The Exeter Chiefs hosted the businesses, individuals and organisations who provide vital sponsorship for the Aviva Premiership Club.
And there was an unexpected twist when two of the players ousted from the stage head of corporate at the club, John Wood, to take over presenting duties.
Second Row Damian Welch and Back Row Kai Horstmann (pictured) hijacked proceedings after branding Mr Wood “boring”.
Damian said: “We felt it was time to make the evening a bit more interesting and give the audience a bit more of a behind the scenes insight into the changing room...
Olympian Jo Pavey, MBE, officially opened our new £1.2m Kings House Day Hospice in Honiton today.
Jo, who lives locally said: "I am deeply honoured to be asked to open this fantastic building in the town where I was born.
"It’s wonderful that such great care is available to local patients and their families. It’s really inspiring to see all the nurses here in this day hospice.
"Congratulations to everybody, all the staff, volunteers and fundraises from the community for all their hard work. It’s going to be such a benefit.
A volunteer trainee ranger who was funded by the Sid Vale Association’s Keith Owen Fund has become a permanent countryside ranger with the East Devon National Trust team.
Lucy Buckingham started as a trainee at the end of June 2014 and funding covered practical management work, community projects, events and public engagement and certificates in power tool use and first aid. After the completion of her training she became a seasonal ranger in April 2015 before being appointed to her new role this month.
Peter Blyth, Head Ranger says, ‘Lucy will now be running the scheme in...
Skills Group is holding a breakfast seminar to provide employers with an update on the recent increase in the national minimum wage for apprentices and the introduction of new pension legislation, on Wednesday 25 November 2015.
The seminar, being held at the Skills Group training centre in Western Wood Way, Langage in Plymouth, is targeting employers in the business, care and early years, engineering, hairdressing and sport and leisure sectors. Experts from local solicitors, Kitsons, and local accountancy practice, Peplows, will be giving delegates an overview of the recent changes...
Police have launched an investigation following a report of a serious sexual assault on Okehampton Road, Exeter early this morning (Tuesday 17th November).
The victim is a local man in his 20’s and is currently being supported by specialist officers.
A cordon has been set up in the area including the public toilets as scenes of crime officers undertake forensic searches.
Police are appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the Okehampton Road area between 1-4am this morning.
Why not join the growing gang of Santa lookalikes shimmying 100ft down Princesshay car park for YMCA Exeter’s sixth annual Santa Abseil.
Due to take place on Saturday 5th December, all money raised will help YMCA Exeter provide even more safe housing for young people facing homelessness this Christmas.
Peter Stephenson, Chief Executive of YMCA Exeter said: “Christmas is a time when many people are looking to give something back to their community.
"It’s also a time that is particularly difficult for the many young...
Devon and Cornwall Police are promoting a scheme which involves victims of crime coming face-to-face with their offenders as part Restorative Justice Week 2015
From Monday 16 to Sunday 22 November, the Force will be supporting the national campaign “I’ve got something to say” which aims to raise awareness of Restorative Justice (RJ) to encourage victims of crime to undertake the process.
Restorative Justice Teams across Devon and Cornwall will be implementing a wide range of activities to promote the week from local community coffee mornings, workshops and engagement events...
The rural economy in Mid and East Devon will be bolstered with £1.2 million of funding support, Devon County Council has announced.
The County Council is overseeing the EU funded LEADER grants programme, which aims to create jobs and help to develop rural businesses. It is working with key partners, including Mid and East Devon District Councils, to ensure applicants receive the necessary support to access the funding.
Devon County Council is the accountable body for two of the five Local Action Groups across Devon – Making it Local and REAL Devon.
The Environment Agency and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) are warning that people posing for ‘storm selfies’ are putting their lives in danger. As Storm Barney hits Britain, the two organisations are urging thrill-seekers not to put themselves at risk by taking photographs of themselves along wave-battered promenades and breakwaters.
On Tuesday (17 November) afternoon and evening, gale or severe gale force westerly winds are expected to generate large waves around exposed coasts in south-west England and the English Channel. Some localised spray and wave...
Experience the thril of seeing Exeter like never before by abseiling off Princesshay car park in aid of YMCA Exeter!
In your complimentary santa suit you will abseil 100ft off the building, having an unforgettable experience and helping to raise vital fund for YMCA to provide even more safe housing this Christmas.
To reserve your place visit www.santaabseil.org.uk or ring Bethan on 01392 410530 for more information!
