The PBFA Exeter Book Fair returns to Topsham at Matthew's Hall this Sunday, August 5th
The Exeter Book Fair, in the historic seaport of Topsham, is now the only dedicated book fair in Devon. This is one of three events run by the PBFA at Matthews Hall offering a wide selection of antiquarian, rare and second-hand books and ephemera. Featuring 15 independent booksellers, there will be something to appeal to all tastes and interests!
10.30am-4pm. Everyone welcome.
Tickets on the door are £1 but complimentary tickets can be dowloaded from: http://www.pbfa.org/book-...
Two researchers at the University of Exeter have pedalled a whopping 460 km from London to Paris, raising thousands of pounds for Alzheimer’s Society in a gruelling four-day challenge.
Drs Mark Tarrant and David Llewellyn have exceeded their £1,550 fundraising target for the Society, raising over £2,000 so far to boost the Society’s ground-breaking dementia research. Donations can still be made on their JustGiving page.
Throughout the journey the dedicated duo battled sweltering heat, with temperatures soaring to almost 40 degrees. The pair fought through several punctures...
Striking portraits of Dr Sarah Buck OBE and Dame Clare Marx, members of the University of Exeter’s Council, will feature as part of a stunning exhibition celebrating the achievements of some of the most pioneering women of the 21st century.
The eye-catching pictures are two of 100 portraits displayed together at the Royal College of Art over the summer, to celebrate the centenary of the 1918 Representation of the People Act.
Organised by First Women UK, the exhibition features portraits of women who have been the first in their professional field to reach a certain position...
For many, the summer months provide an ideal opportunity to update certain areas and aspects of your home. One way you can make the most of the long summer evenings and lighter days is by taking on a redecoration project and revamp your home. If you feel your home is in need of a refurbishment, read below to get some ideas of how to spruce your property, regardless of your budget.
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You may always find yourself needing additional storage, but you never find the time to get round to it. Whether it be wicker baskets for shoes, or DIY shelving to give your...
Following several sold out tours of his most recent show Change Management, award-winning comedian, comedy writer and director Andy Hamilton is back with his first ever up close and personal show, An Evening With Andy Hamilton and is heading to Exeter Corn Exchange on Monday 15 October.
Audiences will have the opportunity to ask Andy questions on any topic as he takes a look back at his very extensive professional career in comedy. Beginning in 1976 as a contributor to Radio 4’s Weekending, Andy went on to pick up a raft of awards for co-writing and co-directing such household TV...
Exeter Golf and Country Club’s Head Golf Professional has been appointed Director of Golf to amalgamate the administration, management and commercial aspects of the facility and membership.
Darren Everett, who has been the Golf Professional at Exeter Golf and Country Club since May 2016, will take over the responsibilities of Golf Manager, from Ben Martin on 4th August. After three years as Golf Manager and a previous three working in the Pro Shop, Ben is due to start his new role as the South West Regional Manager for England Golf.
Households in East Devon will soon be receiving a form asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct as part of East Devon’s annual voter registration canvass.
The aim of the form is to ensure that the electoral register is up to date and to identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.
With District and Town/Parish Council elections taking place across East Devon in May 2019, this is an opportunity for residents to make sure that when the...
The new Universal Credit benefit is being rolled out in the Honiton area and an East Devon District Council team is helping the town’s Jobcentre Plus to advise and assist applicants.
The district council is committed to supporting working age residents in the move to Universal Credit and working with Jobcentre Plus to deliver this important welfare change.
Universal Credit, which has been introduced by central Government, replaces six working age benefits:
Leading independent city Chartered Accountants and Business Advisers , Thompson Jenner LLP, has made a two-year deal to support the Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST), joining a group of prestigious organisations that fund the group’s work to support the growth of Exeter’s science and technology sector.
Jon Westley, Partner at Thompson Jenner LLP, said: “We are delighted to support ExIST and the group’s aim to help businesses and organisations with science and technology at their heart to grow and flourish in Exeter. This is an important sector for us and we are...
There are many things you do to prepare yourself for finding a good job. From university degrees to apprenticeships, there may already be much on your CV that you can use to land you your dream job. However, the road can become tricky at times due to the competitiveness of the job market. Standing out can be hard when people have similar qualifications. This is where you need special skills to help you stand out from the crowd and make your mark on your employer. Such skills can be built upon throughout your life, and will also give you some lifelong lessons that you can use outside the...
