Exeter’s SunGift Energy has proven once again that it is an exemplar installer of renewable energy by making the final of the prestigious South West Green Energy Awards for the sixth year in a row.
SunGift, which is also the only south west installer to have been named Renewable Energy Installer of the Year twice, received the news today after judges completed the initial shortlisting process.
“This is exceptional news,” said Gabriel Wondrausch,” managing director of SunGift. “What started as a venture in the spare room of my house has now grown into a successful customer-...
A Russian court has begun remand hearings for the Greenpeace activists held on piracy charges today. The activists crewing The Arctic Sunrise- including 6 Britons- were arrested by Russian Coastguard on suspicion of piracy during a protest against oil drilling. The hearing will determine if the activists will remain in custody before a preliminary trial hearing. Two Russian nationals, a Frenchman, a Pole, a New Zealander and a Canadian were all ordered to be held pending the inquiry into the alleged "piracy". A further 24 activists from across the globe including Iain Rogers, 37 and Alex...
Running from 25 to 28 September at Exeter's Northcott Theatre on Streatham Campus, this bitter-sweet comedy written by Willy Russell and starring Mary Elliot and Eddie Holden, is an absolute treat for anyone aged 18 years or above (it contains some strong language). Originally commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company in June 1980 and starring Julie Walters and Mark Kingston, it was immediately a big hit at the box office. This production is presented by the Uncommon Players, a group of enthusiastic theatremakers from around the Exeter area.
The orchards at Killerton Estate, near Exeter, are full to bursting this autumn.
On the weekends of 5/6 October and 13/14 October, from 11am until 4pm each day, families are invited to head into the orchard to help collect up apples to be pressed for Killerton’s award-winning cider.
The ‘Big Pick Up’ is a free family activity, with mini wheelbarrows for the children and free cider tasters in the orchard for the adults. There is also an apple quiz and members of Killerton’s countryside team will be on hand to help with the answers.
Enjoy a morning foraging for mushrooms and learn about the different funghi to be found in the woods with our local funghi expert. Then relax and enjoy a delicious home-cooked lunch in the Coach House Restaurant.
Meet at Coach House Restaurant at 10.30am
Members £10 per person £5 for children (under 12)
Non-members £12 per person £7 for children (under 12). Price includes lunch (fixed menu) in the Coach House Restaurant.
Make your own bat box with the help of Escot’s Nature Rangers! Receive an information sheet about native bats and how to care for your bat box when you take it home with you at the end of the day.
Tim Walker Head of Office and Divisional Director of Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter office, looks at the advantages of Self Invested Personal Pensions.
Self Invested Personal Pensions or SIPPs have become increasingly popular in recent years among those looking to build up a pot of savings for their retirement. While SIPPs enjoy the same tax benefits as traditional pension schemes and work in a similar way, they can offer greater flexibility and give you access to a wider range of investments.
With standard personal pension schemes, your investments are usually managed for you...
The continued accumulation of sand within the iconic ring-shaped reefs inside Maldivian atolls could provide a foundation for future island development new research suggests. Islands like the Maldives are considered likely to be the first to feel the effects of climate change induced sea level rise, with future island growth essential to counter the threat of rising sea levels.
The study published in the journal Geology , and carried out by researchers from the University of Exeter in collaboration with the University of Auckland, James Cook University, the National Institute for...
