A Devon housebuilder is set to give one regional charity a welcome fundraising boost having raised over £2,000.
Persimmon Homes South West and its employees managed to raise £2,156 by holding several fundraising activities throughout 2012 for their chosen charity the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT).
Caroline Creer, fundraising director at the Devon Air Ambulance Trust, said: “It’s fantastic that Persimmon Homes South West has raised such a significant amount. Being independent of Government and National Lottery funding, events just like this go a long way in raising the £4...
At the end of 2012 the congregations of St Thomas, St Andrew and Emmanuel churches in West Exe commissioned a feasibility study to make recommendations about the future of their buildings.
The congregations of the churches, numbering around 100 dedicated people, want to concentrate their attention on working in the wider community to care for the spiritual and pastoral needs of people rather than putting all their limited resources into the upkeep of their buildings.
Trevor Gardner Associates, who carried out the study, were asked to look at the repairs needed to the...
Based on the Pecha Kucha and TED concepts of keeping presentations concise, fast paced and generating curiosity, SouthWestfd have brought together some of the region’s most professional public speakers for an evening of 15 minute wonders.
Each speaker will present for 15 minutes on a key business topic, giving you a valuable insight into how to improve your business.
Subjects include how to raise finance, leadership skills, marketing communications, the myths surrounding social media and security concerns with cloud computing.
You'll find something to keep the whole family amused in our round-up of events taking place over the Easter holiday:
Killerton Estate, Broadclyst
28 March-15 April: Easter egg trails - Follow the Easter egg trail around the garden and claim your chocolate prize, 11am-4pm daily. £2 per child includes a chocolate egg.
29 March: Burrow Farm on the Killerton Estate is celebrating the launch of their farm shop’s new range of products by holding a family fun day. This free event will be open from 10am till 3pm and there will be something for everyone including a...
Social housing tenants in Exeter are wanted to take part in discussion groups to talk about energy use in the home.
The University of Bath is carrying out the project in partnership with Exeter City Council to see how energy is used in homes across Exeter.
Discussion groups are being held in the city centre from Tuesday 2 April until Friday 5 April. Those taking part will receive £10 towards travel expenses, and will also be entered into a prize draw to win £50 in supermarket vouchers. The discussion group should last about two hours and refreshments will be provided....
There has been a change to departure times for the Devon Derby against Plymouth Argyle on Saturday 30 March.
Fans that are travelling using the Grecian Travel coach service to Home Park this weekend should note that coaches will depart Arena Nightclub on Summerland Street at 10.30am, rather than 11am as originally stated.
The decision has been taken on the advice of the Devon & Cornwall Police. People that are getting on the coach at other collection points should also arrive 30 minutes earlier than previously advised.
Returning prop Brett Sturgess still believes that Exeter Chiefs’ Heineken Cup dream is still alive despite their narrow defeat against Leicester Tigers at the weekend.
The boot of England international Toby Flood kicked the Tigers to a narrow 12-9 victory at a packed Sandy Park, but Kettering-born Sturgess insists the mood within the camp remains buoyant despite the latest reverse.
The Chiefs currently lie in eighth place in the Aviva Premiership standings, but are just five points adrift of the crucial sixth spot which brings about qualification for next season’s Heineken...
Active Devon has today announced the finalists of the prestigious Devon Sports Awards.
Running for over ten years, the awards attract hundreds of nominations each year, but this year saw a record number of nominations that were judged by an independent panel of experts last week.
The ceremony, hosted by Jenny Walrond (BBC Spotlight) takes place at Sandy Park, Exeter on Friday 10 May, where the winners of each category will be announced. In a partnership formed with local charity The Exeter Foundation, Active Devon will be opening up tickets to the event, which include a...
Two of Devon’s family law solicitors have warned of the unjust effects the imminent changes to Legal Aid will create.
From 1 April 2013, Government austerity measures will mean Legal Aid will be limited to certain types of case and people who qualify for it on financial grounds. The Ministry of Justice claims legal aid will still be provided "to those who most need it".
Divorce disputes between parents regarding their children and financial matters will no longer fall within the scope of legal aid unless a person is at risk of or has been subjected to domestic violence and...
Honiton Primary School has been given the highest possible accolade by education inspectors who have classed it as outstanding.
Not only do they rate the school’s overall effectiveness as outstanding. Every key area of school life also wins the top judgement.
The inspectors say the achievement of pupils, the quality of teaching, the behaviour and safety of pupils and the leadership and management are all outstanding too.
The three inspectors from the school standards agency, Ofsted, delivered their verdict after a two-day visit to Honiton last month. And lead...
