Representation & Voice - a discussion inspired by Exeter Northcott's Archive

Representation & Voice: Northcott invites online discussion, inspired by its archive

Exeter Northcott Theatre will host an online discussion to explore the representation of ethnically diverse stories in its archive.

Learning from the past so we can be better in the future: Considering representation and ‘voice' is a free event taking place on 8 June at 7pm via the theatre’s website www.exeternorthcott.co.uk .

Louisa Adjoa Parker , a poet and writer, will chair the discussion and she’ll be joined by a panel of guests including Alix Harris , Director of Beyond Face Theatre and Sandhya Dave , co-founder of Devon Diversity Consultants.

The talk is...

The New School welcomes new head into the community

The New School welcomes new head into the community

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/27/2021 - 10:52pm

The community of The New School, an independent pre-prep for boys and girls from nursery to Year 2, is delighted to welcome Daniel Ayling, as its new head from September 2021.

Situated in a converted chapel and nestled in the village of Exminster, Devon, The New School has been part of the Exeter School family since March 2021. New head Mr Ayling is an innovative, dynamic teacher and leader, who is passionate about early years education. He was educated at Sutton Grammar School and then gained a place at Cambridge University, graduating with an MA in Education and English. He...

Brewin Dolphin South West funds Defib machine at Exeter library

Brewin Dolphin South West funds defib machine at Exeter Library

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/27/2021 - 10:35pm

When Brewin Dolphin associate investment manager James (Jay) Osborne, 28, collapsed and died from sudden cardiac arrest in 2017 caused by an undiagnosed hereditary heart condition, his family and friends established the charity Jay’s AIM to raise awareness of the condition and to reduce the number of young people who die of sudden cardiac death in the South West of England.

James’ colleagues at wealth manager Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter, Plymouth and Truro offices raised over £11,000 for Jay’s AIM through various fundraising activities, with some of the funds going towards having a...

The Ivy Exeter announces opening date

The Ivy Exeter announces opening date

The Ivy Collection today announces it will be bringing a touch of Ivy magic to Exeter, as it prepares to welcome its first guests on Wednesday, 9 June, with reservation lines open from today.

In celebration of the opening, floral Ivy letters, beautifully adorned with ivy and colourful primroses, have popped up in front of the iconic Exeter Cathedral and opposite the restaurant itself for one day only, creating a picture-perfect moment for passers-by and visitors alike. Themed characters and a marching band are also on hand to help spread additional joy throughout the city....

There is a new online safety bill in the UK: How does it work?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 05/27/2021 - 11:34am

The internet is an ever-evolving world. As such, the need to make it safer should be taken as seriously as in the real world. That is why the UK government has just published a new law, to protect users against racist abuse. It also focuses on the security of younger ones, while finding a way to keep freedom of expression alive. Here is an overview of what this new law will imply.

The Need to protect Ourselves First

The fact that the government is issuing new measures of protections, does not save us from protecting ourselves in the first place. Today, everyone needs to use a VPN...

Work progressing at pace on new Marsh Barton rail station

Work progressing at pace on new Marsh Barton rail station

Work on the new Marsh Barton rail station, which began last month, is progressing at pace.

Preparatory works to the site, near to the Energy from Waste plant on the eastern edge of Marsh Barton, Exeter, are well underway.

Vegetation has been cleared, existing utilities protected, and a site compound and access road have been created ready for the next phase to begin in June.

With work traffic to site about to become busy, Clapperbrook Lane East will be closed to vehicles, for the safety of the public and the workforce, from 1 June 2021 to 15 July 2022.

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Greencore to create 40 new jobs in Exeter

Greencore to create 40 new jobs in Exeter

Leading food manufacturer, Greencore is set to open their latest distribution depot on the Exeter Airport Industrial Estate at the beginning of June, and they are looking for 40 delivery drivers to join their team.

Greencore’s Direct to Store distribution network has increased in recent years and this growth has accelerated as lockdown eases and people are becoming more mobile.

Commenting on the new distribution hub Depot Manager Scott Campbell says: “We’re excited to be opening our new distribution hub Exeter, the depot will serve food retailers and foodservice outlets...

Best WordPress hosting services in Pakistan

Over 30% of the active websites on the internet are built on WordPress, making it the most suitable and effective platform for building your websites. Choosing the right WordPress hosting for your website in Pakistan may be the most important decision for a number of reasons. If you are a beginner and do not have much idea of what to go for, we have eased your problem by providing you with some of the best WordPress hosting sites in this article. All of them will have their benefits and drawbacks depending on what you expect for your site. It is a new blog or the front end of your...

Photography advice for beginners

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Thu, 05/27/2021 - 8:01am

Photography is something that most people get into because they are passionate about. However, they then reach the stage whereby they want to turn it into something more than a hobby. Does this sound familiar? After all, there is nothing better than earning your income doing something that you love. With that being said, read on to discover more about some of the different ways to get started in the world of photography if you are a beginner.

Do freelance photography for newspapers or magazines

The first option you should consider is contacting your local newspapers and magazines...

 7 Refreshing cold drinks you can make at home this summer

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Thu, 05/27/2021 - 6:24am

Do you know that summer dehydration can be life threatening ? So do not take this lightly, keep an eye on what you are drinking and taking in your body this summer because the last thing you want is to faint or get get sick because of dehydration.

Beverages with a greater number of supplements than water can be useful, as they hinder the rate that your stomach discharges liquid. This draws out the rehydration process so turns out to be especially significant for people who work out often or just who sweat a lot.

Let's be honest, water can be boring at times and it might...

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