South Western Ambulance Service has started a recruitment campaign to attract around twenty qualified paramedics from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
A national shortage of qualified paramedics in England means that previous recruitment campaigns have not produced the number of paramedics required across the South West.
Paramedics in the Czech Republic and Slovakia have comparable qualifications and clinical practice to paramedics in England. Each of the candidates will undergo a rigorous assessment process, including English language tests, to ensure that all recruits...
As a community development organisation we appreciate how a unique sense of place is important to each of Devon’s communities and so we are pleased to be supporting the National Trust to discover what makes the Killerton Estate a special place.
‘Spirit of Place’ captures in a few words what makes the Estate unique, distinctive and cherished by the people who know it well. It is about what makes the place ‘special’ to each one of us and how it makes us feel.
With over 6,000 acres, the House and the village of Broadclyst, where is the spirit most evident? Is it a spirit in...
Dig out your wellies for a fact-finding mud walk along the Exe Estuary led by East Devon District Council’s Countryside Rangers on Saturday June 20.
You’ll discover all about the creatures that make their homes in and on the mud and, what’s more, the event is free and open to all.
Education Ranger Penny Evans said: “We will be searching for shells, digging for worms and fishing in the creek to see what we can find there – it’s great fun for all ages.
She added: “Wear wellies or old shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, and suitable outdoor clothing.”
Whether you love fine dining in one of Devon’s many exquisite restaurants or prefer a relaxing lunch or dinner in one of the county’s abundant pubs, cafés or delis, Exeter is definitely worth a visit this Devon Restaurant Month. Throughout the 30 days of June, locals and visitors alike will be able to celebrate Devon’s amazing producers, chefs and eating establishments through an enticing selection of tasty one-off specials.
Enjoy summer in the city at Exeter’s Rendezvous Wine Bar with their appetising daily June menus. Perfect for al fresco dining, Rendezvous’ wall gardens provide...
The action returns to Newton Abbot on Friday 12th June for the racecourse’s next fixture of the season, which will be followed by live music from local band Station Road.
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls has made two entries for Friday’s feature race at Newton Abbot, as he looks to add to his already impressive record at the course.
Nicholls notched a treble at the last meeting to take his tally at the course over the last five seasons to 36 wins. Not only is his winning total well ahead of nearest rivals Philip Hobbs and Jonjo O’Neill, but his strike rate of 33% sets him...
All parents know that those early years before children go off to school are vital in a child's life, and at Home-Start we believe parents have the key role in creating a secure childhood for their children. It's just that sometimes they need a bit of help...your help.
All kinds of families can find it hard to cope for all sorts of reasons, maybe because of illness or disability of a child, or because of post-natal illness, bereavement, depression or loneliness. At Home-Start we support any parent with young children who asks for our help, and our supported families, like...
Computer screens built into contact lenses and electronics in our skin will be commonplace in a few years, according to futurologist Dr Ian Pearson.
Dr Pearson, the inventor of the text message, was speaking at a conference organised by Invest in Exeter at the city’s new Science Park Centre, which was showcasing the area as a location for inward investment.
He predicted active contact lenses will mean: “You will be able to watch TV with your eyes closed or read emails first thing in the morning without reaching for a gadget.”
The future of a population of one of northern Europe’s most threatened wildlife species will be the focus of a High Court action in Bristol on Friday 12 June. The court granted permission for the claim to proceed in April 2014.
The charity Devon Wildlife Trust is bringing the Judicial Review against a planning decision made by Teignbridge District Council to grant permission for up to 230 houses to be built on land which lies just 170 metres from an internationally important site where female greater horseshoe bats congregate to give birth and raise their young. Devon Wildlife...
Exeter based couple, Austin and Sally Burn-Jones, are aiming to raise £5,000 for various charities through the St. James’s Place Foundation.
On June 5th, Austin and Sally embarked on their challenge of climbing 3 mountains in 3 days, reaching highs of 6,000 feet.
In support of their charity challenge Austin and Sally have teamed up with local businesses to host a ‘Healthier, Cleaner World Fundraiser’ on June 16th at The Exeter City Football Club, from 7-9:30pm.
The fundraising event includes short talks from Hyundai on Hydrogen-the fuel of the future, Thermalogica...
The independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England is asking people across Exeter to comment on its draft proposals for new council ward boundaries.
A nine-week public consultation on the recommendations begins today and will end on 10 August 2015. The consultation is open to anyone who wants to have their say on new council wards, ward boundaries and ward names across Exeter.
The Commission’s draft recommendations propose that Exeter City Council should have 39 councillors in the future, one fewer than the current arrangements. The recommendations also...
