Tony Campolo will be speaking at Exeter Cathedral on Wednesday 4 September at 7.30pm. The ordained Baptist minister with an internationally appreciated speaking ministry, has spoken at both Spring Harvest and Greenbelt Festival and he is one of the founders of the Red Letter Christian movement. www.redletterchristians.org/start
He will be speaking on "Being a Red Letter Christian in today's world". David Edwards from Cullompton will be leading the music.
Tony is also Professor Emeritus of sociology at Eastern University, a former faculty member at the University of...
In August 2013, Furniture Village turns 24 and, in order to celebrate, the UK’s largest independent retailer of its type is commemorating another significant event from 1989 – the invention of the text message. To mark its birthday, Furniture Village is launching a search for each county’s earliest recorded text sent by a member of the Great British public.
The Furniture Village branch in Exeter is calling on the public to search attics, drawers and shoe boxes to dig-out old mobile phones, power them up once more, and find the region’s earliest recorded text. If a person thinks...
With over 1 million more people visiting A&E compared to three years ago, last year's harsh winter put exceptional pressure on urgent and emergency wards.
The new funding will go to A&E departments identified as being under the most pressure and be targeted at 'pinch points' in local services.
The aim is for patients to be treated promptly, with fewer delays in A&E, and for other patients to get the care, prescriptions or advice they need without going to A&E.
Local initiatives: how extra A&E funding could be spent
Whether you fancy a 1940s experience night with The Three Belles, Jazz in the afternoon in Sidmouth or family fun at the magnificent Imaginarium visiting RAMM, don't plan your weekend until you have checked out our essential guide to what's on in and around Exeter.
THEATRE Grandpa in my Pocket: Teamwork! Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott Grandpa in my Pocket comes to the stage for a whole new ‘Grandpa’ theatre experience for young fans of the hugely popular CBeebies television series. Performances: Friday at 2.30pm and 6pm and on Saturday at 10.30am and 2.30pm. Tickets: £16....
Who owns your business strategy? Do you have a gap between the think and do in your strategy?
Strategic planning is key to driving business success. A business without an organic strategy that is regularly reviewed and updated will quickly be overtaken by its competitors. A strategically aware business will be in tune with its environment and ahead of its competition and able to influence its growth and development.
This breakfast will enable delegates to:
* Understand the importance of strategy * Understand the strategic process * Understand the difference between...
Devon & Somerset Law Society is holding a seminar at Exeter Race Course on 17 October to bring legal practitioners up to speed with the latest developments in the world of contentious probate. The Wills, Trusts and Probate Team of St John’s Chambers, the largest set in the South West with 80 members and seven Silks, will be speaking at the seminar on a range of topics. This includes Inheritance Act claims, the role of Trustees, Mutual Will disputes and highlights of the Contentious Probate and Trust litigation over the past 12 months.
At its meeting on 1 August, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted to provide 'forward guidance' regarding the future conduct of monetary policy.
The new Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney made an announcement on Wednesday (7 August) that the Bank intends to maintain a low interest rate from its current level of 0.5% for the next three years or at least until the unemployment rate has fallen to a threshold of 7%, subject to certain conditions.
http://www.bankofengland.co.uk/publications/Pages/news/2013/096.aspx Charles Kislingbury, Lead...
Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park will celebrate National Rollercoaster Day on Friday 16 August with Crealy’s very own Roman soldier Crealious Maximus!
In celebration of National Rollercoaster Day you too can experience the wonder that is Maximus the Rollercoaster. The multi award winning Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park is offering visitors dressed in their finest Roman costumes half price entry into the Park on Friday 16th August.
Chris Down, Chief Executive at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park said: “We’re looking forward to celebrating National Rollercoaster Day...
The Donkey Sanctuary are holding their summer fair on Sunday.
There will be a wide range of activities and displays for the enjoyment of all the family. The fun begins at 10am and admission is free.
A craft tent, trailer rides, Punch and Judy, a barbecue, bouncy castles, face painting, dog agility, a beer tent, and various fun inflatables are just some of the highlights.
Claire Shapcott Events Supervisor says: “Last year was a great success with literally thousands of visitors and we are certain it will be the same again this year! There’s simply something for...
Police are issuing a warning to shopkeepers and cashiers following reports of a so-called ‘ringing the changes’ scam operating across Devon and Cornwall.
Suspects have entered post offices, building societies, shops and even restaurants wanting to exchange notes to different denominations.
They then attempt to confuse till staff and while the staff are distracted, use sleight of hand in an attempt to steal cash.
Incidents have been reported in a Helston supermarket, a Lynmouth shop and a Plymouth restaurant.
Police have released descriptions of two female...
