Exeter Recycling Scheme wins National Award

Exeter City Council and Exeter City Football Club (ECFC) have won a national recycling award for their innovative scheme, Cans 4 City, which encourages Exeter football fans to recycle used drink cans while also raising money for charity.

The team behind Cans 4 City were presented with a Green Can Award by not-for-profit Every Can Counts in recognition of their outstanding recycling efforts.    

The prize-giving took place during half-time in Saturday’s match against Hartlepool United, with over 5000 fans in attendance.  

 Since 2020, the initiative has collected...

Off the Cuff: Short-form improv theatre evening

Off the Cuff: Short-form improv theatre evening

Event Date: 
17/02/2022 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm
Venue: 
1 Guinea St, Exeter EX1 1BS

A night of unpredictable fun! Join us for the only regular improv theatre jam evening below Bristol. Off the Cuff is our regular short-form improvisation theatre evening where a team of performers puts together scenes, songs, and stories from audience suggestions. All scenes are created in the moment, and no two shows are ever the same.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/off-the-cuff-short-form-improv-theatre-evening-tickets-259446039087

Sam Morgan's Improvisation Studio

Sam Morgan's Improvisation Studio

Event Date: 
03/04/2022 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Community Centre, 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter EX4 3RG

Sam Morgan is an experienced, BBC-certified actor, comedian, and Improv specialist. His workshop will help you tread the boards with extreme confidence, or at the very least, crack witty off-the-cuff jokes to your friends! Spontaneity can go a long way in work and life, not just on the stage.

No need prior experience; Sam’s workshops are open to everyone!

One last perk: if you attend you will also have the opportunity to perform at Off the Cuff, Creative Culture South West’s bi-monthly improv night. What’s not to love? We’ll see you there!

More info here: https://...

Sam Morgan's Improvisation Studio

Sam Morgan's Improvisation Studio

Event Date: 
06/03/2022 - 11:00am to 1:00pm

Sam Morgan is an experienced, BBC-certified actor, comedian, and Improv specialist. His workshop will help you tread the boards with extreme confidence, or at the very least, crack witty off-the-cuff jokes to your friends! Spontaneity can go a long way in work and life, not just on the stage.

No need prior experience; Sam’s workshops are open to everyone!

One last perk: if you attend you will also have the opportunity to perform at Off the Cuff, Creative Culture South West’s bi-monthly improv night. What’s not to love? We’ll see you there!

More info here: https://...

Sam Morgan's Improvisation Studio

Sam Morgan's Improvisation Studio

Event Date: 
06/02/2022 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Community Centre, 17 St. Davids Hill, Exeter EX4 3RG

Sam Morgan is an experienced, BBC-certified actor, comedian, and Improv specialist. His workshop will help you tread the boards with extreme confidence, or at the very least, crack witty off-the-cuff jokes to your friends! Spontaneity can go a long way in work and life, not just on the stage.

No need prior experience; Sam’s workshops are open to everyone!

One last perk: if you attend you will also have the opportunity to perform at Off the Cuff, Creative Culture South West’s bi-monthly improv night. What’s not to love? We’ll see you there!

More info here: https://...

Super Deduction Tax

Save money with Super Deduction Tax Relief

If you have plans to invest in your IT equipment over the next 18 months, did you know there’s a temporary UK tax relief which can save your business money?

It’s called Super Deduction and it started on the 1st April 2021 and is running until 31st March 2023.

What is Super Deduction?

Super Deduction is a temporary tax relief that has been launched by the government to help limited companies.

It basically means when you buy new equipment (including computers) you can claim 130% capital allowance. The super-deduction will allow companies to cut their tax bill...

What to look for when buying a vehicle tracker

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 01/31/2022 - 12:16pm

With vehicle theft, a significant problem in the UK, installing a vehicle tracker to your car, motor vehicle fleet, farm and plant vehicles and equipment, as well as motorbikes and motorhomes, is becoming an ever-increasing way to trace your vehicle.

For high value or vulnerable vehicles, fitting an insurance approved tracker or a GPS enabled tracker may be a condition of your insurance. In some cases, it could even be a means to securing cheaper vehicle insurance premiums. Trackers also provide peace of mind for unexpected happenings, the ability to monitor driving and manage...

Local developer invests in the future of Topsham

Authored by LaurenBluck
Posted: Mon, 01/31/2022 - 11:29am

Retirees in Topsham are invited to make the most of their first opportunity to reserve one of the brand-new apartments at McCarthy Stone’s forthcoming Pym Court Retirement Living Plus development, as the exclusive properties set to be released for off-plan sales from the 5th February.

The Pym Court development in Topsham has already received a high level of interest amongst retirees who are looking to downsize to an apartment within a community full of like-minded people. When complete, Pym Court will comprise of 53 one and two-bedroom apartments, with the first occupants expected...

Construction underway at luxury development for the over 55s in Wedmore

House building has officially started on the new over 55s development of a small collection of luxury new homes in central Wedmore at Holdenhurst, just off Cheddar Road.

The new development, which is named Holden Gardens, will feature a mix of 10 detached, 2- and 3-bedroom homes which are located around a landscaped communal garden and summerhouse for owners to enjoy. Halsall Construction, the established South West construction firm, are now on site building the homes to Blue Cedar Homes’ high-quality specification and finish.

Designed to cater for an active retirement,...

Big Fake Festival Tribute Band

Festival to bring 24 tribute bands together in the South West in June

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 01/31/2022 - 10:12am

The ‘Big Fake Festival South West’ will take place at Escot Estate near Ottery St Mary on three consecutive days from June 3 to 5.

The event has capacity for up to 3,700 revellers and includes onsite camping, catering and family entertainment.

It’s being organised by the Fake Festivals team, which runs festivals all around the country – most of these are 1-day events, but the ‘Big’ Fake Festival South West is a full on 3-day event.

Fake Festivals organiser Jez Lee said: “The idea for the Big Fake Festival began in 2014 as an end of season finale event for staff,...

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