Disability charity CEDA goes green

Authored by CEDA Exeter
Posted: Fri, 05/11/2018 - 8:02am

Exeter based charity CEDA (Community, Equality, Disability Action) is the latest South West organisation launching a new ‘go green’ initiative, raising awareness of small changes that can be made to help protect our planet.

CEDA delivers education and social opportunities with disabled people and works with over 150 individuals each week. The charity employs 90 staff and volunteers each of whom are being encouraged to make small changes one step at a time.

CEDA has replaced its plastic straws with new biodegradable alternatives and it has increased the number of recycling...

Wollen Michelmore – Leading Law Firm of the Year!

Wollen Michelmore won the DASLS Legal Award - ‘Leading Law Firm of the Year’ for firms with over 11 partners, held at the English Riviera Centre on the 1st May.

The award was one of the biggest of the evening, competing against many high-profile law firms in the 11+ Partners category.

The DASLS Legal Awards has been going for 3 years now. It is an opportunity to celebrate the role of lawyers and to also recognise the outstanding contributions they make in supporting their clients, businesses and the communities in which we live and work.

Sue Aggett President of...

Question & answer with Antonia D'Alessio of Gilbert Stephens Solicitors

Gilbert Stephens Solicitors are delighted that fee earner Antonia D'Alessio has recently qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Antonia initially obtained her Exeter University LLB law degree in 2013, she then undertook Bar exams in London in 2015 before recently completing the Graduate Fast Track Diploma with CILEX Law School.

Antonia, who specialises in residential conveyancing, joined the firm in 2015 and has been an important part of the team ever since. We asked Antonia a few questions about why she is passionate about law and what advice she would offer to those...

IKEA Exeter opens its doors to the South West

Home furnishings retailer IKEA today opens the doors of its much-anticipated store on Newcourt Way, Exeter. The retailer celebrated the new opening with a ceremony hosted by Gillian Drakeford, IKEA UK and Ireland Country Manager and Nick Earle, IKEA Exeter Store Manager. They were accompanied by Lord Mayor Cllr Lesley Robson, Cllr Peter Edwards, Leader of Exeter City Council, Karime Hassan, Chief Executive of Exeter City Council, and local school children from Trinity CofE Primary school in Newcourt. Loyal fans queued to be the first through the doors and experience the brand’s famous...

The Isle of Slaves

Event Date: 
07/07/2018 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre

Directed by Alistair Ganley

Join the Cygnet Company this summer for a classic role-reversal comedy by the great C18th dramatist Pierre Marivaux. Marooned on a mysterious island run by former slaves two put-upon servants switch places with their masters and discover the pleasures - and dangers - of wielding authority over another human being.

The Isle of Slaves is a playful exploration of class, power and responsibility which seeks to amuse as much as it enlightens.

Cygnet 2015 Production of Marivaux’ The Triumph of Love

“charming their audience with comedy...

The Isle of Slaves

Event Date: 
03/07/2018 - 7:30pm to 07/07/2018 - 10:00pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre

Directed by Alistair Ganley

Join the Cygnet Company this summer for a classic role-reversal comedy by the great C18th dramatist Pierre Marivaux. Marooned on a mysterious island run by former slaves two put-upon servants switch places with their masters and discover the pleasures - and dangers - of wielding authority over another human being.

The Isle of Slaves is a playful exploration of class, power and responsibility which seeks to amuse as much as it enlightens.

Cygnet 2015 Production of Marivaux’ The Triumph of Love

“charming their audience with comedy...

Cordero signs new Chiefs deal

Santiago Cordero says he is “excited” about what lies ahead for him at Sandy Park after he today agreed terms on a new one-year deal with the Exeter Chiefs.

The Argentinian international arrived in Devon back in January on a short-term contract until the end of the season.

However, the 24-year-old’s impressive form, both in matches and in training, has done enough to convince Chiefs’ Director of Rugby Rob Baxter to extend his stay.

Although he has yet to score his first points for the current English champions, Cordero helped his new club to lift the Anglo-Welsh Cup...

Host families needed in Exeter

Authored by Isca School
Posted: Thu, 05/10/2018 - 12:04pm

The Isca School of English is seeking host families for their foreign students as we prepare for a very busy summer.

Why be an Isca Family?

We have been based in St Leonard’s since 1966 and are a family run school. We know that taking someone into your home is a very personal and so make sure that you feel supported throughout their stay. Jo our Accommodation and Welfare Manager is always a phone call away day and night!

We have lovely students and they have a full timetable of school, sports and evening activities and a full day excursion on Saturdays.

You...

Exhibition: Anita Reynolds - A Year on Dartmoor

Event Date: 
19/05/2018 - 10:00am to 01/07/2018 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF

In a new exhibition at the Devon Guild, local printmaker and artist Anita represents her journeying over 365 square miles of Dartmoor through various prints, painting and installations. Her dynamic artwork often created on-site, reflects the impact of the changing seasons on the wild Devon landscape.

Open daily, 10am-5.30pm. Free.

Related events:

18 May, 6-8pm: Preview & evening meal. Free entry to gallery. (Phone to book meal) 31 May: Hands On - FREE printmaking drop-in day 17 June: A Way In - workshop day for makers. Includes lunch £50

Devon Guild of...

Local companies support CHSW’s Rainbow Run

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/10/2018 - 10:00am

Devon Contract Waste, RGB Building Supplies and Exmouth-based Thomson Reuters, have pledged their support for Children’s Hospice South West’s (CHSW) fundraising Rainbow Run which takes place on Saturday 9 June at Exeter’s Westpoint.

All three companies have chosen to sponsor coloured paint stations at the run, and Naomi Dymond corporate fundraiser at the charity’s Little Bridge house hospice near Barnstaple said: ‘We cannot thank our sponsors enough for choosing to support CHSW this year. Their sponsorship helps us to cover the costs of running our events and ensures that we can...

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