The Exeter Book Fair, in the historic seaport of Topsham, is now the only dedicated book fair in Devon.
This is first of three events run annually by the PBFA at Matthews Hall offering a wide selection of antiquarian, rare and second-hand books and ephemera.
Featuring over 20 independent booksellers, there will be something to appeal to all tastes and interests, from novels by classic writers such as VIrginia Woolf, JRR Tolkien and Lewis Carroll to history books, biographies and atlases!
The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership is delighted to announce its new chief executive, David Ralph, who will be starting on 4 June, taking over from the outgoing Chief Executive, Chris Garcia, who is retiring after leading the LEP for the last five years.
David brings high calibre expertise to this role, having previously led the D2N2 LEP as Chief Executive for five years. Over this period he translated the area’s strategic economic plan into real delivery on the ground; this experience will be hugely valuable leading our LEP as the role and influence of LEPs...
A five-year-old boy from Exeter, who has spina bifida and hydrocephalus, conditions that affect his mobility, has received a specialist tricycle that will allow him to ride outside with his friends and family for the first time. Arthur Alderson is unable to walk unaided and is a part-time wheelchair user. Although he is a confident child, with lots of friends, his poor balance means that he is unable to ride a standard bicycle leaving him a spectator when his friends cycle outside. But thanks to Caudwell Children, the national charity that provides practical and emotional support to...
Since 2014, RGB Building Supplies has donated £23,000 worth of building materials to clubs, charities, schools and groups through its Well Built Community Fund and it’s delighted to announce the fund is returning for another 12-months.
For the next giveaway, RGB will be donating £1,000 worth of building materials to a group that’s taking part in a carnival or festival. So, whether materials are needed to help build a float, decorate a stall, or build a Carnival Queen’s throne, RGB would like to hear about it.
From all the nominations received, three will be chosen to go...
Street Food Warehouse present Devon Street Food Festival 2018.
August 10th-12th will see Street Food Warehouse return to Ilfracombe for a glorious weekend of fantastic fresh food and delicious drinks.
Running 12 noon-10pm daily, an outstanding array of different food will be on offer, from creamy Cheesecake to gooey gourmet Mac ’n’ Cheese to mouthwatering Moroccan to sensational Smoked meats. Hungry visitors will be able to enjoy a range of amazing food from all over the world alongside an ice-cold pint of beer or fresh zesty Mojito courtesy of the Pop Up Bar Hire Company...
A West Country based Polar Adventurer is inviting businesses to join LiketoBe, the digital networking platform designed to inspire young people by offering them ‘real world’ career advice.
Following the online platform’s successful inception, the initiative is now set to launch, giving South West businesses the opportunity to connect with students, helping young people realise their career aspirations and companies tackle their recruitment challenges.
The launch, at 11am on Wednesday April 25 at Plymouth Science Park, is open to businesses from across the region. Key...
Home furnishings retailer, IKEA, yesterday hosted its own unique take on a Devonshire tradition – the cream tea. The event came as part of IKEA’s “Wonderful Everyday Tour”, a series of ten exciting mini-events and installations designed to surprise and delight the people of Exeter and Devon ahead of the new store opening on 10th May 2018.
On Sunday 22nd April between 2.30-5pm, over 2,000 local residents flocked to Exeter’s quayside to enjoy IKEA’s mouth-watering Big Cream Tea Break. Attendees were in awe when Exeter Rowing Club delivered IKEA’s iconic lingonberry jam to the...
A leading housebuilder has joined a national campaign aimed at bringing more people into the housebuilding industry.
Persimmon Homes South West, which operates new homes developments across Devon, Dorset and Somerset, has signed up to the Home Builders Skills Partnership’s ‘Attract’ campaign, which promotes careers in housebuilding across the UK.
The three-month advertising and social media campaign aims to show young people, career changers and former armed forces personnel the wide range of job opportunities available.
Exeter Homes Trust has unveiled plans for improvement work to the historic Atwill Palmer Almshouses, in Exeter’s New North Road
The 3 180-year-old Victorian buildings contain 24 one-bedroom apartments, arranged over 2 floors. The remodelling work will provide residents with updated and energy efficient apartments, more suited to modern day living requirements
Last week, the Trust welcomed Atwill Palmer residents and neighbours to its offices in Southernhay to find out more about the proposed redevelopment. Architect Russ Palmer, together with Exeter Homes Trust Chairman...
The start of enabling works needed to redevelop Exeter Bus Station means some services will relocate from the current site in June, the City Council and Stagecoach have revealed.
From Sunday, June 17, some services will temporarily relocate to nearby dedicated stands on street.
Seven bays will remain in use at the bus station.
Details of the relocated services are highlighted below.
This arrangement will stay in place throughout the period of construction to create a new Exeter Bus Station, which is expected to open in the winter of 2020.
