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...
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...
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...
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...
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:
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...
Three University of Exeter campuses have won a coveted Green Flag Award, in recognition of the outstanding quality of their outdoor spaces.
Streatham and St Luke’s campuses in Exeter and the Penryn campus, near Falmouth in Cornwall, are all raising green flags. It comes in a in a record-breaking year for the scheme, which is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces as it marks its Silver Jubilee.
After 18 months that have seen parks and green space play a vital role for people through lockdowns as a place to relax, exercise and meet friends and family...
Literacy charity UK Reads holds a special Story Box Project with Exeter Chiefs rugby star and children’s co-author of ‘Bounce Back Jack’, Jack Maunder.
On 20th October 2021, 15 children and their families will join Jack and the UK Reads literacy team at Sandy Park. The sessions will deliver fun and engaging literacy activities that aim to increase enjoyment and confidence of literacy and develop a regular reading routine at home.
UK Reads supports children and families most in need to improve literacy skills through fun interactive experiences. In response to reach...
The FORCE Cancer Charity shop in Heavitree has launched a recruitment drive for new volunteers.
It’s a great chance to join the charity’s dedicated team and help raise funds to support local people affected by cancer.
FORCE has a variety of volunteering roles on offer at the shop - out front or behind the scenes - and you can be flexible with time you have available.
They are particularly keen to for new volunteers to operate the till. Experience is a bonus but not essential. We’ll give you all the training you need.
Some homeowners tend to get embarrassed about the state of their homes — specifically when it comes to house guests. While many people would be happy to make significant improvements, the fact that they can be expensive discourages homeowners from taking the plunge.
Thankfully, just because it has to do with improving your home doesn’t mean that it has to be expensive. There are ways to entice house guests without necessarily paying exorbitant amounts to get the job done. Here are some of the best ways to push for an accommodating and comfortable house.
