East Devon walkers asked to unite against Parkinson’s

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/30/2018 - 4:34pm

East Devon residents are being asked to unite with thousands of people across the UK and Walk for Parkinson’s along the South West Coastal Path at Budleigh Salterton on Sunday 24 June. The event will raise vital funds for the charity Parkinson’s UK, and is one of many walks taking place all over the UK throughout 2018. Two people are diagnosed with the condition every hour in the UK and Walk for Parkinson’s events aim to raise over £500,000 for research to step closer to a cure. There are longer and shorter distances to choose from, so whether you’re up for a challenging walk or a gentle...

Go Tell Alice & The Beach Boyz Tribute Band Live in Concert @ Sheldon Open Air Theatre

Event Date: 
27/07/2018 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Sheldon Open Air Theatre, Sheldon, Sheldon Lane, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter EX6 7YT

It's an evening of double excitement at Sheldon - we have the funky blues twist of local band Go Tell Alice to kick off the fun closely followed by the fantastic Beach Boyz Tribute Band who deliver the complex orchestral arrangements and intricate harmonies of America's biggest ever pop group style and flamboyance.

Premium (buy any time including on the gate, refundable for any reason until 10am on day of concert) £19.50

Early bird (before 30th June, no refunds,nsfers) £15

Children under 14 (buy any time including on the gate, refundable for any reason until 10am...

Ultimate Elton & The Rocket Band Live in Concert @ Sheldon Open Air Theatre

Event Date: 
25/07/2018 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Sheldon Open Air Theatre, Sheldon, Sheldon Lane, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter EX6 7YT

Some tribute artists look like their idol, some sound like their idol. Paul Bacon as Elton John does both. You simply won't find a closer tribute to Sir Elton John.

Premium (buy any time including on the gate, refundable for any reason until 10am on day of concert) £19.50

Early bird (before 30th June, no refunds, no transfers) £15

Children under 14 (buy any time including on the gate, refundable for any reason until 10am on day of concert) £9.50

Free parking from 6.30pm. Gates open 7.15pm. Concert starts 8pm and ends 10pm. We offer free car parking and...

Glassboat’s Platt to guest at Rusty Pig

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Wed, 05/30/2018 - 3:28pm

Jake Platt from Bristol’s renowned Glassboat restaurant is guesting at Rusty Pig on June 2.

The ‘Saturday Night Fever’ dining event is a seasonally-led, four-course tasting menu using locally sourced ingredients.

Jake is known for his seasonal, ingredient-led approach and a strong focus on regional France and influences. He has been head chef at Glassboat, which is situated on Welshback in Bristol’s historic floating harbour, for just under a year, after stints with Mitch Tonks at The Rockfish Grill on Whiteladies Road and Toby Gritten at The Bird in Hand in Long Ashton as...

Lost and Stolen Passports: Which steps to take?

Your passport serves as one of the essential keys to your doorway to a perfect holiday – thus, realizing it’s been lost or stolen can be devastating and overwhelming and could potentially ruin the rest of your plans. But, in case this happens, it’s imperative to stay calm and composed, and know that this temporary inconvenience will pass and you can pivot back to the holiday you deserve. But first, you have to take note of the following steps you must take to ensure that this mishap goes behind you in no time:

For Lost Passport

In case your passport gets lost, you must...

Devon businesses make switch to LEDs to tackle energy use

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 05/30/2018 - 12:57pm

In the last 12 months more than 5,000 LED lights have been fitted in Devon businesses and organisations.

This major energy switch stands to save businesses involved over £100,000 and 439 tonnes of CO2, equivalent to the energy use of an average house for 33 years, according to SunGift Energy Ltd.

Working with Devon businesses, including Westpoint Arena and Pecorama, law firms Ashfords LLP and Stephens Scown as well as six primary schools and three medical practices, SunGift Energy LED projects have saved money, energy and have improved lighting.

Fred Thomson,...

Invictus Game Star raises funds for CEDA

Authored by CEDA Exeter
Posted: Wed, 05/30/2018 - 11:00am

CEDA enabler Andrew White excelled in the military but shortly after achieving his goal of being accepted into the elite unit Coldstream Guards he suffered an injury that ended his Army career.

At the 2017 Invictus Games he cycled his way to gold in the men’s road cycling IRB 3 criterium. He crossed the line in a time of 28 minutes 21 seconds to take first place. Andrew has been selected to represent TeamGB again in the 2018 Invictus Games taking place in Sydney Australia.

As part of his training he wants to complete a personal challenge raising money to celebrate the 30th...

Promotions at employee-owned law firm

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 05/30/2018 - 10:45am

Employee-owned law firm Stephens Scown LLP has promoted four members of staff. Ellie Hibberd from the firm’s employment team has been promoted to partner, as has family law expert Sarah Walls. Two further promotions have been made in Stephens Scown’s intellectual property team, with Thomas Chartres-Moore becoming an associate and Charlotte Trussler promoted to team co-ordinator. Stephens Scown’s managing partner Robert Camp said: “Our clients often need our help at stressful times in their lives – they may be a business owner launching a new product, a manager handling a dispute with an...

Queen’s Drive Space goes live!

Fun, sun, food and entertainment were the order of the day for Exmouth Seafront over the Bank Holiday Weekend as the Queen’s Drive Space officially went live.

The new space, created by East Devon District Council, features a brand new Jurassic-themed play park, a scrumptious food village from Taste of the West and an events space which, from June 12, will be used for live performances and big screen streamed shows from theatres across the UK, starting with Swan Lake from the Royal Opera House.

Doors opened to the new space on Friday (May 25) afternoon although children from...

Funds support therapy for young Harriet

Authored by Sarah
Posted: Wed, 05/30/2018 - 6:20am

The cost of funding one year’s specialist therapy for an 11-year-old with cerebral palsy has been met by a local housebuilder.

Persimmon Homes South West has made the donation to fund conductive therapy for Harriet Dunn from Exeter.

The £1,000 grant was made through its hugely successful Community Champions campaign.

Anna Dunn, Harriet’s mum, said: “Harriet has cerebral palsy and is partially sighted and has weekly conductive therapy sessions with her therapist Viktoria Pavlics.

“The therapy helps her with sitting unaided, standing and walking with sticks...

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