Royal Mail today (7 August) welcomed the Government’s consultation on imposing tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners.
Dog attacks are a significant hazard, faced by postmen and women on a daily basis. Since April 2011, there have been over 5,500 attacks on Royal Mail postmen and women, some leading to a permanent disabling injury. Attacks have resulted in the loss of 4,100 working days due to injuries. Over 2,400 postmen and women were attacked across the UK by dogs from April 2012 to April 2013. While the number of attacks has fallen by 24 per cent nationally since 2011,...
Melanie Wilson and Fuel present: Landscape II by Melanie Wilson
Three women separated by a hundred years start a conversation across time. Their parallel experiences reveal shared imaginings of identity and escape, as menacing undercurrents steal into their solitary and reflective lives. Their letters, diaries, drawings and photographs expose a series of threatening episodes and unsettling occurrences. As the landscape presses in on them, they draw upon the threads that connect them to survive.
Landscape II is a compelling solo work by Melanie Wilson. This bold hybrid of...
A shortage of male bone marrow donors is putting blood cancer patients at risk, says leading blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan.
Male donors are overwhelmingly chosen to donate by transplant centres as many doctors believe that they give patients the best possible outcomes, yet there are only 4,007 young male donors in the South West. This accounts for just 12.3% of all registered donors in the area.
Anthony Nolan uses its register to match potential bone marrow donors to blood cancer patients in desperate need of a bone marrow transplant.
Britain’s cycling heroes have inspired record numbers of youngsters in Exeter to get on their bikes, according to figures from British Cycling.
The number of young British Cycling members is soaring, with under 18 membership increasing by 32 per cent across the South West in the past year.
Cycling clubs in the region are also experiencing an influx of new young riders, with British Cycling reporting a significant increase in cyclists at all of its 47 Go-Ride clubs across the region – six of which were formed in the past year.
A week packed with different events to suit all ages, from scavenger hunts and children’s fun to fireworks and late night dances – you’re sure to find something at Beer Regatta.
The focus is fun, the mood is happy; hopefully the weather is fine, but even if rainy, the welcome will always be warm.
The main regatta day is Thursday 15 August, with the fun starting at 9am.
For more information and the full programme of events visit www.beer-regatta.co.uk
Meet two very different authors with one big age gap at Kennaway House.
JC-and-Co look at the subject of money throughout history right up to the present day and have written a book that will amuse, inform and inspire you. The truth about money will be revealed!
Tickets £5 (includes a copy of the book) available from Kennaway House on 01395 515551
Go along to Kennaway House for a family fun afternoon with a bouncy castle, fun games, lucky dip, stalls, refreshments, entertainment and lots more... all between noon and 4pm.
