After working together for over 15 years, Sylvain Peltier and Michael Caines are turning their dream into a reality by bringing together their brand new concept; Café Patisserie Glacerie to Exmouth beach, with doors opening on Tuesday 13th April.
Cafe Patisserie Glacerie sits on the new Sideshore development alongside casual bar and destination eatery, Mickeys Beach Bar and Restaurant, another exciting addition to the Michael Caines Collection launching when UK restrictions ease in May.
This latest venture, champions and celebrates the Art of Coffee, the Art of...
The National Trust is launching a new ‘grow-along’ to help people grow their own loofahs, which can be used as a sustainable alternative to plastic washing up sponges.
In 2019, the team at Knightshayes in Devon grew their first crop of loofahs – the fruit of Luffa cylindrica , a vine in the cucumber family – and began using them to wash dishes as an alternative to disposable, plastic-based sponges. Extra loofahs were sold in the onsite shop.
Senior Gardener Bev Todd says: “The interest in the loofahs was extraordinary. A lot of people bought their own seeds and were...
Four popular holiday parks in Devon and Cornwall have been acquired by major operator Park Holidays UK – and the company has pledged that their unique identities will remain unchanged.
The four are among nine holiday parks operated by Bridge Leisure, now part of Park Holidays UK.
Welcomed into the group are Devon's Hedley Wood holiday park in Holesworthy, and Cornwall's Seaview Village in Polperro, Trevella Park in Newquay, and Hengar Manor in Bodmin.
Contracts for the sale were exchanged this week (09 April) and is now only subject to approval by the Financial...
Property consultancy Knight Frank has appointed Louise Glanville as head of the firm’s residential sales office in Exeter.
Louise’s career in residential property began in London, working as a sales negotiator in Belgravia and Canary Wharf. After successfully navigating the London market for 14 years, Louise returned to Devon where she was born and raised. Louise then spent three years working for a leading local agency in Exeter, before moving to Knight Frank in 2017 to lead the Exeter office’s city sales offering. As head of city sales, Louise has spent the past four years...
Heavy-duty machines such as cranes, lifts, loaders, backhoes, graders etc. are very challenging and demanding when it comes to their transportation. Due to their sizes and specific construction, they require special attention and extra effort to figure out safe and secure logistics of the move. If not done properly, it can even cause some severe injuries of muscles or back and accidents. Competent heavy machinery movers which specialize in a thoroughly prepared, well-organized and safe moving of heavy machinery might be a great idea to employ. They also deliver all the necessary equipment...
If you're a landlord or only concerned about the electrical safety of your own house, getting a routine electrical safety certificate inspection visit performed gives you peace of mind that your tenants or family are secure. Electricians often do a variety of other forms of work in and near homes.
The electrical safety certificate cost differs due to the scale of the home whose electrical appliances are being checked for enforcement. There is no separate fee for a electrical certificate; this can be included in the total quote from your preferred electrician.
The Freemasons are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Prince Philip this morning and we extend our sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family. His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh started his life in Freemasonry in 1952, at the age of 31. He was initiated into Navy Lodge, No 2612, on 5 December. On 6 March 1953, HRH Prince Philip progressed to the Second Degree of Freemasonry, before advancing to the Third Degree on 4 May 1953. The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) issued his Grand Lodge Certificate on 7 May that same year and he has remained a member...
Her Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, and the Chairman of Devon County Council, Cllr Stuart Barker, have both paid tribute to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, on the announcement of his death today, Friday 9 April 2021.
The Lord-Lieutenant of Devon, David Fursdon, said: "It is with very great sadness that we have heard of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
"It was in Devon as a young naval officer, training at Britannia Royal Naval College, that Prince Philip met and later married Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Not surprisingly therefore...
Exeter-based Hair@theAcademy announces 20-year-old tutor, Tyler Gray has been awarded the academy’s first-ever ‘Ambassador of Excellence’ accolade in recognition of his outstanding achievements and inspiration to help others achieve their goals.
Established in 2014 by Mary Pugsley MBE Hair@theAcademy is the only one of its kind in the UK. The unique training programme delivers hairdressing, barbering, customer service, Math’s & English to
support young adults with complex needs, including learners who are vulnerably housed, in the care system and from all kinds of...
An Exeter care home has taken visiting to a new level with the creation of a dedicated summerhouse for families and friends to use as a dedicated testing area before entering the home to visit their loved ones.
The garden building situated at the front of the Old Rectory Nursing home provides a peaceful place where families can take their lateral flow Covid-19 test and relax for half an hour while awaiting the results.
Manager Kerry Dempsey says: “The summerhouse will be used for one visitor at a time to make it compliant for social distancing and will be thoroughly...
