Parents, children and staff at Exeter-based day nursery Kiddi Caru were recently provided with expert advice on year-round sun protection, courtesy of Skin Angels, a team of campaigning beauty therapists from Exeter.
Skin Angels, from Exeter's Purity Boutique Spa, are on a mission to raise awareness of the importance of protecting your skin even during the autumn and winter months.
The team demonstrated skills and techniques to distract little ones whilst having sun cream applied and in turn making it a fun process. They also showed the children how to apply sun cream using...
The 61-year-old music weekly the NME (New Musical Express) has voted The Queen Is Dead by The Smiths as its favourite album of all time .
In a poll of its journalists past and present, the magazine this week reveals its top 500 albums ever; and with a nod to the changing nature of the music business and people's listening habits, or perhaps in a typically knowing bit of irreverence, described its poll as "the final, definitive, definitely last of its kind, never to be repeated, comprehensive and absolutely accurate word on the best records ever."
Saltrock, the UK’s original surf lifestyle company is to open a brand new store in Exeter’s Princesshay on Saturday 26 October 2013.
The new store will occupy the unit between schuh and LK Bennett, in the heart Princesshay, offering collections for men, women and children.
Samantha Pidgeon Store Manager says “We’re delighted to be opening a store in Exeter. Saltrock is a Devon based brand and what better place to open a store than in the heart of Devon. Exeter is a lively shopping centre and it’s been on our radar for a while.”
A local Exeter restaurant, Harry’s on Longbrook Street, has secured its future through a mortgage from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking after its leasehold was due to expire.
Owner, Samantha Pounds, approached the bank when the owners of the building declared their intention to sell the property and the restaurant’s future was put into question.
With the additional support of £150,000 from the Regional Growth Fund, Samantha was also able to secure future employment opportunities for the local area.
The Regional Growth Fund is a government scheme which aims to help...
Babbacombe Model Village is hosting a popularity contest – for small gorillas.
It’s all part of Paignton Zoo’s Great Gorillas Project. More than 20 gorilla models designed and created by schools from across the region will gather at the Model Village over half term.
Visitors will be able to vote for their favourite. The winning school will receive free visits to both Paignton Zoo and Babbacombe Model Village. Children will be allowed to vote for their own gorilla.
The model gorillas will be displayed in two locations – under the terrace in the 4D waiting area and in...
Get in the festive spirit, and join inspirational florist, Sarah Pepper on Thursday November 21st (7pm start), as she demonstrates how to make a range of stylish Christmas decorations in the FORCE Support and Information Centre (in the grounds of the RD&E hospital).
There will also be a range of Christmas gifts and cards for sale, as well as a chance to win one of Sarah’s arrangements, along with fashion by SNOB clothing.
Tickets cost £8 per person (to include wine and nibbles)
For further details and tickets, please contact: Judith Beynon - 01392 833427 or...
Update 24 October: Police report that Exeter man Robert Salter, who was last seen at around 1pm on Friday 11 October, is still missing. He is also known to have links in the Exmouth area. If you have seen him, please get in touch with the Police on 101 and quote log 267 of 11 October.
16 October: Police in Exeter are concerned for the welfare of 51-year-old Robert Salter who lives in the St David's area of the city and was last seen at around 1pm on Friday 11 October. Robert is described as a white man between 5’7” and 5’10” tall, of slim build with short dark brown hair. He may be...
