Organisers of Sandy Park’s flagship business exhibition, b2b@SandyPark, are pleased to confirm a packed line-up of seminars at the event.
Those attending b2b@SandyPark will be spoilt for choice as 15 speakers have been confirmed for the exhibition, which is on Wednesday, November 5th (10am – 5pm) at the recently reopened venue.
Headline speakers include Yasmina Siadatan, winner of ‘The Apprentice’ 2009 and Michael Wilkinson, Investment Manager of Exeter-based crowdfunding enterprise Crowdcube.
Speaking about their involvement at b2b@SandyPark, Yasmina said: “It’s an...
Celebrity Chef Michael Caines and other trustees of the Exeter Foundation have proudly handed over the keys to a new van to WESC Foundation – the Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment located on Topsham road in Exeter but covering the West of England.
The van, which the Exeter Foundation have helped fund, has been specially adapted for those with visual impairment and complex needs and can be used to transport students individually.
“Just like any school or college there is always a need to arrange transport for students for a variety of reasons and it’s wonderful to have...
The government is launching a new strategy to support bees and other pollinators that are vital for fertilising plants so they produce fruits and seeds.
Organisations such as Network Rail, Highways Agency and the National Trust which manage more than 800,000 hectares of land in England have signed up to the National Pollinator Strategy, and pledged to take actions such as planting more bee-friendly wild flowers and allowing grass to grow longer.
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: "As much as one third of the food we eat is pollinated by bees –from apples and pears...
On 21 March 1941 a Hampden bomber crashed on Hameldown, near Widecombe-in-the-Moor, on its way back to base. Seventy years later John Lowe, a retired RAF policeman is trying to piece together the events of that night and reflect on the young aircrew who lost their lives.
Join him for an illustrated talk to discover the detective work he’s undertaken and find out how Moor than meets the eye has helped to undertake a geophysical survey to look more closely at the crash site.
This talk is free. There will be a short interval for refreshments during the evening. For more...
How do you fancy meeting people, raising money, and being on the radio, all for a good cause?
Hospital Radio Exeter are looking for and all-round person with a good technical knowledge to assist their engineer on the radio station with a good knowledge of a radio studio including mixing desks, audio playout systems, PC etc.
This is only a part of the job and you will be expected to work in all areas of Hospital Radio.
The station broadcasts 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, and they are looking for new members to visit wards, participate in live programmes and...
St Thomas Gospel Choir have won a national award for "Contribution to the UK Gospel Music Industry" in the choir catagory of the PraiseTek Gospel Music Awards 2014. Each year, these awards acknowledge the work of various singers, musicians, choirs, rappers, bands and media personnel working in the UK gospel music scene.
Choir director, Kathy Rufolo and her fiance, Dale Hurrell, who sings bass in the group, went to London to receive the award on behalf of the choir with nearly 50 members.
St Thomas Gospel Choir was established in 2006 and has grown steadily over...
A year -long programme of film screenings at the XCentre in Exeter is kicking-off with a fun-filled sing-a-long version of the family classic, The Sound of Music on Saturday 15th November. The event is being organised to raise money for Headway Devon, the local brain injury charity, and all proceeds will be used to support local people with disabilities. Headway Fundraising Manager, Holly Keatings, says: “We can’t wait for the sing-a-long- Sound of Music event. Taking place in mid-November, this event is perfectly timed to help you get into the Christmas spirit with this heart-warming...
Residents of the parish of Ottery St Mary are being invited by EDDC and Ottery St Mary Town Council to vote for how they would spend £17,300 available for sports provision.
The projects that get the most votes will be delivered and the good news is you don't have to be 18 to vote, as kids get a vote too!
The parish of Ottery St Mary is anywhere covered by Ottery Town Council, which includes Tipton St John, Wiggaton, West Hill, Alfington, Escot, Gosford, Fenny Bridges, Fairmile and Metcombe.
You can vote on Friday 7 November at the Ottery St Mary Street Market, Mill...
A Closure Notice has been served today (Monday 3 November) on a ’legal high shop’ in Exeter.
The closure notice was served on The Wicked Head High Shop, located in South Street, Exeter under Section 76 of The Anti-social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014, new legislation which came into effect on 20 October.
This follows complaints over a sustained period regarding anti-social behaviour, nuisance and disorder by clients attending the premises.
This is thought to be the first time this particular legislation has been implemented against a legal high shop in...
More than 150 children across Devon need adoptive families each year.
With a growing number of children coming into the care system than ever before, there has never been a more crucial time to find potential adopters.
Devon County Council, Plymouth City Council and Torbay Council are working together as part of National Adoption Week 2014 (3 November to 9 November) to encourage more people across the county to consider adoption.
Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Skills, Councillor James McInnes at Devon County Council said:
