Men’s New Look store to open in Princesshay

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/03/2016 - 3:44pm

Fashion retailer New Look is opening a stand-alone menswear store in Princesshay, Exeter this month.

The 1,900 sq. ft. store will open at 10am on Wednesday 9th November, and joins the collection of 16 New Look Men stores across the UK.

Centre Director for Princesshay, Wayne Pearce said: “We are delighted to welcome New Look Men to Princesshay, offering additional men’s fashion to our portfolio alongside Superdry, River Island and Topman.”

To celebrate the launch of the New Look Men store, the first 25 customers spending over £25 on Wednesday 9th November will...

Tree planting

Event Date: 
08/12/2016 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Knapp Copse car park, Putts Corner, Sidbury, EX10 0QQ

A day of tree planting with the Countryside team and volunteers

Can you help us plant new trees?

On Thursday 8 December the East Devon District Council Conservation volunteers will be planting trees in the stunning Roncombe Valley.

Please come along and lend a hand on this important conservation task.

Tea and biscuits provided.

Please wear sturdy footwear and waterproof clothing.

Please contact the Countryside Ranger, Nathan Robinson with any questions: nrobinson@eastdevon.gov.uk

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

Living Willow structure maintenance

Event Date: 
03/12/2016 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2DQ

During this course you will learn how to plant and maintain a Living Willow Structure.

This course is suitable for beginners (children over eight welcome). All tools and materials will be provided. Work with Richard, an expert from Windrush Willow  to develop your knowledge of working with willow.

This course will run outdoors whatever the weather!

Good mobility is needed for this course.

Hot drinks and some refreshments will be available during this course.

Free places are available for regular East Devon District Council Countryside volunteers,...

Willow Christmas decorations

Event Date: 
03/12/2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2DQ

Prepare for Christmas with Windrush Willow

During the day you will make simple designs in willow including stars, garlands and Christmas trees - ready to decorate your home or give as gifts during the festive period!

Follow the instruction of professional craftsman, Richard from Windrush Willow to create your items.

This course is suitable for beginners (children over eight welcome). Tools and materials will be provided, just two good hands and eyes needed.

Hot drinks and some refreshments will be available as you work.

Find out more here: willow-...

What's that bird? (1 December)

Event Date: 
01/12/2016 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Tower Hide, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Devon, EX12 2DQ

Improve your bird identification skills

An informal drop-in session to improve your bird identification skills.

Whatever your level of knowledge come and bird watch with the help of a knowledgeable and experienced volunteer guide.

Meet in the Tower Hide at Seaton Wetlands.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

find out more here; http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/december-2016/wha...

What's that bird?

Event Date: 
17/11/2016 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Tower Hide, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, EX12 2SP

Develop your bird watching skils with an experienced guide in the hide!

Find out more here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/november-2016/wha...

Bandvulc Plus+ Strengthens Support to its Customers

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/03/2016 - 3:22pm

Bandvulc Plus+ continues to invest in additional resources to assist its management of key blue chip customers. Kevin Green joins the BVPlus+ team as a Regional Fleet Inspector having spent 25 years within the tyre industry in a similar but more single-based function.

Kevin brings with him an exceptional knowledge of tyres, whilst being fully conversant on how to maximise their potential and most importantly how to identify their legality. He will also visit and communicate with Bandvulc Plus+ service agents to ensure delivery of service remains at the highest level. Based in...

Have fun but stay safe on Bonfire Night

Devon and Cornwall Police and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service have come together to issue a joint community message across our region encouraging those celebrating Guy Fawkes Night to remember that fireworks are explosives and should be respected.

Each year both services receive reports and are called out to deal with children and adults being injured by fireworks across our region. In a joint message from both Community Safety Teams they would like everyone to just stop and think for a moment before handling fireworks:

Police and Fire Liaison Officer, Sergeant...

A Buddhist Talk "A Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation"

Event Date: 
23/11/2016 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Diamond Way Buddhist Centre

Exeter Diamond Way are pleased to invite you to a Buddhist talk entitled "A Practical Guide to Buddhist Meditation" with Jakub Kadlec.

Jakub is from the Czech Republic and has been teaching about Buddhism since 2000. He has a clear and concise style of explaining about the timeless teachings of the Buddha in an easy to understand way.

There will be time for a short Q&A after the talk and a short meditation for those who wish to participate.

The talk requires no previous knowledge experience of Buddhism or the Buddhist practice and all are welcome to attend....

Mass otter release planned on Dartmoor

Dartmoor National Park seeks sponsors for new public art initiative.

The Chinese zodiac may say rooster but on Dartmoor 2017 is set to be the year of the otter, as Dartmoor National Park launches a new public arts initiative to celebrate the incredible diversity of habitats and wildlife on the Moor and raise important funds to enhance visitor experiences and protect these amazing natural wonders.

Moor Otters is a series of 100 unique pieces of art that will be displayed in accessible public areas around Dartmoor and the gateway towns during the summer of 2017. Each three-...

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