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Delve into the controversies of the British Empire

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/15/2015 - 10:56am

The opportunity to explore the British Empire through stories of the individuals who contributed to its rise and fall and the themes of money, violence, race, religion, sex, propaganda and power is now available through a free online course. Ruling over a quarter of the world’s population and paving the way for today’s global economy, the British Empire continues to cause enormous disagreement amongst historians. It raises many questions and areas for debate which will be explored over six weeks, in three hour slots of interactive online participation, starting from 19 January. Experts...

Blood donor sessions

Event Date: 
26/05/2015 - 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: 
05/05/2015 - 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: 
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...

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