Exeter

Plans submitted for co-living flats in centre of Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 10:14pm

McLaren Property are delighted to announce the submission of a planning application for a new co-living development in the heart of Exeter’s city centre, on Summerland Street, in between Verney Street and Red Lion Lane, EX1 2AT.

The development would provide 167 high-quality homes alongside an outstanding range of communal amenities: including a cinema room, gym, co-working space, library, as well as lounges and kitchens on each floor and a shared roof terrace.

The development will provide young professionals and key workers with much-needed opportunities to live and...

'Crucial part' of Exeter's cycle network set to be approved

A new cycle route along one of Exeter’s busiest residential streets is expected to be approved next week.

Devon County Council says the proposed 700-metre stretch along Rifford Road, between the junctions with Ludwell Lane and Honiton Road, is said to form a “crucial part” of the city’s north-to-south E12 route.

Once completed, it will create a continuous route between Polsloe Bridge station and the new railway station at Marsh Barton.

The £1.7 million scheme, a third of which is funded by the Department for Transport, will go to the council’s ruling cabinet for...

Female partnership of Michelmores reaches 48% following the promotion of new Senior Associates and Partners

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 05/04/2023 - 8:04pm

UK law firm Michelmores has appointed six new female Partners and six Senior Associates, bringing the female partnership level to 48% and the current proportion of female Senior Associates to 73%.

The newly appointed partners are employment and immigration lawyer Lynsey Blyth , agriculture lawyer Josie Edwards , family lawyer Sarah Green , corporate lawyer Francesca Hubbard , employment lawyer Rachael Lloyd , and commercial lawyer Chloe Vernon-Shore .

Commenting on this year's promotions, Tim Richards, Managing Partner said:

"I am pleased to announce our new...

Communities across Devon prepare to celebrate the Coronation

More than 70 communities across Devon will be marking the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty The Queen this weekend.

HM Lord-Lieutenant, David Fursdon is encouraging everyone in Devon to celebrate the Coronation, with hundreds of events being planned on Devon’s streets and community spaces, ranging from traditional street parties and lunches to live music events, fun-days, and galas.

Communities up and down Devon have taken advantage of our offer to process minor road closure applications for free, to enable street parties to take place.

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Ann Hunter, BID Manager for InExeter announces her departure

Ann Hunter, BID Manager at InExeter the Business Improvement District for Exeter city centre has decided to resign from her role and will leave in July following five and a half successful years.

“ It has been an absolute privilege to work here in this great city, to support and raise the profile of our brilliant local businesses, animate, and activate the city and add to its vibrancy ” said Ann of her time running InExeter.

A passionate advocate for Exeter, Ann has been instrumental in supporting and raising the profile of businesses in the city. Under her leadership,...

Pure Queen Live in Concert @ Sheldon Open Air Theatre

Pure Queen Live in Concert @ Sheldon Open Air Theatre

Event Date: 
29/07/2023 - 8:00pm to 10:00pm
Venue: 
Sheldon Open Air Theatre, Sheldon Retreat, Sheldon Lane, Doddiscombsleigh, Exeter, EX6 7YT

Yes, we had another great evening in 2022 but you keep wanting more!

Mark brings Freddie Mercury back to life with all the charisma and all the best songs in a great tribute to one of the all time rock legends.

A brilliantly flamboyant interpretation of a great artist.

Pure Queen have been captivating audiences around the UK and abroad with this award winning full live band experience.

Experience 'A Kind of Magic' and dance and sing the night away with Pure Queen.

Ticket prices range from £10 to £24. Please check our website for more details....

Princesshay announces Home-Start as charity of the year

Princesshay has announced Home-Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon as its charity of the year.

Home-Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon volunteers and staff work alongside parents, in their own homes, to help them cope with the stresses and strains of life and make sure they have the skills, confidence and strength they need to nurture their children.

As well as the charity’s volunteer, home-visiting service, Home-Start Exeter, East & Mid Devon also run a Mothers in Mind Group to support mothers in the perinatal period who are suffering with low mood, post-natal...

Recital In Memoriam My Mother

Event Date: 
14/05/2023 - 3:00pm
Venue: 
St. Margaret's Church, Topsham

Internationally acclaimed pianist and composer Stephen Beville returns to Topsham to perform music by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Grieg, Britten and his own Four Sacred Pieces in this specially curated recital in honour of his late mother Joan.

Sunday 14th May, 3pm

St. Margaret's Church, Topsham.

Programme :

Mozart Sonata in F, K533

Britten - Night Piece

Chopin - Four Impromptus

interval (refreshments available)

Grieg - Nocturne

Beville - Four Sacred Pieces

Beethoven - Sonata on E flat Op 81a 'Les...

Parents helped by innovative baby development course

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/01/2023 - 10:52pm
Building Babies’ Brains course co-ordinators came together to look back at success of programme that’s helped parents and carers give under-twos in Devon the best start in life

Community champion volunteers from across Devon came together at Exeter Golf Club on Wednesday (26 April) to celebrate a ground-breaking course they’ve been successfully delivering in the county for over four years.

Funded by Devon County Council and delivered by the charity Action for Children, the Building Babies’ Brains 1001 Champions Course helps those who come into contact with under-twos to improve...

Otter Brewery continues Pints Mean Trees Campaign success at Lympstone Manor

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 05/01/2023 - 10:40pm

Lympstone Manor is the latest Southwest hospitality venue to benefit from Otter Brewery’s Pints mean Tress initiative, run together with Saving Devon’s Treescapes.

On Friday 7th, April 2023, Michael Caines MBE was joined by Otter Brewery’s Managing Director, Patrick McCaig, Estate Manager Adam Street, and Saving Devon’s Treescapes Lead, Rosie Cotgreave to plant several trees in the grounds of Lympstone Manor. The planting of these trees takes Otter Brewery one step closer to hitting the 250,000 target that they set in 2022.

Michael Caines MBE, owner of Lympstone Manor,...

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