This summer, your local library is looking for people aged 14-19 to help out with the Space Chase Summer Reading Challenge.
If you’re a lover of words, a keen people person or on the lookout for something to do during your summer break, this could be the perfect opportunity to learn some new skills whilst helping Devon’s youngsters to enjoy the magic of stories whilst school is out.
Helping with the Summer Reading Challenge is a fun way to get some real hands on work experience, whilst also making a real difference to the lives of children aged 4-11.
The public is invited to see women in science present their research in Princesshay on Saturday June 29.
The Soapbox Science event returns for its fifth year, with its most diverse series of presentations yet. 12 researchers from across the University of Exeter and beyond will present their research to the public.
Topics will range from how diseases can be detected with intelligent nanoparticles and how exactly we can charge our phones without the use of wires, to measuring learning and memory in squirrels.
The speakers will also show off a wide variety of...
For families looking for a fun activity to do once the schools have broken up, Pets at Home is hosting a series of fun and free interactive pet workshops during the summer holidays. Taking place in stores across Devon the workshops will educate attendees about how to look after animals as pets and are aimed at children between the ages of 5-11.
The My Pet Pals workshops offer hands-on activities to educate the next generation of pet owners about keeping pets safe, happy and healthy. Children can expect to find out about the fascinating world of pets, with interactive games and ‘...
A wounded veteran from Devon is to take part in a unique overnight mountain bike challenge from 27 – 28 June, despite having serious mobility issues.
Chris Jones, who grew up in Teignmouth but now lives on the edge of Dartmoor, is determined not to let injuries to his right ankle, knees, hip and lower back prevent him from taking part in the Snowdon Starlight Struggle.
This will see ten wounded, injured and sick Service personnel and veterans ride their mountain bikes up the 3,560’ high peak in daylight and then race to the bottom in darkness. The challenge has never been...
Small businesses contribute up to $8.5 trillion to the economy. This is half of the United States GDP. The small business community is the backbone of the United States economy. There are roughly 28 million small businesses in the US, and they make up to 99.7% of all businesses.
Let's be honest: the opportunity to be your own boss and put energy into building your own dream is not one to pass by.
However, this is only the rosy side of entrepreneurship. There is a side of running a business that pros do not tell you about.
Work is nearing completion on the replacement of the Kings Arms Swing Bridge near Exeter Quay. The new 15-metre span steel structure has now been lifted into place, and to enable the path to be reinstated on either side of the crossing, the paths leading to the pedestrian swing bridge will need to be closed for four days this week.
The path near the bridge will be closed from 7:30am tomorrow (Tuesday 25 June) and is expected to reopen by Saturday morning (29 June).
A signed diversion will be in place, advising people to use the route around the Quay using Cricklepit...
Councillors have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening the pool at the Riverside Leisure Centre as soon as crucial repair works are completed.
Leading councillors took part in a site visit to see progress on work to repair major structural weaknesses at the building which were discovered following a major fire in 2017.
The on-site team explained how detailed surveys have found significant, major defects in the building which will require the roof structure and pool surround area to be rebuilt.
A significant part of the roof area will need to be replaced, whilst...
Teignbridge councillors, staff, dignitaries, service personnel (including cadets and veterans) and pupils from Chudleigh Primary School marked Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony at the council’s Forde House headquarters. Teignbridge Chairman Cllr Richard Keeling led the ceremony today at 10am, paying tribute to those who currently serve and have served in the past. Armed Forces Day is a chance to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to service families, veterans and cadets. It takes place on the last Saturday...
The Family Law Company is celebrating news that both the firm and one of its Directors have been named as finalists in the CILEx National Awards 2019.
Finalists were chosen from a list of shortlisted nominees, with just a handful of contenders remaining in each category.
The Family Law Company, a specialist law firm with offices in Exeter, Plymouth and Taunton is in the finals of the ‘Promoting Access to the Profession’ category. This recognises an organisation ‘whose innovative and diverse recruitment practices actively break down barriers to, and encourage increased...
Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all parts of Devon meet to give support totalling in excess of £50,000 to local charities & organisations throughout the county who are in need of assistance, we were one of the groups nominated by St. Michaels lodge Dawlish.
“AIMS” (Activities, Interests, Music, Support) is a group who meet every Saturday at Oaklands School Dawish to support families who have children with different needs. here the children can have fun and play in a safe environment enjoying activities which include swimming, cooking and playing musical instruments, and...
