Morgan Sindall reaches key milestone at £1.7m residential project in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/10/2017 - 11:15am

Morgan Sindall, the construction and infrastructure company, is making key progress on a project to deliver two residential apartment blocks in Exeter. The £1.7 million project is being delivered for a locally based investor and is well underway. The project includes the construction of Block A, a three-storey building which comprises seven apartments, and Block B, a two-storey building which comprises four apartments. The installation of the second floor to Block A has been completed and works are progressing to roof level, while Block B is currently at roof level and being made weather...

Bishopsteignton Easter Fayre

Event Date: 
22/04/2017 - 10:30am to 1:30pm
Venue: 
Bishopsteignton Community Centre

Starting at 10.30am and running through to 1.30pm on Saturday 22 April, the Bishopsteignton Pre-School Easter Fayre, which is free to enter, will have a bouncy castle for small children, face painting, games and competitions as well as plant stalls, tombolas and much more besides. Old favourites will include splat the rat, sun flower seed growing, toy stalls and Easter mask-making. There’ll even by cream teas, cakes and refreshments to keep everyone happy. The Easter Bonnet Parade will see a fantastic array of creations on display. The parade, seen as the highlight of the Fayre by many,...

SW businesses enjoy another month of growth in March

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/10/2017 - 7:44am

South West businesses experienced another solid month of growth during March, with demand for goods and services rising and job creation outstripping the UK average, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Regional PMI survey.

The South West PMI® fell marginally to 53.4 in March, down from 53.5 in February. A PMI reading above 50 signifies growth in business activity.

Data from March showed that new business orders expanded in the region, resulting in the creation of new jobs, and business confidence towards growth prospects rose to a ten-month high.

The rate of...

Winning Year for Chartered Surveyors

Torquay based Chartered Surveyors, Haldons Ltd, are rolling up their sleeves for a busy year ahead, after winning major multi-million-pound contracts.

After moving to a brand new office in Torquay last year, Haldons Ltd have been successful in winning more large contracts and are looking forward to a prosperous 2017 and beyond. This year, Haldons Ltd have been appointed to provide their multi-disciplinary services for a global company based in Plymouth and a variety of projects within the Education, Healthcare and Commercial sectors across the South West, totalling over £20million...

Business Club helps Exeter good causes

Exeter Business Club members have once again put their hands in their pockets to help city charities by making their annual charity donation to the Exeter Foundation. Trustee Keiron Northcott accepted the cheque for £1,610 on behalf of the Foundation from co-chairs Alison Jobson and Emma Steele plus members of the club at their Friday meeting. Mr Northcott outlined the work of the Foundation which was created by Exeter Chiefs and city businessmen to act as a fundraising body on behalf of the city’s most deserving causes and projects.

Since the launch of Exeter Business Club seven...

The Castle Builder

Event Date: 
18/04/2017 - 7:30pm to 29/04/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter

The Castle Builder is an emotional and hard rocking journey into the hearts and souls that exist on the outer limits of creativity and building regulations.

It tells the true story of an inmate in a Norwegian psychiatric institute who, over 5 years, built a castle on a remote headland.

The show spirals outwards from personal accounts into tales of other outsider artists who’ve been inspired to build gigantic extraordinary structures, alone, in secret, and without artistic validation from the real world.

Vic Llewellyn and Kid Carpet re-imagine these stories and tell...

Devon County Show

Event Date: 
18/05/2017 - 8:00am to 20/05/2017 - 6:30pm
Venue: 
Westpoint, Exeter

The Devon County Show is one of the biggest events in the county calendar and is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxing day out sampling the many wonders of the local countryside.

From fabulous livestock and fine local food, magnificent flowers and gardens, to rural skills and country pursuits and practically non-stop activity in six rings, there’s something for everyone who loves the Devon way of life.

Come and be part of it, enjoy a breath of fresh air and spoil yourself - why not?!

www.devoncountyshow.co.uk

Dolls House and Miniatures Fair

Event Date: 
30/04/2017 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

Experience the exquisite world of Dolls House Miniatures at our public fair where you will find exhibitions, displays and demonstrations by some of the leading crafts people in this field.

A range of stands will be exhibiting everything from charming miniature figures and delightful dolls houses to every imaginable accessory and item of furniture.

Whether a keen miniaturist collector or enthusiast, or someone just wanting to visit for casual interest, you can be assured of a warm welcome.

Open 10am - 4pm

Admission: £3 adults, £1.50 children

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Toy Train and Collectors Fair

Event Date: 
23/04/2017 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena, Exeter

Catering for all collectors, walk, browse and look for those elusive and hard to find models - the list is endless: Dinky, Corgi, Minichamps, Hornby Bassett Lowke, Meccano, Spot-On, Marklin, Scalextric, EFE, Actionman, Mainline Trains, Lledo, Dolls,Teddies.......and much more all under one roof!

Thousands of toys and models for sale from dealers all over the country!

Opening Times:

Sunday 23rd April 2017: 10.30am - 2.30pm

Admission: Adults: £4, children: under 15 years free with an accompanying adult

www.bulldogfairs.com

The Little Mermaid

Event Date: 
17/04/2017 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Exmouth Pavilion

The classic tale of the little mermaid is brought to the stage in a brand new production by the internationally acclaimed „Panto Company‟. Following a sell-out tour of China, The Panto Company bring you their adaptation of Hans Christian Anderson's story, told only the way “The Panto Company” are known for! It follows the dreams of a young girl who believes there is a better life for her out of the water. Will she be prepared to give up everything? Is it really better out of the water? Who knows? But of course there's a handsome prince, an evil baddie, a funny side kick and bucket loads of...

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