Have you ever considered being part of a polar expedition? A world first polar expedition and one that is hugely purposeful and worthwhile? Probably not.
Well this is your chance!
Explorer, Jim McNeill, is looking for ordinary people, novices, from all walks of life and echelons of society to train to become modern-day explorers and join a team to reach The Northern Pole of Inaccessibility.
This is a significant place on the planet which has yet to be reached by humankind and therefore stands as the last real world first to be accomplished in the Polar Regions. It...
Four Exeter teams have qualified for the British Skittles Championships finals being held on September 15.
Twice champions Two Tribes mixed team from Exeter back in 2014 and 2015 will be hoping for a third win. Their ladies team have qualified this year at their first attempt, winning their group round by one point over reigning champions the Dolly Mixers from Totnes.
Other regular qualifiers are the Saints from St Thomas Social Club in Exeter who were runners up in the men’s competition in 2015, their best performance to date. Completing the Exeter contingent are first...
The summer ended with an extra ray of sunshine for Amy Langford when she was promoted to Associate Solicitor.
Amy joined The Family Law Company in 2017, attracted by the prospect of working for a specialist firm where she would have a team of family lawyers around her.
She started her career as a Chartered Legal Executive before converting in 2016 to become a Solicitor. Her promotion to Associate Solicitor is in recognition of Amy’s high standards of work and is the next step on the legal career ladder.
Amy says she was drawn to family law because of the positive...
Exeter School said farewell to a much loved and respected member of staff at the end of the summer term.
Director of Alumni Relations, John Davidson, retired in August after 42 years of outstanding service to the school.
Headmaster Bob Griffin paid tribute to John by saying there were few areas of school life to which he had not contributed.
"He was an inspirational Head of Geography for 19 years, and he led the RAF Section of the CCF for seven years, as well as running Adventure Training eight times.
"A caring pastoral teacher, he founded and led Townsend...
THIS September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – men and women in the South West are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help beat children’s cancers. They are being urged to donate any pre-loved quality clothing, accessories and homeware they no longer need to TK Maxx’s Give Up Clothes For Good campaign in support of Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens.
When resold in Cancer Research UK shops, each bag of items donated could raise up to £30 to help fund vital research into new, better and kinder treatments for cancers affecting children and young people. In the...
After you have met the right person, it is evident that you want to impress her with the best gifts. A ring is a piece of jewelry that always remains fashionable. It is an essential asset since she will have to wear it forever as a reminder of your love. You do not want to compromise the quality of this precious gift; therefore, you desire to give nothing but the best.
However, the task of choosing this kind of a ring can be challenging. It is advisable to involve professional service to ensure that you get the right ring. Places like Elegant Gems offers you some tips on how to get...
Devon's Beverley Holidays was celebrated as one of Britain's most outstanding family businesses this summer at London's Wembley Stadium. The Paignton park was among those selected to tread the red carpet at the 2018 National Family Business Awards after winning through to the glittering finals. Founded 60 years ago by the same family which remains at its helm today, Beverley was the sole representative of the UK holiday parks industry at the prestigious event. Organised by Britain's largest network of family-run companies, the annual awards are designed to highlight the important roles...
Celebrating its 174th year, the recent prestigious Dartmouth Sailing Week was a huge success. With more competitors than in previous years, taking part from clubs right along the South coast, Dartmouth, and its surrounding waters, was buzzing with activity. Commenting on the week’s sailing activity, Peter Boote, Joint Regatta Sailing Committee Chairman said: “Despite the trying conditions with very light winds, the race officers managed to hold races every day throughout the week. Racing was close and Start Bay had over 100 boats spread across three courses which made a great spectacle...
FORCE Cancer Charity has again teamed up with local solicitors to promote its Make A Will Fortnight campaign.
The promotion runs from September 10-24 when Ford Simey, Gilbert Stephens, Kitsons and Tozers – solicitors based in offices across Exeter, East and Mid Devon – will waive their simple will-making fee in return for a donation to FORCE.
During your meeting you can discuss with the solicitor what you would like in your will. Should you need specialist advice your solicitor will quote a separate price for any additional work. The suggested donations are £150 for a...
A team of Dartmoor National Park archaeologists and local volunteers are currently carrying out an excavation on a prehistoric site, near Haytor. The site at Holwell Tor, consists of an isolated Middle Bronze Age (around 1,500 BC) hut circle and two reaves (prehistoric boundaries). The first objective of the excavation is to investigate the function of the building; its isolation makes it unusual, so the team will try and determine whether it was a dwelling, a byre for animals, a store, workshop or something else entirely. They have now exposed the walls of the building and are already...
