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Ex2 Group joins Greener Futures Partnership

EX2 Group joins national decarbonisation framework—boosting Exeter’s retrofit credentials

Exeter-based EX2 Group has been selected to join the Greener Futures Partnership’s (GFP) Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS), a key UK-wide procurement route aimed at accelerating decarbonisation in social housing.

Under this framework, EX2 Group will deliver and install low-carbon systems including heating, lighting, solar generation, battery storage, EV charging, and whole-house retrofit solutions across the South West.

This appointment strengthens Exeter’s growing reputation in green infrastructure and sustainability. GFP is a collaboration between five housing associations...

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Awards celebrate British farming excellence

The British Farming Awards are back for 2017 - showcasing the achievements of farmers working within the UK agricultural industry

After a hugely successful event in 2016, which saw the awards take part in the BBC series The Farmers’ Country Showdown, more than 600 farmers and industry professionals attended the sell-out event.

The British Farming Awards are back for a fifth year, this time with a brand new venue - the National Conference Centre in Birmingham - and supported by Morrisons.

Andrew Thornber, Morrisons Manufacturing Managing Director, says: “Morrisons is...

Penguin Books founder honoured at Exeter St David’s Station

A memorial plaque commemorating Penguin Books founder Sir Allen Lane was unveiled today (10 May) at Exeter St David’s railway station. The orange plaque, commissioned by Sir Allen Lane’s daughter Clare Morpurgo and designed by Penguin Random House, recognises Sir Allen’s contribution to British publishing and commemorates the location where he conceived the iconic sixpenny paperback. For the first time, the sixpenny paperback made quality literature accessible to a wide audience, sparking the paperback revolution and the beginning of Penguin Books.

The unveiling of the plaque is...

Drivers urged to support My Red Thumb Day

Motorists are being asked to help save lives by lending their support to My Red Thumb Day (Thursday 11 May).

The annual campaign highlights the dangers of driving and riding while using hand-held mobile devices. To coincide with the day, #MyRedThumb has launched a new road safety video which aims to encourage passengers to speak out against drivers using their phones in order to help reduce the risk of a crash.

Since being launched in Devon in 2014, My Red Thumb Day has gone on to become a national event. This year it is hoped that thousands of people will show their...

Local arts and crafts at Devon County Show

Local artisans and talented crafts people are coming together to exhibit at the Devon County Show on May 18, 19 and 20 held at Westpoint, Exeter.

A collection of soap makers, leather workers, jewellers, artists, candle makers and many others will be setting up shop in a canvas marquee which would easily cover a premier league football pitch.

The Crafts and Gardens feature is nearly 12,000 square metres and will highlight the popularity of hand-made items, often using centuries-old techniques.

Emma Rhodes of Emma’s Soaps from Strete in South Devon was inspired to...

EMG Symphony Orchestra heads to Princesshay

On the 20th May, Princesshay will play host to the EMG Symphony Orchestra who will be treating shoppers to a free performance of light, classical music.

The EMG Symphony Orchestra, who are celebrating 50 years in the business, only showcase at a handful of performances throughout the year, making their visit to Princesshay a very special one.

Wayne Pearce, Centre Director for Princesshay said; “We feel very honoured to be able to host the EMG Symphony Orchestra this month, during their 50th anniversary season. Throughout the year Princesshay will be offering a great line up...

Lord Mayor to unveil plaque at city landmark

Exeter Homes Trust, formerly known as The Exeter Municipal Charity, is hosting an event on 12 May to celebrate the completion of remodelling work at the historic Magdalen Cottages and the organisation’s rebrand.

The 150-year old Grade II listed cottages, situated in the St Leonard’s area of the city, have undergone an 18-month programme of work to provide residents with 13 remodelled apartments, across two floors. The launch will be the last public engagement for Lord Mayor, Councillor Cynthia Thompson, before she steps down from office, after a successful 12-month term.

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Work to begin on £3.5m stadium improvements at Exeter City FC

Exeter City Football Club has today confirmed that work will start on its stadium improvement project this summer - after more than two years of complex negotiations.

Contracts to commence the work have been signed and developers plan to begin construction next month.

Julian Tagg, Exeter City FC chairman, said: ‘We are delighted to announce that contracts have finally been signed for the stadium improvement works at St James Park. This is the culmination of over two-and-a-half years of incredibly complex negotiations.’

The project began with a feasibility study in...

Fun on the Water in Mid Devon

Families have the chance to try a range of water based activities at the Grand Western Canal Country Park’s ’Fun on the Water' day later this month.

Stand-up paddle boarding, rowing boat and Canadian Canoe hire sessions as well as model boating and pond dipping are on offer.

The event is being held at the Grand Western Canal Basin on Saturday 13 May 2017 between 11am and 3pm.

Professional stand-up paddleboarding instructor Rob McPaddling will hold a free taster session.

If you want to give it a go please make sure you bring a spare set of clothes and towel...

Charity Golf Day to support thousands of children across Devon

Life Education Wessex are calling on golfers to join their Charity Golf Day on Thursday 8th June 2017 at Woodbury Park Golf Club, Exeter, to raise vital funds to support health, wellbeing and drug education for local children.

The golf day is taking place thanks to the sponsorship of CAP Ceilings & Partitioning Ltd of Exeter and they are inviting other local business and community supporters to join in with other opportunities to sponsor holes and golf buggies.

They are looking for teams of 4 to take part in a stableford competition, there will be a ‘hole in one’...

Poltimore House brought to life for a weekend of floral design

Over St George’s Day weekend, hundreds of flower enthusiasts visited Poltimore House just outside Exeter for the first ever Poltimore Flower Festival.

Dozens of stunning floral designs staged throughout the Grade II listed property by 45 students past and present of Devon’s acclaimed Academy of Floral Art brought Poltimore House to life. “It was such a real privilege for us to bring Poltimore into bloom for St George’s Day,” said Julie Collins, Principal of The Academy of Floral Art. “At the Academy of Floral Art, we are always seeking out valuable design experiences for our...

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EX2 Group joins national decarbonisation framework—boosting Exeter’s retrofit credentials

Awards celebrate British farming excellence

Penguin Books founder honoured at Exeter St David’s Station

Drivers urged to support My Red Thumb Day

Local arts and crafts at Devon County Show

EMG Symphony Orchestra heads to Princesshay

Lord Mayor to unveil plaque at city landmark

Work to begin on £3.5m stadium improvements at Exeter City FC

Fun on the Water in Mid Devon

Charity Golf Day to support thousands of children across Devon

Poltimore House brought to life for a weekend of floral design

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