RGB Building Supplies raised a fantastic £822.65 for the Exeter Chiefs Foundation on Monday 18th March during a company-wide charity breakfast morning.
Visitors to RGB's Exeter branch were able to enjoy a bacon roll and hot drink served by Chiefs' star Phil Dollman in return for a donation to the Foundation, which raises money for 20 community organisations across the region. As a member of the charity's Foundation XV programme, RGB have pledged to raise £1,500 in a year. In addition to the breakfast morning, two members of staff will be taking on a tandem sky dive in June....
With the winter blues behind us, now is traditionally the time when the housing market really starts to gather pace, so it’s time for the Experts in Property Spring Westcountry Property Exhibition in London.
If you’ve been holding off putting your property on the market, now is the perfect time as it could be marketed directly and in person to serious buyers in London, which account for almost 10% of those buying homes in our region.
the Experts in Property Westcountry Property Exhibitions take place three times per year and the Spring event is by no doubt the most popular...
Exeter’s night shelter supported 194 rough sleepers over the winter and will open up again in November thanks to the City Council securing extra funding.
The shelter – dubbed The Junction – is set to wind down at the end of the month as the weather improves and temperatures go up.
Since opening up its doors in November, the facility has provided a total of 3,239 bed nights and given shelter, allowing those sleeping rough to come inside on some of the coldest nights over the winter, when the City Council has enacted its Severe Weather Protocol (SWEP).
The CYD? Exeter Intensive is your chance to train in depth with a member of the CYD? Faculty. The 2019 Intensives will be held over 2 days, with a multitude of dance classes in various styles. The Intensives will allow dancers to work closely with the tutors and receive verbal and practical feedback throughout. The tutors will support and motivate the dancers in a fun, friendly and educational environment, covering all technical elements, performance techniques and industry tips. The intensives are perfect for any dancer wanting to build and develop their knowledge in their dance training...
Lightfoot, the maker of the world’s first technology to reward better drivers, has announced The Honest Truth as its first official Charity of the Year.
Having originally asked staff for recommendations of charities to support, Lightfoot’s board of directors whittled down all nominations to a shortlist of three before giving the deciding vote back Lightfoot’s staff. The Honest Truth came out firm favourite in the final poll, claiming 51% of the total votes cast.
Part of the reason behind the popularity of the charity is the number of similarities between the two...
Leading Devon-based chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has promoted two of its directors, Jonathan Hayes in Exeter and Jo Tope in Holsworthy, to the position of partner within the firm.
The two new partners have extensive experience working with rural and agricultural businesses across the South West, and will be responsible for building on the strength of the firm’s services in the sector. Jo Tope will lead on expanding the firm’s delivery of high-level business and tax advice in and around West Devon and North Cornwall.
Summer is the most sociable of seasons. Take advantage of the long hot days and relaxed atmosphere to make some new friends in new situations
The sun is bright, the days are long, and the time is right for making some new friends. Of all four seasons, summer is by far the most sociable. No one wants to be cooped up alone inside when they can be outside having fun and making memories with good friends and a cold drink. But sometimes friends just aren't around when you need them. Whether you're someone whose closest friends have gone away for the summer break, or a lifelong introvert...
Leading UK telecare provider PPP Taking Care has today (3 April) announced the opening of a third telecare centre in Exeter, supporting its existing centres in Ashburton and Chichester.
The new office takes PPP Taking Care up to three UK centres providing unbroken, 24/7 lifesaving emergency support to its members. The nature of the 24/7 service that telecare offers to members means that it is vital it continues to function even during power cuts and adverse weather events. Multiple centres provide further certainty to members.
If the world’s most famous steeple chase, the Randox Grand National, has fuelled the imaginations of pony-loving children, next Tuesday’s Junior Jumpers Raceday (9 April) at Exeter Racecourse will prove the perfect day out.
Junior Jumpers was created with the aim of increasing attendance amongst children and to encourage parents to regard horseracing as a family friendly pastime.
Every fixture at Exeter Racecourse is free for under 18s, and at next Tuesday’s meeting there will be a chance for children to take part in a behind the scenes tour, and meet jockeys in between the...
The Exmouth Players present Open Auditions for “Colder Than Here”, a black comedy, by Laura Wade at 7.00pm on 23rd April 2019 at The Blackmore Theatre, Exmouth. These auditions are open to you all regardless of whether or not you are a member of The Exmouth Players, age and experience. It does not matter if you have not acted before. We are here to help wherever we can. Come along and have some fun and, if it is your first time, gain some experience. It all helps. Nobody can ignore the fact that Myra is dying, but in the meantime life goes on. There are boilers to be fixed, cats to be fed...
