Exmouth Art Group return to A la Ronde, the quirky National Trust house near Exmouth, with a variety of artwork produced by some of the best local artists.
This eclectic exhibition runs until 3 July and offers the visitor an opportunity to view and perhaps purchase a piece from the traditional to the more contemporary, at a realistic price.
Secretary of the group Cath Ager says: “A la Ronde and its setting are wonderful creative sources for paintings; and Exmouth Art Group members, often inspired by the beautiful Devon landscape and coastal environment, are delighted to...
The gates of Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset were opened this morning, but it was not for the purpose of letting the everyday tractor come through, instead it was opened to let the first of an expected 135,000 music revellers enter the farm to begin the weekend-long party at Glastonbury.
This year the main headliners are the Arctic Monkeys, Mumford and Sons and of course the Rolling Stones, who surprisingly have never played at Glastonbury until now. There had been several rumours that the likes of Prince and the pop stars Rihanna and Lady Gaga...
Rigby Group Plc has today announced the acquisition of Exeter International Airport from Balfour Beatty Plc for an undisclosed sum.
The airport assets of the group sit alongside the flying activities now consolidated under the ‘British International Helicopters’ name following the recent acquisition of this company and the divisionalisation of its other existing helicopter operating businesses. The whole now constitutes the largest British helicopter operating business, with divisions covering offshore and defence, utility, engineering, charter and flying training activities....
Update 26 June: Ursula Seneca has been found safe and well. She returned home of her own accord.
First published 24 June: Police are becoming increasingly concerned for the welfare of a 43-year-old Exeter woman who has gone missing. Ursula Seneca lives in Exeter but had been camping at a site in Dawlish Warren since 7 June. She has not been seen at the site since 19/20 June and has left the majority of her belongings in her tent. She has medical issues which may affect her memory. Police are carrying out searches and local enquiries, and are seeking the public’s help to trace...
The focus of today’s Spending Review should have been clear and decisive action to boost growth and living standards this year and next year — not simply setting out cuts for two years’ time. David Cameron and George Osborne are failing to deliver on investing in infrastructure. In Exeter and the Westcountry we need that investment to boost growth and create jobs.
Exeter’s flood defences are in dire need of upgrading to protect homes, business and our rail connections. People desperately need more affordable homes for rent. As Ed Miliband revealed in Parliament today, only a tiny...
A Passivhaus project in which Exeter-based Aspect Windows installed the windows and doors has been shortlisted for a national award.
Totnes Passivhaus B & B, in Dartington, about a mile from Totnes in Devon, has been shortlisted, along with two others, in the private housing category of the UK Passivhaus Awards 2013, which celebrates the design and performance of Passivhaus in the UK. The winners will be announced at a Passivhaus Trust ceremony in London on July 4th.
Aspect Windows worked closely with the designer and builder and supplied and installed the property’s...
A message from the Founder of Mumazing Success, Lucy Flanagan....
Good Morning
I am so grateful for all of your lovely comments that I have received, I have been blown away by your responses.
In my last message I shared with you a little of my story, which certainly resonated with many of you.
The road to the Recharge and Achieve More Day I have had quite a lot of problems in just putting this event on. One of the issues that people kept raising was the price of the day.
I was talking to someone only the other day who saw the price of the day as...
Countdown is officially on now Mums and Dads! Just 28 more sleeps until …. The Summer Holidays!
But don’t panic… we’ll gladly take the little ones off your hands for five fun-filled days of of acting, singing, dancing, dressing up and arts and crafts. On day five we hit the stage to put on our breathtaking performance of….
The First Ever Whale Story
(the critics have already given us 5 stars, they just know it’s going to be a cracker)
Perry Pirate parks his pirate ship on top of the Sula Sea Fairy’s house- how very silly! Luckily the tiniest fish in the...
Open days at all Puffins Nurseries and Pre-Schools in Exeter and Torquay on Saturday 6th July from 10am-1pm. Come and have a look round, see what we do and take part in fun and games raising money for the Exeter Foundation. Plus free registration if you book a childcare place with us at the open day. For more details call 01392 496017 or email enquiries@puffinsofexeter.com
Three years ago, Exeter Leukaemia Fund was one of the first charities to join forces with Giveacar, which was a new non-profit social enterprise that encourages car owners to scrap or sell their old unwanted cars in a professional manner, giving the proceeds to the charity of their choice. From small beginnings like ELF, Giveacar has grown from dealing with 7 cars per month to 50 per week. Recently they reached a milestone of £1 million donated to charities all over the UK, with Giveacar receiving many awards. During this period ELF supporters have taken part in this scheme with the latest...
