Norwegian technology developer, Badger Explorer ASA, has chosen leading South West legal firm, Stephens Scown LLP, to act on the sale of its subsidiary Redruth-based Calidus to Westcountry manufacturing firm, Severn Glocon plc.
Badger Explorer has sold, in a stepped deal over the next 2.5 years, Calidus Engineering Ltd to Gloucester-based Severn Glocon Group plc. Multi-discipline engineering firm, Calidus, manufactures ‘down-hole’ equipment for harsh environments, for local and global clients within the oil and geothermal industries. The deal is worth in excess of £1.2 million....
Premiership Rugby has today confirmed that the Saracens versus Exeter Chiefs game, originally scheduled to be played on Saturday 22 February will now be played 24 hours later following a request from the home club.
That means the Chiefs will make the trip to Allianz Park on Sunday 23 February with a 3pm kick-off.
Saracens have also confirmed similar changes for their home games against Newcastle Falcons and London Irish.
All matches from rounds one to seven are confirmed but the rest of the season is subject to change.
Tributes have been paid to 10 Devon headteachers who have devoted their lives to education.
Devon County Council leader John Hart and Head of Education Sue Clarke hosted a garden party for 10 heads who are retiring this academic year or taking up new challenges.
In all, the 10 heads have devoted more than 344 years to education.
Mr Hart told them: “You have given many years of service to education and to Devon.
“On behalf of Devon County Council, I want to give you a sincere thank you for all you have done for the children of Devon.
Construction work on the new £6.5 million Russell Seal Fitness Centre at the University of Exeter’s Streatham Campus is nearing completion.
Opening on 23 September, the Centre marks the final stage of the University’s £8 million redevelopment of Streatham Sports Park, and promises to bring a world-class training facility to the city for the first time.
“The project is going exceptionally well,” Commented Director of Sport Phil Attwell.
“The Centre will house over 200 pieces of Life Fitness™ equipment, a new fitness studio, changing rooms and improvements to the...
There have been significant algal blooms along a stretch of the South Devon coast for several weeks now. This is a common and natural phenomenon, which develops well in very warm weather, say the Environmental Health team at East Devon District Council.
The algae have been identified by the Environment Agency, who advise that they are essentially harmless. It is safe to swim in the sea when the bloom is present, but often people choose not to because it has a slimy feel and causes the water to be somewhat murky and odorous. Many people in Sidmouth particularly noticed a strong...
Are you currently training to run an event in aid of Exeter Leukaemia Fund? Have you run for ELF in the past? Are you interested in running for ELF in the future? If so, Jo Pavey, four-time Olympian and ELF Vice Patron, would love to meet you!
Exeter Leukaemia Fund invite you to join Jo for a relaxed and casual evening at the Buckerell Lodge Hotel, Topsham Road, Exeter on 23 July 2013 at 7.15pm.
This evening will be a great opportunity for runners of all abilities to talk about running with an expert and gain from Jo’s...
Calling all Runners - past, present and future! Are you currently training to run an event in aid of Exeter Leukaemia Fund? Have you run for ELF in the past? Are you interested in running for ELF in the future? If so, Jo Pavey, four-time Olympian and ELF Vice Patron, would love to meet you! Exeter Leukaemia Fund would like to invite you to join Jo for a relaxed and casual evening at the Buckerell Lodge Hotel, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 4SQ on 23 July 2013 at 7.15pm. The evening will be a great opportunity for runners of all abilities to talk about running with an expert and gain from Jo’s...
Staff from the Nuffield Heath Exeter Hospital have walked through the night to raise money for the Rowcroft Hospice in Torquay.
Business Development Coordinator Sophie Newbolt, Out Patient Services Manager Julie Chisholm, Ward Manager Sue Bore and Staff Nurse Alison Harbord entered the 15-mile Midnight Walk as the “Nuffield Onesies”.
They raised £500 for the hospice.
Julie said: “I worked at Rowcroft as a Senior Staff Nurse for ten years. It just seemed right to do this walk for them to support the excellent work they do.”
Maurice and Catherine return to the Mill as Irish duo Mochara. Always one of our most popular acts, Maurice sings and plays guitar, bouzouki, mandolin and bodhran, while Catherine plays the Uilleann pipes and whistles with breathtaking speed and virtuosity. Performing a mix of original and traditional Irish songs and tunes, the duo promise audiences a night of spellbinding music. To visit Maurice's website, click here .
Tickets: £13.75 (price covers the music only)
To book, please call 01395 568521 or visit our Mill Shop in the Mill building.
