Charity events return with a bang in support of Devon Air Ambulance

With the cancellation and postponement of so many fundraising events since the start of the pandemic, it’s been a tough couple of years for charities.

Now Devon Air Ambulance is delighted to return to public events with a bang byreleasing tickets for Exeter Round Table’s 38th Fireworks Extravaganza; the charity’s first public scale event since 2018.

The fireworks display, which has been on-hold for a year, is a big support for Devon Air Ambulance’s lifesaving 365-day a year service, attracting visitors from the local area and beyond who are keen to enjoy the spectacle...

How to save on car ownership expenses

Authored by Simon Wells
Posted: Fri, 10/15/2021 - 3:20pm

Between petrol, insurance, and repairs, it seems like the costs of owning a car get to be too much. In fact, car ownership is usually a very close second place after homeownership costs for household expenses. And the numbers just keep rising. This can be a barrier to saving money for the future like retirement.

If the cost of owning a car is getting to be too much, there are ways to reduce it. You don’t have to sell your car and start taking the bus or riding your bicycle around. Those things do help curb the costs but with the right strategy, you can still have a car and lower...

Transport Statement: What you need to know

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Fri, 10/15/2021 - 2:58pm

Most of the new property and land area developments, including modifications or redevelopment-based changes will have some kind of transportation guideline implications. Considering statutory and town planning policy importance (especially the ones with links between land use and corresponding transport layouts), there will definitely be a change impacting development project proposals. This specific change must be identified upfront and addressed early in the project planning process to avoid transportation and movement issues later.

While doing such an assessment, preparing the...

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Redrow partner with The Bookery to provide child reading opportunities

National housebuilder Redrow is proud to announce its recent sponsorship of community owned bookshop, The Bookery.

The Bookery is an Exeter based, community owned bookshop run by a passionate team dedicated to changing lives through the power of books. The bookshop hosts a range of events and actively pioneers programmes that support literacy, community well-being and access to cultural and learning opportunities.

The Bookery run a school’s outreach programme to assure children are provided with books as they have found that only a third of children will ever have money to...

Connaught@Christmas team on recce to Connaught Gardens

Connaught@Christmas team recce as plans firm up for illuminated event

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 10/15/2021 - 12:30pm

Three people key to the creation of the new illuminated walk at Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth this Christmas met onsite recently to make final plans for the lit event.

Event manager John Radford, designer Robin Shephard-Blandy and technical manager Greg Howell visited the gardens to discuss zones, lighting styles and plans for the ‘big finish’.

During the recce the team deliberated the creation of nine specific zones within the gardens, making use of the existing architecture, trees, flora, structures and flower beds to create very different looks for the enjoyment of...

Talented 8 year old lands job of a lifetime as junior travel photographer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 10/15/2021 - 9:03am
tripAbrood appoint a Chief Kids Officer after receiving hundreds of adorable applications

Family travel specialist tripAbrood has received hundreds of applications after advertising for the role of Chief Kids Officer, open to anyone aged 5 to 12 years old. Looking to gain a child’s eye view of the family holiday experience, tripAbrood set out to hire a budding travel photographer to document what it’s like to holiday as a child.

Today, tripAbrood’s CEO and Founder Alexa-Maria Rathbone Barker - herself a mother of three - appointed Wren, aged 8 from Oxfordshire, as their CKO. Wren...

Steps to choosing the right medium for you

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 10/14/2021 - 9:40pm

It is no secret that there are many types of psychics and mediums in the world. Some specialize in different forms of divination and readings including tarot reading, palm reading, and astrology. The question arises though: how do you know which type of reading fits your needs? The first step would be to evaluate how much information you want to receive. Do you want a full reading or are you just interested in important events in your life? Do you perhaps have specific questions that you need answers to? Once you have determined your needs, you need to start looking at who might be the...

Rugby star, podcaster and best-selling author to delivery hilarious and outrageous one-man show

Former England and British and Irish Lions rugby player, number one podcaster and Sunday Times bestselling author James Haskell is taking to the road with his very own one-man show.

The James Haskell Show promises to be a side-splitting funny and ruthlessly honest show and is visiting Exeter Corn Exchange on Sunday November 21.

Tickets are on sale now from www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/james-haskell

One of rugby’s most ferocious flankers and biggest characters, James Haskell has had an extraordinary global experience of the game and has boatloads to say about...

University of Exeter signs agreement with city partners to drive economic and social change

The University of Exeter has signed a landmark Civic University Agreement with city partners – the first in the South-West – to improve opportunity, prosperity, wellbeing and the environment for local communities.

Following local consultations, Exeter City Council, the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Exeter College and the University of Exeter have set out their joint mission to drive progress in five areas:

  • Sustainable and Inclusive Growth
  • Delivering a Net Zero Exeter
  • Aspiration and Opportunity
  • Culture and Tourism
  • ...

A partnership made in Devon: Co Bikes and Wollens spread a little colour across the city

Co Bikes, the on demand electric bike hire scheme in Exeter has announced its latest partnership with Wollens Solicitors with the sponsorship of thirty Co Bikes in Exeter.

The full spectrum law company based in Cathedral Close, Exeter formed a working partnership following a recent introduction at one of the popular ‘coffee in the city’ events hosted by the Exeter Chamber of Commerce.

Charlotte McGregor, partner at Wollens Solicitors says; “Wollens are delighted to be partnering with Co Bikes and are looking forward to seeing the branded bikes around the city. We are...

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