On Wednesday afternoon, five members of the Junior School Choir were invited to Jack Simpson House in Heavitree to take part in a recording for Radio 4's You and Yours programme, currently scheduled to be broadcast on Friday 20 June.
The children sang several songs and were interviewed by the presenter Carolyn Atkinson both individually and while chatting to the residents.
The programme will concentrate on how the charity' Kissing It Better' brings the wider community in to the home, engaging the residents with conversation and music.
The Exeter Daily has previously reported on the South West Blog Social, scheduled to take place at The Oddfellows Bar on New North Rd on Saturday 7th June.
Devised by noted local bloggers Jodie Dewberry (@alajode) and Albertine Brandon (@dippywrites), the event- the first of its kind in the South West- aims to bring together the very best in local blogging talent to provide an afternoon of advice and expertise to Exeter and regional businesses and individuals, with Jodie adding “We have worked hard not only to make sure that the event is as much fun as possible- but also to give it...
Your local fire station needs you! Topsham Fire Station is hosting an open evening for prospective on-call firefighters on Monday 16 June 2014 starting at 7pm.
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is looking for people in the Topsham community to be on-call or ‘retained’ firefighters. No previous experience of fire-fighting is necessary for this role – the ideal prospective firefighter starts with a commitment to the community, a positive attitude and a good level of fitness.
This is an opportunity for men and women who live and/or work within five minutes...
Following the announcement of strong year end results, Michelmores Solicitors has further strengthened its real estate and business teams with the appointment of Simon Rose as Head of Tax.
He joins from Nabarro where he chaired their International Tax Network and becomes Michelmores 62nd partner.
Simon Rose is a solicitor, Chartered Tax Advisor and an Associate of the Institute of Indirect Taxation with more than 20 years' experience advising on all taxes in relation to a wide variety of structures. He advises on UK and offshore funds in the real estate and private equity...
Exeter Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter says he pleased to finally have got his man after today confirming the arrival of Welshman Adam Hughes to the club.
For several years Baxter has tracked the talented 24-year-old back and now he finally has he man after the Newport-born back put pen to paper on a two-year deal.
Hughes, who has played for both the Newport-Gwent Dragons and Bristol, is the latest new addition to the Chiefs ranks ahead of the 2014/15 season and Baxter is delighted to have the player on board for what promises to be a big campaign for the Devon outfit....
Devon’s Largest Balloon Festival Returns for 2014! The annual Tiverton Balloon and Music Festival has confirmed that it will be returning this summer for the fourth consecutive year
Tiverton and Honiton MP Neil Parish was on the winning team of the annual fund raising Tug of war contest between Members of the House of Commons and Peers of the House of Lords.
The annual competition, held in Westminster on Tuesday 3rd June, aimed to raise money for Macmillan Cancer support who provide practical, medical and financial support for cancer sufferers and push for better cancer care.
The event was introduced by Speaker of the House of Commons, The Rt Hon John Bercow MP. Various organizations, including the RAF and fire services also entered teams for the event...
The new lord Mayor of Exeter has said he will use his to term to help raise money for the Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF). The new Lord Mayor of Exeter Percy Prowse, who was elected at last night’sAnnual General Meeting, explained why he chose to support ELF as the mayor’s charity. He said: “A lady living in my ward approached me recently and asked which charity I would be supporting. “She had been through Leukaemia and when I heard they were trying to raise £350,000 for an extension to the existing Haematology unit in Wonford, I didn’t need much persuasion. “ELF is a very worthy local charity...
AS Watersports in conjunction with tootega kayaks will be offering the opportunity to try kayaking for FREE! at the Canal Basin, Haven Road, Exeter, EX2 8DP on Saturday 14th June between 10am and 4pm
tootega kayaks will have a full fleet of demonstration boats ready for you to try, with tootega staff on hand to talk and advise on their products. Kayaks will be available for sale during the day, with special deals available. All tootega kayaks are all designed and produced in the UK, and come with a lifetime warranty, with boats in the range to suit every type of usage, from beach...
The Devon County Show is offering trade stand holders a 25 per cent refund on their stand fees after it was forced to abandon the third day. Letters are going out this week and offer traders the choice of either applying for a refund or making a donation to the Devon County Agricultural Association, which stages the Show. Show Secretary, Ollie Allen said: “The DCAA Board of Management fully appreciate that the decision to abandon the third day on Saturday was heart breaking and although we have a ‘force majeure’ in our regulations, the Board agreed to offer trade stand exhibitors a partial...
