A South West-based communications company is now offering a brand new CCTV service to local organisations looking to maximise their security and efficiency.
Equations Voice and Data, with offices in Devon and Somerset, has been providing telephone systems and technology to businesses, schools, medical practices and professional service providers across the South West for more than 25 years, and has now extended its offering to CCTV.
Recent research has shown that the appearance of CCTV on business premises can potentially reduce the chances of would-be thieves attempting a...
Devon Freemasons have donated £7,500 to Devon Community Foundation to help support people in need across the county. Last week Sarah Yelland Deputy CEO of the foundation was delighted to be presented with the cheque by Ian Kingsbury JP. The Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire Freemasons.
The generous gift brings the total donated over the last 4 years to over £42,000 and will be allocated to the Foundation’s Community Grants, supporting hundreds of voluntary and community groups offering local people in need a helping hand.
What is the natural world worth? Can you put a price on birdsong?
These are among the questions to be addressed by a new project at the University of Exeter, which aims to discover how economics can help protect the environment.
Economics and conservation are often seen as unrelated, but the project will try to place an economic value on biodiversity so it can be taken into account and become part of individual, corporate and governmental decision making.
Dragon Capital and the University have together committed £1.6m over the next five years, and a newly appointed...
Exeter Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce that Professor Penelope Endersby, chief executive of the Met Office will speak at this year’s Exeter Business Dinner, taking place on Friday 1stNovember 2019 at Sandy Park Conference Centre.
Penelope joined the UK’s world-leading national meteorological service in December 2018 from the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) where she led the Cyber and Information Systems Division and was Acting Chief Technical Officer as well as a Non-Exec Director of Ploughshare Innovations, the MOD’s technology transfer organisation...
School holidays may be looming, but that doesn’t mean the learning stops. To help kids stay active throughout the summer, DanSci Dance Studio in Exeter will host a series of interactive dance programmes for kids aged from 18 months to 12 years
“We are very excited for Summer of Dance to begin” says Artistic Director of DanSci Dance Studio, Ava Barron Thomas “First up on the schedule is our raved about annual mixed styles dance Camp.”
Ava says “the dance camp is filled with different dance styles, music, stage craft and fun. Designed for 5-12 year old’s, camp will allow them...
THERE were thrilling finals in the 15th annual Exeter City Football Club's One Game One Community Group male and female five-a-side community diversity football tournament, when eight male and eight female teams competed for trophies and medals.
In the male final, Marcel's Allstars beat The Saints 7-1, making it the third year running that the Allstars have taken the male competition title.
In the female tournament Exeter City A were the victors against Plympton A, the result 2-1.
The tournament, which encourages participation from local community teams and...
The work of a local tapestry artist has been selected for a prestigious international exhibition in London and Nottingham.
Tapestry weaver Christine Sawyer from Exeter has had ‘Split Detail’ selected for Heallreaf 2019 where there are 40 exhibitors from all over the world. The exhibition runs from September 7 to 21 at Surface Gallery, Nottingham and then from October 15 to 26 at Espacio Gallery, London.
There is a 'People's Choice' prize and visitors will vote for the work they like best. The winning artist receives £250, sponsored by yarn company Weavers Bazaar. There is...
BOYZLIFE (Playing the Hits of Boyzone and Westlife) play Exeter Lemon Grove on Sunday 22nd September 2019!
Boyzlife brings together members of two of the biggest boybands in history, Boyzone and Westlife, to perform a whole host of their biggest chart hits.
Brian McFadden enjoyed 12 UK and Ireland number ones as a member of Westlife, including a record breaking seven top spots in a row. The band also boast four number 1 albums and over 30 million record sales in total. Since Westlife, Brian has enjoyed international solo success, including a UK number 1 with ‘Real to Me’....
Sustainability can look and feel luxurious while at the same time doing the earth a favour. We are all acutely aware of the need to reduce, reuse, and recycle and what better way than using recycled materials in and around your home?
We all should be eco-conscious in this day and age and being ‘green’ and eco-friendly goes a lot further than you may think. Not only does recycling help your immediate environment but it assists on a bigger global scale. If everyone started using composite products and spreading awareness of how great these products really are, a global shift towards...
Over time, families naturally grow and change. In many cases, that means that they wind up needing more space than their current home offers. Unfortunately, adding a loft extension isn't always possible. In situations like these, garden buildings are a viable alternative. These freestanding outdoor buildings can be used for everything from hosting guests to working at home or providing a place for children to play. Garden buildings come in many different styles, which can make choosing one a little bit challenging.
To find the perfect building for your outdoor space, try using...