Awards...

Receiving the award from Rory Bremner

Unsung heroes recognised at national Family Law Awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 12/04/2023 - 5:30pm

A hardworking behind-the-scenes team from The Family Law Company has been recognised as the Legal Support Team of the Year at the prestigious Family Law Awards 2023.

The Costings Team comprising Polly Hall, Maureen Craddock and Kim May, provides vital support for legal aid cases handled by lawyers at The Family Law Company. The importance of the impact of their combined skills, including expertise, thoroughness and patience, cannot be underestimated.

Legal aid is potentially available for clients who are on a very low income and who otherwise would not be able to have legal...

Have your say on redevelopment proposals for Clarendon House

Authored by Avril Baker
Posted: Mon, 12/04/2023 - 12:13pm

People living and working in central Exeter are being invited to give their views on proposals for redevelopment of Clarendon House. The building sits at the junction of Western Way and Heavitree Road and is currently part-occupied by the Job Centre but has been earmarked for redevelopment within the draft Exeter Local Plan.

Developer Zinc Real Estate is proposing a high quality development of purpose-built student accommodation, comprising c.350 student bedrooms and ground floor student amenity space together with enhancements to the public realm and street frontage. Building...

Christmas at the Castle is BACK, with the special gift of a sign-language grotto

Powderham Castle, a historic gem nestled in the heart of South Devon, is set to transport visitors to a winter wonderland with the return of its highly-anticipated Christmas at the Castle event, which this year sees the introduction of a BSL Christmas grotto.

As part of this magical celebration, Powderham Castle invites visitors to experience the historic grounds in a whole new light.

Starting from December 1st until December 31st, visitors can purchase tickets for both the castle and grounds. Tickets are priced at £14.95 per adult and £6.95 per child.

This...

Learn Devon receives a ‘good’ result following Ofsted inspection

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 12/03/2023 - 11:54pm

Learn Devon has been praised by Ofsted inspectors for helping all of its learners to “grow in confidence”. Devon County Council’s adult education provider has maintained its rating of “good” following an inspection at the end of September this year. The report credits Learn Devon with creating a “calm and purposeful learning environment” where learners value the support they receive from tutors. It says, “tutors support them well to build their knowledge and skills over time” ensuring learners are “motivated to learn”. Tutors and learning support assistants were praised for their...

Respiratory research fellow celebrated at national awards for patient-centred excellence

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 12/03/2023 - 11:35pm

A pioneering Research Fellow based at the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Plymouth has won an award for his outstanding contribution to respiratory research and dedication to patient involvement.

Dr Joseph Lanario, who is a key member of the Severe Asthma and Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) teams based at the Royal Devon, received the award at the annual Winter meeting of the British Thoracic Society (BTS), presented in conjunction with the NIHR. This was under the category of “the Early Career Researcher and those new to research from...

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