The Devon branch of the countryside charity CPRE is looking for budding young artists who can capture the beauty and variety of the county’s natural landscapes, from its wild moorlands to its sheltered river valleys.
Young artists aged 18 and under have until the end of September to submit a painting, drawing, textile, collage, or mixed media artwork of a Devon view to win the coveted title of Devon’s Best Young Landscape Artist 2023. The landscape could be a favourite beach or beauty spot, a local park or green space, somewhere visited on a day out or even the artist’s back garden...
Cumberland Grange Care Home in Pinhoe was delighted to have been chosen as this starting point for this year’s Tour de Barchester. For the second year running, staff from Barchester Healthcare’s care homes and hospitals took on a gruelling cycling challenge this time from Exeter to Eastbourne and then on to Purley. Their aim was to raise money for Barchester’s Charitable Foundation which supports older people and other adults living with a disability or mental health problems by helping them to connect or re-connect with others in their local communities.
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) are calling for people to lace up their walking boots and take on the Incredible Hike in May 2024.
The charity’s Incredible Hike challenge is a guided 3-day walk from Friday 17 May to Sunday 19 May 2024, totalling 60 miles along the South West Coast Path from Minehead to Croyde.
With only 50 places available, this is going to be a sell-out event. nige
Participants can return to walk year on year to complete the entire 630 miles of National Trail, while raising money for children and young people living with life-limiting...
Princesshay is bringing Wimbledon to Exeter with live outdoor screenings of matches on a giant screen. The screen will be in Princesshay Square for the duration of the legendary two-week tournament (Monday 3rd July – Sunday 16th July 2023).
Tennis fans will be able sit and watch the prime court matches free of charge on picnic benches and deckchairs within Princesshay Green in the main square.
Princesshay will also host three family film specials, details of which will be announced in the coming weeks.
Throughout the three-week screenings, Lloyds Lounge will be...
With economic growth in Exeter increasing significantly in the last few years, supply and demand for housing has become unbalanced. While 76.87% of the required housing was built in 2022, Exeter is becoming one of the fastest-growing economies and could further reduce the amount of available housing. Could 1st-time property developers solve the problem?
Exeter's property market has grown notably, attracting developers and investors alike. With house prices increasing by 12.8% over the past year and rental values soaring by 85.6%, Exeter presents lucrative opportunities for those seeking...
England’s Seafood FEAST is set to return to the English Riviera in beautiful south Devon this autumn, from 29 September to 15 October. The two-week celebration of world-renowned local seafood will see the towns of Brixham, Paignton and Torquay join forces to host a seafood feast like no other, giving visitors the chance to join the locals and experience some of the best seafood in the world, right where it’s landed. Highlights include everything from fine dining to street food and seafood celebration suppers to guest chef events.
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Princesshay is bringing Wimbledon to Exeter with live outdoor screenings of matches on a giant screen. The screen will be in Princesshay Square for the duration of the legendary tournament (Monday 3rd July – Sunday 16th July 2023).
Tennis fans will be able sit and watch the prime court matches free of charge on the picnic benches on the Princesshay Green in the main square.
As an additional treat, Lloyd’s Lounge are getting into the Wimbledon spirit and serving up a selection of summer specials including Pimms, Lillet Spritz, the classic strawberries and cream, cream teas...
If you’re looking to lease a car, it’s important that you research thoroughly before you sign any sort of contract. There’s a lot that goes into car leasing that you may not be aware of, and there are several factors to consider before making your decision. From knowing what you’re expected to cover to understanding which kind of lease is best for you, this article aims to help you make an informed decision when it comes to leasing a car.
Car leasing is an accessible way for you to be able to drive a new model of car, and to even upgrade and enter a new deal every few years. And...
Growing national law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has reported a successful first half of the 2023 calendar year, having completed numerous high value corporate and private equity-backed deals in this period despite a difficult economic environment for transactions.
Foot Anstey's Corporate team includes its nationally recognised private equity sector group which specialises in advising private equity-backed portfolio companies with bolt-on and buy-and-build acquisitions, as well as having a deep specialism in management advisory. The firm has significant expertise in advising...
