The Devon Venus Business Women Awards 2014 officially opened for nominations at a glamorous launch party in Exeter last night.
Local business men and women were welcomed at Amanda Marsden Lifestyle Salon by event organiser Celia Delaney of SpeakingSuccess and Venus Awards founder Tara Howard.
The awards aim to celebrate and recognise the achievements of the county’s working women and entrepreneurs.
Celia and Tara introduced the categories and officially opened the online nominations for Devon as part of an evening targeted to impress the high powered women of the...
Pandora Munoz has won first prize in a design a Doctor Who monster competition run by St Thomas Library.
The library, situated in Church road, Exeter, hosted an award event presenting Pandora with an upgraded version of the design she created.
The monster was redrawn and coloured by Simon Brett a local artist who works for the longest running scifi magazine in the world, Starburst. He presented Pandora with a framed original of her creature: ‘The Soul Stealer’.
Simon was impressed, saying: "Its inventive design and fascinating back story with special powers would...
The region’s largest corporate charity run is calling for sponsors to boost its fund-raising for Macmillan Cancer Support.
The Michelmores Charity Run, which is now in its 15th year, attracts over 1000 runners and now raises in excess of £30,000 each year for its chosen charity.
The run takes place over a 5K city centre course which starts on Cathedral Yard and finishes at Exeter Castle.
Michelmores Marketing Director Louise Edwards, commented: “It’s the race’s 15th anniversary and to celebrate this fantastic landmark we want to break all fund-raising records, so...
The Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association has teamed up with the Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink to offer accommodation and ticket packages for those travelling to the city. Members of the association including the Mill End Hotel, Dartmoor; the Sidholme Hotel, Sidmouth and the Abode Hotel, Exeter are offering visitors a reduced festival ticket price and discounted accommodation for food fans to make the most of their weekend in Exeter.
Mike Coombes, Managing Director at the Mill End Hotel on Dartmoor said, “The Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink has...
Grab your friends and family, and sign up today for the 5km or 10km military style obstacle race boasting over 35 obstacles, hot showers and an after party.
Set in the beautiful grounds of Escot Park, this is an obstacle course like no other. A cocktail of mud, sweat and team work that will push your mettle to the max. With 35 obstacles, you can look forward to 8-foot walls, ice pits, a few well-placed hills and the best water based obstacles in the country. After some extreme levels of mud, you’ll be ready for the hot shower at the finish line!
February half term sees the return of Animated Exeter, the leading animation festival in the South West.
Screening the best local, national and international animation for adults and children, this popular annual festival offers a host of workshops, exhibitions, events and talks aimed at informing and entertaining a wide-ranging audience.
Animation workshops are offered at all skills levels, providing a fascinating insight into the art of animation.
Animated Exeter welcomes people of all ages and experience.
For information go to www.animatedexeter.co.uk or...
With the bad weather hitting the headlines at the start of the New Year, early holidays or short breaks are in the minds of many who are looking at options from Exeter Airport. Thirty holiday destinations are on offer in 2014 from Exeter but this year the airport has a new destination, a new short break and an extended season for an established route.
The Greek island of Crete is new for Exeter in 2014 with weekly flights to Heraklion operating from May until September. A three day short break to see the Northern Lights in Lapland is also on offer for the first time and in the...
If your Christmas was fun but brimmed with excess Lots of chocolate and wine and you feel a mess And your waistsline is tighter filling you with distress There's no need to panic just come and visit one of our friendly groups in Exeter. Check out our website www.slimmingworld.com or download our amazing free App A Taste of Slimming World for a free 7 day menu plan and group finder. At Slimming World our plan is unique, we are 1 of a kind and the best news is nothing is forbidden, there's no counting calories, points or fat content; there's no special food and NO HUNGER! There is a World of...
Nominations for the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service close on 30 September 2013.
People are being urged to nominate community groups and volunteers who have made a genuine difference to their local area, the Cabinet Office announced today, in the last call for 2014 nominations for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service .
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, a unique UK national honour, was created over a decade ago by Her Majesty to mark the Golden Jubilee in 2002 to recognise the outstanding contributions made to local communities by groups of...
