Honiton gymnasts take medals at national finals

Eight gymnasts from Honiton Gymnastics Club represented the south west region at the National Development Plan (NDP) Finals at the weekend, and each one of the returned with medals after finishing in podium places.

The NDP Finals saw area champions from 13 UK regions meeting at Fenton Manor in Stoke-on-Trent to battle it out for top honours.

All three partnerships from Honiton Gymnastics Club qualified for the finals after winning their categories at the South West Acrobatic Prelims in Bristol in February.

The first medals of the weekend were won by the club’s Grade...

Pupils' work shortlisted for national award

The artwork of two Exeter School pupils has received recognition in a prestigious national award.

William Dean and Lydia Brookes-Ferrari's biological specimen drawings made the shortlist of the Nancy Rothwell Competition.

The national competition is an opportunity for pupils to combine their artistic talents with detailed observations and anatomical knowledge.

Exeter School's Art and Biology departments encouraged pupils to enter the national competition run by the Society of Biology.

Twelve-year-old William sketched a black and yellow beetle.

He...

Teens in running to become Warrens Bakery’s first Young Budding Baker of the Year 2018

Warrens Bakery are delighted to announce the launch of their campaign to find their first ever ‘Young Budding Baker of the Year’ which opened for nominations on Wednesday 23rd May.

With students across the nation currently completing GCSE’s and A-levels, the campaign is extremely timely as teenagers look to the next chapter. Local 16-18 year olds in the South West could be in with a chance of going behind the scenes at Warrens Bakery in Cornwall for a masterclass with Head Baker

Jason Jobling where they will also help to develop a brand-new bake.

Seven regions...

Cathedral Financial Management (CFM) hosts art exhibition as part of Art Week Exeter

Award-winning CFM sponsored Art Week Exeter - the city’s art festival, by hosting an art reception at Eagle House, Exeter Science Park. Over 40 guests made up of CFM staff, clients, professionals from the Exeter business community, as well as friends and supporters were welcomed with fizz and wine. Local artist Nicola Hendry showcased her works including acrylic canvasses, glass ornaments, ceramics and even funky trainers depicting various wildlife images which is a passion of hers.

There was interaction for guests throughout the evening with professional muralist, illustrator and...

65lb 8oz net wins top spot in first Cofton Cup Fishing Competition

Coarse fishing destination Cofton Holidays has crowned its first ever winner of the inaugural Cofton Cup Fishing Competition.

The award-winning South Devon holiday park hosted its first competition on one of its five lakes, Mamhead Match Lake, from 18th – 20th May. Battling it out against a number of experienced anglers, Sam Johnson, from Bristol, came out on top in Sunday’s final, scooping the Cofton Cup and £500. A 17lb net of Bream contributed towards his winning total of 65lb 8oz from Peg 10.

Sam nudged ahead of runner-up Paul Bland, from Burton upon Trent, whose total...

How to Ensure You Look Your Best This Summer

For many, summertime is one of their favourite seasons. It’s a chance to enjoy the nice weather, put away your heavy winter coat, and spend some quality time with those you love. It is also a chance for you to look your best. However, this might mean taking extra care to look after your physical appearance. There are quite a number of ways that you can refine your look this summer, and many don’t require you to break the bank. On that note, you’re going to find three practical tips on how to ensure you look your best this summer.

Keep in Shape

One of the first ways for you...

Torbay’s friendliest family seafood and music festival returns

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Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 1:20pm

Now in its 4th year, the Paignton Harbour Festival, Torbay’s friendliest family seafood and music festival takes place at the harbour on Saturday 28th July, founded by Crabstock’s Adrian Bartlett and Alan Henderson, Operations Manager for the Blue Sea Food Company, (formerly Browse Brothers) with their committee including Paignton’s Harbourmaster Simon Pinder and local Paignton townspeople to raise awareness of the harbour area and money for the Brixham Fishermans Mission and South Devon and Channel Shellfishermen Association.

This family friendly event has lots to do including...

WBW launch new partnership with British Heart Foundation

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Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 12:00pm

South West Law firm, WBW Solicitors, have joined forces with the nation’s heart charity to beat heartbreak forever. The 12 month partnership will see staff at WBW Solicitors raising enough money to fund a moth’s research to grow new blood vessels – a vital part of any future therapy to repair damaged hearts, helping find new ways to operate, diagnose and treat heart disease, which costs the charity £5,000. The staff’s decision to support the British Heart Foundation came after they very sadly lost one of their colleagues, Ian Bradbury, who died suddenly in February 2018 due to a heart...

Building with Frames launches new industry leading off-site construction solution

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Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:45am

Truro-based offsite construction specialists ‘Building with Frames’ has launched a new turnkey, transportable offsite manufactured product that promises to provide tourism, business and domestic customers with a quick high quality building solution that meets latest building regulations.

The building, which can take as little as eight weeks to be delivered from an order, provides customers with a finished living space delivered to their site and modified to their own specifications. The compliance of recent ‘Building Regulations’ means the buildings are energy efficient and can be...

Brand new Post Office for Broadway in Exeter

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Posted: Thu, 05/31/2018 - 11:23am

As part of an exciting modernisation and investment programme taking place across the Post Office network, a brand new Post Office has opened at Broadway Stores, 7 The Broadway, Exeter, EX2 9LU on Thursday 24 May.

The new branch offers customers a wide range of Post Office services, from posting letters and parcels to collecting and returning online shopping items. Customers can also take advantage of a wide range of banking services including cash withdrawals and balance enquiries for customers of all the main UK banks.

The new Post Office services are available seven days...

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