Coffee in aid of cats

Event Date: 
25/10/2014 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Axhayes Cats Protection adoption centre

Exeter Axhayes adoption centre are holding their Halloween coffee monring on Saturday 25th October between 11am and 2pm. Come along, have a cake and a coffee and meet the cats and kittens. see www.axhayes.cats.org.uk for details

REN Global ambassador hosts an evening of party season skin preparation

Event Date: 
12/11/2014 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
The Magdalen Chapter, Exeter

Tis the season to spoil yourself at the Magdalen Chapter

In plenty of time for Christmas, Devon women will be given the chance to experience an indulgent evening of festive skincare at The Magdalen Chapter. REN Global Ambassador David Leigh Delport is to descend on the top Exeter hotel for one night only and host a skincare masterclass.

David has worked in the beauty industry for over a decade. As a global ambassador for REN, David works with top beauty editors and celebrities worldwide communicating his skincare knowledge and philosophies that make REN ‘skincare as it...

Business club raises £1,500 for Hospiscare

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 10/03/2014 - 3:51pm

The Exeter and East Devon Business Club was instrumental in raising funds of £1500 after hearing an impassioned plea from Sarah Smith of Hospiscare.

During a talk at one of the club’s lunches earlier this year, Sarah explained she was looking for 20 companies to raise £1000 each in order to fit out the kitchen for the new day hospice in Honiton.

Exminster Garage’s Jo Strachan rose to the challenge by doing a sponsored skydive, which generated over £800. Jo, who did her skydive on September 21 said: “The weather was perfect and there were 30 others jumping for their...

Free Farm Succession Planning Seminar

Event Date: 
14/10/2014 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford, Exeter

Farmers and landowners in Exeter and the surrounding area are invited to a free seminar hosted by local chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards at which they can learn about farm planning and opportunities raised by permitted development rights.

The seminar will take place on Tuesday 14th October at Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford, Exeter at 7.30pm .

Expert speaker Mary Jane Campbell, partner at Simpkins Edwards, will cover the tax aspects of developing property and succession issues, while the solicitors will deal with the Land Registry, business structures and related...

Unique socks could save NHS billions

Socks and sleeves aimed at preventing the distressing problem of skin tears are being extensively trialled at The Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and at local GP practices.

The protective garments have been designed by entrepreneur, Peter Thornton, part of the famous Thornton's confectionary family.

Peter, who lives in East Devon, came up with the idea after suffering from the distressing condition, estimated to affect up to three million elderly people in the United Kingdom.

Peter says that if adopted, the socks and sleeves could save the NHS Billions of Pounds....

Have your say on proposed highways budget reductions

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 10/03/2014 - 11:50am

A public consultation has been launched today (Friday 3 October) by Devon County Council on proposed savings to its highways and traffic management service budget.

The County Council has already reduced its highways revenue budget by £18.5 million since 2010. However, it now needs to cut a further £3.4 million in 2015/16 as part of the £100 million savings required by 2017, due to the ongoing austerity measures imposed by the coalition Government.

The nine-week consultation sets out a number of proposals to reduce costs, while still enabling the County Council to carry out...

Free planning seminar for farmers and landowners

Authored by Gill Vosper
Posted: Fri, 10/03/2014 - 11:04am

Farmers and landowners in Exeter and the surrounding area are invited to a free seminar hosted by local chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards at which they can learn about farm planning and opportunities raised by permitted development rights.

The seminar will take place on Tuesday 14th October at Exeter Court Hotel, Kennford, Exeter at 7.30pm .

Expert speaker Mary Jane Campbell, partner at Simpkins Edwards, will cover the tax aspects of developing property and succession issues, while the solicitors will deal with the Land Registry, business structures and related...

Skin Angels give skincare advice at Crealy's World Cup Rugby Festival

Skin Angels, a group of campaigning beauty therapists from Exeter’s Purity Boutique Spa, recently spent the day Crealy’s Tag Rugby Festival.

The event, held in celebration of the Rugby World Cup coming to Exeter in 2015, featured 300 children from 30 primary schools across Exeter, Mid and East Devon.

Mariam says: “The Skin Angels love getting out and about to talk to people young and old about protecting their skin. We educate about the importance of wearing sun protection all year round and demonstrate the best techniques for application.”

Exeter Chief’s player...

Budleigh Salterton still buzzing following successful literary festival

Organisers of the sixth annual Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival are still buzzing after yet another successful festival with top authors such as Kate Atkinson, Michael Morpurgo, Kate Adie, James Lovelock and Hilary Mantel.

The impressive line-up this year saw family favourite Michael Morpurgo reading an exclusive extract from his new novel, Listen to the Moon, and much loved Kate Atkinson chose Budleigh audiences to be the first in the UK to hear an extract from her new novel, A God in Ruins, not due to be published until May 2015.

The festival, which took place from...

Have you seen William Douglas?

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find a missing Taunton man who may be in the Devon and Cornwall area. William Douglas, 52, has not been seen since 7am on Wednesday 1 October when he left for work, which he did not attend.

He was reported missing to police who have been conducting enquiries to locate him. William is described as white, 5ft 11ins tall, with grey hair and a Scottish accent. He was last seen wearing jeans, a grey zip-up coat and glasses. It is possible William may be in the Devon and Cornwall area and that he may be travelling in his 2012 registered grey...

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