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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

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Young entrepreneur sleeps rough for charity

Amongst those ‘sleeping rough’ in Exeter to raise money for young homeless people in the city on Saturday night was none other than young entrepreneur Chris Rundle of city-based GK Signs.

Aged 23 and the recent winner of the Western Morning News Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Chris wanted to do his bit for young people not as fortunate as he is. He set a modest target of £500 but more than smashed that with his fund currently running at nearly £1,400 which will benefit the YMCA, Exeter.

Describing his 12 hour ordeal, Chris (pictured above) said it was much tougher even...

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Tom Jones to perform at Powderham Castle

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 03/11/2018 - 7:31pm

Global superstar Tom Jones is set to perform at Powderham Castle, Kenton on Sunday 15 July 2018 in what promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment this summer.

Tom Jones is a living legend. His irresistible style fuses musical eras and genres, cuts across class divides, and appeals to all ages, male and female, mainstream and cutting edge. Tom has always been about the power of the song, the power of the voice. And what a voice indeed.

Tom Jones’ distinctive voice and iconic records have earned him a place as one of the best loved artists ever to emerge from...

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Astronomy evening will whisk stargazers off to another planet

Newton Abbot stargazers will have the opportunity to look at the night sky through large telescopes as South Devon University Technical College (UTC) is set to host a special Astronomy evening.

The pioneering technical college will host the Astronomy evening on Thursday 15th March 2018 between 6pm and 10pm. The evening will consist of two talks, one at 6:45pm and the second at 8:15pm, plus a pizza buffet provided by the South Devon Pizza Company.

With more than 25 years experience, respected Astronomer Seb Jay will be leading the evening, guiding stargazers through the...

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RD&E celebrates apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week 2018

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/10/2018 - 9:07pm

The benefits of apprenticeships are being celebrated at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust during this year’s National Apprenticeship Week 2018 (5th – 9th March).

Apprenticeships play a vital role in helping young people to get a foot on the career ladder and enable employers to develop a skilled workforce for the future. The theme of this year’s national event is ‘Apprenticeships Work’ and will showcase how apprenticeships benefit individuals, employers, local communities and the wider economy.

The Trust currently employs apprentices in a variety of clinical...

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Staff give the RD&E a positive report in the annual NHS Staff Survey - 2017

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 03/10/2018 - 4:32pm

Staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust have given the Trust yet another positive report in the 2017 NHS staff survey released today (6 March 2018). Staff highly recommend the Trust as a place to work and to receive treatment placing it above average of Acute and Community Trusts nationally (3.97 out of 5 compared to a median of 3.75).

RD&E staff rated 21 out of 32 Key Findings in the survey better than average for all Acute and Community Trusts in 2017, including staff involvement in improvements at work, effective team working, support from immediate managers...

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Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Assoc raise over £1,500 for charity in one evening

Members of the Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association raised over £1,500.00 for Hospitality Action at this year’s annual dinner held at the Deer Park Country House Hotel on Monday 5th March. The funds have been allocated to local heroes taking part in Le Tour de Cuisine 2018, The Cotswold Cycle Challenge on Monday 4th June 2018. Following a luxury four course feast was a raffle featuring some fantastic prizes donated by a selection of Heavenly Devon Hotels and Restaurants, including a night in the stunning Treehouse at Deer Park Country House Hotel, a night at...

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The Gang is Back! Exeter Scout and Guide Gang Show ready for its 34th season

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Posted: Sat, 03/10/2018 - 10:42am

Exeter Scouts and Guides will be “Riding along on the crest of a wave” again this Easter, as Exeter Gang Show returns to the Barnfield Theatre, Exeter from the 11th to the 14th April 2018.

Bigger, brighter and louder than ever before the 34th Exeter Scout and Guide Gang Show is packed full of popular songs, expert choreography and laugh out loud sketches and has everything to keep audience members of any age entertained.

The cast of over 75 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorers, Senior Section and Leaders from across Exeter and the surrounding areas are swapping the...

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Firefighters tackle thatch roof blaze

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 03/09/2018 - 10:08am

Dozens of firefighters have been tackling a blaze at two thatched cottages near Exeter.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service received a call from a member of the public reporting that their thatch roof was on fire in a property at Sowton, nerar Exeter.

Fire appliances from Middlemoor, Topsham, Danes Castle, Ottery St Mary, Cullompton and Exmouth were mobilised by fire control at 6.35pm yesterday (8 March).

On arrival the officer in charge confirmed there to be a thatch roof well alight.

Crews got to work using breathing apparatus, hose reel jets, main...

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Exceptional apprentices and employers celebrated at glittering awards ceremony

Exeter College has held its annual awards celebrating the achievements of exceptional apprentices and their employers.

More than 160 apprentices, employers, civic and business leaders, friends and family attended the glittered awards ceremony, sponsored by law firm Foot Anstey.

The evening at Sandy Park saw the celebration of achievements of 11 apprentice winners, five employer winners and the presentation of two special recognition awards.

Outstanding apprentice winner Niccolas Marshall, from Newton Abbot, who is an apprentice at Arconic was given the award of ‘...

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Flybe announces new aerospace engineering apprenticeship scheme

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has today (7th March 2018) during National Apprenticeship Week, announced its own new aerospace apprenticeship scheme that, starting in September, will place successful graduates in the enviable position of being able to enter the workforce as much sought-after, fully qualified, aircraft fitter/technicians after just four years. ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ Exeter College, Flybe’s long-standing training partner, has been chosen as the preferred knowledge provider to deliver and assess the theoretical elements of the new apprenticeship programme. The 15...

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