To celebrate the Great Big Green Week 2021, Princesshay is holding a two-day sustainability event in Princesshay Square on Friday 24th and Saturday 25th September in collaboration with key partners across Exeter.
Head to Princesshay on these dates and learn how small changes can make a big difference to our planet, with pop up exhibitors, including Co Cars, Co Bikes, Rapid Charging Devon, St Sidwell’s Point, Liveable Exeter, Exeter City Living, Nourish, Sails & Canvas and Devon Contract Waste, showcasing their sustainable products and initiatives.
The Right Worshipful the Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Trish Oliver, donned a hard hat last week to help break the ground at McCarthy Stone’s latest Topsham Retirement Living Plus development, Pym Court on Beswick Avenue.
The Lord Mayor joined McCarthy Stone’s Senior Site Manager, Allen Hickman, and Assistant Site Manager, Tim Jackson, to take a closer look at development plans and mark construction at the site.
The new development will be made up of a mix of one and two-bedroom apartments exclusively designed for the over 70s. The properties will be available to buy off...
Fashion has evolved from an aesthetic standpoint to a more environmentally conscious ideological system. Environmentalists have come up with new ideas and ways for dealing with dangerous chemicals. Specialists have started to develop ground-breaking ways to address this urgent situation in an attempt to re-establish the mutualistic relationship between environment and civilization. These concepts have had a huge impact on the area of study, leading to the creation of a multitude of fields, specialties, degrees, certificates, and other customized courses. The degree that a person chooses...
Landmarks across the UK are set to light up red to raise awareness of leukaemia this September. Exeter Guildhall will be turning red on the 4th of September to mark World Leukaemia Day and to raise awareness of leukaemia as part of the charity’s Spot Leukaemia campaign.
National blood cancer charity Leukaemia Care have organised the lighting of buildings across the UK to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of leukaemia, as part of their ‘Spot Leukaemia’ campaign. Twenty-eight buildings will be lighting up red to mark the twenty-eight people who are diagnosed with leukaemia...
Four community events and projects have secured funding from InExeter, the city’s business improvement district, to encourage people back into the city and support the Exeter’s cultural, music and arts scene.
Exeter Street Arts Festival is among the events to receive backing. The event, taking place on 28th August will see Exeter City Centre come alive with a cultural mix of street theatre, busking, amazing walkabout acts, parkour, and workshops. Other events receiving a share of the £3,000 pot include RAMM’s Museum at Large project which will see four new temporary outdoor art...
A recently launched UK Graduate Visa will allow overseas students who have graduated with a degree or postgraduate course in the UK to remain in the countryfor at least two years (three years for PhD graduates).
The introduction of this new visa is a fantastic opportunity for graduates and employers alike. Graduates will no longer be under pressure to leave the UK as soon as their student visa expires. The new visa allows them to start building careers in the UK, and if they want to stay longer, they can transfer their visa to a work visa or family visa , depending on their...
Exeter financial experts Old Mill has created a specialist in-house team covering the complexities surrounding Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).
Previously, this function was outsourced to a third-party, but Old Mill's Tax Team will now handle all queries.
Headed up by Senior Tax Manager Laura Wylie and supported by tax specialists Mark Trevethan and Zoe Chandler, the SDLT team will be able to advise clients on available reliefs and calculate SDLT liabilities.
The decision to set up a specialist SDLT team comes in response to the increased number of queries around...
The modern farmhouse style is taking hold as one of the most popular home decor styles trending this year. This design takes the rustic feel of the farmhouse together with the clean lines of the modern look. This is also a great opportunity to show more of your eclectic tastes. Here are some things you should think about for your farmhouse style living room.
Natural tones and materials
Old farmhouses didn’t have “faux” furniture, they had natural materials like hardwoods, canvas, linen, and cotton. Rattan and wicker are other popular choices for the original farmhouse look. You...
Garden rooms can be found in various plots of both a garden and a residential house. We usually keep a wide variety of things in it - from firewood and garden tools to unused items that have nothing to do with the household. Although this uncomplicated building can appear in any garden in a relatively short period of time, if necessary, it is worth not only assessing the construction process but also its costs before starting construction.
How to choose the right garden room size?
Although in practice most garden rooms do not have a large space, you can only decide what...
Looking to increase your wine knowledge? South West Wine School is hosting Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) courses at Darts Farm this autumn. The next Level 1 (a one day course, £165) is on Friday 15th October 2021 and the next Level 2 (a three day course on consecutive Fridays, £425) starts on Friday 10th September 2021. Visit southwestwineschool.co.uk for more information and to book.
The Wine & Spirit Education Trust is the leader in providing globally recognised education and qualifications in wines and spirits for both professionals and enthusiasts.
