Local writer Clive Essame is working with charity CEDA (Community Equality Disability Action) to develop an exciting play set in the African wilderness. The play is about acceptance and is told by the characters all of which are African animals.
The play Impisi will be performed at Exmouth Pavilion on March 12th at 7pm.
Clive writes about disability, difference and acceptance using different African animals to bring the tale to life. Clive is passionate about helping to create a society that is knowledgeable about disability and creates a level playing field for all....
The family of Samuel Crocker, who died following a road traffic collision, have paid tribute to him.
Samuel's family said: "On Saturday afternoon our life was turned upside down when our darling Samuel was knocked down while on his way to visit his friend.
“Later that night the bright light that was Samuel was extinguished.
"We all miss our little 'mole' so much and can't begin to imagine how we move on from the devastating situation we are in now.
"Someone so small has left a massive hole that can never be filled, but he will always be remembered for his...
Dunsford Cricket Club invites you to a Bingo and Curry night at Dunsford Village Hall on Saturday 14th March 2015, 7.30pm Fantastic meat prizes, raffle, licensed bar. Curry will be served after the bingo. Please buy your tickets for the curry in advance from Bex 07957 658156
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park has announced its employee of the year award to two members of staff.
Tim Leathers and Michael Payne-Hilton have been awarded the accolade for their hard work and commitment at the Park throughout 2014. The Employees of Year have been awarded with all-expenses paid trip to Disney World, Orlando.
This amazing prize also includes a week’s stay in a luxury hotel on the famous International Drive and tickets to Disney World and Universal Studios in May.
Tim Leathers, one of Devon’s Crealy ride operators and Michael Payne-Hilton, a...
Devon and Cornwall Police is supporting a fraud awareness campaign being launched across the region today.
The Home Office funded ‘Spot It, Stop It’ campaign aims to raise awareness of various scams people may fall prey to, particularly doorstep fraud and telephone and online scams.
There were 8,600 reports of fraud in Devon and Cornwall last year resulting in the loss of around £9 million.
Victims are usually aged between 61 and 90.
As part of the campaign the Home Office is surveying a cross-section of people over 60 to provide a snapshot of the awareness...
At Living Coasts, the theme for 2015 is Dive & Flight. Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium is celebrating everything that flies in the air or dives in the water. Staff will use the theme in talks, quizzes, craft workshops and trails.
At Easter there will be an Easter Egg trail, live chicks and a crazy Easter Bunny Dive Show. The cute chicks will be in Front of House between Good Friday and Easter Monday (3rd to 6th April). Children will be able to follow a fun trail around the zoo and receive a chocolaty treat when they finish.
ZERO, a leading renewable energy company based in Exeter, will be exhibiting at Ecobuild (3-5 March), the UK's leading event for sustainable design, construction and energy, based at ExCel, London. The company's self-built exhibition stand, designed and constructed by the team, will showcase its capabilities as well as highlight their commitment to sustainability and the environment.
Working at the forefront of innovative technology, ZERO offers premium carbon neutral heating products, from biomass boilers to heat pumps and solar thermal systems and Zero’s stand has been built...
Businesses in Exeter are being asked to help shape the future of regulatory services by carrying out a short online survey.
Exeter City Council is working with regulators across Devon & Somerset to develop a co-ordinated and consistent approach to help businesses meet their duties under food, health & safety, licensing, trading standards and fire safety law. Supporting businesses in this way promotes economic growth and encourages investment in the region.
Businesses often find regulation difficult to navigate. To simplify the process and develop a better...
City centre businesses in Exeter have voted to establish a Business Improvement District, which will result in £2.4million being invested over the next five years in making the city centre even more successful.
The vote saw the BID attract 61% of the businesses voting in favour and 65% of rateable value voting in favour. Overall turnout of the 641 businesses eligible to vote was 44%
Derek Phillips, Chair of the Exeter BID Company, said: "Great result for Exeter. It is such a massive vote of confidence for the citiy’s future prosperity and businesses themselves. We need to...
