As we near the final commemorations to mark the 100 years since the end of World War 1, the Royal British Legion is leading the Nation is saying 'Thank You' to all who served, sacrificed and changed our world.
In Devon, the Royal British Legion is marking the commemoration with a special Festival of Remembrance in Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 1st November at 7.30 pm.
The programme will feature the Band of the Royal Marines and the University of Exeter Chapel Choir and will pay a special tribute to all those in Devon who lived through the Great War and to those who fought...
The National Trust’s Knightshayes in Tiverton is asking for visitors, members and volunteers to share their memories and stories of the property to help celebrate the 150 year anniversary of laying of the foundation stone of the house in 1869. The property will be hosting a series of celebration events in 2019 but need the community to help kick things off this September with a special project, ‘Mapping Knightshayes Connections’.
Do you have a personal recollection of Knightshayes, a fond memory, a photograph or even an artefact you would like to share with us as part of our...
Eleven Devon companies have been awarded funding from Devon County Council to help them promote their businesses to wider audiences.
The Business Promotion Grant, which is part of the County Council’s Devon Delivers programme, aims to help local companies to showcase their goods and services to potential new customers.
Grants of up to £1,500 were offered through a competitive bidding process and the successful companies use the funding to cover exhibiting costs at high profile trade shows and events – providing valuable exposure to help the development of their business and...
The Older Persons Information Day event to be held on Friday 28th September between 10am and 4pm in Budleigh Salterton Public Hall, Station Road, EX9 6RJ, is the 5th Older Persons Day event to be held in the town in recent years. Organised by Home Instead Senior Care, the event brings together under one roof, a wide range of service organisations local and national, that are involved in supporting older people, carers and their families.
Mark McGlade, Managing Director of Home Instead Senior Care – Exeter & East Devon, who organises the annual event, said
After months of blind tasting, deliberation and judging, the shortlist of finalists for the 2018 Food Drink Devon Awards have been announced.
The winners will be revealed at a ceremony at Highbullen Hotel Golf & Country Club on Monday 8th October hosted by food and drink broadcaster, Nigel Barden.
Entries from across the county included 250 products, 63 producers, 75 hospitality and 28 retail establishments judged by experts from the industry.
Barbara King, chair of Food Drink Devon since 2016, is thrilled with the quality of food and drink brought to the...
The amazing "Floyd in the Flesh" are heading to Exeter Barnfield Theatre this Saturday!
This incredible band of genuine Pink Floyd fans create the sites, sounds and atmosphere of a Pink Floyd live show.
Amazing musicianship accompanied by an enormous light and laser show, smoke, and of course the iconic round screen! This show is not to be missed by any fan of amazing live music and of course any Pink Floyd fan!
Tickets are £14 in advance available from the theatre box office on 01392 271808 or on line at http://www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk/floyd-intheflesh/
There are many misconceptions behind the work/life balance. Far too often it is assumed that the balance that is being referred to is living a great life out of work, and more or less suffering through your job during the day. Rather than take on work that seems like a chore, you should work on bettering your skills and finding that job and workplace that suits you. You should love going to work. You should love the work you do. This ideal job is not a pipe dream, it can be your reality, but only if you adopt these top tips to master the work/life balance:
Head to the beautiful boutique Glazebrook House on Saturday 15th September for the ultimate celebration of all things gin! Taking place throughout the afternoon from 3.30-5pm, Glazebrook’s unique Gin Festival is set to bring together some of the very best Devon and Cornwall-based gin creators all under one roof. Enjoy a welcome cocktail courtesy of Barbican Botanics Gin, sample delicious canapes from the talented Glazebrook kitchen and take part in cocktail master-classes and expert-led tasting sessions! What’s more, if you join Glazebrook House for lunch or dinner that day then entry to...
This year’s ‘thrilling’ Devon Stage of the Tour of Britain was one by Commonwealth Games time trial champion Cameron Meyer.
Meyer took victory in Stage Two of the 2018 OVO Energy Tour of Britain after sprinting to win in Barnstaple.
The 174.9 km stage started in Cranbrook and was the tenth time in 12 years The Tour of Britain visited Devon with the county hosting starts and finishes annually between 2009 and 2014 with the last Devon Stage held in 2016.
This year was the first time in the modern history of the Tour that the race was routed through a building - South...
