Exeter

Blood donor sessions

Event Date: 
17/03/2015 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
County Suite, Sandy Park, Exeter

Do something amazing.... give blood

Anyone aged between 17 and 65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years

There are two donor sessions - 1.15pm-3.30pm and 4.45pm-7.30pm.

To book an appointment call the Blood Donor Line on 0300 123 2323 or visit www.blood.co.uk

For more information about Sandy Park visit www.sandypark.co.uk

Blood donor sessions

Event Date: 
16/02/2015 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
County Suite, Sandy Park, Exeter

Do something amazing.... give blood

Anyone aged between 17 and 65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years

There are two donor sessions - 1.15pm-3.30pm and 4.45pm-7.30pm.

To book an appointment call the Blood Donor Line on 0300 123 2323 or visit www.blood.co.uk

For more information about Sandy Park visit www.sandypark.co.uk

Blood donor sessions

Event Date: 
26/01/2015 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
County Suite, Sandy Park, Exeter

Do something amazing.... give blood

Anyone aged between 17 and 65, weighing more than 50 kg (7 stone 12lbs) and in general good health could potentially start saving lives by becoming a blood donor. There is no upper age limit for donors who have donated in the last two years

There are two donor sessions - 1.15pm-3.30pm and 4.45pm-7.30pm.

To book an appointment call the Blood Donor Line on 0300 123 2323 or visit www.blood.co.uk

For more information about Sandy Park visit www.sandypark.co.uk

Stamp Duty optimism boosts demand for houses in SW

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/15/2015 - 10:16am

House prices and the number of potential new buyers in the South West rose in December, bucking the general trend across most other parts of the UK, according to the latest RICS Residential Market Survey.

In the region new buyer enquiries turned positive, with 23% more chartered surveyors seeing an increase in December 2014. 22% more respondents in the South West are also seeing prices continue to rise.

Across the UK as a whole, 10% more surveyors saw the number of potential new buyers decrease in December 2014 and London saw the weakest demand with 45% more surveyors...

Sense appeals for Devon marathon runners

Sense, the national deafblind charity, is offering budding athletes from Devon the opportunity to take the challenge of a lifetime and run this year’s London Marathon.

The charity that supports and campaigns for people who are both deaf and blind across Devon, has guaranteed places for the iconic race in April.

Tara Hamdi from Sense, said: “The London Marathon is one of the world’s greatest but getting a place can be difficult, so Sense wants to give local runners the chance to run for a cause close to home. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a novice we’ll support you...

B2B Networking Breakfast

Event Date: 
30/01/2015 - 8:15am
Venue: 
Sandy Park, Exeter

Join us on Friday 30th January for the first b2b Breakfast of 2015.

A networking morning for all to enjoy a hearty breakfast and listen to our special guest speaker, experienced journalist, editor and media commentator and CEO of the award-winning PR and Marketing agency Astley Media, Marc Astley.

The morning will also include a Q&A with Ali Hepher, Assistant Coach of the Exeter Chiefs.

Topic:

Embracing Chaos: How the business world is changing faster than you think and what to do about it

The morning will begin with networking from 8.15am...

Coastal Recycling turns to Scouts for eco help

Ten Scouts from 7th Exmouth Scout Group were on hand to help Coastal Recycling put up bat boxes, bird boxes and install a reptile hibernacula on their recycling site at Kenbury Wood, Kennford, near Exeter.

Coastal Recycling, working with BlueSky Ecology, has developed a new sustainable environmental management plan for the 40 acre site to include a biodiversity enhancement project. The project has involved a complete review of the local habitat and the creation of a plan to support a number of species.

The bat boxes will support the local bat population and are aimed at...

The Super Bowl Sensation comes to Walkabout Exeter - hosted by the Exeter Demons

Event Date: 
01/02/2015 - 10:00pm to 02/02/2015 - 5:00am
Venue: 
Walkabout, Exeter

Walkabout along with the Exeter Demons will be hosting their annual Super Bowl party on Sunday 1st February! Expect big screens, electric atmosphere, cheerleaders and bundles of American treats including hot dogs, chicken wings and of course buckets of Budweiser!

The 49th edition of the Super Bowl at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, home of the Arizona Cardinals and will be shown live in HD.

The Super Bowl is an iconic event and UK popularity for the sport is at an all-time high, following the success of the NFL International series. Regular season...

East Devon collision leaves one man dead

A man has died following a serious collision in East Devon this morning.

A car and tractor were involved in the collision at Broad Down in Southleigh at around 11.35 today (Wednesday 14 January).

Police confirmed that one male driver has died and enquiries are currently underway to locate the next of kin.

Highways have been informed, as well as the Serious Collisions Investigation Unit who will carry out an investigation of the scene.

Police are still at the scene and the road is expected to be closed for some time.

Road closures have been put in...

Free training for Devon guest house owners

Environmental Health staff at East Devon District Council are working with colleagues at Exeter City Council and in the Fire Service to deliver free training and awareness sessions for owners of Bed and Breakfast establishments.

The sessions will help B&B owners understand what they need to do to comply with fire safety orders and food hygiene legislation.

The events, which start on 27 January and run through until 12 February in a number of East Devon and Exeter venues, will cover what business owners need to do to comply with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order...

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