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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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Month long initiative means motorists can bag a free MOT

Halfords Autocentre is offering a FREE MOT to any customers who shop in Halfords retail branches. Any product bought in a Halfords store between now and the 14th of October entitles the buyer to a FREE MOT, which they have 13 months to redeem. With 53% of drivers admitting they don’t even know when their MOT is due* and 16% of motorists saying they have put off fixing faults with their vehicles until their next scheduled service, Halfords Autocentre is launching this month-long initiative to keep more motorists on the road, and road users safe, this Autumn The offer comes during the...

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Record numbers take to the water in epic wild swimming event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/11/2018 - 4:24pm

RECORD numbers of swimmers are due to take part in the country's longest running, longest distance, outdoor organised swim this weekend in Devon. The Dart 10K began nine years ago, founded by the Outdoor Swimming Society, and has grown from 200 swimmers to 1600 at this year's sold-out event. Participants are split into two ‘waves' of swimmers over two days, Saturday and Sunday, starting at historic Totnes and swimming to the finish line at Dittisham where there is a mini festival atmosphere on the green with friends and family celebrating swimmers' achievements. Up to 800 intrepid swimmers...

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Housebuilder offers tips for an environmentally-friendly move

If you’re moving to a new house, you probably already have a long list of things to do, but have you thought about how you can make your move environmentally-friendly?

With all the boxes, packing material and vehicle emissions used in the moving process, it’s not usually thought of as being good for the environment, but, to mark Recycle Week, which runs from September 24th-30th, five star housebuilder, David Wilson Homes, is offering a few tips to help you be as eco-friendly as possible.

• Have a clear out before you move. Many removal companies charge based on the weight...

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Cycling chefs in coast to coast challenge for cancer charity

Two chefs from an award-winning local restaurant are swapping the heat of the kitchen for a demanding cycle challenge.

Matt Mason, head chef at the Jack in the Green in Rockbeare near Exeter, and chef de partie Aidan King aim to cover 200 miles in two days to raise money for FORCE Cancer Charity.

They will set out from The Jack on Sunday September 16, heading for Barnstaple via Cullompton, Tiverton, Bampton, Exmoor and Minehead.

They will overnight in North Devon before returning to Rockbeare on Day Two by way of the Tarka Trail, Okehampton, Exeter, Topsham and...

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Student wins South West Growers Show sponsored scholarship

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 09/11/2018 - 7:14am

Student, Luke Spiller from Sidbury in Devon, has won a South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship as part of the David Colegrave Foundation (DCF) scholarship season.

Luke, who has just completed a Level 2 Horticulture course at Bicton College in Devon, has received the £1,500 South West Growers Show (SWGS) Sponsored Scholarship. Luke was top practical student on his course as well as being a nursery worker and gardener. He is now continuing his studies at Pershore College in Worcester, where he will complete Level 3 in Horticulture. His funding will help with...

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New skate park for Exeter will be ready by Christmas

Work has begun on a new skate park for Exeter. Diggers moved on to the site at Arena Park today and the new facility is expected to be ready by Christmas. Temporary equipment installed last November has now been removed ready for the work to begin and the site secured and fenced off to the public. The design of the park has been chosen by a group of local pro skaters working to a design brief heavily influenced by the local skating community. Exeter City Council recently appointed Maverick Industries to build the skate park. Designs show a range of features popular with skaters including...

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Devon residents offered free car servicing quality checks

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 09/10/2018 - 10:27am

Residents in Devon and Torbay are being offered the chance to have an independent motor expert review the quality of a recent vehicle service.

The free quality check is part of Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service’s motor trade project, and is aimed at local residents who want assurances that their vehicle service was carried out properly.

The checks will take place in the Wellington area in Somerset on Saturday 22 September and Sunday 23 September 2018.

A vehicle expert will be on hand to carry out checks on vehicles recently serviced and checks...

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Exeter Agency Optix Solutions Becomes Mindful Employer

Exeter based Digital Marketing agency Optix Solutions has joined other businesses in the south-west in signing up to become a Mindful Employer. The agency, which is based in Marsh Barton, signed the Mindful Employer charter this summer as part of efforts to improve the support for members of staff who may be experiencing issues with mental health.

The Mindful Employer charter is an NHS initiative run by Workways, a service of Devon Partnership NHS Trust. It aims to help employers to offer more support to employees suffering from mental health issues as well as implementing best...

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Ordinary people wanted for Princetown-based Ice Warrior’s Polar Expedition

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Sat, 09/08/2018 - 12:16pm

Have you ever considered being part of a polar expedition? A world first polar expedition and one that is hugely purposeful and worthwhile? Probably not.

Well this is your chance!

Explorer, Jim McNeill, is looking for ordinary people, novices, from all walks of life and echelons of society to train to become modern-day explorers and join a team to reach The Northern Pole of Inaccessibility.

This is a significant place on the planet which has yet to be reached by humankind and therefore stands as the last real world first to be accomplished in the Polar Regions. It...

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Long-standing member of Exeter School staff retires after 42 years

Exeter School said farewell to a much loved and respected member of staff at the end of the summer term.

Director of Alumni Relations, John Davidson, retired in August after 42 years of outstanding service to the school.

Headmaster Bob Griffin paid tribute to John by saying there were few areas of school life to which he had not contributed.

"He was an inspirational Head of Geography for 19 years, and he led the RAF Section of the CCF for seven years, as well as running Adventure Training eight times.

"A caring pastoral teacher, he founded and led Townsend...

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