Devon’s Beach Schools South West company – which puts the coast onto the educational curriculum – has been honoured at 10 Downing Street after being recognised by an organisation promoting small businesses.
The not-for-profit community company is among 100 across the UK chosen by the organisation Small Business Saturday, which supports and promotes smaller companies.
Beach Schools South West takes children out on to beaches in the region to teach them subjects tied in with the National Curriculum, including ecology, geology and conservation.
Police in North and West Devon are warning van owners to be extra vigilant following a spate of van thefts in North Devon.
Over the last few weeks there have been several thefts of tools and other trade equipment which have been left in vans. Officers are advising the public not to leave their tools and equipment for prolonged periods in their vans, especially overnight.
The first incident occurred between Sunday 3 December at 10.30am and 8am on Monday 4 December 2017. The incident took place on North Street in Braunton.
Exeter’s Affordable Art Show An affordable exhibition showcasing artists from the region will take place in Princesshay Exeter from Friday 1st to Sunday 10th December. The event will include some of the South West’s most exciting artistic talent in a pop-up Gallery beside Fulfords on Paris Street.
Exeter based award-winning oil painter Greg Mason is organising the art exhibition, he said: ‘For me, it’s all about celebrating who we are as creative individuals and making what we do accessible and available to everyone. Art has the power to touch and move us in ways that are beyond...
Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has appointed Matt Bennett as finance director for its Exeter-based operations which builds homes under the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands.
Matt has extensive experience working on the finance side of large companies with spells at Rotork, FlyBe, Sony PlayStation and Rank Group on his CV and said he is enjoying transferring his expertise to the housing sector.
“Finance knowledge and skills can be used across industries and my wide-ranging industry experience means I can bring different ideas to the housebuilder and...
Bluebird Care Exeter launches short films with local care experts to encourage a county-wide conversation on care The public’s top 10 questions on care and ageing have been answered by a local panel of experts from the NHS, local authority and voluntary sector in a series of short films to be launched from this weekend on Bluebird Care Exeter’s You Tube channel . The care panel included Director of Hospiscare, Tina Naldrett; the Chief Executive of Age UK Exeter, Martyn Rogers, local GP and NHS Clinical Lead for Social Prescribing Dr Michael Dixon and Cllr Andrew Leadbetter from Devon...
Enter your Team into The Big Chiefs Quiz and test your sporting, music and general knowledge with some bonus rounds thrown in! £75.00 for a team of 6 to include Chilli!
Enjoy screenings of the final three games of this year’s NatWest 6 Nations at Sandy Park, with match day punditry from members of the Exeter Chiefs playing squad and coaching staff. Guests will enjoy three world-class games of rugby and listen to pre and post match analysis from our panel of experts plus the chance to with Chiefs prizes in our sweepstake competitions. Doors open at 11:30am and a hot lunch is included with your ticket.
Rob Baxter says his Exeter Chiefs side are looking forward to "challenging themselves" in their bid to establish the club amongst Europe's elite.
Whereas in previous years the Chiefs have been guilty of not turning up to the party until it's in full swing, there has been no such issue this time around with Devon's finest recording notable victories over Glasgow Warriors (home) and Montpellier (away) during the opening rounds of this season's Champions Cup.
Like the Chiefs, though, Sunday's visitors Leinster have also enjoyed a stellar start, bettering the Premiership...
Whether you’re selling your home and want to get the best possible price or whether you simply want to make sure that visitors receive a favourable impression of your property the moment they arrive, boosting the kerb appeal of your property need not cost the earth and can enhance the pleasure you feel each and every time you return home.
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Your front door will always be the focal point of the front of your home, so it's best to make the most of it. It's not always necessary to replace a door that has seen better days - a professionally applied coat of...
