Devon's education chief has written to the Prime Minister urging her to take action over the proposed new national funding system that could see scores of Devon schools lose out.
James McInnes has signed a joint letter to Theresa May with colleagues from around the country who represent the lowest-funded education authorities in the campaign group f40.
Devon has been campaigning with its schools, headteachers and governors for a Fair Funding system for years.
Two years ago it won an extra £16 million a year for schools but every child in Devon is still funded at £...
Work starts today (13 March) on repairing the Mallison footbridge at Exeter Quay. Repairs to the bridge, which pedestrians and cyclists use to cross a leat beside the River Exe, are expected to take two to three weeks and the City Council hopes to get it open again by Easter. The City Council was forced to close the bridge last week because of safety concerns after an inspection revealed some rotten timbers. A diversion is currently in place around the back of Samuel Jones Smoke & Ale House and into Commercial Road next to the Custom House. The ongoing repairs will be a temporary...
One of Prince Charles's charities is supporting the first ever job fair to be held in Beacon Heath, Exeter, tomorrow Tuesday 14 March.
Normally job fairs are held in the city centre but in a bid to help local people the Spring Job Fair is being hosted by The Beacon Community Centre from 10am-1pm.
Business in the Community, the Prince's responsible business network is organising the event alongside JobCentre Plus.
Ashley Perryman, Exeter Business Connector for Business in the Community, said: “The Spring Job Fair at The Beacon shows the sectors – commercial, public...
Just before the under 9 and the under 14 squads went out to play rugby on Sunday they were met by Ian Kingsbury JP, the Provincial Grand Master of the Devonshire Freemasons. He was accompanied by Colin Mackenzie, Alan Tonkin, Ian Penny who are all members of the Unity Masonic Lodge in Crediton and have just sponsored the new playing kit for both teams.
Both organisations have a long history in Crediton, the Freemasons lodge having been there since 1870 and the Crediton Rugby Football Club since 1878. These teams must have met during that 150 years, not in competition but in unity...
Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter-based wealth management team is celebrating after winning the ‘Best DFM (Discretionary Fund Manager) in the South West’ title at the prestigious Citywire Wealth Manager Regional Stars Awards 2017 in London on 2 March.
Calculated on the ratings financial planners give to discretionary firms based on the quality of their service and investment proposition, the Citywire awards are highly respected within the industry. Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter office was first established thirteen years ago with just four investment managers and two support staff. Since then,...
Electronics professionals, expert Seamstresses & keen Volunteers will take on any job no matter how small - from threading needles & sewing on buttons to xing your mobile phone, computer, TV or vacuum cleaner.
We will also give advice on sewing, computer & phone use.
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(voluntary donations requested)
10am-1pm
Call St Sidwell's 01392 666222 for further information
Go along and meet the baby lambs, have a go at low ropes, bike workshops or brave the tree tops swing as well as the many water activities that will be taking place on the lake.
Anyone can have a shot at being a soldier with the military academy’s shooting range, meet our new Meerkat family, hold some of the Bicton Bugs – hissing cockroaches, giant stick insects, land snails and giant millipedes, or you could bring your dog along for the family dog show and agility sessions!
Devon artist Julie Dunster is challenging you to help her to create a five foot high landscape painting for her upcoming exhibition “A Sense of Devon” which takes place at the Beehive, Honiton from 16th May to 12th June 2017.
She explains, “I feel that memories ‘frame’ our sense of place. Photographs contribute to our memories. So, for this exhibition I am asking the public to donate photos of Devon, to provide a ‘visual memory frame’ for a large semi-abstract painting I created from my own Devon memories. The finished artwork will be donated to a public building in the county,...
Crealy Adventure Park and Resort has presented its Team Member of the Year award to Jordan Yeo, who is now set to enjoy an all-expenses paid seven-day tour around some of the UK’s best theme parks.
Jordan Yeo was awarded the accolade for his commitment to providing outstanding standards of work, and building up an excellent rapport with guests and other team members. Jordan joined Crealy Adventure Park a year ago as a ride operator, and since his employment has consistently received positive reviews on his courteous customer service. Jordan has also been recognised for his...
The PGA West Region Year 2 Golf Assistant of the Year 2016 is joining the Professional Golf team at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Tuesday 14th March.
Tom Jessamine is moving from Woodbury Park to Exeter Golf and Country to join the increasingly successful professional golf team in Exeter, headed up by Darren Everett.
Darren’s Pro Shop team have been at Exeter for less than a year having moved from Teign Valley last May. As well as expanding his team during that time, Darren has also launched a golf simulator that is the only one of its kind in the entire South West....
