Fang-tastic free pumpkins available in Exeter this month

Event Date: 
18/10/2024 - 10:15am to 31/10/2024 - 10:15am
Venue: 
St Michael's Meadows

A housebuilder in Exeter, Devon, is giving away free pumpkins – and this is how the pubic can grab theirs!

With the countdown to Halloween now on, Redrow South West is inviting local house hunters to visit its St Michael’s Meadow development, on Chudleigh Road, between Friday 18th October and Wednesday 31st October to collect their spook-tacular freebie.

A limited number of pumpkins are available, so visitors will need to be ‘ahead of the carve’ and book an appointment with the Redrow team at St Michaels Meadow to get their hands on one*.

The sales team will also be...

Southwest Roadshow BUS

A successful week of bringing careers advice direct to local Southwest communities

The National Careers Service Southwest Bus Roadshow was a resounding success, making careers advice accessible to everyone by bringing expert guidance directly to the heart of local communities.

From Monday, 30th September to Friday, 4th October, the roadshow travelled to five key locations—Bristol, Salisbury, Exeter, Bournemouth, and Truro—offering free, professional careers advice to residents across the Southwest region.

The initiative aimed to reach individuals who might not otherwise have access to this level of support, ensuring that no one in need of career guidance...

Ali benefits from Skills Bootcamp push for early years sector

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:56pm

An Exeter resident has become one of the first people in the UK to enter the early years industry via a new training initiative designed to address the recruitment crisis.

Ali Noor is due to start in his position as a nursery assistant at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School in Sowton in the coming weeks after successfully completing an early years Skills Bootcamp with leading training provider Realise.

Launched earlier in 2024, the early years Skills Bootcamps are designed to help people who have never worked in the sector before – or those who have worked in a nursery...

From Concept to Completion: How to Plan a High-Quality Kitchen Remodel

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:32pm

Starting a kitchen remodel is a fun, yet daunting process that requires careful thought and meticulous planning. If you approach it right, you can convert your culinary space into a space of beautiful aesthetics and functionality. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you navigate every phase of your kitchen renovation from initial ideas to the final finishes to ensure your kitchen renovation turns out exactly as you envisioned.

Designing the Perfect Layout

A well thought out design is the starting point for every successful kitchen remodel. Creating a space that works with your...

City businesses to vote on Exeter's future

InExeter, the city’s Business Improvement District (BID), has unveiled its 2025-2030 Business Plan ahead of the upcoming BID Ballot in November.

This crucial vote, held every five years as required by BID regulations, will give businesses the opportunity to vote on securing investment for services that benefit the commercial district and the appeal of the city centre.

The launch event was hosted at Castle Fine Art on Friday 11 October. Local businesses were joined by the InExeter team, Board of Directors, MP Steve Race and Exeter City Council Leader Phil Bialyk. As well...

Foodcycle appeals for volunteers as community dining charity opens second Exeter project

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2024 - 10:16pm

Foodcycle appeals for volunteers as community dining charity opens second Exeter project to help tackle food pro

A charity that aims to tackle food poverty, loneliness and food waste, has opened its second free community meal in Exeter, and is appealing for volunteers to help.

FoodCycle needs more volunteers to help provide free weekly hot meals for local guests in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, every Thursday at 6.30pm, atBeacon Heath Church.

Volunteers get to be part of the ‘FoodCycle magic’ – transforming surplus food that would otherwise go to waste...

Tread carefully this autumn!

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2024 - 8:26am

More than half (55%) of UK drivers do not always check their tyre tread before a long journey, new research from National Highways reveals as its new autumn safety campaign is launched.

In addition, more than a fifth (21%) of those who take long journeys and have broken down on the motorway, think their breakdown could have been avoided if they had conducted proper tyre checks before setting off.

Last year, there were more than 51,500 tyre-related breakdowns on England’s motorways and major A-roads, an increase of 14% since 2022. During October last year there were 4,053...

Entertainment and gaming hotspots to check out on your visit to Exeter

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2024 - 8:03am

From amazing food to historical buildings and great weather, there are plenty of reasons to visit Exeter. But what if you’re looking for entertainment and gaming possibilities in Devon? There are a number of reasons to visit Exeter if you’re looking for these activities – we’ll discuss these below.

A variety of outdoor activities and games

One of the things that visitors to Exeter love the most is the variety of outdoor activities and games on offer. From horse riding to cycling and canoeing, there are many ways to enjoy the great outdoors and get some exercise here....

Elevate Your Tasting Experience: Expert Insights for Flavor Exploration

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2024 - 6:45am

What is it that makes a great meal? Or a scrumptious dessert or fantastic cocktail? Is it the presentation, the ambience, or the company we share them with? Indeed, these all play a role, but the most significant factor is the flavour.

If you want to get the most from the flavours around you, read on, and get ready to elevate your taste experience. These are our seven expert insights for flavour exploration.

Understanding the Basics of Flavor Profiles

Flavour is more than just the taste of a meal or beverage. It’s a glorious combination of aroma, taste and texture that...

Joules' Big Exeter Sale comes to Westpoint

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 10/13/2024 - 10:42pm

The Exeter Big Sale will be taking place at the Westpoint Arena , where all kids’ clothes are £5, women’s & men’s clothes are £10 and all outerwear at £25! Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or refresh the family’s wardrobe, you won’t want to miss out and with stock replenished throughout the day, the event will be a great opportunity to spoil yourself to those things you really deserve.

Westpoint Arena,

Clyst St Mary,

Exeter,

EX5 1DJ

The event will be taking place on Thursday 31st October @ 9am–7pm and Friday 1st November @ 9am-4....

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