Parents are urged to follow the advice issued by the Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards Service when purchasing baby sleep bags after some brands failed quality tests.
Baby sleep bags are full length fabric bags with a neck opening and armholes but without sleeves or a hood. They are designed to keep the baby warm, when sleeping in a cot or Moses basket from Kidsco , without the need for extra bedding.
A product carrying the British Standard label can give consumers’ confidence that it meets the agreed specifications laid down in the standard.
Exeter MP, Ben Bradshaw, will officially open a new social enterprise project.
The innovative business will not only offer high quality refurbished bikes and servicing but also valuable training opportunities to some of the most marginalised members of society. This is a joint venture between two charities: Julian House and Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI).
The Exeter Bike Workshop will be closely modelled on similar Julian House social enterprises in Bath, Bristol and Trowbridge. ECI’s Bike Bank, which has been running in the city since 2013, will carry on its work...
The Secrets of Sleep Across the British Isles, getting a good night’s sleep has never been trickier. A third of us are affected by sleep problems and we are now officially the worst sleepers in Europe.
THE SECRETS OF SLEEP is an ambitious new documentary series that reveals the extraordinary personal journeys of 12 of the nation’s worst sleepers as they attempt to conquer their chronic sleep disorders.
Each week, 4 Brits suffering life debilitating sleep conditions check into a state of the art sleep clinic in heart of the English countryside. With the help of cutting...
As National Armed Forces Day approaches (June 24) a trio of former marines are shouting about the career opportunities for ex-military personnel in the South West.
Research from the Royal British Legion last year showed discrimination was making it difficult for veterans to find jobs after leaving the armed forces. However, a group of ex marines from the South West say they’ve had very positive experiences in finding a new civilian career and encouraging others to consider roles in the construction industry.
Greig Mills, Ross Pearson and Ross Carey work for Barratt Homes,...
As part of its goal to increase the well-being of Exeter’s citizens through energy independence and zero congestion, Exeter City Futures is launching a summer Tranquil City campaign in Exeter.
Citizens who live in or know the area, are encouraged to come and be part of the movement to celebrate urban calm by posting a photo or short video to Instagram and tag with #TranquilCityExeter.
With these tagged pictures, Exeter City Futures will create a ‘Tranquil Pavement’: a map of urban tranquility in and around Exeter, encouraging journeys via sustainable and active...
Teignbridge District Council has scooped a top regional award, winning Regional Council / Local Authority of the Year at the South West Regional Energy Efficiency & Healthy Homes Awards 2017.
Taking the top prize for its leading work in energy efficient projects for the local community and priority in tackling fuel poverty, Teignbridge was up against councils from Bristol, Exeter and South Somerset.
Judges at the awards took into consideration Teignbridge’s role in:
• the impact their work has had within the local community
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (16-18 June):
THEATRE
The Railway Children Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Northcott Theatre, Exeter E. Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production. When their father mysteriously disappears with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down. Forced to leave the comforts of their privileged London life in exchange for a simple existence in the depths of the Yorkshire countryside, this fractured family soon...
ella Heesom’s debut play is part true story, part farcical performance lecture. It tells a deeply personal story of loss and love, through a darkly comic 17-step guide to bereavement. Mixing tender intimacy and unflinching honesty with hard-hitting philosophy, clownish silliness and an enchanting live piano score, it takes the audience on a powerful emotional journey, shot through with jet black comedy.
Performed by Bella Heesom and Eva Alexander and directed by Olivier Award-winning Donnacadh O’Briain (Rotterdam by Jon Brittain and Always Orange by Fraser Grace at the RSC), the...
E. Nesbit’s classic novel The Railway Children is brought thrillingly to life in a stunning new stage production.
This best-loved tale, made famous by the iconic 1970 movie starring Jenny Agutter and Bernard Cribbins, delivers a compelling coming of age story and a fascinating insight into Edwardian rural life.
When their father mysteriously disappears with two strangers one evening, the lives of Roberta, Peter and Phyllis are turned upside down. Forced to leave the comforts of their privileged London life in exchange for a simple existence in the depths of the Yorkshire...
The 5th Okehampton Food and Music Festival will take place on June the 24th.
Building on the success of previous years, the 2017 Festival will provide even more music, a wide range of foods and special events and a fun evening of music.
A highlight of the day will be recipe demonstrations by award-winning chef, Damian Wawrzyniak. This will take place in The Charter Hall, Market Street.
Okehampton’s streets will be filled with food and drink vendors, street-food stalls and musicians.
Stalls will be open from 9.30am-3pm and musicians will be performing from...
