A Magistrate from East Devon, an Exeter based Artistic Director, an expert Business Growth Coach and a former BBC World Service Journalist are among those who have been appointed to help run Devon’s libraries.
Libraries Unlimited, the new independent public service mutual set up by the County Council and tasked with delivering Devon’s library service from April, has recruited four independent trustees to join its board. Two staff trustees and two community trustees will also join the board, after being elected as representatives by their peers.
People are being urged to be aware of challenging conditions when travelling this morning as Devon County Council gritters and ploughs work continuously across the county.
Heavy snow has been reported on high ground in the west and north west of the county around Dartmoor.
Some of the heaviest snow is being reported on the A388 Milton Damerel to Frithelstock Stone, as well as the B3357 and B3212 routes up towards Princetown and the A386 Mary Tavy to Sourton Cross, but they are all passable with care. However, the A386 is closed at Sourton Cross due to a collision and a...
Exeter’s premier conference and banqueting centre Sandy Park has launched an all-inclusive package for couples looking for an affordable summer wedding.
Arguably one of Devon’s most unique wedding venues, Sandy Park offers an ideal setting whether you want a small and intimate celebration or more lavish event.
The package includes the wedding ceremony, Buck’s Fizz on arrival, a two-course wedding breakfast with wine and evening food and entertainment for 50 people and costs £3,200 inc. VAT in June, July and August 2017. The package is also available for weddings this summer...
Your essential guide to What's On in and around Exeter this weekend (15-17 January).
THEATRE
Ballet Theatre UK: The Snow Queen Friday, 7.30pm, Barnfield Theatre, Exeter Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale ballet, The Snow Queen. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell. Gerda’s fantastic adventure takes her on a journey across the frozen north where she encounters a band of gypsys, enchanted reindeer and a...
Helmores Estate Agents in Crediton are pleased to announce that they have chosen to sponsor Crediton Squash Club for the 2015/2016 season.
The club takes team squash to some of the highest level in the county and runs 3 teams in the Devon Squash League with their first team currently ranked 3rd in Devon at the half way stage in the season.
Phil Morgan, Partner, Helmores is a member of the Crediton squash club and represents Crediton in the Devon League. When asked if Helmores wanted to be the club sponsor with advertising on the shirts and the ‘tins’, he said it was a ‘no-...
A final call has been issued to heating installers across the South West, as there are now only four weeks remaining to enter the Heating Installer of the Year Awards.
Honouring those who constantly deliver an outstanding service for homeowners and who go above and beyond the call of duty every day of the year, the awards sets out to shine a spotlight on the most dedicated and hard-working heating installers across the UK.
Entries have flooded in from across the country and the awards will soon be coming to a close. However, there is still one last chance to enter heating...
The Three Degrees are an American female vocal group, formed in 1963 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The group has remained a trio with 2 original members since Sheila Ferguson left many moons ago.
The Three Degrees are well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns, and fabulous stage shows. They are known all around the world for songs like “When will I see you again”, “Dirty Ol’ Man”, “Take Good Care Of Yourself”.
They have been continuously touring for more than 40 years and still touring to this day.
The Three Degrees are Helen Scott, Valerie Holiday and...
The Three Degrees need no introduction. Featured in the Guinness World Records as the longest-running female vocal group in history, they were, without doubt, the most successful female soul/disco outfit of the 1970’s, scoring hit after hit for Philadelphia International Records, including the enduring classic, ‘When Will I See You Again’, ‘Year of Decision’, ‘Take Good Care of Yourself’ and the UK Top 10 hits, ‘Woman In Love’ and ‘My Simple Heart’.
Currently celebrating 50 years in the business, original members Helen Scott and Valerie Holiday along with new arrival Freddie Pool (...
Devon Primary School Centred Initial Teacher Training has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted for its 4th consecutive inspection.
DPSCITT was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in 2003, 2006, 2009 and now again in 2016.
Andy Ogden, Programme Manager of DPSCITT said “We are obviously delighted. 100% of our last year’s trainees are currently employed as teachers, so we feel that this is an excellent place to train and are very pleased that Ofsted agree with us!”
Inspectors from Ofsted visited DPSCITT, based in Exeter, at the end of last year and talked extensively to staff...
