Three hundred youngsters from mainstream special educational needs departments and Special Schools will be taking part in the Devon ability games in Barnstaple this week. The event is being staged at the Tarka Tennis Centre on Wednesday 6th February. The opening ceremony begins at 10.15 am and will include a street dancing performance by a group of students from Great Torrington School.
“It’s always great to see so much healthy competitive sport.” said Lisa Alford, Active Devon.
“This event also provides opportunities for participants to try new and different types of...
If you’re a local start-up business which is beginning to gain some traction in terms of fans and local visitors, then chances are you’ve been told to invest in setting up a website. If local customers have been sharing your Instagram posts and spreading the good news by word of mouth, then you might be wondering what the point is of investing in a website under your name.
Social media is only a flavour of what you have to offer
Hopefully, your local business is building up its reputation and fan-base on social media. Platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram are...
Have you got a great idea for a small business? Fancy yourself as a budding entrepreneur and looking for the right opportunity to branch out on your own? The South West of England could be a great place to put your plans into action this year, so make 2019 the year you take some decisive action towards independence and a more rewarding lifestyle.
Why is the South West a good place for small businesses?
The advantages of being in the south west used to be overshadowed by the lack of a motorway beyond Exeter and the notoriously inadequate A303 main road link. However, many...
EXETER City Football Club will be saying “no to homophobia” at its home game with Bury (Saturday, February 16; kick off 3pm).
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It is 10 years ago that the international initiative was founded and the 10th time that a designated Football v Homophobia (FvH) match has been held by Exeter City.
Two years ago, Lou Englefield, Director of the national Football v Homophobia campaign, presented the Exeter OGOC Group with a commemorative pennant, acknowledging the Club’s...
With our help, you can buy a gift for the women in your life that will not disappoint. The favourite traditional gifts come from four main categories of jewellery, clothing, beauty, culture and experiential gifts. Whether you are choosing a gift for Valentines Day, your wedding anniversary, Christmas, Chanukah or any other occasion we have some ideas that add a modern touch for the modern woman who cherishes traditions.
Jewellery
Jewellery can be inspired by heritage, culture and symbolism, providing many options for a piece that will be appreciated. If you are unsure,...
As fashion is subjective, it can be difficult to feel 100% confident in an outfit. Working your way through racks upon racks of clothing can be a challenging task, as you will want to wear a look that not only looks great to others, but boosts your self-esteem.
If you are tweaking or overhauling your wardrobe in 2019, here are some top tips on how to feel confident in any outfit.
Understand the difference between cheap and inexpensive
Believe it or not, there is a big difference between cheap and inexpensive. The expense is related to the pound amount attached to a...
The decisions you make when you’re at school about what you want to do with your life are always subject to change. Even people who seem to have the clearest ideas or a calling to a specific career can find their interests and abilities taking them in new directions. No matter what age you are, you always have a chance to change your life for the better, and being older shouldn’t prevent you from achieving your goals.
If you discover a new passion in your life, or a previously unknown talent comes to the surface, you can’t normally just switch to a new career without undergoing...
Following a whirlwind year of high-profile tour support slots (Ricky Gervais, Bill Burr, Doug Stanhope), a 2018 Chortle Award nomination and an acclaimed, sell out Edinburgh Fringe run, Sean McLoughlin - ‘The best comedian you haven't heard of yet.’ (Time Out) - is taking Hail Mary, an hour of masterful stand up, around the UK on a national tour - arriving in Exeter on 16 April.
The human race is at a crossroads: on one path lies the future, with its twitchy technology and mega-corporations who know us better than we know ourselves; on the other lies the past and all the baggage...
Redrow Homes is welcoming visitors to its Warren Grove at The Copse development in Dawlish on Sunday 10 February 2019 to take part in its Winter Wildlife Walk event.
At 11.00am, the Redrow team will be welcoming prospective homebuyers and those in the local community to join them on a two-mile roundtrip walk to the Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve on the Exe Estuary.
En route, walkers will get a chance to appreciate the local landscape and the abundance of natural beauty surrounding the development.
The walk will end back at Warren Grove at The Copse where...
Exeter School is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs Saskia van Schalkwyk as Head of Exeter Junior School with effect from 1 September 2019.
Since September 2014, Mrs van Schalkwyk has been Deputy Head of The Granville School in Sevenoaks, Kent. She has previously worked in co-educational schools in both the maintained and independent sectors.
Her current responsibilities have prepared her admirably for her new role. These include her work as Designated Safeguarding Lead, her marketing experience and regular liaison with senior schools. She is also a trained ISI...
