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Nello cyclists have special reasons for taking part

FORCE Cancer Charity’s largest annual fundraiser – The Nello bike ride – is less than two months away and cyclists from across Devon and around the country are gearing up for the big day on Sunday June 28.

Since the first Nello Century Cycle Challenge in 2000, the ride has raised £1.5million for Exeter-based FORCE, which works locally to support anyone affected by cancer, face-to-face and close to home.

The charity has set a target of raising £127,500 from Nello 2026 to meet the increasing demand for its unique services.

Around 1,000 cyclists on all sorts of bikes...

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Ashley's 24-hour challenge begins

Devon businesswoman Ashley Petrons is just hours away from starting her effort to complete 24 feats in 24 hours and raise £1,000 for the Exeter Foundation.

Swimming in the River Exe, training with the Exeter Chiefs and serving behind the bar at the Southgate Mercure Exeter Hotel in Southernhay, are amongst challenges facing Ashley (pictured second left) of Exeter-based public relations and marketing firm Astley Media.

Three of the challenges will be picked from ideas suggested by followers of @Devon_Hour on Twitter, hosted by Ashley for an hour last week, and in doing so,...

Exeter's Princesshay shortlisted for UK's Coolest Place to Work

The search for Britain’s coolest place to work sees Princesshay in Exeter rival major cities across the nation for the top spot, with businesses in the area among the most satisfied in the UK.

In a search for the most exciting, up-and-coming business districts, nationwide property management company Capital Properties has announced a shortlist of the UK’s Coolest Places to Work.

Exeter’s premier business location made the cut thanks to its eclectic mix of heritage architecture and sleek office and retail spaces.

Princesshay now vies for the title of Coolest Place to...

Natural Light in Portraiture Masterclass

On Tuesday 14 October, Southernhay House Hotel in Exeter will host two of the country’s top portrait photographers, who are joining forces for a masterclass on capturing natural light in environmental portraiture.

The event is being run by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP); an internationally recognised qualifying organisation with over 100 years of experience in qualifying and supporting photographers.

The well known UK & European portrait photographer, Bella West FBIPP, will lead the day by demonstrating how to achieve beautiful portraits of...

Autumn Winter Collection Fashion Show with Afternoon Tea event

Exeter Golf and Country Club is hosting a Fashion Show with Prosecco Afternoon Tea on Tuesday 14th October.

Leading ladies clothes boutique, Danielli of Dartmouth will be showing the latest Autumn/Winter collection with a catwalk in the Wear Park Restaurant at Exeter Golf and Country Club. The collection will be modelled on the catwalk, with items available to try on as well.

Starting with a Prosecco and time to chat, the Fashion Show takes place in the restaurant itself so that guests can relax with friends at tables while taking in the latest fashion trends. Afternoon Tea...

Paralysed jockey in emotional charity ride

Hundreds of people will be joining paralysed former jockey Sarah Gaisford at Exeter Racecourse on October 9 when she takes part in an emotional horse ride around the racecourse where she had her life changing fall in 2007.

Sarah will ride the full two mile circuit of the racecourse accompanied by three of her staunchest supporters, the racing legends John Francome MBE, former jockey to the Queen Mother Richard Pitman, and Exeter’s ambassador and leading jockey Nick Scholfield.

The service road inside the track, will be full of walkers who have registered to help Sarah smash...

Police launch rape awareness campaign

This week Devon and Cornwall Police launch a new campaign targeted at students and young people to help change attitudes to sexual offences. The #NOBLURREDLINES campaign will target men and women aged between 16-37 to educate and inform them that sex without consent is rape. The campaign is targeted at potential victims and perpetrators, with the message that there are no blurred lines when it comes to rape and to dispel the misconceived notion that most rapes involve a stranger. In reported rape cases 75% of the victims had already met their attacker and during Freshers week a student’s...

Councils vow to tackle weeds head on

Councils in Exeter have vowed to work more closely together in an effort to tackle weeds in the city.

It was agreed at a meeting on Monday (22 September) between representatives of Devon County Council and Exeter City Council that a more joined-up approach was needed to address the issue.

Devon County Council (DCC) is responsible for the upkeep of highways in the city, including the treatment of weeds. For a number of years, Exeter City Council has been commissioned to carry out the spraying of weeds on behalf of DCC.

Unfortunately this year, because the work was...

The Exeter Pound soon to launch

Plans for a local currency, the Exeter Pound, will be unveiled in an early evening presentation at the BikeShed Theatre tonight (Wednesday September 24).

The Exeter Pound will be a complimentary currency, designed to work alongside sterling, not replace it and will aim to focus more spending in the strong networks of independent producers, retailers and service providers in Exeter.

By being a currency that can be used in local businesses, the Exeter Pound will give the public the opportunity to support the local economy and community.

Local businesses will be...

Fab Lab expanding across Devon

The UK’s first Fab Lab, based at the newly refurbished Exeter Library, has proven such a hit that it is expanding its service in Devon.

Devon County Council opened the Fab Lab, or fabrication laboratory, in May this year as part of the multi million pound revamp of the library.

Plans are now in place to expand the service, with Totnes being the first area to benefit through a partnership with King Edward VI Community College.

The Fab Lab provides a low-cost digital workshop equipped with the latest laser-cutters, 3D printers and scanners, Computer Numerical Control...

Leading Women UK launches in South Hams

SOUTH Hams MP Dr Sarah Wollaston and more than 80 Devon businesswomen attended the latest branch launch of networking group Leading Women UK this week. Inspirational speaker and conservative Member of Parliament for the constituency, Dr Wollaston outlined her journey from GP to MP and the importance of including more women in politics including through possible job-sharing schemes for MPs. The evening took place at the prestigious, newly-revamped Glazebrook House at South Brent in Devon and also included talks from Leading Women UK's Founder Rachel Jones and the new South Hams Champion...

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Nello cyclists have special reasons for taking part

Ashley's 24-hour challenge begins

Exeter's Princesshay shortlisted for UK's Coolest Place to Work

Natural Light in Portraiture Masterclass

Autumn Winter Collection Fashion Show with Afternoon Tea event

Paralysed jockey in emotional charity ride

Police launch rape awareness campaign

Councils vow to tackle weeds head on

The Exeter Pound soon to launch

Fab Lab expanding across Devon

Leading Women UK launches in South Hams

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