Devon schoolboy Olly Croker who died after a freak accident during a football match has given the gift of life to five other children.
The 12-year-old was struck by a wooden pole during the match between Bradninch and Bampton on Saturday and was flown to Frenchay hospital in Bristol by air ambulance.
However, his family have selflessly turned the tragedy into hope for others
On a Facebook page set up in Olly's memory, his mum Pippa said: "We would very much like you all to feel so proud of Oliver this evening, through organ donation he has given life to 5 other...
Someone somewhere in the city next month is going to have a monopoly - on Exeter MONOPOLY. That's because they will get their hands on the very first board in the city. The game officially launches at 10am in the heart of the Cathedral city at a venue to be announced. It is to be a public event and the whole city is being invited to the launch! But before then one person is going to get their hands on the much-anticipated official board. They will be presented with it by Mr MONOPOLY, the board’s moustached (and costumed) icon, at 9am on October 14th -Exeter MONOPOLY launch date – and it...
A leading communications infrastructure company, has partnered with Exeter Airport to deliver free WiFi connectivity, to passengers travelling throughout the terminal building.
Previously, free WiFi had only been available for 30 minutes in centralised departure lounge areas. However, following an upgrade delivered by Arqiva, any passenger can now access up to 60 minutes of free WiFi connectivity daily, with coverage provided across all areas of the terminal building*. After one hour, access to the internet is chargeable at £3 an hour or £5 for three hours.
The £12 million Queen St Dining regeneration project which will see the creation of a brand new dining destination in the heart of Exeter has reached its latest milestone.
Owners Aviva Investors are breathing new life into the Guildhall Shopping Centre by reconfiguring the existing buildings to create a series of high-specification restaurants and improvements to the public realm space.
Work on this complex project is now shifting from the deconstruction stage, where materials are being removed from the existing buildings and adaptions made, to the construction stage, with...
Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) is inviting everyone to join in the city’s Rugby World Cup celebrations and share their photos online at www.engageproject.co.uk .
It’s not just about the match and it’s not just hard-core Rugby fans that can take part. With six themed albums that revellers can add to, everyone’s celebratory photos have a place to go: Watching the Match; It’s a Fan Thing; Match Food; Hope; Winning and Losing and Unite. Coordinator Kate Green, community artist & photographer, said “The media will show the matches and the players. I want us to add some...
The Exe Estuary Management Partnership is taking part in the Great British Beach Clean, coordinated by the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).
Volunteers are invited to meet at the Imperial Recreation Ground slipway in Exmouth at 3pm on Sunday 20 September (booking essential).
This UK-wide beach clean not only spruces up hundreds of beaches around the coast but records the litter finds, allowing the MCS to identify how litter can be targeted at the source. Volunteers are asked to record any branded items they find, to enable MCS to approach specific manufacturers and...
A great exhibition stand is important for two reasons: firstly it attracts visitors, and secondly it keeps them there. The trouble is that you will be competing with potentially hundreds of other companies, so it is easy to get lost in amongst the crowd. B2B and B2C shows are often an expensive investment and therefore it is essential that you get your money’s worth. Having the right stand can help you do this, so if you are struggling to attract and engage visitors, here are a few tips.
Stand Out from the Crowd
The first bump in the road is attracting visitors. Many...
We all know (or have been told) that business is the lifeblood of the British economy, but that does not mean that “big business” is necessarily the most important factor. In fact, an article in The Guardian shows us that it is sole traders that are at the forefront of business growth in the UK, and it is hoped that these sole traders will become successful and become employers in their own right. However, the road to a successful business entails more than a hard working owner; and knowing how to manage a business to keep it running is as important for a one man band as it is for the...
Eighteen is a big milestone in any young person’s life, so it is only right that you plan a fantastic party for your son or daughter. Of course not all teenagers want a party for their 18th and if this is the case, you need to respect their wishes and perhaps downgrade the celebration to a family dinner. But if your teenager is happy about the idea of having a birthday party, here are a few tips to ensure things run smoothly.
Talk to Your Teen
Organising a surprise party for a teenager is likely to end badly. Imagine how they would feel if they walked into a room and found...
Depending on the structure of your roof and whether or not you have any constraints regarding planning, carrying out a loft conversion is one of the most straightforward ways to add extra room and space to your home. With a bit of basic planning, almost any home can benefit from this extension. If you’re thinking of ways to add more room to your home whether you’re planning to sell or simply want to upgrade your home so that it’s bigger, a loft conversion is a great way to do so. We’ve put together a list of everything that you’ll need to consider when planning to convert your loft. Make...
