Exeter family law specialist, The Family Law Company recently presented a cheque for £1500 to FORCE Cancer Charity.
The sum was raised through various events, including a popular skittles evening that pitted teams of accountants, barristers and solicitors against each other, with Old Mill Accountants edging ahead to win on the night.
Jane Chanot, Director at The Family Law Company, said: “FORCE offers a really important service giving information, support and treatment to cancer patients and their families. We are delighted to support the charity through this donation.”...
The Exeter team of leading property consultants JLL is expanding with the appointment of a new graduate surveyor.
Adelle Moore, who is originally from the South West, joins the hotels and hospitality team following a year at Knight Frank in London. She has recently moved back to the region to further her career with JLL.
Adelle has a keen interest in the leisure property market having obtained a degree in property and business from the University of the West of England. She will be supporting the senior team on a day-to-day basis with hotel agency, leisure and development...
Do you want to get your mind and body kick started this New Year? Trill Farm opens its doors for 2015 with an inspiring programme of courses and talks to get you thinking, learning and eating!
Trill Farm, near Axminster, is the brain child of Dr Romy Fraser OBE, the founder of Neal's Yard Remedies. Set up in 2008, the 300 acre organic farm has become an exercise in creative thinking and living.
Cattle and sheep farmers, market gardeners, carpenters, chefs and natural skin-product makers all share the farm and a common ethos; using the land and all it affords in a way that...
Journalist, author and political commentator Andrew Marr is supporting a nationwide search for stroke survivors to enter the Life After Stroke Awards (LASA) 2015.
The awards, hosted by the Stroke Association, recognise the achievements of everyone affected by stroke, from survivors to carers, volunteers and health professionals. Andrew, who had a stroke himself in 2013, explained why he was supporting the event:
“These awards pay tribute to the character, guts and determination of extraordinary people who have come through the devastating consequences of a stroke The Life...
Banish the half-term blues with our family-friendly sing-a-long to the Disney hit film Frozen.
Taking place on the Tuesday of half-term week, this fantastic event will be a great way to keep the kids happy without breaking the bank.
With fancy dress welcomed, fun Frozen-themed activities and plenty of prizes to be won alongside a screening of the sing-a-long version of the film, this event is a must for any Frozen fans in your family.
Doors will open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start with tickets available on the door. Entry will be £4 for children or adults, with all...
Exeter Golf and Country Club has secured funding from Charles Church, part of the Persimmon Group, towards the redesign of its golf course. The deal comes after two years of negotiations between the Club and housebuilder over how to ensure the safety of residents of Great Woodcote Park, a new housing development being built next to the golf course. The Club had been advised by two separate specialist golf architects that the houses were sited too close to the boundary, increasing the risk of golf balls leaving the course and causing injury or damage. The redesign of the golf course will...
A powerful second half display saw Exeter Chiefs book their place in the last eight of this season’s European Challenge Cup with victory away to Connacht.
Having trailed 17-10 at the break, Rob Baxter’s side scored 23 unanswered points after the break to secure their fourth win in this season’s competition.
Connacht shaded a tight first half thanks to tries from Matt Healy, Willie Faloon and Danie Poolman, the last of which was converted by fly-half Jack Carty, whilst the Chiefs countered with a penalty try and a penalty from Henry Slade.
The shortlist for the Food Reader Awards 2015 has been announced and Exeter is harbouring a wealth of foodie finalists.
Darts Farm, Boston Tea Party, Chandos Deli and Michael Caines have all been nominated and voted for by Food Magazine readers in their hundreds, and luckily there’ll be no neighbourly competition as all of Exeter’s finalists will be representing the city in different categories.
Exeter’s own Michael Caines will be up against stiff competition from other popular South West chefs including Mitch Tonks and Nathan Outlaw in the Local Food Hero category....
With 26 Parish and Town Council projects funded in 2013-2014, the Parishes Together Fund is looking to allocate more money to local community initiatives.
For the third year running, East Devon District Council (EDDC) and Devon County Council (DCC) are inviting Town and Parish Councils to apply to their joint initiative – the Parishes Together Fund – for grants towards projects that will solve local community issues.
EDDC and DCC are again putting £1.10 per elector into the scheme. Each Town or Parish Council can then apply for up to £1.10 for every person in their parish...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are encouraging you to ‘Register my appliance’ so your home is safer.
Did you know that only 36% of consumers register all of their large domestic appliances? This leaves thousands off the radar if a recall is required.
New research reveals just over a third of British purchasers currently register all of their appliances with the manufacturer, leaving many thousands of owners virtually untraceable if a safety repair is required.
To combat this, the Association of Manufacturers of Domestic Appliances (AMDEA) is today...
