Local self storage company offer ELF storage to support children's charity at Christmas

Dainton Self Storage are offering free “Elf Storage” in the lead up to Christmas to raise funds for the care of life-limited children in the south west.

In return for free storage of Christmas presents, Dainton Self Storage are asking for a small donation to support its chosen charity, Children's Hospice South West.

The secure storage units make better hiding places for presents than the traditional cupboard, garage or attic. Members of the public can be confident that their festive gifts are safe from the prying eyes of their children or curious partners, while also...

Exmouth shop seeks volunteers to help local charity

Authored by Hospiscare
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2013 - 9:36am

An Exmouth Hospiscare shop is looking for creative and energetic people to join its team of hard working volunteers.

Volunteering is a great way for people, especially school leavers and college students, to gain some work experience and learn a wide range of skills to add to their CV’s for future employment.

The charity shop, situated in the Magnolia Centre, Exmouth, is currently manned by a friendly team of 12 volunteers aged between 30 and 82.

The team is now looking for people to fill a variety of different roles within the shop.

Shop Manager Karien...

Students' Guild appoints new chief executive

The Students’ Guild is delighted to announce that Tracy Costello has been appointed as our new Chief Executive.

The decision to appoint Tracy follows a rigorous application and interview process. We were fortunate to have a strong field of candidates and are excited to welcome Tracy to the role.

Tracy joined the Students’ Guild in 2005 from Littlewoods Retail, taking up the newly created post of Commercial Development Manager. Responsible for overseeing the Guild’s trading outlets, Tracy quickly implemented a number of strategic changes that transformed the service delivery...

Talk by American professional white water paddler Erik Boomer and Canadian polar adventurer Sarah McNair-Landry

Event Date: 
20/11/2013 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter School, St Leonards, Exeter

Exeter School is hosting a talk by American professional white water paddler Erik Boomer and Canadian polar adventurer Sarah McNair-Landry on Wednesday 20 November at 7pm.

The pair recently completed a gruelling 65-day expedition across Baffin Island, covering over a 1000km by kayak, ski and foot.

Boomer and Sarah will talk about this expedition, and their past adventures that have led them here.

The evening will also include a showing of the kayaking film "Kadoma" which documents an expedition to the DR Congo led by the late Hendri Coetzee.

Tickets cost...

Exeter's disappointing run continues

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Sun, 11/17/2013 - 7:14pm

Exeter City 0 Southend Utd 2

Exeter City fell to their fourth-consecutive defeat in all competitions as they disappointingly went down by a 2-0 scoreline at home to Southend United.

Goals from Cauley Woodrow and Kevan Hurst were the difference at SJP as the Grecians dropped to tenth in the League 2 ladder.

The Shrimpers had won each of their previous two fixtures by three goals to nil, with a home win over Mansfield and an FA Cup victory at Morecambe Phil Brown’s side’s two results in the month of November so far.

Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale handed a...

Chiefs' cup hopes dealt a blow

Bath 37 Exeter Chiefs 15

The hopes of Exeter Chiefs advancing into the latter stages of this season’s LV= Cup were dealt an untimely blow as Bath gained maximum reward from their encounter at The Rec.

A storming first half display from Gary Gold’s side lay the foundations for a powerful home win, which was sealed emphatically with tries from Matt Banahan, Matt Garvey, Martin Roberts and Charlie Beech.

Goalkickers George Ford and Tom Heathcote did the remainder of the damage as they kicked 17 points between them to ensure Bath’s unbeaten streak against the Chiefs...

Marchers show EDL "has no place in Exeter"

Authored by Huw Oxburgh
Posted: Sun, 11/17/2013 - 5:34pm

Hundreds of people from Exeter Together marched in protest today against the English Defence League (EDL).

Exeter Together protesters marched from Belmont Park to Bedford Square from about 11am this morning.

The 700 strong marchers arrived in Bedford Square and joined together in a variety of music, poetry and speeches.

The EDL’s march ended with speeches in Northernhay Gardens which were closed to members of the public by Police.

EDL marchers came dressed in burkhas, balaclavas and masks with the St. George’s cross on their face.

Police estimate...

Philippines Typhoon Appeal reaches £33m

At the start of the second week since Super Typhoon Haiyan made landfall, the DEC has received donations of £33 million for the Philippines Typhoon appeal. Speaking on behalf of the agencies which make up the DEC, its Chief Executive Saleh Saeed said: “The generosity of the public is yet again surpassing all expectations. The aid agencies represented by the Disasters Emergency Committee never take such kindness for granted but this shows that when people are really suffering, the UK responds. “It is increasingly obvious that the need is huge and we and the people being helped are very...

Christmas Baking Club

Event Date: 
18/12/2013 - 7:00pm to 9:30pm
Venue: 
Hub On The Green, Cathedral Close

On Wednesday 18th December 2013 Exeter Baking Club are hosting a Christmas baking party!!

Dig out those Christmas jumpers and join us at The Hub On The Green, Cathedral Close from 7pm - 9:30pm where we will be baking up lots of gingerbread which you can use to make lots of goodies - men, houses, whatever takes your fancy!

£7 per person with all baking materials provided.

There are a limited number of places available so please email Lauren at exeterbakingclub@yahoo.co.uk to reserve your place.

Volunteers needed for the British Red Cross

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Sat, 11/16/2013 - 8:02pm

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are supporting the British Red Cross plea for more volunteers. So far this year Red Cross volunteers have responded to 122 calls across Devon and Somerset and were on standby during the recent storm which lashed large parts of the South.

The fire and emergency support (FES) service is a rapid response service working in partnership with the fire service. The Red Cross is always there to help people to cope after a fire or other emergency, providing practical and emotional support. Volunteers use a specially-adapted vehicle equipped...

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