Exeter’s Pyramids leisure centre has closed for good after more than 80 years.
The site on Heavitree Road was planning to shut permanently when nearby St Sidwell’s Point opens in April, but the closure has been brought forward due to storm damage.
Exeter City Council said it is avoiding unnecessary costs associated with repairing the damage, after it was temporarily closed two weeks ago when a section of the roof collapsed during Storm Eunice.
All sessions, along with the staff, have relocated to other...
Saving money in the home is essential. As costs seem to rise as the years go on, we are all trying to find ways to keep money in our pockets. The best way to save money in the home is through energy efficiency. Here are a few energy saving tips in the home.
Solar Panels
By installing solar panels on your home, you will be using less energy for heat, and that will have a positive effect on your bank account. Harnessing the power of solar energy will not only make your home more energy efficient, but home heating and cooling costs will drop. That’s a win/win.
The Aled Jones Holy Buildings Tour arrives in Exeter on 10th March when the former choir boy will showcase the talent of the fast rising classical composer and pianist Tamara Konstantin.
The tour, which kicked off at St Mary’s Church in Nottingham on 23rd February, takes in some of the most stunning holy buildings in the UK, including Manchester Monastery, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Coventry Cathedral and Durham Cathedral, before ending at St Asaph Cathedral on 26th March.
Tamara, who has been enjoying huge success with her new album ‘Resilience’, is accompanied by her...
The first type of loft conversion is the internal loft conversion. This type of loft conversion requires very little alteration to the current exterior of the home. Some additions you may need are skylights, stud walls, insulation, and plumbing alterations.
Skylights are windows placed in the roof and stud walls are plasterboard walls found in all new build properties.
Typically, insulation and strengthening the floor are issues you come across. These are often the most cost-effective types of loft...
Okehampton-headquartered fuel supplier Moorland Fuels Ltd and its sister company in West Yorkshire, Craggs Energy Ltd, have transferred ownership of the businesses to their 55-strong workforce.
The directors have transferred 100 per cent of shares in the businesses to their teams by establishing an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), funded by future profits.
Moorland Fuels, which has been in operation for over fifteen years, provide fuel delivery services and wider solutions to homes, farms and businesses. With bases Okehampton and Plymouth, Moorland Fuels primarily serves...
A powerful challenge which empowers secondary school students to tackle hate within their communities is being launched across the UK this week.
The annual Stronger Than Hate Challenge encourages students aged 13-18 to use their creativity to show how testimony can bring communities closer together. Entries can take the form of a video, poem, song, blog or piece of art and a first prize of £5000 plus iPads is on offer. Full rules and submission details are available here.
The Stronger Than Hate Challenge demonstrates the power of learning from the past and raising one’s...
This month will see Exeter bursting with activity with two brand new events, hosted by InExeter. A brand-new Indoor Market on Saturday 12th March located in Positive Light Projects on Sidwell Street is the first of a series of indoor market pop ups for the city and will see over 30 traders under one roof including Wild Hive, Handmade by Holly Ann and Artscribe.
Sunday 13th will see the first ever South Street Spring Green Festival, a community event that will give visitors the chance to explore the area and celebrate health and well-being. The event will shine a light on the...
Yes, you read that right… at Mecca Bingo Exeter, the main game sessions are free. Fully, properly free. It’s that simple – and Mecca will be offering the same great cash prizes for all these sessions too.
Alan Forshaw, General Manager of Mecca Bingo Exeter commented: “I literally couldn’t believe it when I was told we’d be offering completely free bingo… to be honest, I wondered if it was a wind-up! But we’ve all seen the headlines – living costs just continue to soar and great deals are tougher than ever to find. So this is huge and I’m so excited we’re genuinely giving away the...
Situated on a hilltop overlooking the spectacular scenery of the Jurassic Coast, The Bucket & Spade Café in Shaldon is delighted to be presented with a ‘Silver’ award at the Taste of the West Awards 2022 in the Café and Tearoom category. Josh Donald, managing director of Coast View Holiday Park commented: “ We’re thrilled with this incredible accolade from Taste of the West. It’s fantastic we are growing in popularity with the local community and holidaymakers. I’m so proud of our dedicated staff who work hard to deliver great service and delicious locally sourced food to our...
Jobseekers in the Greater Exeter area are to receive sector specific advice and information, thanks to a unique series of events provided by Exeter Works and Youth Hub Devon as part of National Careers Week.
National Careers Week consists of a series of activities aimed at students and jobseekers and runs from 7-12 March.
The daily advice events at the Exeter Works hub in Princesshay, will focus on different sectors such as hospitality and retail, technology, construction and health and social care.
Rhian Hawthorne, Youth Hub coordinator, said that these sectors...
