Valentine’s Day marked the beginning of the annual Nest Box Week, and bird lovers flocked to the Axe Estuary Wetlands near Seaton on Wednesday 19th Feb for ‘Give a bird a home’ – an opportunity to create a bespoke nest box.
Kits were prepared by East Devon District Council Countryside Rangers, who also gave advice on where to place the completed article for the best results.
"Different species of birds have different requirements when it comes to nest boxes," explained Fraser Rush, Axe Estuary Wetlands Officer. "We have two types of kit on offer; one for a nest box which...
Two men have been arrested after three drugs warrants were executed under the Misuse of Drugs Act in Exeter on Tuesday morning (25 February). Devon and Cornwall Police officers were supported by officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) in a new partnership called Operation Assist. Officers entered three properties in the city at around 6.15am, before arresting two men on suspicion of the production and supply of Class B drugs. The men, aged 44 and 51, remain in police custody. A man and woman, both aged 70, have also voluntarily attended the police station in connection with these...
Rugby players, local businesses and even an otter have come together to support what is expected to be Hospiscare’s best ever Men’s Walk this March.
The rugby day out, taking place on Saturday March 15, will include new additions along the 10k route to keep the walkers both entertained and refreshed.
More than 400 men signed up to take part in the Men’s Walk last year, and Hospiscare Event Fundraiser Hannah Slater said the chance to have a lads and dads day out, coupled with the draw of watching three Six Nations matches at the home of the Exeter Chiefs, has seen men...
Stage-Wright Productions backed a winner in Suze Gardner's Motherland. A double first: new company and new play.
The script was amusing and informative, and portrayed the main character to perfection. We all know of Marie Stopes, but few know of her controversial and pioneering birth control clinics had a dual purpose: perporting to help the poorest of women limit the number of offspring, but equally furthering Stopes' rather more sinister involvement in eugenics. The script brought to light her dodgy personal contacts with...
The traditional routes to becoming a millionaire – marriage, inheritance, the lottery or a genius business idea – might seem a bit fanciful to many of us but, with ISA season upon us, reports suggest that there may be many ISA millionaires in the UK already. In fact several ISA investors at Brewin Dolphin, through judicial investment directly in equities, have amassed ISAs worth over £1 million. Brewin Dolphin has 15 clients with ISAs worth millions each and 40 with ISAs over £750k; though these clients pursued a direct equity strategy and were certainly prepared to take risks. The total...
One Month into my ten week placement in Cape Town, South Africa with the British Government programme International Citizen Service via the British charity Skillshare international. The vast amount of lessons learned so far from personal volunteering experiences and working in such a diverse country cannot be underestimated.
One cannot imagine how different and diverse Cape Town is to British culture. Cultural, political, geographical and racial diversity of South Africa is what makes the rainbow nation such a fabulous place. There is no disputing the fact that in terms of...
Chopin’s gift for melody absolutely shines throughout his First Piano Concerto, which established him as a talent to be watched and launched his international fame. The opening is restrained yet noble but once the piano enters, it dominates the proceedings, thoroughly infusing the music with Romantic fantasy, colour, and virtuosity.
The central nocturne virtually sings with tunefulness, whilst the finale pays homage to his native Poland to which he would never return. The unqualified success of the...
Hailing from all corners of the industry, the individual performers who make up Re-Take That each bring their own unique qualities.
Playing at sold-out venues to audiences of hundreds, Re-Take That has enjoyed phenomenal success to date, having secured a loyal following.
“We have a great time touring all over Europe. The chemistry we have on and off stage is paramount to the success of Re-Take That. We have a ball!”
More than simply a band, the Re-Take That experience is multi-faceted, combining huge personalities, vocals, dance routines, costumes and a spectacular...
‘Formby’ follows George Formby’s rise from awkward stable boy to one of Britain’s biggest stars.
In a unique one-man performance Ewan Wardrop plays the role of Formby, as well as all the key characters involved in this fascinating slice of his life.
‘Formby’ is a funny, touching and thoughtful look at the life of an essentially ordinary man with an extraordinary talent.
This sensational production features many of Formby’s classic hits brilliantly recreated by Wardrop on the Ukulele, including: Blackpool Rock, Leaning on a Lamp-Post, When I'm Cleaning Windows, TT...
