A fantastic programme of running events – from fun runs to marathons - has been launched by Exeter’s leading health and wellbeing charity, CITY Community Trust.
The events will take place between autumn 2019 and summer 2020 - and there’s something for everyone, from professional runners, to those putting on their trainers for the first time.
The season will kick off in spooky style with two community Halloween Runs in Exeter on Thursday, 24 October at Barton Fields, Exeter. This event features a family fun run lap of 3km around Barton Fields and the surrounding area and a...
A new Government report calling for a nationwide ban on pavement parking has been welcomed by Devon County Council.
The Transport Committee is recommending that a new civil offence of obstructive pavement parking is created, and that enforcement becomes the responsibility of local authorities.
The report states that in the long term a ban on pavement parking should be put in place across England, outside of London where pavement parking has been banned since 1974. It says the Government “must act” to improve the situation across the rest of England. However, it accepts it...
Queen Elizabeth’s School opens its doors on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th September for its annual Open Days and Open Evening.
Open Days
QE’s Open Days run from 10.30am-12noon and 1.30pm-3pm on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th September. Book tours of the campus and visit lessons to see the school at work, Please call 01363 to book at tour.
Open Evening
Taking place on Tuesday 24th September starting at 6pm, the school will showcase what’s on offer for your child, giving them the opportunity to participate in interactive subject activities, such as:
The Exeter area has long been one of the most thriving in the south west of England, and there are plenty of top commercial organisations here that are creating jobs and growing wealth. However, as is often the case, the picture is a little more complex once the top-level view has been moved to one side. This article will explore the real picture of Exeter’s small to medium-sized business scene, and look at what threats and opportunities it is likely to face in the coming months and years.
The impact of Brexit
With the Brexit saga continuing to rumble on, the most logical...
Three heritage attractions in Devon are now able to welcome more disabled visitors through their doors than ever before.
Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM), Kents Cavern and Seaton Wetlands, have introduced a full set of products to help improve accessibility for disabled and Deaf British Sign Language (BSL) users.
The products were developed by Heritage Ability, in partnership with each of the sites, to help more disabled visitors enjoy their visit by feeling more inclusive. The written tools help to ensure disabled visitors receive information in a format that aids their...
Beginning your climb up the property ladder is a very exciting experience. As a first-time buyer, you still have the best chapters of your life laid out ahead of you, so it’s no wonder you’re eager to be handed the keys to your new home.
No matter how excited you may be at this time, there are still several important tasks that you need to tend to in order to ensure that your dream of owning a home doesn’t turn into a nightmare. By forgetting to tend to even the smallest of details, you could very well end up derailing your move or missing out on your dream home entirely.
Exeter Library is gearing up for an action-packed weekend of free fun and frolics, with the annual Fun Palaces celebrations. Fun Palaces is a free, nationwide campaign taking place on 5th and 6th October 2019, designed to promote culture at the heart of communities and bring local people together to learn and experience new things using arts, craft, science, tech, digital, heritage and sports activities.
Saturday 5th October 2019:
10am-11am – UrbanFlow Streetdance. Come along and try UrbanFlow Streetdance.
10am-12pm - FabLab Drop In Session. Make a keyring on the...
During those times of the year when it’s extremely hot or cold, even the most luxurious of homes can turn into an inhabitable space without a properly functioning heating and cooling system. In most homes and commercial premises, people rely on HVAC systems to keep the interior cool in summer and warm in winter. Some use a separate cooling system such as an air conditioner or a swamp cooler for the warmer months and a heat pump or heaters for the cold season. But the truth is that whichever you choose, these units need to be properly taken care of and maintained for them to take care of...
Law firm Ashfords LLP has strengthened its highly-reputed intellectual property practice with the hire of renowned IP lawyer Clare Jackman.
Clare’s high profile appointment reflects Ashfords’ continued growth and expansion of its offering and expertise in the IP sector. Earlier this year, dual qualified Solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney Chris Sutoto-Haywood joined Ashfords, further bolstering the firm’s IP team. Previously Head of Trade Marks (UK) at international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Clare is an experienced IP lawyer and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney....
For the very first time, Daily Mail wine writer Matthew Jukes is bringing his ‘100 Best Australian Wines’ Roadshow to the South West.
The evening wine tasting, which is taking place in association with South West Wine School, is being held at Exeter Castle on Thursday 10th October from 6 – 9pm. Tickets are currently available on www.southwestwineschool.co.uk and at £20 per person will sell out quickly so book now to avoid disappointment.
Matthew is one of the country’s most influential and respected wine writers and has worked in the wine business for over 30 years. He has...
