Donna Hart shortlisted for visionary leadership in national awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 07/06/2018 - 10:29am

Chartered Legal Executive Donna Hart from The Family Law Company has been shortlisted in the national CILEx (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) Awards 2018.

The awards are designed to celebrate the work and achievements of CILEx members and stakeholder partners. Donna is a finalist in the Visionary Leadership Award category, which recognises Legal Executives who encourage innovation, diversity and best practice from those around them.

Donna, who is a Director and Shareholder of The Family Law Company, was nominated for the award because of her ongoing commitment to...

Little ones wild walk

Event Date: 
02/08/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Uphams Car park, Budleigh Salterton, NEAREST POSTCODE: EX9 7BR

Explore the heaths with your little ones As part of Heath Week, join the Education Ranger for a morning of exploring and wildlife themed fun.

Bring a picnic and extend your visit to this beautiful area.

£3 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/littl...

Nightwalk at Mutters Moor

Event Date: 
01/08/2018 - 8:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Mutters Moor car park, tp of Peak Hill, Sidmouth, EX10 0NW

Explore this magical heathland at night Join the Countryside rangers and the Learning Officer from the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust for a night walk as part of Heath Week celebrations.

Listen for nightjars and bats, learn about your night vision and finish off with a hot yummy chocolate.

Age 8+.

Bring a torch just in case!

£5 per person. booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/night...

Exe Estuary Mud Walk

Event Date: 
01/08/2018 - 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth LNR, opposite the toilets, Imperial Road Rec, Exmouth, EX8 1DG

Explore what lives in the mud at Exmouth Discover what is living in the mud of the Exe Estuary.

Dig for worms, search for crabs and shells and fish for shrimps.

Wear wellies or old shoes that can get very wet and muddy.

Not suitable for wheelchairs or buggies.

Children must be accompanied.

£1.50 per adult. £3 per child. Booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/august-2018/exe-e...

Yoga at Seaton Wetlands

Event Date: 
01/08/2018 - 9:30am to 11:00am
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Relax in the peaceful Seaton Wetlands Enjoy breathing, stretching and relaxing exercises in a peaceful environment at Seaton Wetlands.

Bring a mat and blanket (some mats available).

If the weather is poor the class will take place in the Reed Base classroom.

Find out more and book your place with local instructor Yvonne Waite: 01395 517557

£8 per person. booking required.

Have a go at Orienteering

Event Date: 
30/07/2018 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Uphams Car park, Budleigh Salterton, NEAREST POSTCODE: EX9 7BR

A Heath Week event with Devon Orienteering club Come along to Uphams Plantation and try out this exciting activity.

Use a map to find the hidden locations. Suitable for beginners and families.

All maps and instructions provided. Multiple courses to suit different abilities.

Organised by Devon Orienteering Club in partnership with Clinton Devon Estates and Wild East Devon. Dogs welcome on leads. Not suitable for wheelchairs.

Suggested donation £1 per child. No booking required.

Heath Week family festival day

Event Date: 
29/07/2018 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Woodbury Castle, B3180 NEAREST POSTCODE EX5 1HE

elebrate the amazing heaths - Exmouth's natural playground! Heath Week is a week of activities catering for wildlife, sport and history enthusiasts. The week kicks off with the Family Festival on Sunday 29 July at Woodbury Castle.

Discover more at heathweek.org and facebook.com/heathweek

A partnership event with Devon Wildlife Trust, RSPB, Pebblebed Heaths and Clinton Devon Estates.

Suggested donation £5 per group. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2018/heath-w...

Summer Wildlife Spotters Challenge

Event Date: 
26/07/2018 - 10:00am to 03/09/2018 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Seaton Wetlands is bursting with Wildlife How many creatures and natural treasures from the summer spotters sheet can you find?

Spotter sheets available from the Lookout or Discovery Hut.

You could win a professional pond dipping kit including net, tray and bug guide!

£1 per trail. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2018/summer-wildlife-spotters-challenge/

Rockpool Ramble: Exmouth

Event Date: 
25/07/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exmouth beach, left of the lifeboat station (when facing the sea), Queens Drive, Exmouth, NEAREST POSTCODE: EX8 2AY

Explore Exmouth's rockpools

Explore the mysterious world of Exmouth's rockpools with the Countryside team.

Learn where to look and what to look out for.

Buckets and nets available to borrow. Bring your own if you have them.

Suggested donation £3 per child. No booking required.

http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/july-2018/exmouth...

England’s first penalty shootout victory is cost the UK economy £202 million in sickies

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 07/06/2018 - 6:46am

After a historical game against Colombia, England has made it through to the quarter finals of the World Cup for the first time in 12 years, but how did the nation celebrate and watch one of the most momentous occasions in UK football history? And what did the sore heads costing the country’s economy?

William Hill has carried out research of 2000 UK adults to find out how the country watches and celebrates the World Cup, from the total pints sunk on Tuesday to the number of people who skived off work yesterday.

Celebrating and commiserating: after the game

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