A Devon-based conservation charity is set to make ‘substantial’ improvements to one of Exeter’s most beautiful green spaces.
Barley Valley Park – one of six Valley Parks in Exeter managed by Devon Wildlife Trust on behalf of their owners, Exeter City Council – will undergo a series of improvements this spring to improve access for local people and other visitors.
Devon Wildlife Trust has been awarded a grant of £12,800 from Viridor Credits Environmental Company, which will pay for improving path surfaces, replacing steps and boardwalks. New benches and an on-line guide...
Debbie Coles is a nursing degree apprentice from Exeter studying at the University of Plymouth’s Exeter School of Nursing. Joining the NHS in 2003, she worked her way up through diplomas and, after 10 years as an assistant practitioner, applied for the registered nurse degree apprenticeship via Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust. Never believing she’d get in, she’s now just months away from graduating.
“I’d completed a higher national diploma during my time in the NHS,”Debbie said. “And I saw the apprenticeship opportunity on the hospital website. I thought, ‘I’...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in the UK.
This follows rigorous clinical trials supported by National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) and a thorough analysis of the data by experts at the MHRA, which has concluded that the vaccine has met its strict standards of safety, quality and effectiveness.
Over 700 volunteers took part in the study in the South West, which took place at Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust and the NIHR Patient Recruitment Centre: Exeter at Royal Devon and Exeter...
People don’t often think of malls as being environmentally friendly. However, intelligent decisions can ensure that a local mall can be more than a shopping centre. If you plan on developing your commercial property, an eco-friendly mall is a potential game-changer. Here are some tips that should help in your planning to ensure you get the best results.
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Building an eco-friendly mall starts from the very foundations. Some materials are better for the environment. Click here to know more about retaining wall systems that are a great way...
Pedal power is at the forefront of a fundraising campaign in memory of popular local sportsman Mark Davis. Dad of two Mark from Exeter was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2018 and died 18 months later at the age of 52. His family and close friends are raising money for FORCE Cancer Charity as a thank you for the support he received during his illness. Partner Louise Carpenter will get the wheels in motion by taking on an all-day static bike ride at Tesco Honiton on Saturday February 12. Using a spinning bike loaned for the day by Honiton Leisure Centre, Louise plans to start at...
The Premier League is one of the most intense in European football, and much of this can be tied to the managers. Let’s take a look at what they bring.
So, let’s imagine that you recently bought a new home and you can’t wait to move in with your loved ones. In an ideal world, a new home should have minimal defects, and if any, they should be easily fixable. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Many individuals have invested their hard-earned money into buying a home only to move in and find serious problems such as structural issues or even missing insulation.
Ensure that you do a home inspection, especially if you are buying a previously owned home. If the home inspection reveals that some of the appliances and systems...
AWARD-WINNING chef-patrons Paul and Donna Berry are celebrating this month (February 2022) after dishing up 15 years of meals and hospitality in mid-Devon.
The duo opened The Swan in Bampton in 2011 and Spelt, also in Bampton, in 2019. Before that, they were at the helm at The Quarryman’s Rest in the village.
Paul said: “We believe the secret to our success and longevity in the town is offering the very best in seasonal, regional ingredients alongside top-notch customer service. It’s been proved to be a winning combination as we have received multiple awards, most recently...
These stimulating and supportive sessions will encourage you to immerse yourself in the exercises of one of acting’s most notable practitioners.
The Meisner Technique is a simple yet powerful acting system that trains actors to focus attention on that which is truly present, particularly the scene partner, enabling a truthful performance under the given dramatic circumstances.
The transformative process of these sessions is creative and fast-paced, with no limit to the depth of knowledge and self-awareness you can gain...
Staff and residents at Cumberland Grange in Exeter welcomed in the Year of the Tiger with a day of celebrations and activities.
Inspired by Chinese cultures and traditions, residents enjoyed learning all about Chinese New Year thanks to John, Tesco’s Community Champion. John gave a fascinating talk followed by serving up a variety of different Chinese foods.
It was a brilliant afternoon linking up with Tesco to provide residents with this Themed Eats and Wine tasting session.
Michele , General Manager of Barchester’s Cumberland Grange said: “We had such a...
