Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI), a charity based in Exeter, has been given 40 free Christmas pantomime tickets by Exeter Northcott Theatre to distribute to local families.
ECI’s Devon Family Resource project, which supports families with children aged 0-18 facing challenges and hardships, will distribute the Robin Hood panto tickets amongst the families it works with.
ECI helps people facing poverty, inequality and homelessness to get their lives back on track by involving them in community projects to improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, increase...
Visitors are invited to a fascinating exhibition on the 14th of December which debuts original artworks created by undergraduate students from the University of Exeter’s Academy of Nursing.
From painting, poetry and creative writing to graphic medicine, collage and sculpture, the exhibition was born out of an innovative new third year module called ‘The Art and History of Nursing’. Thought to be the only module of its kind in the country, it draws upon a range of literature, historical information and artistic mediums to help nursing students understand more about nursing history...
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team. The Dubai-based airline is holding a Cabin Crew recruitment open day on 8th December at Mercure Exeter Rougemont hotel - Queen Street, EX43SP.
The airline is looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering simple yet personalised and impeccable hospitality while creating memorable moments for its customers. Safety being one of Emirates’ highest priorities, the ideal candidate will lead confidently and take control when it comes to managing aircraft...
For the first time Exeter residents can recycle their old food storage containers and reusable drinks bottles whilst raising money for their chosen good cause.
These everyday items often end up crowding kitchen cupboards and finding a sustainable way to dispose of them has traditionally been a challenge. This is because they are made of materials that make them more complex and costly to recycle, meaning many councils do not collect them to be recycled and landfill is often the method of disposal.
The new recycling programme is run by Sistema in partnership with...
Devon’s gritting teams have been called into action this morning in preparation for the cold spell which is forecast to sweep across the county from tonight.
Arctic air is expected to bring freezing temperatures which are likely to continue into next week. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning in the north of the county for the possibility of icy patches, particularly on untreated surfaces, and there is the risk of wintry showers on higher ground.
Gritters have been treating secondary salting routes this morning, with plans in place for a repeat treatment on...
Stagecoach South West have confirmed details on the upcoming days of free bus travel within the Exeter Plus travel zone.
Following the recent decision of the Traffic Commissioner, bus journeys will be free over the weekends of Saturday the 10th and Sunday 11th of December and Saturday the 17th and Sunday 18th of December 2022. Customers will not require a ticket for travel in this area on these dates.
Stagecoach South West Managing Director Mike Watson said: ‘We deeply regret the level of service experienced by some of our passengers in recent months. Moving forward, our...
Residents at Southlands older persons complex in Exeter are able to get together in any weather, following the creation of a new community building in their garden.
Working with Exeter City Council, employees from Mears Group, the council’s repairs and maintenance provider, spent two weeks building the shelter for residents to socialise in and take part in activities together. As well as donating time to the project, materials were funded by the Mears Foundation, the company’s charitable arm, and Exeter City Council.
Mears’ contractors also supported the build, with...
Devon County has seen an improvement in the hospitality industry following the economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the sector. The Office of National Statistics reported that the confidence of business survival in the hospitality sector has started to increase but remains below other sectors. But there is reason for optimism as local businesses seek to get back on their feet.
The Crealy Theme Park and Resort has been investing in training and upskilling their staff following the pandemic. The theme park has taken part in Devon County Council’s ‘Open Up to Skills’...
On the 9th December Bird & Blend Tea Co. Exeter store will remain open after hours for its Christmas Extravaganza Lock-in…for any Christmas Elves keen on experiencing moments of magic whilst tea tasting.
The after-hours event will takeplace at 12 of its stores. Guests all over the country will suddenly find they havewarm hands, warm hearts and are filled with festive spirit. Events will take place at Brighton, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, London, Manchester, Norwich, Nottingham and Oxford.
Wannabe Santa's Helpers will be treated on arrival to one of the Bird...
Following a restructure to enable faster career progression and greater opportunities for staff, financial experts Old Mill has announced three new Partners.
Chartered Financial Planners Jon Orchard and Julia Banwell, who are both part of the Wealth Management team and Stephen Martin, who is Director of Tax, are the latest to be promoted, bringing the total number of Partners in the firm to 22.
In November 2021, Old Mill announced ambitious plans to double in size by 2026 and moved from an LLP to Ltd structure creating a much simpler business model and making it easier...
