Ashfords welcome a new starter for the Equity Release Team

Authored by Ashfords LLP
Posted: Fri, 01/24/2014 - 10:11am

Darren Heard has recently joined our Exeter based Equity Release Team as a Chartered Legal Executive.

Darren has significant experience acting for clients, providing expert advise in relation to equity release mortgages and securing these mortgages against their properties. Darren's experience also extends to working with a number of different stakeholders including financial advisors and mortgage lenders.

The Equity Release Team comprises of experienced, knowledgeable professionals that work coherently to deliver a leading Equity Release service.

By joining...

South West Communications Group launches webinar series

South West Communications Group has launched a webinar series to offer its customers and prospects a more efficient means of keeping up-to-date with changes in business technology.

The telephone system, data centre and business connectivity expert aims to hold a webinar every month tailored to either a marketing vertical or a communications solution.

Its first webinar on telephony technology is due to be held next week and is aimed at GP surgeries and the health sector.

Sarah Flowers, South West Communication Group’s sales director, said: “Businesses don’t always...

Exeter Library opening date revealed

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/24/2014 - 8:05am

Visitors are expected to flock to Exeter Library on Thursday 22 May, when Devon County Council’s multi-million pound refurbishment is finally revealed.

The opening date is announced this week in a special report to Councillors of the Exeter Board ahead of its meeting on Monday 27 January.

The County Council report follows public consultation on Exeter Library, as well as Pinhoe, St Thomas and Topsham libraries, which drew 555 responses.

As a result, St Thomas library will open for longer while the £4.1 million refurbished Exeter Library will open 58 hours per week,...

Elkie Brooks concert postponed

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 01/24/2014 - 12:06am

Elkie Brooks has pulled out of tonight’s concert at Exeter Corn Exchange due to illness.

The concert, which was sold out, has been rescheduled for Saturday 26 April 2014.

Existing tickets are valid for the new date. If you would prefer a refund please contact Exeter Corn Exchange by Friday 7 February to arrange.

Elkie is one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards her annual tours are a treat for fans old and new. Tonight she was due to perform some of her classic hits...

More flooding as weather warnings issued

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 01/23/2014 - 4:12pm

There’s the possibility of further flooding tomorrow as the Mt Office issue yet another weather warning for in Devon. Bands of rain are expected to move eastwards across southwest England during Fridaywith up to 20mm of rain expected across most of Devon

With the ground saturated over much of the region, the met office has asked people to be aware of the risk of further local flooding and associated disruption.

The Met Office’s Chief Forecaster said: “Active frontal troughs will move eastwards across the UK during Friday, a combination of mild, moisture laden air and...

Aspects of A la Ronde by Michael Buckland

Event Date: 
08/02/2014 - 10:30am to 23/02/2014 - 5:00pm
Venue: 
A La Ronde, Exmouth

Exmouth artist Michael Buckland is known locally for his vibrant and colourful paintings. This will be evidenced in this exhibition of new paintings of A la Ronde. Included will be exterior views of the house, the apple orchard and visitors enjoying a cream tea under the ash tree. Interior subjects will show the quirky and individual character of the rooms. Light reflected from mirrors and windows has caught his painter's eye.

Open 10.30am-5pm daily, normal admission applies.

More Information: 01395 265514.

Plant a memory - Snowdrop weekend

Event Date: 
01/03/2014 - 11:00am to 02/03/2014 - 4:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, National Trust, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon EX5 3LE

Leave a lasting memory for somebody special by planting snowdrops in our chapel grounds.

11am-4pm both days.

Bring a trowel and the family to help our gardeners create a spectacular display of snowdrops whilst leaving a lasting memory in the garden for a loved one.

More Information: Killerton, 01392 881345, killerton@nationaltrust.org.uk

All tickets £2 (suggested donation).

Councils consider volunteer run parks

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Thu, 01/23/2014 - 3:43pm

Parks and open spaces in Exeter could increasingly be managed by community groups as local authorities receive less and less funding, the City Council has announced.

Exeter City Council has invited groups and individuals across the city to discuss opportunities for local management or ownership of key areas of public open space in Exeter in the near future.

The council hopes the initiative will see local groups wanting to be more 'hands-on' and have more control of parks and green spaces in their communities.

The meeting comes after the City Council announced that...

Killerton Nordic walkers

Event Date: 
20/02/2014 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
Killerton House, National Trust, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon EX5 3LE

Killerton Nordic walkers

Free 45 minute taster classes and 'learn to Nordic walk' courses throughout the year in the beautiful parkland at Killerton.

More Information: Fiona Swan, 01626 890120, email fiona@nordicwalkingdevon.co.uk

Killerton farmers' and local produce market

Event Date: 
15/02/2014 - 10:30am
Venue: 
Killerton House, National Trust, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon EX5 3LE

Killerton farmers' and local produce market

Browse and enjoy the many food stalls in the visitor car park, selling fresh and tempting local produce.

10.30am-2.30pm

More Information: 01392 881345

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