Council to consider plans for extra tree inspections

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/14/2018 - 8:42am

Additional tree inspections are being recommended to be carried out in Devon in order to manage the risk of Ash dieback.

A report going before Devon County Council’s Cabinet next week (Wednesday 16 May) is asking councillors to consider increasing the frequency of inspections, initially to every two years and potentially every year. This would reduce the risk of falling trees and branches in order to protect public safety.

Ash trees account for around 20% of all trees in Devon, and virtually all native Ash trees are expected to succumb to Ash dieback.

Based on its...

Kitsons announce new Joint Managing Partners

Devon law firm Kitsons has appointed Nicholas Johnson and Rhodri Davey as its new Joint Managing Partners succeeding long-standing Managing Partner, James Cross.

Head of the firm’s highly-regarded HR and Employment team, Rhodri Davey joined Kitsons in 2007. He is recognised in Chamber’s Guide to the Legal Profession as being “very forward-thinking in his approach” and for providing “brilliant and down-to-earth advice”. Rhodri is the current President of the Plymouth Law Society and sits on Kitsons’ Management Board.

Nick Johnson is a highly-respected Partner working in the...

LSH appoints new head of Exeter office

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Posted: Mon, 05/14/2018 - 6:52am

Leading commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has today announced the appointment of Tony Fisher as its new Head of Exeter Office. Tony, who joined LSH in 2005 and has headed up the consultancy’s national office division for eleven years, will focus on growing LSH’s presence across the South West. In his new role, Tony will be working alongside LSH Bristol’s head of office, Peter Musgrove, identifying opportunities for the office division and general agency business. In his time at LSH, Tony has worked on a number of high profile transactions, letting on 100,000 sq ft...

Natural Solutions to Common Ageing Dilemmas

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Mon, 05/14/2018 - 6:51am

Ageing is something that will affect us all, but with the right amount of care and support you can minimise its impact on you as much as possible. From healthy eating to relying on your doctor, you can stop premature aging in its tracks. The key to this success is to develop good habits as soon as possible and to work with medical practitioners to find a healthy treatment to anything else that ails you. Live a better life, and feel better today, tomorrow, and every day thereafter:

Drink More Water

Water is the best drink around. You can hydrate yourself as much as possible...

Why car leasing is on the rise in 2018

As technology becomes more advanced and car manufacturers become more innovative, more people are wanting to have the newest and best car on the road. People have always wanted to try the latest technology, but with the rising popularity of car leasing, more drivers are becoming able to actually have the car they want. In terms of all of the auto and asset leasing markets in the world, the UK has become the third largest.

Car leasing involves getting a new vehicle in return for paying a monthly fee to the leasing company. You are then involved in a long-term rental contract which...

innocent Big Grow campaign to help kids get healthy

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Sun, 05/13/2018 - 10:21pm

Healthy drinks brand innocent announces the return of the innocent Big Grow, now in its third year. Returning this spring, the campaign offers 500,000 children the chance to grow their own cress, spinach and peas in the school classroom and – for the first time – at home.

9 out of 10 young people are not hitting their 5-a-day target, but by growing veg themselves, kids are much more likely to eat (and enjoy eating) fruit and veg and continue with healthy eating habits for the rest of their lives. And in such a fast-moving, instant gratification world, growing their own food also...

Uncommon Ground

Event Date: 
22/05/2018 - 10:00am to 25/05/2018 - 6:00pm
Venue: 
St Stephen's Church, High Street, Exeter (next to House of Fraser)

Artists, Laurel Keeley, SWAc and James Tatum, SWAc are delighted to present their new exhibition during Exeter Art Week

Uncommon Ground

This exciting new exhibition is a collaboration of two artists with shared views of what contemporary art can say today. Laurel's stunning ceramics and semi-abstract paintings and James' expressionistic paintings and drawings use traditional methods to tell a contemporary story that directly connects people to the landscapes of the South West. Using possibly the oldest forms of artistic expression, ceramics and painting, in order to...

Class People Win Best Temporary Recruitment Agency of the Year

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/13/2018 - 9:10pm

Education Recruitment Company Class People have won a national Recruiter Award for Best Temporary Agency of the Year.

The national awards ceremony took place last night at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, which celebrated outstanding achievements by agencies and in-house recruiters across the UK.

The supply agency, set up by a former Primary school teacher Lynis Bassett, undertook a restructure last year and has gone from strength to strength since. Lynis Bassett, CEO of Class People, says: “We are over the moon to have won this award and be recognised for our hard work...

Let’s talk beauty in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/13/2018 - 9:07pm

On Thursday 7th June from 4pm, Debenhams in Princesshay will be hosting their prestigious beauty event, Let’s Talk Beauty, in aid of Look Good Feel Better cancer support charity.

The evening will see shoppers treated to a showcase of summer fragrance, colour palettes, summer nails and tanning inspiration as well as complimentary canapés and drinks, supplied by Café Rouge.

The event is running in support of Look Good Feel Better (LGFB), an international cancer support charity providing practical and effective free services for women and teenagers struggling with the visible...

Paulos Circus

Event Date: 
21/06/2018 - 5:00pm to 08/07/2018 - 7:45pm
Venue: 
Darts Farm, Topsham, Exeter EX3 0QH

All new acts for 2018.

From breath taking stunts, laugh out loud comedy to beautiful artistry, the Paulos family have created a show to give you and your family ever lasting memories.

The UK's first, original all seat £7pp family friendly affordable circus.

Heated Big Top

Performance Times:

Thursday's and Friday's @ 5pm & 7.45pm

Saturday's and Sunday's @ 2pm & 5:00pm

Sunday the 8th of July @ 2pm Only

No Performances Mondays, Tuesdays or Wednesdays.

Tickets

Box Office open on site every day from Monday...

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