Exeter Racecourse announces new partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/09/2025 - 2:26pm

Exeter Racecourse is proud to announce a partnership with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge, a rapidly growing premium sports bar brand with a venue in Exeter City Centre. The partnership aims to bring together fans of live sport and racing with Ludo Sports & Live Lounge the perfect place for racegoers to start and end their raceday.

Located in the Guildhall Shopping Centre in the heart of Exeter and just minutes from the city’s train and bus stations, Ludo Sports & Live Lounge is ideally placed for racegoers heading to and from the course with a dedicated Exeter Racecourse...

Ryan Woods and Cheick Diabate both find new clubs following Exeter City departures

Former Exeter City players Ryan Woods and Cheick Diabate have found new clubs after their release from the club.

Woods has signed a two-year deal with Oldham Athletic. The move comes after Woods' departure from St James Park by mutual consent. The 31-year-old player brings with him a wealth of experience and leadership qualities that Oldham Athletic manager Micky Mellon is eager to incorporate into his squad as he looks forward to seeing the midfielder show what he can do on hesgoal TV .

Micky Mellon expressed his excitement about the new signing, stating: “Ryan has...

Devon health and wellbeing charity seeks new Trustees for its next exciting chapter

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Wed, 07/09/2025 - 12:13pm

Westbank Community Health and Care, a successful health and wellbeing charity that’s continuing to grow and extend its services across the whole of Devon, is on the lookout for new Trustees who can offer their experience and a fresh perspective to support the governance and growth of an award-winning organisation.

The charity provides a multitude of community-based health and wellbeing services across the county, delivered by a team of staff and volunteers. Westbank’s Board of Trustees, all volunteers, bring their diverse range of skills to the charity, helping people of all ages...

County House in Sidmouth is being refurbished by the owners of Banwells Jewellers

Couple take on refurbishment of historic Sidmouth town centre building

A long-established Sidmouth business is breathing new life into one of the town’s most iconic historic buildings, with a substantial investment set to restore it to its former splendour.

Simon and Sally Vickers, the husband-and-wife team behind Banwells Antique Jewellery , have embarked on an ambitious restoration of County House on New Street - a landmark property with a rich heritage as a jeweller since 1902.

Having fallen into disrepair, the building will now be sympathetically refurbished, with its distinctive gold and black frontage completely rebuilt. Great care will...

Pictured at Exeter Science Park are, L-R, Jason Buck, ESP, Geoff Adams, Integrate and Sally Basker,

Integrate Systems relocates to Exeter Science Park to deliver next phase of growth

Integrate Systems Consulting has become the latest company to move into Exeter Science Park , taking advantage of the Park’s tailored offering for micro businesses and startups.

Founded by Geoff Adams, Integrate Systems specialises in comprehensive systems engineering services designed to support both large and small projects across the full systems lifecycle. The team supports clients with everything from user and stakeholder requirements to high-level software and infrastructure specification.

In addition to systems engineering, Integrate offers specialist marine...

Libraries across Devon celebrate the Summer Book Quest with special events

Children across Devon can join The Summer Book Quest for free at their local library from 12th July. The brand new Quest has been created by Libraries Unlimited, the charity commissioned to run the libraries in Devon and Torbay. It offers a refreshing change to the usual reading challenge with children encouraged to participate by doing a variety of activities along the theme of "Deep Sea Adventure".

Activities include drawing a sea creature (real or imagined), trying a water activity like swimming or rock pooling, and telling a member of staff an underwater fact. To promote...

Lord Mayor of Exeter Joins Redmayne Bentley for 150th Anniversary Midsummer Celebration

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2025 - 5:22pm

Redmayne Bentley, one of the UK’s longest-established independent investment management, stockbroking and financial planning firms, celebrated its 150th anniversary with a midsummer celebration at the historic Devon and Exeter Institution.

The event, held in the Georgian surroundings, brought together distinguished guests and colleagues to celebrate the firm’s history. We were delighted to welcome The Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Anne Jobson. The setting, steeped in history and positioned opposite Exeter Cathedral, provided a fitting backdrop for an afternoon of reflection,...

Green-Fingered Greatness: Isca Students Celebrate Royal Horticultural Society Gardening Award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2025 - 5:10pm

Isca Academy students have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) for their blossoming gardening efforts, proudly achieving their Level 1 Gardening Award.

The achievement marks a significant first step in the school’s mission to promote sustainability, outdoor learning, and wellbeing through gardening. The award came with a bundle of goodies, including seeds for the year ahead, an inspiring book on the power of gardening for mental and physical health, and a beautiful certificate which now takes pride of place in school.

But this is just the beginning,...

Boogie wonderland- Care home launches dementia disco

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2025 - 5:07pm

On 16th July 2025 staff and residents at Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter will be dusting off their dancing shoes, leg warmers and glowsticks for the launch of their new Dementia Disco initiative.

Knowing how much their residents living with dementia love to dance and sing, the activities team at Cumberland Grange care home came up with the genius idea of a dementia-friendly disco. The team is also inviting along relatives and loved ones, members of the local community and friends of the home to the first official dementia-friendly disco.

If you and your loved ones...

All five Rivers child care residential homes rate 'good' or 'outstanding' by OFSTED

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/08/2025 - 4:52pm

Five Rivers Child Care is delighted to announce that all of its residential children’s homes have been officially rated either ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, the UK’s independent regulator of services for children and young people. This milestone reflects the organisation’s deep-rooted commitment to delivering exceptional care and support to vulnerable children.

With nine homes located across England, Five Rivers provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children who are unable to live with their families. The recent Ofsted inspections praised the homes for...

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