Get into gear for The Donkey Sanctuary’s Car Show on Sunday 1 July. From Astons to Austins and Minis to Mercs, the show is a must for all motoring enthusiasts.
Held at the charity’s main headquarters in Sidmouth, the show promises an eclectic mixture of motors from all eras, bringing together a relaxed day of spectacular automobiles, car conversation and live music for families and petrolheads alike.
Alongside the displays of fine vehicles will be a selection of motoring trade stands offering an array of automotive goodies and with last year’s show attracting around 600...
Awards have been launched to celebrate the best workspaces across Exeter. The Space Awards will celebrate workspaces and employee initiatives that help boost well-being, productivity and smarter ways of working at organisations in and around the city. Run as part of the Future of the Workplace initiative, the awards will act as a showcase, helping businesses learn from each other by highlighting approaches and benefits of developing great workspaces. By encouraging innovation and best practice, another hope is that more people will be attracted to work for Exeter-based organisations and...
A graffiti artist has been at work in an unexpected place - the high red-brick wall surrounding Exeter's Wyvern Barracks.
The graffiti has appeared on the otherwise featureless wall along Topsham Road, near the main gates.
But this isn't an attack of hostile vandalism on the important military base. The graffiti artist, Max Nettleton from Exeter College, was invited by the Barracks' Commanding Officer to decorate the wall using removeable paint, to publicise the big event taking place there at the beginning of July, ‘100 Years Behind the Red Brick Wall'.
Two site managers for Exeter-based property developer, Burrington Estates New Homes, have received the prestigious Pride in the Job Award by the NHBC (National House Building Council) in recognition for their outstanding performance to the construction industry.
Gary O’Gorman, Site Manager at Notre Dame in Plymouth, has been recognised for his efforts on the premium development of just six luxury homes. Shaun Marsden, Site Manager at Trispen Meadows in Truro, has been recognised for ensuring high standards throughout the build programme, which consists of 85 new homes.
West Country financial planners and accountants Old Mill have met Standards International’s stringent financial planning standards for the fourth year running.
Old Mill has successfully completed the certification programme for BS 8577 – the only best practice standard for financial advice and planning firms.
The firm, which has offices in Yeovil, Wells, Exeter and Melksham, first achieved the standard in 2015, and at the time was one of a handful of firms in the UK to have gained the accreditation.
Standards International praised Old Mill’s investment in technology...
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau have reported a 7 per cent increase in the number of fraud offences recorded in England and Wales, compared to the previous year.
That’s more than 660,000 reports made to the intelligence bureau. But experts estimate that only 5 to 15 percent of all scams are reported, so the true number of fraud offences is likely to be considerably higher. June sees national Scams Awareness Month, and Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is raising awareness of scams, how to spot them, and importantly how to report them so others don’t fall for them...
Over 150 young people from across the region took part in the South West Rotary Youth Games Netball Finals at Paignton Community and Sports Academy last Sunday.
The event, which consisted of High 5 Netball for mixed primary aged young people and an under 13 girls’ netball competition, featured 102 young people not currently members of sport clubs.
Chris Broadbent, Chief Executive, South West Youth Games Trust said: “The Trust have now set out on a fresh, but very deliberate pathway to engage with more young people not currently attached to sports clubs. It is very...
The National Trust has developed a series of British Sign Language videos (BSL) to give the Deaf community better access to the history of Killerton House and the Acland family that once lived there. The videos take visitors on a journey around the home, explaining key Acland figures and the history behind each room. The BSL videos have been created and presented by a Deaf volunteer from Heritage Ability. Heritage Ability is a scheme helping over 20 heritage places across the South West to become more accessible to disabled people and Deaf people. It is one of many services offered by user...
Two of East Devon District Council’s beaches – Exmouth and Seaton – are among this year’s 125 nationwide winners of a prestigious Seaside Award – 50 of those being in the South West.
The Seaside Awards 2018, which is run by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, celebrates the quality and diversity of England’s coastline and the scheme is the national standard for the best beaches across the UK.
The Seaside Award flag is a symbol of quality that offers reassurance to visitors, who know they are guaranteed to find a clean, safe, attractive and well-managed piece of...
Every Spring and Autumn, Freemasons from all parts of Devon meet to give support totalling in excess of £50,000 to local charities & organisations throughout the county who are in need of assistance. MACS was one of the groups who were nominated by St Michael’s Lodge. MACS (Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia and Coloboma Support) supports children born without eyes or with underdeveloped eyes, and their families. The charity’s network of regional representatives ensures that families are brought together locally, including in and around Exeter, so that everyone feels part of the MACS family...
