Silver success for Rusty Pig

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 08/09/2018 - 11:23am

Ottery St Mary’s Rusty Pig brought home two silver medals in the British Charcuterie Awards.

The Yonder Street restaurant and charcuterie producer entered Hog’s Pudding and Pancetta featuring locally produced, ethically farmed pork.

The judges included Bake Off’s Prue Leith and food writer Henrietta Green with Head Judge John Gower of Quiet Waters Farm.

Rusty Pig owner, Robin Rea said: “We’re pleased to receive recognition for the quality of our charcuterie at such a prestigious event.

“Our range of charcuterie has proved popular in the South West, and to be...

SSAFA Big Brew Up at The Family Law Company

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Thu, 08/09/2018 - 9:49am

In recognition of Armed Forces Week, the team at The Family Law Company invited members of the Army Outreach Team South West to join them for a ‘Big Brew Up’ to help raise money for the Armed Forces charity, SSAFA.

Trainee Legal Executive Zoe Hewines is married to a member of the Army Outreach Team based in Exeter, and it was her suggestion for The Family Law Company to host the event.

Twelve members of Army Outreach South West came along to the at the Balliol office in Southernhay, representing between them the Coldstream Guards, Rifles, Royal Tank Regiment, Queen’s Royal...

Chamber Philharmonia Cologne

Event Date: 
20/08/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St. David’s Church, Exeter

Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience one of Germany's finest Ensembles Chamber Philharmonia Cologne * Germany performing on Monday 20th August 2018 at 7.30 pm in St. David’s Church in Exeter

Classics from Germany

A diverse program ranging from Antonio Vivaldi and his tremendously famous "Four Seasons" to W.A. Mozart, Peter Tchaikovsky and Niccolo Paganini

Bookings:

Exeter Visitor Information and Tickets, Dix’s Field, EX1 1GF Exeter / Devon, Tel. 01392 / 665700

Tickets: Adults £16, seniors/pensioners £14, students/children £12.

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Commitment to acoustics sees Clarke Saunders Associates take third trade association role

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/08/2018 - 11:03pm

Sowton based acoustics specialist Clarke Saunders Associates is upholding a family and business tradition with the election of company director Dan Saunders to a key national association role.

Dan has been appointed chair of the ANC, the Association of Noise Consultants, which represents the acoustics and noise professions across the UK.

He follows in the footsteps of his father Alan Saunders and colleague Ed Clarke - both fellow directors of Clarke Saunders Associates - in taking up the position.

Alan was chair of the ANC from 1999 to 2001 and Ed from 2006 to 2008...

How you can make a new build home stylish

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Wed, 08/08/2018 - 10:31pm

When people think of pretty and stylish houses, they often first think of old homes. Exeter is full of beautiful Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian houses that just ooze charm. However, old things cannot last forever, and new homes are essential to giving everyone a place to live. Here are some great ways that you can make your new build home just as stylish as an old home.

Stairs

New build homes often come with generic stair carpeting that doesn’t look great. An inexpensive and fun project that you can undertake is to get rid of the carpet. Here is a guide on how to do...

Jake Taylor signs new deal at St James Park

Captain Jake Taylor says he is excited about the future at Exeter City having put pen to paper on a new deal at St James Park.

The midfielder, who has been an integral part of the team over the past two-and-a-half seasons, says the club is moving in the right direction and he was keen to tie down his future at St James Park because of that.

“I am very pleased,” he said. “The future at Exeter City is exciting. Since Matty (Taylor) has come in he has showed us it is completely different this year and it is definitely something I want to be involved in going forward.”

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PKF Francis Clark announce Official Collaboration with The Rugby Players' Association

Accountants and business advisers PKF Francis Clark have announced a new initiative with The Rugby Players’ Association (RPA). The RPA is the representative body and collective voice of professional rugby players in England. It was established in 1998 to look after the interests of all professional players, from Academy players to the superstars of the international game.

The RPA offers members Player Welfare and Representation services as well as a comprehensive national Personal Development Programme (PDP) to help prepare them for life after rugby. The RPA has also acted as the...

Honiton girl is world champion in Tae Kwon Do

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 08/08/2018 - 1:34pm

A Tae Kwon Do student from Honiton was crowned world champion when students from Honiton and Axminster Tae Kwon Do represented England at the International World Championships in Birmingham.

Over 2500 competitors from all over the world attended the two day event, competing in sparring, patterns, team sparring, team patterns and destruction to be crowned World Champions.

Honiton’s Roxy Spiller was successful in the Girls Under 11 Blue Belt Patterns category, beating over 40 other competitors to take the title in a hard fought contest. Due to the number of competitors Roxy...

Breast cancer patient says Hospiscare brought joy back into her life

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Wed, 08/08/2018 - 12:39pm

Sally Payne, 43 from Exeter, has been on an unwanted roller coaster ride since 2013. Whilst working in London as a nanny, Sally discovered she had breast cancer. At the time she was only 38. Despite surgeries, chemo and radiotherapy, Sally now has secondary cancer. Local charity Hospiscare is supporting her in managing her illness whilst she continues to do the job she loves.

Sally shares her story.

“I felt fine. Not unwell at all. I was working in London as a nanny, loving life.

“I was getting out of the bath one day when I noticed a dent in one of my breasts. I...

Vospers unveils exciting plans for its new Mazda showroom at £12m supersite

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 08/08/2018 - 10:05am

Multinational car manufacturer Mazda will invite customers to enjoy a new style of car showroom, when Vospers opens its new site in Exeter later this year. The car dealer’s new 61,215 square foot state of the art facility at Matford, destined to open late 2018, will also include new showrooms for Ford, Fiat, Jeep and Alfa Romeo. As the only authorized dealer of Mazda in Devon, Vospers features a great selection across the product range such as the Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda6, Mazda CX-3 and the all-new Mazda CX-5. One of the biggest automaker producers in the world, Mazda has been...

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