Lilian, 80 years old from Axminster, volunteers as treasurer of her local support group, helps fundraise in the local community, and has volunteered in the Axminster Hospiscare shop for over 22 years.
Shop manager, Anna says, “Lilian is very modest. She does so much to help in the shop but acts like it’s nothing. She often looks after the whole shop when we are short staffed and even pops in when she is out doing her shopping to check if we need any help. To me she is completely irreplaceable.”
“I volunteer my time in the shop 2 days a week and usually a little bit extra in...
Starring Rhys James (Mock The Week / Russell Howard’s Stand Up / Virtually Famous / Sweat The Small Stuff / The Chris Ramsey Show) with special guest Jack Barry plus compere Tom Glover perform at Exeter Lemon Groveon on Thursday 25th October 2018!
Rhys James…comes to Suck a Lemon but who he is?
Rhys is a size 9 shoe comedian from London, UK. He’s done loads of good stuff I swear, and I’d know, because I’m him. Here’s some of the stuff you may recognise us from Mock The Week (BBC2), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central), Rhys James is… (BBC Radio 4), Rhys James...
Starring Ivo Graham (Live At the Apollo / Mock The Week / Comedy Store on Comedy Central / As Yet Untitled / Fighting Talk) plus special guest Josh Pugh and compete Luke Honnoraty perform at The Exeter Lemon Grove on Thursday 11th October 2018!
Ivo Graham…comes to Suck a Lemon but who he is?
Apologetic Eton and Oxford alumnus Ivo started stand-up in 2009 at the age of eighteen and eight months later became the youngest ever winner of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funnyaward for new acts at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Since graduating three years later he has become...
Laughter, they say, is the best medicine and at Suck A Lemon the doctor is definitely in session. Every fortnight they’ll be bringing the best, most entertaining and downright hilarious acts to Exeter for a brand new comedy night. Suck A Lemon will feature some of the hottest and funniest upcoming names in comedy alongside award-winning comedians and guests from TV shows such as BBC2's Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and Britain's Got Talent. Our wonderful resident compares will lead proceedings for a guaranteed laugh-packed evening out.
Scarlett Entertainment Co-director Rebecca Marks has been shortlisted for the Family Business category at the finals of the 2018 IoD Director of the Year Awards.
Scarlett Entertainment is a global entertainment specialist based in Devon.
Rebecca Marks, Co-director at Scarlett Entertainment said: “Since starting the company in 2009 with my brother, Ben, we’ve worked hard to become a leading international entertainment company. This has only been possible by putting our family values at the centre of all that we do. We have a fantastic team and our values allow us to...
After a highly successful inaugural Fishing Festival in March 2018, fishing fever returned to Cofton again this September for the second instalment of the highly sought after Cofton Cup! The award-winning South Devon holiday park hosted its second competitive match on its Mamhead Match Lake, from 18th – 20th September. Battling it out against a number of experienced anglers, Andy Everill from Newcastle-under-Lyme, came out on top in Thursday’s grand final with a winning total of 62.06 lbs from peg 25, scooping the Cofton Cup and £500. Andy nudged ahead of runner-up Phil Denslow, from...
Crealy is launching one of their spookiest Halloween’s yet with over 60 rides and attractions and plenty of Spooktacular activities taking place between 22nd -31st October. It’s one not to be missed!
2018’s brand-new attraction is the ghoulish Scarecrow Scaremaze located in The Arena. Following the eerie discovery of a scarecrow’s straw hat in the Crealy Arena, the Scarecrow Scaremaze will take thrill-seekers on a journey to the depths of the mysterious maze with some surprises lurking. Enter if you dare!
Other Halloween favourites will be making a return including the re-...
Patients are now able to relax in a new therapeutic garden at Sidmouth Hospital, thanks to funding from Sidmouth Hospital’s Comforts Funds.
Work began in April 2018 to convert the area from a space that was not easily accessible or beneficial to the recovery of patients, into an area which improves overall wellbeing and allows patients to work on their therapy or rehabilitation goals in the garden before they are discharged. The garden is now easily accessible with a wide range of brightly coloured plants in raised flower beds for patients, staff and visitors to enjoy.
Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Ltd has acquired ARR Craib Transport Ltd, whose headquarters are in Aberdeen, with additional operations in Cumbernauld, Stockton and Great Yarmouth.
Like Gregory’s, Craib’s is a private family company with an exceptional reputation gained over nearly 50 years of trading. Initially the business was linked to the paper industry and thereafter developed as a major supplier to the Oil and Gas industries. Subsequently the business expanded to include running the Scottish hub for Palletline as well as being the largest pallet network operator in Scotland...
Every business owner needs to identify ways in which they can reduce costs in order to maximise profit. This can be a challenge, particularly when first starting out as there are many costs involved in running a successful company, but there are a few ways that you can do this which will have a big impact in the long run. Often, these costs can be simple to implement and will help to improve your bottom line. These methods to reduce spending are about making intelligent business decisions, and they could also have an impact on your brand reputation too. Read on to discover a few ways that...
