For the first time a study of divers and anglers has revealed that the creation of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in UK seas will not only benefit habitats and wildlife, but will also bring considerable economic benefits and have a positive effect on the well-being of sea and coastal users. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) welcomes the report and says it shines a light on some of the wider benefits that a proposed network of Marine Conservation Zones around England will bring to the public purse and which Defra has so far turned a blind eye to.
Topsham based commercial photographer and published poet, Meia Allegranza, is launching a Poetography Exhibition on 1 August 2013 in Topsham’s The Café.
The exhibition, called “Poetography for the All Generations”, will showcase Meia’s two passions, photography and poetry, as she brings together 14 of her favourite Photos and poems.
The exhibition, which will be free to attend, will run from 1-31 August during The Café’s opening hours 10am–4.30pm.
This is Meia’s first solo exhibition, and has been inspired by her life, news events, the sights and sounds of Devon,...
Exeter is preparing to welcome ten life-sized painted gorilla sculptures.
They will arrive by boat on Thursday 25 July. To see the spectacle you’ll need to be at Exeter Quay for 10.30am.
Paignton Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “This is a celebration to herald the arrival of the Great Gorillas in Exeter. Each gorilla is a unique work of art – I don’t want to give too much away, but there are some truly exceptional pieces coming to the city.
“The gorillas will be all over Exeter – in shopping centres, city streets and open spaces. They are about conservation,...
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex KG GCVO will mark the tenth birthday of Living Coasts with a visit to the conservation charity on Monday 22 July.
His Royal Highness will tour Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium and meet staff involved in the project. The Earl will see puffins, penguins, wading birds, sea ducks and seals at close hand, both above and below the water.
Simon Tonge, the Executive Director of the Whitley Wildlife Conservation Trust, the charity which owns Living Coasts, will invite His Royal Highness to unveil a commemorative plaque and sign the visitors’...
If you missed our last Skin Angels event, here's your chance to catch up on the action and see what you've missed! The Skin Angels of Purity Boutique Spa of Exeter will make an encore appearance on Cathedral Green on 20 July 20 between 1pm and 4pm. Carl Rimmer, Vice President of the Skin Angels and Exeter Chiefs star will be on the Green. The angels will be handing out sunscreen top ups and general skincare advice so feel free to ask about your latest skin concern or problem!
Do you need help with choosing sunscreen that won't break you out? Are you looking for...
Hundreds of construction workers across Exeter are being encouraged to cover up and slap on the sun cream as part of a national sun safety campaign from Taylor Wimpey. Sun awareness posters have been put up on developments across the region to highlight the dangers of working in the sun without protection. Taylor Wimpey has also linked up with on-line retailer thesuncareshop.com to offer discounted sun cream for all its employees and contractors working on site. The initiative comes on the back of research which revealed that two thirds of builders never wear sun cream when in the UK...
Exeter City won their second game of pre-season against Clevedon Town at the Hand Stadium by a 2-0 scoreline.
It took two goals in as many minutes to settle matters, with Jimmy Keohane and Jake Gosling getting their names on the scoresheet.
Sam Parkin made his first start in City colours, having had to miss the first pre-season game against QPR. Trialist David Wheeler was also amongst the starters.
A bright City start saw the Grecians create the first real opening as Jake Gosling and Wheeler linked up well on the right flank, but a good block led to a corner which...
Meet members of RAMM’s conservation team who will be working on a variety of finds from Exeter’s Princesshay excavations and find out how they investigate and treat objects.
Free drop in, 10am-5pm daily.
Organised for the Council for British Archaeology Festival of Archaeology 2013.
Three female engineering students at Bicton College working towards Level 3 Extended Diplomas are headed for academic distinction, even outperforming some of their male peers.
Eighteen-year-old Emily Steer from Plymouth enrolled at the College after being told by people that she couldn’t do it. "The reactions I got surprised me and made me even more determined," says Emily. "And my Dad was really encouraging, which was the catalyst I needed to show everyone that I’m capable of developing a career in engineering."
Anna Sampson, 19, also from Devon, agrees: "I started out...
