Get Creative this Easter with Bodkin Workshops

Event Date: 
15/04/2014 - 11:00am to 16/04/2014 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
38 Mill Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8DF

On Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 April, talented local textile artist and owner of Bodkin, Hesta, will be running workshops on how to make beautiful Mosaic Angels.

Enjoy a two hour workshop at 38 Mill Street in Sidmouth - complete with home made baking and plenty of tea - before you stroll to the beach for to enjoy the afternoon sunshine.

For more information about the workshops and to register attendance, please visit Bodkin's Facebook page .

Devon student to showcase work at London exhibition

A Devon student is one of 40 students showcasing their work at a prestigious exhibition to be held at the Bargehouse, OXO Tower in London.

Karen Sanders, who splits her time between Devon and Bristol, is one of several students who will be showcasing their photographs in the exhibition entitled ‘ FLUXURE’.

The exhibition, which offers a private view on June 19th with the exhibition opening to the public for free from the 20th to the 23rd, is being held to mark the end of the students three year degree course in Photography.

The students, who have studied at The...

Michael Caines launches Spinnakers

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/14/2014 - 12:03pm

Internationally acclaimed chef, Michael Caines joined Eagle One Homes Director, Chris Fayers to officially open the Spinnakers showhome complex on Saturday (12 April).

Developed by Eagle One Homes, Spinnakers is the newly completed waterside development of 14, two and three bedroom apartments on Exmouth Quay.

To celebrate the launch Michael cooked two signature dishes from his book “Michael Caines: At Home” in one of the apartments contemporary kitchens in front of a crowd of visitors. He then moved into the living room to undertake a book signing.

Each of the...

Exeter's Specsavers calls on Young Designers

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 04/14/2014 - 11:47am

Specsavers in Exeter is encouraging young designers to get creative with an Easter-themed colouring competition.

Specsavers Exeter, located at 247 High Street, has called on primary school children to get crafty and create a bespoke Easter egg, with the winner receiving an art kit and a free Easter Egg.

Jonathan Baumber, store director of Specsavers Exeter, says: ‘We are really looking forward to seeing the children’s creations and we hope to uncover the next generation of budding artists!

‘It’s also a great opportunity for children to visit us in store and learn...

Saint and Sinners bidding for British titles

Exeter’s top skittles teams are preparing to do battle in the forthcoming Briitish championships. And there’s a lot at stake.

The ladies team the Sinners won the trophy in 2008, again in2011 and were runners up in 2009, a track record they don’t let the Saints men’s team forget, according to the team Captain Dave Rowe.

Dave, whose teams play out of St Thomas Social Club has a theory about why the men just don’t cut the mustard.

“We always win our matches if we start off on the alleys in the balcony area," he explained.

"But once we have to play on...

Overbeck to host exhibition in memory of its WW1 role

Overbeck's near Salcombe will be holding an exhibition from 1 June to 2 November to mark the role it played in World War One.

The National Trust attraction, which is home to inventor and scientist Otto Overbeck, offers amaing views of Salcombe.

Malcolm, a volunteer guide at Overbeck’s, said: "We are proud to commemorate the brave servicemen who fought in the war and are delighted with the increased popularity of our museum tours since the BBC started a new series The Crimson Field about the role played by Voluntary Aid Detachment (VAD) nurses."

Overbeck’s was a...

Appeal after Eldery Woman Injured in Exeter Mugging

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Mon, 04/14/2014 - 10:37am

Police have launched a public appeal after an 86-year-old woman was injured in a mugging near St Thomas Pleasure Ground in Exeter on Sunday morning.

The woman suffered arm and shoulder injuries and was treated at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital. She was also very shaken by the incident.

The incident took place sometime between 8:00am and 9:00am on Sunday (13 April) when a man stole the elderly vicitm’s handbag on a footpath running between the St Thomas pleasure ground and Buller road.

The male offender is described as white, 6ft tall of a medium build and...

Hospiscare boosted by donation from SWW

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 04/14/2014 - 9:38am

Hospiscare has received over £ 700 from South West Water who named Hospiscare as their charity of the year for 2013.

Their kind donation will help to support local people across Exeter, mid and east Devon who are living with a terminal illness.

Corporate Fundraiser Catherine Rawlinson said: ‘’We are delighted to receive such a generous donation from South West Water and appreciate the fundraising which they have done through out the year.’’

Pete Browning from South West Water said: “Hospiscare is an important local charity which is close to the hearts of man for our...

Top 10 tips to make your hair look great

It would be amazing if every day of our lives was a good hair day. Unfortunately, there are people – mostly women for sure – who are not pleased with their hair type. Sometimes, bad washing techniques, too much hair product, and a wrong hair style can make you look ten times worse. The good news is that there are smart ways you can use to keep your thatch under control.

Here are 10 tips everyone can try – without breaking the bank – to keep your hair looking great:

#1 Don’t wash your hair daily

Stylists and dermatologists agree that there’s no reason for someone to...

Exeter date for Successful Tendering seminar

Authored by Gill Vosper
Posted: Mon, 04/14/2014 - 8:18am

Leading proposal and tender writing company, Winning Tenders, is launching its unique Successful Tendering seminar series, with the first event being held in Exeter on Monday 19 May , 4pm – 7pm at Sandy Park Conference & Banqueting Centre.

Aimed at business owners and representatives of small and medium size companies who are interested in business growth, seminar attendees will gain an understanding of the tendering process and insight into the exciting opportunities that tendering can offer.

Leading local procurement professionals and tender specialists will demystify...

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