Redrow Homes is inviting prospective homebuyers to a number of its developments across the South West region to find out more about its Readymade homes. From 10:00am until 4:00pm on Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August, members of the public are invited to drop in to the event taking place at Romansfield in Okehampton. The showcase events will be an opportunity for those looking for new homes in the region to find out more about the scheme and to learn why a Redrow Readymade home might be the perfect solution.
The housebuilder’s Readymade homes comprise properties which are already...
Bringing together the Exeter Chiefs Foundation, the official charity of Exeter Rugby Club, and Wooden Spoon Devon, the children's charity of rugby, this years’ Christmas Lunch has been set for Thursday the 5th December 2019 at Sandy Park, Exeter.
Join us at this fun-filled festive afternoon to set the Christmas season off in style. The afternoon will again be hosted by former Bath, Saracens and England prop David Flatman and Exeter Chiefs very own Kai Horstmann.
Guests will not only be treated to a sumptuous three course meal – there will also be a whole afternoon of...
Veterans With Dogs is delighted to announce it has bagged £4,000 from Tesco’s Bags of Help community grant scheme.
Bags of Help is run in partnership with environmental charity Groundwork, and sees grants awarded to thousands of local community projects every year. Since launching in 2015, it’s provided more than £79 million to over 26,000 local community projects.
Millions of shoppers have voted in Tesco stores up and down the country and it can now be revealed Veterans With Dogs has been awarded£4,000.
Craig MacLellan, Chief Executive of Veterans With Dogs said: “...
SHOWERS of rain and windy weather failed to dampen the spirit of those who attended the 42nd Dartmoor Folk Festival from August 9 to 11.
The festival staged its usual outdoor arena events under cover in huge marquees at South Zeal near Okehampton, following the festival association’s well-tested wet-weather contingency plan.
Hit by the national power outage, which affected many people across the county on the Friday afternoon, the festival brought in a large generator as a stand-by for the weekend, but its use was fortunately not required.
RGB Building Supplies’ annual golf day, held at Bovey Castle on Thursday 11th July, raised a fantastic £3,908 for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust and Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust. The tournament was won by a team representing RGB’s Exeter-based kitchen and bathroom showroom The Room Works.
The day, organised in association with Exeter City FC, saw 28 teams made up of suppliers, customers and staff take part in the four-ball competition, with The Room Works team taking home the Andy Shinner Memorial Trophy.
Following the golf, players enjoyed a sit-down meal and were...
Staying youthful is a quest for many people all around the world, and it’s a multi-million-pound industry. With this mind, be wary of some of the expensive products that are sold as being youth-enhancing and those that promise to fade wrinkles and keep you looking twenty-something well into your forties. Don’t be afraid of aging gracefully, as all too often, cosmetic procedures can go wrong, and you can end up unhappy and wishing to go back in time.
Prevention is better than cure, so rather than focusing on having Botox, for example, start looking after your health and your skin...
As a third of Brits plan to spend their holiday in the UK this year[i], new research reveals the most popular places for a child friendly staycation with Exeter taking the tenth spot.
Whilst London comes in at number one, Scottish cities Glasgow and Edinburgh were second and third most popular – proving the combination of entertainment, culture and historical architecture wins tourists’ hearts.
Premier Inn conducted the study based on data showing summer 2019 bookings made by families with children.
Whether families choose a seaside escape, cultural city tour or...
It always happens when you least expect it – your car breaks down. And it’s usually at a time you’re dead broke, leaving you to figure out how to pay for car repairs with no money.
The good news is, it’s not a hopeless cause. There are lots of ways to come up with repair money, many of which could put needed cash into your hands today.
Before you panic, let’s look at 8 tips on how to pay for car repairs when you don’t have any money.
1. Use a Credit Card
Having a credit card is an easy way to pay for car repairs when you don’t have an emergency fund to...
Running out of cash before your next payday might have happened to you. You’re not alone; one out of three people deplete their cash reserves before the month ends .
Why does this happen? Failing to budget and track your expenditures can cause you to overspend. Your income might not sufficiently cover all your financial obligations.
The question to ask is how to raise cash for emergencies before your next payday, some short-term lenders offer payday loans. Today, we’re taking a position against all manner of payday loans, and you’ll see the solid reasons behind our stance...
The Family Law Company is organising a quiz night at the stunning Exeter Historic Guildhall in the High Street on Thursday September 12. Teams of four are invited to sign up for the fundraiser in aid of Citizens Advice Exeter as part of its 80th anniversary celebrations.
The cost per team is £30 which includes soft drinks and nibbles. To register your team please email jemma.breban@thefamilylawco.com or call 01392 421777.
Citizens Advice aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives....
