Exeter boxer looks to make it three wins out of three at famous fight venue

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/20/2018 - 9:15am

Harry ‘The Hunter’ Webb is looking to put on a show at a famous fight venue this month.

The 21 year old from Exeter will look to make it three wins out of three at the York Hall in Bethnal Green on Saturday, April 28.

The East End venue is regarded by many as a spiritual home of British boxing – and Webb is delighted to be boxing there.

“I’ve always wanted to box there,” said the former Lympstone amateur. “Everyone in boxing knows the York Hall and so many big names fought there on the way up.

“The crowd there is very knowledgeable – and I’m hoping they will...

Devonshire Homes extends support for Children’s Hospice South West

Local independent house builder, Devonshire Homes, has announced that it is extending its support of Children’s Hospice South West for a second year, with the pledge of £1,000 to sponsor Barnstaple-based paediatric nurse, Lorraine Langmead.

Based at Little Bridge House in Fremington, Lorraine provides hospice care for children with life-limiting conditions and support for their families across Devon and west Somerset. Devonshire Homes’ sponsorship will help families, who face the most unimaginable challenges, get through the most difficult times and create happy memories to cherish...

Devon nurse shortlisted in UK’s top nursing awards

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Posted: Fri, 04/20/2018 - 7:01am

Today, NHS Blood and Transplant specialist nurse Andrew Broderick from Ottery St Mary has been announced as a finalist in the 2018 RCNi Nurse Awards, the UK’s most prestigious nursing accolades. Following the awards’ highest ever number of nominations in its 31 year history, a panel of expert judges has whittled down over 700 entries to just five inspirational finalists for each award category, and Andrew is a finalist in the ‘Innovations in your Specialty’ category. The RCNi Nurse Awards identify and celebrate nurses who, every day, go above and beyond to save lives, provide outstanding...

2018 South West Built Environment Awards shortlist announced

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Posted: Thu, 04/19/2018 - 11:11pm

The South West Built Environment Awards is a celebration of innovation, best practice and expertise in the South West region. Taking place on 22 June 2018 at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, the Awards will showcase innovative solutions and ground-breaking developments from across the industry.

With over 140 exemplary entries packed full of pioneering projects, products and people received, this year's South West Built Environment Award judges have had an onerous job of shortlisting entries into each category. The judges have been overwhelmed with the high standard and variety within...

Keeping it in the family!

Exeter Junior School Headmistress Sue Marks and her daughter, alumna Amy Marks, are celebrating completion the Brighton Marathon on Sunday 15th April for charity.

The dynamic duo are raising money for The Children's Society and MIND, in support of the school's charity bike ride from John O' Groats to Land's End over the summer.

Sue said she was very proud that she and her daughter, 2013 Exeter School leaver Amy, completed the marathon for two such good causes.

"Both charities are meaningful to us particularly as my mother used to do a lot of work with MIND when she...

Bird watching for children

Event Date: 
31/05/2018 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Island hide at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

A bird watching event especially for children Borrow our binoculars and discover the birds along the Axe estuary with an experienced volunteer guide.

Try and spot all the birds on your bird spotter sheet and take a look through a telescope for an amazing view of the birds.

32 per child

10am to 11am book here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/bird-wat...

11am to 12noon book here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/bird-wat...

AVDCS family explorer day at Colyton Community Woodland

Event Date: 
30/05/2018 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Colyton Community Woodland

An afternoon of outdoor fun Join the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society along with the Countryside team's Education Ranger for an afternoon of outdoor fun!

Explore the site, find out about the wildlife that lives there and get creative with natural crafts!

Children must be accompanied.

£5 per family group.

Book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/avdcs-fa...

Wildlife safari

Event Date: 
29/05/2018 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Fire Beacon Hill, Sidmouth

A wild safari in Devon Bugs, butterflies, birds, dragonflies and possibly even some snakes!

Put on your best safari gear and come for a ramble with the Ranger to explore the heathland and learn all about the creatures who call it home.

Bring binoculars and a camera.

A free event

Book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/wildlife-safari/

Exe Estuary Mud Walk 28 May

Event Date: 
28/05/2018 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth LNR, opposite the toilets, Imperial Road Rec, Exmouth, EX8 1DG

A FREE mud walk as part of Exmouth Festival As part of Exmouth Festival the Countryside team are running two free mud walks!

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.

A free event!

Book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/exe-estu...

Exe Estuary Mud Walk 27 May

Event Date: 
27/05/2018 - 10:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: 
Exmouth LNR, opposite the toilets, Imperial Road Rec, Exmouth, EX8 1DG

A FREE mud walk as part of Exmouth Festival

As part of Exmouth Festival the Countryside team are running two free mud walks!

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.

A free event!

Book a place here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/may-2018/exe-estu...

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