Exmouth RNLI crew and volunteers were saddened this week to learn of the death of former Lifeboat Coxswain Mechanic, Tim Mock on 10th April 2021, after a short illness.
Tim served for 34 years, joining as a crew volunteer in April 1980 aged 21 before becoming Boats Mechanic just three years later in 1983, a post he excelled at for 30 years.
From 1998 he became the town’s RNLI Coxswain / Mechanic, a position he held with great distinction before finally hanging up his pager and returning his keys to the lifeboat station on Christmas Day 2013, officially retiring in February...
If you work in the art and crafts industry, it is fairly likely that you will have advertise and sell your products at local craft fairs. The fairs themselves have become big business, with seasonal markets in large cities offering spaces at their fairs for well into 4 figures. It’s thus important you go into the event well-prepared, so that you can maximise your success. Here are a few things to consider prior to attending.
A Unique Display
The most profitable craft fairs are often crowded and home to multiple unique and eye-catching stalls. Bright colour, or...
There’s a real opportunity for change and progression as we emerge from the fog of the pandemic. Exeter Chamber is determined to grab the opportunity - and to bring you with them.
They’ve made changes to their brand, website and membership packages giving you more chances to connect with others, more marketing and PR support and more valuable information for your business.
Fresh new look
Exeter Chamber is excited to share their new brand identity with you, made possible with the expertise of Alder and Alder . There’s a new website too, brought to us by Toco...
Having a software of their own is an extremely important aspect that many companies need in order to keep their place in a market. When exploring the options, it is possible to find countless entities that are dedicated to developing software. Prosum Agency is an interesting and exciting prospect that every business that needs to solve a software requirement should consider.
It is important to mention that sometimes the development aspect by itself is not enough. There are a few key aspects that some companies need that their software provider can cover. They include things such...
As a small charity with a vision for a cleaner, healthier, and more active Exeter, volunteers are key to Ride On’s success.
People volunteer as bicycle mechanics, bike foragers to find bikes we can fix up and sell, rickshaw pilots to take elderly people out on rides and fund-raisers to help organise more social and fund-raising events.
Gaining practical and transferable skills, as well as work experience can prove invaluable in finding a job. Lending a hand and developing your existing skills and knowledge is incredibly rewarding and great fun!
Restaurant owners and operators across the South West are being urged to join the Restaurant Collective, a new not-for-profit small business community spearheaded by TV chef Brian Turner with a mission to save the UK’s independent restaurants.
The restaurant sector has been one of the very hardest hit by the Covid-19 pandemic. Industry data shows that there are around 3,000 fewer restaurants in Britain than there were in March 2020 – which isthe equivalent of eight closures every day. Since the start of this year, the trend has accelerated with the independent market suffering 2,...
Devon Air Ambulance are proudly supporting the Captain Tom 100Campaign to honour an extraordinary gentleman that touched our hearts and inspired millions of people across the world.
Your local air ambulance was touched, as were many, by the pure dedication and commitment that Captain Tom gave to raising vital funds at the height of the pandemic. The Pilots and clinical teams of Devon Air Ambulance work alongside NHS emergency services and were well aware of the difference that this 99-year-old Yorkshire man was making to the NHS workforce not just financially, but motivationally...
Whether you want to live an eco-friendly lifestyle or want to reduce your waste at home, every step you take moves you closer to a sustainable way of life.
What’s more, when David Attenborough starts talking about the state of our world, it’s time to listen. Climate change is beginning to have more significant effects on our planet than scientists first thought. “It’s the destruction of our familiar, natural world and our uniquely rich human culture.”
Not sure what you can do to help? Well, it all starts with you at home. Here’s our guide to becoming more environmentally...
Due to multiple national lockdowns, many of us haven’t been able to do the things that we enjoy doing most – things like hugging a loved one, sitting down for coffee and a cake with friends, or even just working out in the gym.
It’s hoped that gyms and other types of indoor leisure in England will reopen – along with hairdressers, zoos and theme parks – from 12 April. At first, you’ll only be able to attend the gym alone or with members of your household, whilst maintaining social distancing, and indoor group exercise classes will resume no sooner than 17 May.
