Local Artist, Des Groves, will be displaying his paintings in the Auditorium of The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth, from 9.30am to 12.00pm on Saturday 8th February 2020.
Wintry showers could make conditions on Devon’s roads hazardous overnight and into tomorrow morning, Devon County Council is warning.
While most of the county is likely to see rain and hail showers over the next 24 hours, up to 3.5cm of snow is forecast for higher ground such as Dartmoor, with less expected on Exmoor and the Blackdown Hills.
Devon County Council’s fleet of gritters will be treating all of Devon’s main gritting routes between 8pm until 6am, with multiple treatments in some areas. They will be monitoring conditions throughout the night and the County Council...
‘The Haven Spa’ located in Guildhall Shopping Centre, Exeter, has been acquired by new owners.
Zoe Davies Haven Spa Director said: “We are thrilled and delighted with the new acquisition; it’s an amazing opportunity to invest in the only independent day spa in the City. Each member of staff is highly qualified in their area of expertise offering an exceptional and very personal customer service; and they contribute to the success of the business.”
The Haven boasts eight treatment rooms, including two doubles, a manicure and nail bar as well as a dedicated studio for groups...
PARENTS who are separating or divorcing but are struggling to make arrangements to see their children are invited to get in touch with a new legal practice this month (January 2020).
Children in the Middle is the only legal practice in England and Wales specialising solely in giving parents direct access to barristers to represent them in court, and outside.
Family barrister and co-founder, along with fellow Exeter barrister Sarah Evans, of Children in the Middle, Elizabeth McCallum explains: “If you are in a situation where you’re finding it difficult to agree with your...
A poem and film written and created by Riverford co-owners is to form the centrepiece of the company’s 2020 brand campaign and first-ever TV on-demand adverts.
Based around the company’s history and values and set on the farm, the poem, entitled ‘A Walk Through Our Fields’, was written by Riverford co-owner Ellen Warrell.
It was then produced as a short film directed by video producer Christian Kay, who held auditions and built a cast of co-owners from across the Riverford business.
Released today (Monday 27 Jan), it will form the centre of Riverford’s upcoming...
If you are hoping to become more active in 2020, while enjoying some friendly competition at the same time, you can team up with work colleagues and enter a Devon wide walking challenge.
This February’s ‘Let’s Walk’ challenge will encourage employees to get out of the office and raise heart rates a little. If becoming healthier isn’t incentive enough, there are also prizes on offer for those workplaces leading the way in striding out across the county. Individuals can sign up alongside work colleagues and start ‘collecting’ steps! Those who achieve the highest average numbers will...
Far too many older people spend Christmas entirely on their own, never receiving a single card or present. This past year, however, saw around 2,000 isolated and lonely older people who have contacted The Silver Line Helpline receive a gift and a card, thanks to a grant of £7,500 from Devonshire Freemasons through the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), the freemasons charity.
The Silver Line offers emotional support and friendship to vulnerable and isolated older people. As well as its flagship 24/7 helpline, the charity offers a telephone befriending service which matches...
EXPERTS at a leading south Devon care provider are championing a variety of innovative techniques this month (February 2020) to care for people with dementia living at home in the county.
Guardian Homecare, operating in the Exeter area, says it is important to use different methods for those with the condition and has rolled these out as part of its staff training.
Manager for Guardian Homecare, Catherine Porter says: “We have worked with people with dementia for many years and through this we have developed a variety of techniques, which can be used when caring for someone...
An award-winning Northern event transport company is expanding its business with the opening of a new facility at Exeter's Hill Barton Business Park. Operating out of its Leeds headquarters, Stagefreight assists clients across the UK and Europe with event transport services. With its business going from strength to strength, the opening of Stagefreight South is a big milestone for the company and a key part of its business plans for 2020.
The Exeter facility will have its own fleet of trucks dedicated to clients based in the south of England, including the southwest, Wales and the...
As an employer, it’s your responsibility to provide adequate health and safety within your business. Employees need to be provided with a safe working environment, with workplace safety tailored very specifically for individual roles and the manner of your business.
Proper health and safety can be an intimidating prospect for any new business owner or manager, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming - as long as the legal measures are implemented and safety encouraged at all times, you can ensure that your workplace remains as compliant as can be.
