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Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

First Thursdays is a new event you won’t want to miss.

From June to September, Gandy Street will come alive on the first Thursday of each month, with a festival atmosphere in the early evening.

The first event takes place on Thursday 4 June, 5–8pm. Expect late-night shopping, live music, street entertainment, extended opening hours at cultural venues and a cocktail trail. All your favourite businesses on Gandy Street and in the surrounding area will be open, including:

Boston Tea Party : Will be hosting an indoor market with Circular Social, featuring

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Fun, food and inflatable flamingos!

Guests enjoyed an afternoon of fun, food and inflatable flamingos when Lympstone Manor celebrated the first anniversary of its pool opening.

Chef and patron Michael Caines MBE welcomed around 160 people to the event with many of them shedding their party gear to take a dip.

His team of chefs rustled up a never-ending conveyor belt of tasty treats ranging from rump steak, pizzas cooked in an outside oven and lobster rolls with mango, lime and curried mayonnaise.

Music came in the form of singer and guitarist Leigh Colemanand a DJ set.

Michael said he...

Open day fun at Exeter vet practice

A top Devon primary care vet practice is throwing open its doors for one day only so pet owners can meet the team and view its first-class facilities.

The fun-packed afternoon takes place at Linnaeus-owned City Vets’ Heavitree Hospital on Saturday, June 17, between 2pm and 5pm, and will see plenty of activities on offer, plus a starring role by Guide Dogs.

There will also be the opportunity to tour the practice’s recently completed £350,000 extension and see its new £125,000 state-of-the-art CT scanner in action.

For the youngsters, there will be a children’s...

Devon apprentice caring for dementia patients wins national award

A nursing apprentice from Devon Partnership NHS Trust was recently honoured at a prestigious national awards ceremony. Hailei Petersen received the bronze Apprentice of the Year award at the Our Health Heroes Awards , presented by Skills for Health .

The glittering national awards ceremony took place in London, where Hailei expressed her gratitude and passion for dementia nursing, stating: “It’s a real privilege and honour to be here. Dementia nursing is something that I'm really passionate about, making sure that people feel supported and listened to. When you get recognised for...

Help to break the rental cycle in Exeter

Exeter renters who have been unable to save for a large house deposit may now be able to buy thanks to zero or low-deposit mortgages and help from a local homebuilder.

Redrow South West, currently building at St Michael’s Meadow on Chudleigh Road, is offering advice and support to first-time buyers who want to escape the rental trap and step onto the property ladder in Exeter.

Sian Smith, Sales Director at Redrow South West, said: “With the news that Skipton Building Society is now offering zero deposit mortgages* for people who have rented for at least 12 months, the...

Police investigate spate of aggravated burglaries in Exeter

Police are currently investigating two incidents of aggravated burglary which happened in the St Thomas area of Exeter.

The first incident took place at the Dawn ‘til Dark Premier Store, on Princes Street East, at around 9pm on Monday 10 April. A man, dressed in grey hoody, black trousers with a concealed face, entered the store and demanded money from the till.

The second incident happened at the store on Saturday 3 June at around 9.45pm, again, a man dressed in a grey hoody entered the shop and demanded money. On both occasions, he was in possession of a small knife...

Exeter’s homelessness charities in fresh bid to halt £1.5m budget cut, after more than 900 objections are received

Representatives of charities supporting homeless people in Exeter will address scrutiny councillors next week, hoping to persuade Devon County Council to drop plans to axe its £1.5m homelessness prevention budget.

Over 900 individual objections to the plans have been received, following a consultation that ended in April and after a high profile and widespread campaign led by Exeter Homelessness Forum, urging people to respond to the plans.

Peter Stephenson, director of St Petrock’s , and Chair of Exeter Homelessness Forum, Si Johns, joint CEO at YMCA Exeter and Richard...

PRECIOUS EUROPE: A 3-year campaign concerning the promotion of European high-quality raisins and premium olive oil

The business delegation of “PRECIOUS EUROPE” visited Oslo from 13 to 17 February of 2023 and had the opportunity to participate in multiple B2B meetings with local buyers and importers from the food sector in order to explore the possibilities for future cooperation, and gain valuable insights about competition as well as market conditions in the target market of Norway. In the framework of the meetings, the Association of Producers’ Organization of Kiato visited the facilities of major food import companies and established communication channels.

In addition, the business...

Studio Pilates International Set to Launch First UK Studio in Exeter

Australian Made Globally Loved reformer Pilates franchise Studio Pilates International is set to open their first studio in the UK in Exeter in early June. Having successfully conquered the Australian, New Zealand and US markets, the brand is now set to take on the UK, with 9 studios already in the works and the first three locations in South London, Dublin and Exeter expected to be open by late Spring.

This expansion, which will officially mark Studio Pilates International locations in 5 countries globally, comes as the direct result of growing demand for the unique,...

Local house builder Allison Homes gives back to the local community

Devon housing developer Allison Homes South West has announced its latest community initiatives as part of its ongoing support for Winkleigh.

Allison Homes South West has recently provided sponsorship to Winkleigh School, allowing them to buy brand new kit for the year 3 and 4 football team.

The children will be showing off their kit as they compete against other schools in the area in the coming months.

Last month, year 5 students were also welcomed into the High Moor View show home to attend a writing workshop. The trip was documented by Allison Homes' film crew,...

Pick up a bargain; 'Recycled Cycles' on offer at recycling centres!

Fully serviced, reconditioned bikes are on sale at many of Devon’s recycling centres from this week.

This week is international Bike Week (5-11 June) and this initiative will reduce waste and offer more people access to cycling.

With some brands of bike as much as 20 per cent more expensive than a year ago, it offers those who want to saddle up a chance to do so at an affordable price.

A specially trained team at SUEZ, who run the recycling centres on Devon County Council’s (DCC) behalf, will repair the bikes from their new ‘Re-Cycle Hub’ at the Brunel Road...

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Gandy Street is the place to be on the First Thursdays of the month this summer

Fun, food and inflatable flamingos!

Open day fun at Exeter vet practice

Devon apprentice caring for dementia patients wins national award

Help to break the rental cycle in Exeter

Police investigate spate of aggravated burglaries in Exeter

Exeter’s homelessness charities in fresh bid to halt £1.5m budget cut, after more than 900 objections are received

PRECIOUS EUROPE: A 3-year campaign concerning the promotion of European high-quality raisins and premium olive oil

Studio Pilates International Set to Launch First UK Studio in Exeter

Local house builder Allison Homes gives back to the local community

Pick up a bargain; 'Recycled Cycles' on offer at recycling centres!

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