The best autumn wear to compliment your fave Denim

Denim is a great material for the colder months. Jeans are comfortable, warm, and flexible. Denim jackets are the perfect light outwear choice for early fall and can be worn underneath thicker coats for a layered, chic look. From denim shirts to denim skirts, the fall season is a great time to share your love for all things blue.

In order to really make your denim pop, however, you are going to want to invest in an autumn wardrobe that pulls everything together, helps you stay warm, and makes you the best dressed on the street.

The Best Autumn Wear to Keep You Warm...

L to R - Fiona Longhurst, RVS; Gloria Hunniford; Fab Marcarian, Inspired Villages

Inspired Villages and Gloria Hunniford OBE champion ‘101 Ways to Enjoy Getting Older’

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2019 - 9:23pm

On Friday 27 September, Millbrook Village, the retirement village in Exeter, Devon, hosted a special event with veteran broadcaster Gloria Hunniford OBE. 101 Ways to Enjoy Getting Older was an inspiring, interactivediscussion panel event, exploring the many ways to embrace the ageing process, chaired by Gloria Hunniford, who shared her experiences.

The event, free for all was held jointly with Legal & General, partners of Inspired Villages, the developer and operator behind Millbrook Village.

The event was the latest instalment of Inspired’s 101 Ways to Enjoy Getting...

Flooring Superstore, Newton Abbot

Local charity to benefit from support of new store

Authored by NeilShaefer
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2019 - 7:52pm

A flooring retailer has marked the opening of its new £100,000 store in Newton Abbot by pledging its support for a local mental health support charity.

Flooring Superstore opened on the Kingsteignton Trading Estate, Pottery Road, in September.

The official opening was carried out by representatives of Step One Charity, which supports people to manage their mental health, achieve employment goals and live more independently.

Step One Charity is in the process of renovating an existing property in Newton Abbot which provides supported living services for people with...

Cllr Bialyk

New purpose-built student accommodation in Exeter should be available to all

New purpose-build student accommodation should be available to all members of the community, according to City Council Leader Phil Bialyk.

The council has been talking to developers about its proposals for co-living to create balanced and sustainable communities in the city centre.

Co-living would see room space made available for anyone to rent alongside students in new purpose-built accommodation.

Cllr Bialyk said: “Exeter is a thriving community and we need to keep it that way. We are very happy to talk to anyone who wants to come and invest in Exeter.

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The Doddiscombsleigh Art Show 2019

Event Date: 
25/10/2019 - 10:00am to 27/10/2019 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Teign Valley Community Hall, Christow, Exeter, Devon, EX6 7NA

The Doddiscombsleigh Art Show brings together a selection of the finest artists in the South West for an Exhibition and sale of their work. Every penny raised goes to Doddiscombsleigh Primary School. We are delighted to announce our patron for the 2019 show is Lydia Corbett. As Sylvette David she sat for Pablo Picasso in the 1950s.

Please visit www.doddiscombsleighartshow.co.uk

Note: Sunday hours are 10 am till 1 pm.

Football team on pitch

Devondale sponsors West Exe youth football team

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2019 - 12:46pm

Devondale Electrical Wholesalers Marsh Barton branch is sponsoring the West Exe under 8s team for the second year running.

West Exe play in the Exeter West League fielding two teams and currently train at Tedburn St Mary.

Last season Devondale sponsored new home kits and rainproof jackets, followed up this season with equipment including team water bottles, bibs, training aids and, importantly, footballs. The sponsorship means that there is now a football for each of the 13 players.

Team manager Steve Brown is a customer of Devondale and approached Regional Account...

John Keats’ Year of Wonders

1819 – John Keats’ Year of Wonders

Event Date: 
07/11/2019 - 7:30pm to 09/11/2019 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre, Exeter

Keats is one of the greatest English language poets; his rich imagery and language are thrilling to hear and draw the listener into luscious worlds of sensuality and drama. Join the Cygnet Company in celebrating Keats’ genius in this sensual and delicate staging of his great Odes and narrative poems from 1819. Music, movement and romantic passion infuse this unique performance. More details

 ‘Spooktacular’ Half-Term Tricks and Treats at The Donkey Sanctuary

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2019 - 8:37am

Have a scream this Halloween by exploring the Donkey Trick or Treat Trial and try your hand at Pumpkin Carving at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth.

When: Saturday 19 October - Sunday 3 November (9am – 5pm)

Where: The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU

What: Have a scream this Halloween and discover a packed programme of ‘spooktacular’ fun at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth during the October half term.

Follow the trail of pumpkins around the sanctuary with the Donkey Trick or Treat Trail to discover ‘treats’ that keep the donkeys happy and healthy...

Do England have what it takes to win the Rugby World Cup?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 10/14/2019 - 8:33am

Despite players and fans alike looking forward to a mouth-watering showdown with France to see who would come out on top of Pool C, the group ended in a bit of an anti-climax for England. A typhoon forecast to be hitting Tokyo on the weekend of the match caused World Rugby officials to cancel the game out of fears for the safety of players and supporters alike.

The result is that the game is scored as a 0-0 draw, meaning both sides get two points apiece, and England go through to the quarter-finals as pool winners. It’s a strange situation for Eddie Jones’ men to find themselves in...

Sea change for women in water sports

The Teignmouth-based company and the regional variation of the UK’s viral #ThisGirlCan campaign are encouraging more women on the water by offering ladies-only half price taster sessions in sailing.

According to Sport England, there are 62% more men than women taking part in regular water sports across the country (source: Active Lives Survey 17/18, 397,700 v 247,500).

The sailing sessions build on a successful ladies-only paddle boarding event hosted by SeaSports Southwest and Devon Girls Can earlier this year, in May.

The events proved so popular that additional...

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