Visit South Devon is to launch an exciting new initiative with its Business Services membership, which enables businesses in the area to connect and work with other Visit South Devon Business members across the tourism sector.
The Community Interest Company which promotes the South Hams, Teignbridge and East and Mid Devon area, announced its new business services membership at its recent AGM, where it also confirmed that it has joined the Devon Chamber of Commerce. The new Business Service will offer members access to a number of suppliers that specifically cater for tourism and...
Families are being invited to get their tickets for ‘Exeter’s brightest’ 5k charity fun run, taking place at Westpoint this summer.
Registration for Rainbow Run on Saturday, June 20 opened yesterday Thursday (January 30), with a 25 per cent discount available for those who sign up early.
More than 1,000 people walked, jogged or ran through a series of coloured paint stations at last year’s event, raising £55,000 for Children’s Hospice South West.
This year, the charity hopes even more people will take part in the colourful fun in support of hundreds of children with...
Chartered Accountants Thompson Jenner LLP would like to extend a warm invitation for you to join us at our annual Budget breakfast briefing 2020.
Book your FREE place online at our Eventbrite page
The Budget will be Sajid Javid’s first as Chancellor after the cancellation of last year's speech following Boris Johnson's announcement that he wanted a December election. It will also be the first after the UK’s departure from the European Union on 31 January, so some important announcements are expected.
Presenting an overview of the key budget decisions will be Geoff...
A key date in the south-west’s racing calendar is approaching with leading trainers readying their horses for Exeter Racecourse’s meeting on Sunday, February 9.
With over £100,000 in prize money, and staged within a month of the Cheltenham Festival ™ presented by Magners, the meeting is recognised as an important last stepping stone for horses with Cheltenham engagements.
It is also one of the most popular winter days out for sporting fans, with pre-booked tickets just £15 for a pair, and under-18s racing free, if accompanied by a full-paying adult.
The exceptional learners of Exeter College have been celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony held in the stunning location of Exeter Cathedral.
The Exeter College Awards 2020, supported by headline sponsors Foot Anstey and Willmott Dixon, aim to shine a light on inspirational achievements of students throughout the previous academic year, with 20 awards handed out to students throughout the night as learners were recognised for achievements in higher education, further education and personal triumph over adversity.
This year’s awards were especially poignant as the...
Two local names with international reputations are joining forces to help a very special - but largely unknown - species. Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, is linking up with Valeport, the Totnes-based underwater measuring instrumentation specialists.
The focus of their partnership is seagrass, a remarkable plant that flowers underwater and forms dense meadows in shallow coastal areas. These meadows capture carbon at a greater rate than tropical forests, making them important in combating climate change. Like coral reefs and rainforests, these underwater gardens...
These days, there are lots of reasons why people decide to change their names. Some people want to change their surname, others are looking to change their first name, and some want to change their name in its entirety. For those who decide they wish to do this, there is a specific process that needs to be followed.
When it comes to changing your name by deed poll, people sometimes find the process quite complicated and difficult to understand. In actual fact, it has become a lot easier, as you can now make your application online and obtain information about the process from the...
Music can help to elevate moods, decrease stress and provide motivation, and that’s why many head to music festivals when the season arrives. Music festivals done right can be brilliant for all involved. So that’s why it is essential that they are meticulously planned.
After organisers have spent time, money and effort on planning and hosting such a successful large-scale event, theycan sit back and enjoy the rave reviews. If they do not put in enough work, however, they can expect an outcome similar to the disaster of Fyre Festival . While it was the most talked about festival...
Facing sub-zero temperatures, a treacherous shifting landscape and the threat from predatory polar bears, polar scientist-turned explorer, Felicity Aston MBE, successfully led a team of novices from Europe and the Middle East in across the Arctic Ocean to the North Pole. Felicity talks about the challenges this involved in her upcoming talk at Exeter Phoenix on Wednesday 22nd April.
Overcoming some of the toughest physical trials on the planet, this is the inspirational story of how an international group of women succeeded in fostering a greater understanding between Western and...
To celebrate 2 years in a row of winning Best Dog Training & Behaviour Service in the South West, The Pet Experience is running a competition to give away a free Dog Behaviour Package worth £195, plus two runners up prizes of 50% off!
The Pet Experience Training & Behaviour LTD would like to give something back to the community by offering a free Dog Behaviour Package to someone who has a truly difficult dog that they are really struggling to work with. The lucky winner can look forward to a completely free session from Owner and Head Behaviourist Sarah Easterbrook CoPAS...
