Environmental charity Surfers Against Sewage (SAS) have launched their annual Big Spring Beach Clean campaign, urging the public to take action to tackle plastic pollution from source to sea.
Already the single biggest community beach clean activation in the UK, the Big Spring Beach Clean engages 20,000 participants annually who, this year, will also be called upon to document and report ‘avoidable plastics’ that they find around the coastline in a mass ‘citizen science’ action. The Big Spring Beach Clean will urge individuals and communities to target ‘avoidable plastics’, helping...
Newton Abbot based construction company, Randall Simmonds, have pledged a monthly donation to YMCA Exeter in support of their expanding service provision in the county.
YMCA Exeter provide services in Supported Accommodation, Employment and Health & Wellbeing, for young people who are experiencing homelessness. The local charity, which was founded in 1846, is one of the oldest YMCAs in the world and supports over 1000 young people every year across Exeter, East, Mid and North Devon.
Speaking on behalf of the Newton Abbot based construction company, Phil Lewis from...
The legend of the Grinagog runs deep in Devon. With hundreds of sightings off the coast of Torquay, conspiracy theorists and cult followers alike agree that this rare ancient sea creature and the associated tidal wave of live music, DJs and inspiration will arrive back on our shores in April 2018.
Starting the festival season in style, head to Torquay to help beckon the Grinagog at a music and arts festival that celebrates creativity, diversity and hi-jinks.
For it’s second year Grinagog will showcase a myriad of musical genres that celebrate creativity and diversity, with...
The Families for Children Trust is having another information session where you can find out more about how you can help vulnerable children find a loving home.
The Trust has helped find children new homes since 2003 and needs more adopters to come forward quickly as they have a growing number of older children, siblings and children with disabilities who need new homes.
If you think you could help, be sure to pop along to their information session to find out more.
Leading regional law firm Wollen Michelmore LLP will be taking another significant step in its 150 year history by opening an office in Exeter.
The thriving law firm has announced a merger with Exeter firm Morgan & Pope, based at Cathedral Yard, continuing the steady growth through office expansion seen over the last 12 years.
The merger, taking place on 1st April, will strengthen firm’s position throughout Devon with offices in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Dartmouth, Barnstaple and now Exeter. Wollen Michelmore will then have 150 staff including 14 partners, and a turnover...
It has been a year since Killerton, a much-loved National Trust gem near Exeter, saw scaffolding go up for major TLC to the roof and building. After astounding public support, the successful conservation project has finished.
Over ten months, the roof scape has been transformed. The worst affected roofs have been replaced, removing an unsightly temporary roof and old ventilation units. Urgent repairs and restoration to the stonework, parapets and roof lanterns is complete. A grant from Viridor Credits enabled the reintroduction of seven historic chimneys, with wood burners...
The official launch has taken place of a pioneering alliance among leading partners to develop Exeter’s next generation of data scientists, as Exeter recently named among the top 10 cities for future tech hubs.
The new Exeter Data Information Science Collaborative (E-DISC) brings together leading city organisations to develop the city’s technical data analytical skills for the future.
Under the collaboration, organisations such as the Met Office, Exeter College, Exeter City Futures, Exeter City Council, University of Exeter and the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation...
In response to the upcoming roll-out of Universal Credit and other recent changes to the benefit system, Citizens Advice Devon, in partnership with Devon Communities Together, has launched a series of new training courses for organisations and individuals who work with benefit claimants. The sessions are designed to keep people up-to-date with how the upcoming changes will affect their clients and ensure they’re confident about supporting them to claim everything they’re entitled to.
In recent years, the Government has introduced a wide range of changes to the benefit system, which...
Over 70 guests gathered at the Exeter Phoenix to celebrate the reveal of the Rebellious Sounds Archive touring Listening Booth. Housing the first oral archive of activism stories from women across the South West, the booth is set to engage and educate people from all walks of life about the importance and impact that women have as change-makers.
Proudly opened by the Lord Mayor of Exeter Councillor Ms. Lesley Robson, the Rebellious Sounds Archive, developed by Dreadnought South West, commemorates contemporary women’s stories whilst deliberately taking place during the centenary...
EXETER City Football Club said “no to homophobia” at its home game with Mansfield on Saturday, February 17.
The match was designated as the Club’s annual “Football v Homophobia” fixture and a number of initiatives to mark the day were organised by Exeter City Supporters’ Trust, its One Game One Community (OGOC) Group and Proud Grecians, the club's newly formed lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans (LGBT+) and allies supporters group.
It was the ninth time that an annual Exeter City home game has been designated as a Football v Homophobia match.
