As National Adoption Week kicks off next month (17th -23rd October), Families for Children is once again appealing to those who have ever thought about adoption in Exeter not to hold back, and possibly consider opening their hearts to an older child, sibling group or those with extra needs.
FFC is also looking for those families who may consider fostering to adopt – a new service which places babies and very young children with adoptive parents.
The charity is holding the following events in September and October.
Some of Exeter’s most fascinating buildings will open their doors to the public free of charge next week for Heritage Open Days.
Among those taking part are Exeter’s Guildhall, the Barnfield Theatre, Princesshay ,Tuckers Hall, 21 The Mint, various Red Coat Guided tours and Exeter’s Underground Passages. The event runs from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 September.
Many of the venues participating are not usually open to the public or otherwise charge an entry fee. This is a unique opportunity to explore these sometimes hidden, often curious, and always interesting places. This...
Christopher Lock, 44, who was missing from the Newton Abbot area since around 7.30pm on Sunday 4th September 2016, has been found safe.
He was located at around 10.45pm last night, Tuesday 6th September 2016, and taken to Torbay District Hospital to recover. His family has been informed.
Police would like to thank the Dartmoor Rescue Group for its assistance and all members of the public who emailed or called in with sightings.
Vets4Pets open day with Radio Exe - Sat 10th June.
It's now compulsory that your dog should be micro chipped. Statistics (we like statistics) show that there are around 1.8 million dogs not chipped which makes them untraceable if they go missing. You just need to look on this site www.doglost.co.uk to see how common and frequent dogs do go missing.
As well as dogs going missing we also get the occasional dog that's been dumped, again having it legally chipped will help us ID the animal and owner.
As a dog owner myself i wanted to hold a free micro chipping event for...
Firefighters were called to tackle a fire in the kitchen of Exeter's Cavern Club just after 10pm last night (Tuesday).
One fire appliance from Danes Castle was mobilised to a fire alarm sounding. On arrival smoke was seen coming from the property, and crews requested further assistance. Appliances from Danes Castle and Middlemoor were mobilised.
Crews got to work with two breathing apparatus and one hose reel jet.
The incident report is as follows:
At 2232, crews requested a further 3 appliances for assistance. These were mobilised from Topsham, and two from...
Devon & Somerset Trading Standards Service is hosting a free event in October to help businesses protect themselves against digital threats.
Digital crime can affect any business which uses a computer or communicates digitally with customers or suppliers.
If your business uses email, online banking and internet marketing your business could potentially be at risk from cyber rogues.
Trading standards wants to give local businesses the tools to protect themselves against online scammers by informing them on the ways they could be targeted and what to look out for...
Exeter Morris Men and Glory of the West Morris invite everyone who has ever enjoyed watching Morris Dancers to come along and try it out for themselves. No previous experience is necessary, though a sense of rhythm is an advantage. You will be made very welcome and you may even decide to take it up regularly. Find us on Facebook or email c.burhouse@btinternet.com or call 07752 907774
The Exeter Philharmonic Choir, directed by Andrew Millington with The Exeter Chamber Orchestra will be performing Handel’s Messiah on October 22nd in Exeter Cathedral.
Handel's Messiah is deeply rooted in the musical life of Britain and is rightly the first masterwork in our 170th Anniversary Season. German-born George Frideric Handel arrived in London in 1710 hoping to make a name for himself with operas in Italian. Instead he made a name for himself with oratorios in English. When Charles Jennens presented his text for Messiah in 1741, Handel was at a very low point and...
Sowton-based EMC Advisory Services is set to create 100 new jobs in the next year after an £8 million management buyout.
Management team James Scarth and Richard Hopwood plan to introduce new services to expand the claims management company.
EMC Advisory Services already employs 220 people at Sowton in Exeter, Torquay, Paignton and Taunton. Now, new jobs will be created across the four offices in roles including telephony, sales and service, specialist claims, legal roles and support including IT.
James Scarth, Joint Managing Director, said: “This is a great...
