Thousands expected in the city centre for Exeter Carnival return

Thousands of people are expected to head into the city centre for the long-awaited return of Exeter Carnival on Saturday.

The official charity of Exeter Carnival is Young Lives vs Cancer, who will be part of the parade collecting on the night.

Organisers are reminding people not to throw coins for safety reasons. Anyone would like to donate to the charity should do so by dropping spare change directly into collecting buckets.

Young Lives vs Cancer help families find the strength to face everything cancer throws at them. Last year in Devon they supported 49...

Devon mental health charity celebrates 85 years and commemorates their late patron, Queen Elizabeth II

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 5:06pm

On Friday 18th November, local businesses, partners, funders and supporters of Step One gathered at Reed Hall, Exeter University to celebrate the charity’s rich history, incredible staff and advocates, along with paying homage to the Late Queen Elizabeth who was patron of the charity from 1946 – 2022. With a mini exhibition showcasing Step One/St Loye’s long history and photos showcasing the Queen’s visits throughout the years, those in attendance were able to learn more about the charity's fantastic work across Devon whilst enjoying a quintessentially British, sweet scone-filled lunch....

Decarbonise Devon aims to help businesses save energy and money

Small businesses in Devon will be able to benefit from a new “one stop shop” to help them implement energy saving measures – cutting carbon emissions and costs.

Decarbonise Devon has been launched by EPConnect with support from Devon County Council’s Green Innovation Fund. The project aims to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to get their energy reduction plans off the ground by identifying which measures are appropriate for each individual business and ensuring high standards of installation work.

Delivering specialised energy audits to SMEs across the county...

Exeter Chiefs scoop double honours at Premiership Rugby HITZ Awards 2022

Two inspirational role models from Exeter Chiefs were amongst the four winners honoured at the annual HITZ Awards this week.

Always a highlight of the Premiership Rugby calendar, the achievements of 12 outstanding individuals were recognised at the emotional ceremony hosted by former England and London Irish Winger Topsy Ojo and attended by Professional players and community staff from across the Premiership.

Exeter Chiefs’ Kaci Leworthy was presented with the Physical Activity Award, supported by East Head Impact

Kaci was rewarded for her progress and...

5 Reasons to Use Self-Storage When Moving House

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 12:44pm

Moving house can be incredibly stressful, with so much to do in often a very short space of time.

Fortunately, there are ways to make this experience a little easier on everyone involved, such as with the use of a self-storage facility.

Allowing you and your family to store away any belongings that you do not need immediate access to, read on to discover five reasons why you should use self-storage when moving house. Plus, where to find the safest and most secure units in your area.

  1. To take your time

If you don’t want to have to load up a...

Comedy at the Park

Event Date: 
03/02/2022 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park
Exeter's biggest comedy night returns on Friday 3rd February 2023

We have some of the very best up and coming comedians in the country coming to Sandy Park, join us for a rip-roaring night of laughter that will keep you chuckling all night long!

Comedians are to be confirmed but working with the Comedy Surgery, we are guaranteed a line-up of five top comics to keep you laughing all night.

Tickets: Booking Selection [Sandy Park | 03.02.2023 - 19:00 | Comedy at the Park] - Exeter Chiefs

Green energy powerhouse ambitions showcased at Energy Summit

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 11:18am

The huge potential of the South West’s green energy credentials, and its progress in becoming the UK’s green energy powerhouse, have been showcased at a key Energy Summit in the region.

The Great South West Partnership brought together leading figures across industry and Government for the summit, held at the University of Plymouth, on Wednesday 23 November.

The Great South West is the ‘powerhouse’ brand promoting the areas of Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, the Heart of the South West covering Devon and Somerset, and Dorset. It aims to advocate the region’s natural ‘blue...

FORCE Charity Shop volunteer Jan Liff amid this year's bargains

It’s win, win, win at the FORCE shop this Christmas

Savvy shoppers are turning to charities this winter to beat the cost of living crisis and support their favourites good causes into the bargai n.

FORCE Cancer Charity’s shop in Fore Street, Heavitree, has plenty to tempt discerning buyers in the run-up to Christmas.

Shop manager Anna Heard said: “Come and grab your Secret Santa gifts from us but don’t stop there when we have lovely items like cashmere scarves, designer handbags, crystal glasses, jewellery and so much more. You might even find your party outfits for Christmas”

The FORCE shop is open Monday to...

Lusso Flooring – A Cheaper Alternative to Karndean & Amtico

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Thu, 11/24/2022 - 10:24am

Leading Leeds-based flooring supplier, Stories Flooring has recently introduced a brand new exclusive LVT range to their collection. The Lusso range has been designed with style and affordability in mind, helping homeowners to transform their living space on a budget.

The new collection rivals the likes of Karndean and Amtico, yet it is sold at a fraction of the cost. Here, we will explore the new range and how it compares to its more expensive rivals.

Lusso Flooring by Stories Flooring

Lusso is a luxurious LVT collection (read what LVT flooring is here ) launched by...

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