Keeping kids happy in the school holidays can be a struggle, but Café Rouge is just about to make things a whole lot easier for mums and dads with the launch of its fresh new children’s menu on 21 July.
Summer kicks off with an offer for children to eat free between 22 July and 31 July* (T&C’s apply), and after 31 July Café Rouge is launching three courses and a drink for just £6.95. Using only the finest ingredients served in a stylish and relaxed environment, Café Rouge’s carefully designed menu has been created to tickle even the pickiest youngsters’ taste buds.
We’re going cake crazy as we prepare for the Big Devon Bake Off – cakes are being found all over the Exeter hospice!
Whilst strolling in the garden our Hospiscare chaplain Nigel found two cakes tucked in a tree, housekeeper Wendy found them everywhere, ward secretary Denise discovered her desk smothered in creamy cupcakes, as did receptionist Sharon.
Hospiscare patient Lily who was having a cuppa in the day centre, was surprised to discover cakes had suddenly appeared on her chair, even the goldfish bowl in reception did not escape.
People in Exeter are being given the chance to quiz councillors on any “burning” issues for the city.
Exeter residents are invited to put forward questions to members of the joint County and City Councils' Exeter Board, at their next meeting on 30 July at 5:30pm at the Civic Centre in Paris Street.
The Board allocates 15 minutes for their ‘open forum’, with 3 minutes per speaker, with a maximum of 3 - 4 speakers to allow time for discussion.
Previously, residents have prompted debate about issues including street lighting, homelessness and waste collection.
Brewin Dolphin leading Wealth Manager with an office in Exeter reminds savers that it’s easier to get the pension you want if you start sooner.
Tim Walker , Head of Brewin Dolphin in Exeter, ” It’s easy to convince yourself that there are better things to do with your money today than planning for say, 30 years’ time. So starting a pension savings plan may not be top of your priorities, but you may be surprised how much of a difference starting earlier could make to your future – and you should consider the risks of delaying getting off the mark .”
The Exeter office of leading property consultancy JLL has been instructed to sell the Harrabeer Country House Hotel, Yelverton, an established business on the southern edge of Dartmoor National Park.
Understood to date from the 1680s with a Victorian extension in 1850, the property offers a traditional and charming style.
The original farmhouse building provides for six letting bedrooms, restaurant, drawing room and lounge bar. In addition there is a converted barn which provides for two independent one bedroom self-catering apartments with occupancy for four in each....
The Forde Abbey Summer Fair, set in the beautiful award-winning gardens founded by Cistercian monks over 800 years ago, will be a foodie’s paradise this year with the addition of a new Food Court and a fabulous selection of locally produced gastronomic delights in the Farmer’s Market.
Companies like Stewed and Baked with their slow-cooked, gluten free meals, Devon Fishcake’s Fiery option with Chillies and Cajun Spices, what according to GQ Magazine are ‘the best sausage rolls we’ve ever tasted’ from Little Jack Horner’s, and a Dorset Pig Party’s hog roast are just a few of the...
It’s all in the view. Luscombe Maye Estate Agency reveals that South West waterside properties are continuing to dominate the region’s property market, selling on average up to one month faster than those in urban or inland locations, according to its sales data from the past year.
Experts at Luscombe Maye state that both quantity and quality of a sea view play a vital part in the lure of South West waterside properties, potentially adding between £50,000 and £200,000 to a property’s value.
Direct beach access, picture windows, private balconies and patios are just some of...
Members of the Devon Art Society will be displaying their finest works at St Annes Hall, Babbacombe Road, Babbacombe.
The show runs from Saturday 1 August through until Sunday 16 August and admission is free.
The exhibition covers classical themes with floral, still-life, figurative and landscape as well as seascape subject matters. There will also be some abstracts but much of the work covers beautiful scenes of the West Country. You will be able to enjoy some high quality paintings large and small at affordable prices.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service wants your BBQ and cricket celebrations to be a safe and enjoyable experience, but cooking over hot coals can be hazardous. Marc House, Community Safety Prevention Manager said: “It’s natural to want to go outdoors and enjoy the warmer weather with family and friends, especially with the Cricket on - many of us can’t wait to get the BBQ lit. We all know how tempting it can be to give stubborn coals a helping hand, but, please be patient and make sure you use the right tools for the job. “By far the biggest danger is the use of flammable...
Women in business in Devon and Somerset are set to benefit from a £1.1m superfast broadband fund as part of plans announced by the Prime Minister this week to ‘to end the gender pay gap in a generation’.
Devon and Somerset successfully bid for a share of the money which is being made available as part of the extension of a Government initiative, announced by the Chancellor in the Budget, to help women take advantage of faster broadband to move their businesses online, expand or set up new businesses.
The £60,000 will be used to fund LOVE Digital 2, which will offer women...
