With friends and rewarding sessions for 4-18 year olds, PQA brings their fantastic performing arts experience to your area!
Their aim is to introduce the ethos behind The Pauline Quirke Academy, to demonstrate what they do and how they achieve their goals, how your children will benefit from their classes and, above all, to allow your children to get a flavour of The Academy.
Following a brief introduction the children are divided into age groups and get to sample classes in Musical Theatre, Comedy & Drama and Film & Television (don’t worry if your child does not...
The Pauline Quirke Academy is a weekend performing arts school for 4-18 year olds – and the newest branch is opening in Exeter on Saturday 17th May. Actress Pauline Quirke told us, “When we opened our first academy in 2007 our mission was simply to provide the very best performing arts education. We've grown a lot since then, but that mission hasn't changed. By working with people we believe are outstanding in their field, we aim to bring the widest, most exciting experience to our students in an environment that is both friendly and rewarding.”
THE Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Kevin Marsh as director of nursing.
Kevin had been interim director of nursing for the Trust and joins substantively following a rigorous interview process.
Kevin brings a wealth of acute hospital experience from Derriford in Plymouth, where he was deputy director of nursing from July 2006 until joining the Trust in March 2014.
He had previously held the roles of senior nurse manager (general surgery), head of nursing surgical services and acting chief nurse at Plymouth.
Research carried out by The Big Lunch has found that while feelings of loneliness are on the rise, the simple act of talking to neighbour is seen by those questioned in the South West as not only a way to brighten someone’s day, but as a lifeline for those who live alone.
The study - carried out by Lottery funded initiative The Big Lunch - the UK’s annual get together for neighbours – found that for some people in the South West, talking with a neighbour is one of the highlights of their day. More than a fifth of those questioned in the region say they are flattered by the interest...
The South West Coast Path Association is pleased to announce two new partnerships for their 2014 fundraising event, the Great South West Walks.
The Great South West Walks 2014, which will take place from 20th - 28th September, hopes to see 1,500 people taking part in 100 guided sponsored walks in order to raise funds for the improvement of the South West Coast Path.
The South West Coast Path Association is delighted to announce that celebrity trio - The Three Hungry Boys - will be supporting their event.
The charity has also welcomed Children's Hospice South West (...
Velveteen Clothes Emporium, which previously specialised in steampunk and gothic fashion, is back as an Exeter store, with even more to offer than before.
Up until Saturday 5 April fans of Velveteen would have to pay a visit to the businesses’ big Red wagon to make a purchase, which would pop up in various Devon locations.
On Saturday 5 April Velveteen returned as a permanent base in Fore Street, and owner Julie Dunn says they haven’t looked back. She said:
“The response since opening has been excellent. Obviously the shop looks fabulous. People’s first impressions...
Tabata interval training falls under the HIIT [High Intensity Interval Training] bracket and is probably one of the quickest but hardest sessions many athletes and trainers will use.
It’s a great way to torch fat and increase anaerobic endurance all in a short space of time. The key to maximising results using this method is just like any other HIIT session, put in 100% effort on your time on and make use of your needed rest periods.
One of the many benefits of Tabata is that it can be done anywhere, all you need is 4 minutes, a space and a timer.
One of the best ways of saying you’re sorry is to not beat around the bush and say how remorseful you really are. Don’t be defensive of your actions or what you said, and don’t try to downplay what happened. Also avoid the cardinal mistake of blaming the other person for your actions. Accept the fact that you were in the wrong, and make sure that you express it properly.
#2 – Write a Poem
If you are a creative person, you could write a poem or a song which shows how you feel. The key is to keep it simple, yet expressive. In case you...
Operation Derig, an operation where police officers aim to disrupt and prevent illegal raves, is back in force this bank holiday weekend.
Officers from both Devon and Cornwall will be taking part in the operation.
On the evening of Saturday 3rd May Police were called to Bampton Down where it was suspected a rave was being set up. Officers attended promptly and found a number of people setting up a major sound system for a rave. Individuals were directed to leave the area, further persons on route to the rave were turned away and the equipment was taken into police...
Join Charles Adrian Gillott as Ms Samantha Mann for stories about a well-meaning spinster librarian whose best friend has left her holding the rabbit. Part of the Ignite Festival that runs from 2nd-7th of June in Exeter (igniteexeter.org.uk)
"Wry, mischievous and strangely moving... Something like the secret life of Miss Prism imagined by Alan Bennett and performed by Hinge or Bracket" Ben Walters, nottelevision.net "A minutely-observed comic creation" The Scotsman "Delightfully feminist... a feel-good hit" The F-Word Comedy
