Prestigious national appointment for Exeter lawyer

Penny Scott, partner at Cartridges Law, has been appointed as Chair of The Law Society’s Family Law Committee.

Penny, who has served on the committee for five years, took up the position this month. The committee is made up of specialist family law solicitors from throughout England and Wales who advise The Law Society on family law policy and development.

She said: ‘It really is a great honour to chair this committee. As well as generally reviewing and ensuring high standards of practice in family law we undertake specific projects - such as examining how how family law...

Microgaming signs licensing agreement for Highlander game

Microgaming signs licensing agreement for Highlander game, and this should make a lot of people very happy. The Highlander media franchise is one of the most popular franchises of its type. Many people today still adore the Highlander television series from the 1990's.

People debate about whether the Highlander film series was better than the Highlander television series. Many people believe that the television series was better, and many others are loyal to the film franchise specifically. Both groups will probably be thrilled to hear about the new Highlander online casino slot...

Woolly Show at Exeter Cathedral

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Posted: Tue, 10/10/2017 - 5:13am

During this year’s Wool Week, a couple from Derbyshire are making a stand for British farmers and British wool by taking their ‘The Woolly Roadshow’ on a tour of Great Britain.

Last year, David and Karen Griffiths launched ‘The Woolly Roadshow’, an educational promotion of British wool, British sheep and the Rare Breeds Survival Trust (RBST). The venues chosen each hold a special place in our wool heritage.

For the duration of British Wool Week ‘The Woolly Roadshow’, supported by British Wool and the Rare Breeds Survival Trust, will undertake a 7 day tour of England,...

Prestigious Arkwright Engineering Scholarship for Exeter School pupil

An Exeter School pupil has been awarded a sought-after Arkwright Engineering Scholarship that identifies him as one of the country's future leaders in engineering and related areas of design.

Lower Sixth Former Tom Wright is the eighth pupil in eight years to receive the prestigious scholarship, following in the footsteps of seven alumni including his older brother Sebastian.

The renowned Arkwright Engineering Scholarships provide pupils with a £600 financial award to enhance their A Level studies and a range of activities to increase their understanding and experience of...

Devon receives national investment to help older people get active in nature

Devon’s Local Nature Partnership has been awarded £500,000 of National Lottery funding from Sport England to deliver a new and exciting five year programme that will support older people in Devon and Torbay to connect actively to nature.

The ‘Connecting Actively to Nature (CAN)’ programme will help over 3,000 inactive people to discover the combined benefits of a more active lifestyle with the psychological benefits that being outdoors in nature brings.

Hannah Colston, Senior Development Manager at Active Devon said: “We know from local consultation that people have a...

Car park charges help conservation in Dartmoor National Park

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Posted: Mon, 10/09/2017 - 5:11pm

At its meeting on 6 October 2017 Dartmoor National Park Authority made the decision to implement charges for vehicle parking at Haytor, Postbridge, Meldon Reservoir and Newbridge car parks.

The decision follows a period of public consultation and Members of the Authority considered the feedback from this prior to making their decision.

The public consultation process showed that there are wide ranging views about the principle of having to pay to park within a National Park, but it is apparent that the public expect and are generally supportive of the concept of paying to...

Exeter School pupils fundraise for Bolham Ward at the RD&E

Pupils from Exeter School have supported the purchase of new equipment for Bolham Ward at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital in memory of a former pupil.

Patrick Tilbury, who attended Exeter School from 1979 to 1984, sadly passed away on Bolham Ward in January 2016. His parents Barbara and David Tilbury have since been fundraising to purchase new pieces of equipment to help the neurological ward care for other patients like Patrick.

After being inspired by Patrick’s story, pupils from his former school were keen to help support the Tilbury family’s fundraising efforts and...

Why you should get your home ready for winter

Buying in new candles and throws is all well and good, but have you considered how ready your home is for the changing seasons? As temperatures plummet across the UK, you could be putting yourself and your loved ones at risk if your humble abode is not fully prepared and protected against the elements. Not to mention that a poorly winter-prepped home will have a negative effect on those already escalating energy bills, as a home that is less energy efficient will cost a lot more to heat. So whether you are a DIY lover, or the thought of getting up a ladder makes you come out in a sweat,...

Wildlife of the World photography exhibition

Event Date: 
01/11/2017 - 10:00am to 05/11/2017 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
Clyst House, Winslade Park, Clyst St. Mary, Exeter, Devon, EX5 1AB

Open 10am – 3pm Daily Cost Free Public Admission

The photographers participating in this theme have sent us striking images of the widest range of species, from elephants to insects. Many of the images in this exhibition highlight the relationships that species have with their habitats. What shines through is the photographers’ admiration and empathy with the subject, together with their sheer joy and sense of privilege of being able to photograph them.

We hope this exhibition will encourage our visitors to make a personal commitment to help preserve our biosphere and its...

Five Steps to Getting a Fresh Start

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Posted: Mon, 10/09/2017 - 3:38pm

Life is messy, which means it’s very possible that even people with the best intentions find themselves at a point where they need to get a fresh start. Sometimes fixing messes simply isn’t worth it, which is when it’s time to pack up and clean the slate. The difference between getting a fresh start and running from your problems are your circumstances. Not liking where you live, having too many bad memories, or simply not having enough opportunities are all valid reasons for getting a fresh start.

To help you get your fresh start, follow these five steps:

1. Scout Out a...

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