Students from St Peter’s C of E Aided School in Exeter visited Princesshay’s City Bee project on Thursday 5 June as part of World Environment Day.
The geography ambassadors of St Peter’s joined by SLL Geography, Mrs England, continued their education high above the busy shoppers of Exeter on Princesshay’s rooftop garden.
The pupils learnt about the importance of the honey bee and the role they have in ensuring the survival of the human race as well as receiving a lesson on how to tend to bee hives with bee keeper Jason Wallis of WeeTree Nurseries.
There’s a whole weekend of fun coming soon at Exe Valley Leisure Centre, Tiverton. On 5 and 6 July the centre will open it’s doors to welcome families to join in a Family Fun Weekend.
The weekend, sponsored by BMW will see staff dressing up in fancy dress and offering free swimming at the all day Family Funsplash sessions for anyone doing the same. Local celebrity Armband Alfie will be making appearances, introducing his new friend Scuba Do!
With junior colouring and fancy dress competitions, local trader stalls, attractions, face painting, a dance display and incredible...
The Westcountry's leading combined heritage and leisure charity has appointed two new trustees to its Board.
Welcomed by fellow trustees at South West Lakes Trust's recent board meeting were Devon farmer and businessman, John Lee and Dinah Nichols, the former Director General Environment at DEFRA and Board member of Pennon Group who currently chairs the charity ‘Keep Britain Tidy'.
Chairman, Keith Bungay, said: "We are fortunate to have attracted the commitment of two very experienced and extremely able non-executive directors and trustees. They bring additional skills to...
A major education award that celebrates outstanding impact on the student learning experience and educational institutions has been awarded to a University of Exeter academic.
Dr Carol Evans was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship for her pioneering role in the development of the Personal Learning Styles Pedagogy (PLSP), by the Higher Education Academy (HEA). As one of 55 individuals, Dr Evans was awarded a National Teaching Fellowship, the most prestigious awards for excellence in higher education teaching and support for learning. The successful National Teaching Fellows (NTFs...
Exeter law firm Browne Jacobson’s client service has been rated ‘exceptional’ by a leading independent body after it became the first UK law firm to undergo an assessment by Investor in Customers (IIC) and be awarded top marks for client service by the leading independent body.
Browne Jacobson was awarded IIC’s ‘exceptional’ three-star rating - a mark attained by only 16% of companies undergoing a first-time assessment – following a series of in-depth surveys with the firm’s client base as well as senior management and team members.
Have a perfect Devon day with craft experts, Bodkin and Sidmouth Poppy who are teaming up as part of Bodkin's 'Workshops By the Sea' series.
The summer workshop is on Saturday 14 June and will be Lavender-themed.
Guests will be greeted with a plate of lavender biscuits and an introduction session. This will be followed by 3 craft sessions and lunch made from locally sourced goods.
The afternoon will then wrap up with a lavender infused cake and tea on vintage china and everyone will have a chance to admire each others handicrafts before leaving with a lavender goody...
Work is set to begin this month on a £650,000 investment boost to the local economy by a leading South West business.
Newton Abbot Volkswagen, part of the Murray Group which also has a Volkswagen site in Plymouth, is to undergo a major facelift to provide a state of the art digital showroom.
But the dealership on The Avenue, Newton Abbot, is keen to assure customers that it is business as usual while the programme of works is underway.
Kevin Murray, brand manager at Newton Abbot and Managing Director of family run motors business the Murray Group said: “This is a...
A local opticians in Exeter is lending its support to both National Glaucoma Awareness week (9 - 15 June) and Diabetes Week (8 - 14 June) by encouraging residents to become more aware of their eye health by bringing these leading causes of preventable blindness into focus.
Throughout the week, Specsavers, located at 247 High Street, will be offering free eyecare advice and raising awareness of the importance of regular examinations in detecting non-eye related conditions such as diabetes.
Jonathan Baumber, store director at Specsavers Exeter, says: "Diabetes is the leading...
Exeter Northcott Theatre has announced George’s Marvellous Medicine as its Christmas show for 2014.
This acclaimed adaptation of Roald Dahl by Birmingham Stage Company shows a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George's adventure has just begun.
Full of fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic, George’s Marvellous Medicine is set to delight children and adults alike this Christmas with this marvellous dose of...
The Curiosity Fair at Tudors is an all-new event over three floors of a beautiful Tudor style building in Fore Street, St Marychurch on Saturday 28th June.
It will be a feast of curious objects that will ignite your imagination and tease your senses. The day starts at 10am until 4pm, will include antiques, arts, crafts, entertainment, food and drink and is FREE entry.
Please bring your own curiosity! Curiosity killed the cat, but knowing bought him back. Do you have an antique or a family heirloom that you would like an expert to view? Slake your curiosity and get some...
