The Greater Exeter could become home to a new 20,000 seat sports stadium. The concept plan is currently in discussion stages and forms part of a proposal included in the Greater Exeter Strategic Plan (GESP); the venue would also double as a much-needed concert arena for the region.
When completed the GESP document will represent the combined strategic future visions of city councillors from East Devon, Mid Devon, Teignbridge, and Exeter for the Greater Exeter region. The proviso for the GESP document is to create a modern city that still retains all the warmth, peace, and charm...
Falls are the largest cause of emergency hospital admissions for older people in the UK, with around 220,000 fall-related emergency hospital admissions in England among patients aged 65 and older each year.
As many as 1-in-3 people over 65 will fall this year, with the numbers increasing to half of those aged 80 and above suffering a fall. In fact, thirteen people aged 65+ die every day in England and Wales because of a fall or fall related injuries.
It’s easy to shrug off these concerns as something that isn’t applicable to you, but a Saga Magazine survey highlighted that...
Get into gear for summer in a beautiful historic parkland setting with over 400 vintage vehicles at Killerton’s Classic Car day.
On Sunday 12 May at Killerton House near Exeter, cared for by the National Trust, over 400 classic car enthusiasts will be taking a pit stop in the historic parkland to showcase their pride and joys.
Alongside the vast array of cars, there will be a craft fair with over 40 stalls including local food traders such as Camper Coffee, the Teign Canteen and Lemon Jelli. Adults can enjoy sampling Killerton estate cider at the bar, while kids can let off...
Standing out in business can be difficult, especially with so much saturation in certain sectors between local independents, larger corporations and global multinationals. But, it doesn’t mean that business owners can’t be savvy in order to ensure they are communicating to the right customers. One way in which this can be done – and can help attract a wider cache of custom – is through sales promotions. While the days of buy-one-get-one-free may be long behind us (yes, 2016 saw the phasing out of the BOGOF offer to mitigate against food waste and focus deals where customers may benefit...
Investec Wealth & Investment (IW&I) has strengthened its Exeter team with the appointment of Richard Wright as Financial Planning Director. In this role, Richard will lead IW&I’s financial planning offering in the Exeter office. He will report to Chris Aitken, the firm’s UK Head of Financial Planning.
Richard joins IW&I from the prominent South West-based accountancy firm PKF Francis Clark, where he managed the financial planning team based at its Plymouth office.
A Chartered Financial Planner and Member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, Richard also...
Exeter Symphony Orchestra (ESO) – with internationally-renowned soloists Thomas Hobbs (tenor), Madeleine Shaw (mezzo soprano) and Tim Murfin (bass), the Exeter Philharmonic Choir, the University of Exeter Chapel Choir and St David’s Singers – is delighted to present a major performance of The Dream of Gerontius by Sir Edward Elgar in Exeter Cathedral on Saturday 6 July 2019 at 7:30pm and proud to contribute to the Exeter Festival 2019.
The Dream of Gerontius is an unforgettable, large-scale work for orchestra, vocal soloists, chorus and organ; although according to its composer it...
Being a freelancer is not as easy as many people believe it to be. In order to earn a good and regular wage from this type of working, you can’t just sit around in your pyjamas all day or perform your work from the confines of your duvet. Just as you would in a traditional office environment, you have to keep yourself motivated, you have to remain focused, and, most importantly of all, you have to stop on top of your workload.
If you’re a current freelance worker or if you’re considering embarking on this kind of path in your career, it’s imperative that you learn how to keep on...
Local mum-trepreneur Laura Skilton celebrates her baby swim school business going national having already helped more than 5,000 children in Devon and Hampshire learn to swim since launching seven years ago.
Laura Skilton, who runs swim sessions in Exeter and Crediton, has rebranded her successful Baby Paddlers swim school this month launching as a national franchise programme which is already gaining interest from all over the country.
Baby Paddlers – now known as Baby Squids – is a well-established, highly successful swim school for 0-4-year olds focusing on building...
National initiative returned for its 4thyear, as new survey confirms the best breastfeeding support comes from fellow breastfeeders
Thousands of mums took part in The Big Breastfeeding Café this week. The nationwide campaign, led by breastfeeding brand Medela,connected families via a network of mini events on 1stMay.
Now in its 4th year, the 2019 celebration followed a recent survey that revealed 75% of mums believe that guidance from breastfeeding mothers positively impacted their feeding experience.One breastfeeding mum commented that she was “still breastfeeding thanks...
Travel aboard and Intercity 125 HST from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meads - but this time you are sitting next to the driver and get to see the view from the drivers cab.
You see right in front of you rather from the side if you was a passenger.
Filmed in the early 1990s.
To purchase a copy of this DVD cost is £10.99 plus £3.50 post and packing, ideal for any railway enthusiasts.
To order your copy of this great DVD call: 01394 470112 or visit us at www.amcs12sales.co.uk
