New approaches and models for generating increased value for libraries and local communities have today been revealed by the University of Exeter Business School in conjunction with Libraries Unlimited.
It is hoped that this unique understanding of the relationship between social and financial value, published in a new research report titled Unlimited Value, will help libraries and the wider cultural sector to consider innovative and enterprising methods of service delivery at a time when budgets are under pressure.
The research, carried out by the University of Exeter...
THE award-winning Exeter Pride has been going from strength-to-strength, delivering a free celebration of LGBTQIA+ diversity and visibility, for the past 10 years.
The 11th Exeter Pride will take place on Saturday, May 11 and to keep the event free for those who go along, the trustees and volunteers who run it are appealing for individuals, businesses and organisations to back the charity's appeal to raise £5,000 within the next two weeks.
To raise funds it has launched an online appeal via Crowdfunder and anyone wishing to donate is asked to do so as soon as possible at:...
With just a fortnight to go until the launch of the Big Pedal 2019, schools are being encouraged to sign up for the UK’s largest cycling, walking and scooting challenge.
Organised by the walking and cycling charity Sustrans, the competition runs from Monday 25 March to Friday 5 April and encourages young people to travel by bike, foot or scooter for their journey to and from school. Schools are being encouraged to register at www.bigpedal.org.uk to take part in the 10 day challenge. Participating primary and secondary schools will compete with one another to make the most...
Homelessness is one of the worst life experiences a person or a household can suffer and an effective homelessness strategy can make a massive difference to people experiencing homelessness. It is also a vital social responsibility, which East Devon takes very seriously and, as a housing authority it is the council’s aim to be outstanding at delivering this duty*.
To this end, the Homelessness and Rough Sleeper Strategy 2019-2023 has been produced (based on the results of a review of homelessness in the area) in order to provide direction and clarity as to how East Devon District...
Eutopia Homes have thanked residents for their feedback after holding a public exhibition on draft proposals to redevelop the Exmouth Junction, a former Network Rail site, on Prince Charles Road in Exeter.
Plans to develop the site with 465 new homes to buy and rent, as well as retirement homes were displayed to the public at St James Church on Wednesday 27th February.
If you would like to view the information on the proposals you can visit www.exmouthjunction.co.uk where the display materials used at the exhibition have been uploaded and a feedback form can be submitted...
On Wednesday 20 February, National Trust staff and volunteers came together with the ‘Great Trees in the Clyst Valley’ project to plant a new orchard on the Killerton estate. The orchard is the ninth that is looked after by the Killerton ranger team, with 48 people rallying together on the day to get stuck in and get dirt under their nails.
38 orchard trees of dessert and cooking apples were planted in total, including varieties such as Cornish Aromatic, Blenheim Orange and Sunset. The new crop of apples will one day help to support the harvest that feeds into the juice produced by...
Your guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (8-10 March).
Theatre
Rita, Sue and Bob Too
Friday & Saturday, Exeter Northcott
Best friends Rita and Sue get a lift home from married Bob after babysitting his kids. When he takes the scenic route and offers them a taste of adult adventure, the three start a fling each of them think they can control. Told with wicked humour, startling insight and a great ear for dialogue, Andrea Dunbar’s semi-autobiographical play is a vivid portrait of girls caught between brutal childhood and an unpromising...
Energy Hair, a luxurious destination hair salon on the outskirts of Exeter, celebrated its 21st anniversary last week. To mark this momentous occasion, Energy is organising a year of celebrations with a series of exciting events and competitions to thank Energy’s loyal customers, welcome new clients and support local charities.
To kick-start the celebrations and to brighten up February, Energy Hair organised eight days of splendid giveaways for customers who visited the salon during their Birthday week. With a total prize value over £1,000 of electrical equipment, it was definitely...
Proposals to progress with a planning application for the next section of the Teign Estuary Trail and a strategy to complete gaps in the route will go before Devon County Councillors next week (Wednesday 13 March). The County Council's Cabinet is being asked to approve the Teign Estuary Trail strategy to connect the route between Passage House Inn and Dawlish. A recommendation is also being made to agree to progress with a planning application for the section between Passage House Inn and Teignmouth. Teignbridge District Council has committed to contribute £200,000 of Community...
World leading chefs - including Raymond Blanc - recently visited the Exeter College Michael Caines Academy and @34 restaurant.
The college was extremely proud to host some of the very best chefs in the world, including Raymond Blanc, Sam Moody and Gary Jones.
The visit was for delegates of the annual Relais & Châteauxconference, hosted by Michael Caines MBE, chef/patron of Lympstone Manor, one of Britain’s most popular and well-known chefs, and founder of the Michael Caines Academy.
It aimed to show how chefs can use their skills and knowledge to set up similar...
