Donna highly commended as visionary leader

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 09/24/2018 - 1:52pm

Donna Hart from The Family Law Company was highly commended at the national CILEx (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) Awards 2018.

Although Donna was pipped at the post for the Visionary Leadership category, she was thrilled to have made it through to the finals as one of just two contenders.

Donna, who champions a culture of mentoring, training and wellbeing across The Family Law Company, said: “I was over the moon to have the chance to go to the awards event at the Globe Theatre and socialise with so many talented legal executives; the evening was superb and the...

Skirt made from discarded fishing nets wins Sustainable Design Awards

Authored by Sancho's
Posted: Mon, 09/24/2018 - 1:44pm

Saturday saw hundreds of people pour into Exeter Cathedral for an event as dramatic as its surroundings. The city’s first ever Slow Fashion Show, hosted by Exeter-based ethical fashion and lifestyle brand, Sancho’s , and InExeter , was the flagship event of what has become an annual affair - Style In Exeter Week. Over 500 people flocked to the Cathedral from Exeter and beyond to learn about what Exeter has to offer when it comes to sustainable fashion.

Business Improvement District Manager for InExeter, Ann Hunter, says “We are delighted to see so many people from Exeter and beyond...

TV adventurers to talk at South West Outdoor Festival in Devon

Two well-known TV adventurers, Monty Halls and Conrad Humphries, who have both recently appeared in their own adventure series on Channel 4, will be appearing at the National Trust’s 2018 South West Outdoor Festival. They will be holding talks and walks, plus there's a chance for festival goers to sail on the Bounty’s End, the boat used by Conrad in the Channel 4 series ‘Mutiny,’ over the weekend of 5-7 October at East Soar Farm, near Salcombe in South Devon.

Dartmouth-based TV personality, adventurer and expedition leader Monty Halls, who recently starred in the Channel 4 series ‘...

Expect adventure at Exeter Phoenix this Christma

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/24/2018 - 11:30am

Quirk Theatre will return to Exeter Phoenix this Christmas with an all-new show full of adventure, intrigue and their own hilarious sense of the ridiculous! Marking their sixteenth festive co-production with Exeter Phoenix, Puffin Island will see Quirk Theatre doing what they do best – bringing generations of families together for an inventive and unforgettable live theatre experience. This brand new show has been inspired by Devon’s very own Lundy Island puffins, and invites families to embark on an adventurous journey to Puffin Island to join the island’s residents and famous puffins for...

Award-winning site team at Redrow’s Potters Lea development

Authored by PF
Posted: Mon, 09/24/2018 - 11:08am

Two members of the site team at Redrow’s Potters Lea development in Kingsteignton have both recently been recognised for their exceptional work towards building outstanding homes and providing top quality customer service.

Site manager Steve Damerell has won an esteemed industry accolade for his top-quality work.

Steve has received the Pride in the Job ‘Quality’ Award from the National House Building Council (NHBC). This award will be presented to him at the Pride in the Job 2018 South West lunch on Friday 21 September at the Passenger Shed in Bristol.

Being awarded...

Flying Scotsman to be joined by ‘Harry Potter’ line train on maiden trip through Devon into Cornwall this October

With two weeks to go until Flying Scotsman arrives in Devon on her maiden journey into Cornwall, Stream Dreams has announced that the iconic steam locomotive will now be joined by steam engine Stanier Black Five 44871, which can be regularly seen traversing the famous ‘Harry Potter’ Glenfinnan Viaduct in Scotland. The locomotive is standing in for B1 Mayflower, which will now not be available due to ongoing restoration work. Flying Scotsman – the first steam train to break the 100mph barrier - will travel in to Devon for the first time since restoration, on 4 October 2018, departing from...

New kitchen on offer as part of builders merchants' Community Fund

Since 2014, RGB Building Supplies has been donating £1,000 worth of building materials every other month to deserving groups, charities and schools as part of its Well Built Community Fund. For the next Community Fund, the builders merchant is doing something different by giving away a stunning premium kitchen with an RRP of £9,700.

RGB’s sister company The Room Works is hosting various workshops and demonstrations at The Great Food & Drink Show at Westpoint, Exeter on Saturday 22nd September and once the show ends, RGB is offering the chance for deserving groups and charities...

Gala Concert

Event Date: 
09/12/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Crediton Parish Church

The 2018 Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival will draw to a close on Sunday 9th December with a Gala Concert at 7.30pm by International Soprano Dame Felicity Lott.

She will be accompanied on Piano by Sebastian Wybrew.

The Concert is in aid of the Crediton Parish Church Roof Appeal and Tickets are available from Stella Stephens Tel 01363775170 mob 07960388198 email sktstephens@gmail.com or from A.E Lee 17 High Street, Crediton.

Winning run continues for on-form Exeter Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Sun, 09/23/2018 - 10:51am

Exeter Chiefs maintained pole position in this season’s Gallagher Premiership, notching up a fourth win on the bounce against rivals Newcastle Falcons at Kingston Park.

Facing off against familiar foes - last season the two clubs met on four occasions - Rob Baxter’s side were given their stiffest examination of the new season yet by a resilient Falcons outfit.

Sam Simmonds, surprisingly left out of this week’s 36-man England training squad, gave a timely reminder to coach Eddie Jones of his powers, bagging two of Exeter’s three tries on the night.

He not only took...

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