When five women from The Esther Community in Exeter first began writing about their personal battles with drug and alcohol addiction, domestic violence, self-harming and homelessness little did they know that it would end in a publishing deal and an opportunity to share their stories to help others around the world.
Eighteen months ago, the five women were embarking on a 10-week literacy course, funded by Devon Adult & Community Learning, unaware of their talents as writers and leading chaotic lives. Now, on Monday 16th September, they will be attending the Book Launch of their...
As part of South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust’s (SWASFT) Annual General Meeting, taking place at 3pm on Wednesday 11 September 2013, the Trust will be showcasing its urgent and emergency services on the Castle Green in Taunton.
The display will be open to the public from 11am until 6pm. As well as having a good look around a selection of vehicles and finding out more about the Trust, why not go along for a free health check carried out by a trained clinician?
Vehicles in attendance will include two front line ambulances, a mobile medical unit, a motorcycle...
Artists-makers whose work references lace: Saturday 14 September - Sunday 3 November at Devon Guild of Craftsmen & Saturday 14 September - Saturday 2 November at Thelma Hulbert Gallery
A partnership exhibition which challenges preconceived ideas of 'lace'. Straddling both venues intoLACE presents 22 artists overall, who seek to examine the historic uses and values of lace with particular reference to Honiton lace at the Hulbert. Exhibits at the Guild feature fabric-wrapped ceramic, photograms, glass-encased lace, sun-prints through lace, laser-cut paper sculpture and...
Sebastian Wright and James Krafft from Exeter School have been awarded a sought-after Arkwright Engineering Scholarship that identifies them as some of the country’s future leaders in engineering and related areas of design. Seven Exeter School pupils have been awarded Arkwright scholarships in the last four years. The renowned Arkwright Engineering Scholarships provide pupils with a £600 financial award to enhance their A Level studies and a range of activities to increase their understanding and experience of engineering. Exeter School will also receive £400 for each Scholarship awarded...
South West Communications Group has put pen to paper to renew its main sponsorship deal with Exeter Chiefs for a further three years.
The Exeter-based telephone systems, data networks and Internet service provider is preparing to celebrate its 20th year of sponsorship of the Aviva Premiership club and this deal will see “sw comms” firmly in place on the shirts until the end of the 2015/16 season.
Exeter Chiefs kicked off the 2013/14 season with an away trip to Franklin’s Gardens to play last season’s finalists Northampton Saints and their first home game is against London...
A new poster campaign has been launched to tackle begging in Exeter.
The campaign highlights the dangers of giving cash to beggars and instead promotes donations to an alternative giving scheme, providing additional funding to projects that help those in need.
The campaign, which is run by a partnership of Exeter City Council, Devon and Cornwall Police and several local drugs and homeless support agencies, also draws a link between drugs abuse and money provided by begging.
Council Leader Pete Edwards said: “We just want to get this message across that it’s better...
Find out more about the county's diverse range of accomplished artists this month during Devon Open Studios, a free annual visual arts event that place from 7 to 22 September. Described by one visitor as, "a wonderful way to explore and discover all the talented people living in Devon," this is the largest showcase for artists in the county, with artists exhibiting their work in more than 140 locations.
Visitors will be able to view the work and practice of over two hundred artists who are opening their doors across the county, while touring the diverse countryside of Devon. The...
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Exeter is to maintain a strong focus on the future for its High Street and City Centre, a new report has revealed.
With many authorities up and down the country coming under criticism for taking their eyes off the high street, Exeter City Council confirmed today that it had very clear plans for the heart of the city, revealing its updated City Centre Strategy.
The new Strategy covers the period 2013 to 2022 and focuses on how Exeter City Centre can grow and develop over the next five to ten years.
In recent weeks there has been some criticism of local authorities...
Bird keepers at Paignton Zoo have seen a burst of late-season hatchings.
It’s thought to be thanks to the weather.
Curator of Birds Jo Gregson said: “It’s because we had a cold spring followed by a good summer. Many species have bred later this year.”
The current crop of chicks includes toco toucans, red-legged seriemas, southern screamers and black crowned cranes.
The toco toucan (Ramphastos toco) can be difficult to breed; Paignton is the only UK zoo to have bred the species this year. Native to South America, toco toucans are the most recognizable of the...
