The British Army has launched a campaign in Exeter and the South West to attract full and part time recruits.
New research reveals that one in four people in Exeter and the South West are not satisfied with their current career and admit the greatest factors missing are a decent salary (28%), excellent training and personal development (26%), a challenging and exciting role (24%), the opportunity to travel in the UK and overseas (23%) and getting paid while gaining qualifications (18%)1. The Army offers all of these opportunities to potential recruits looking to improve their lives...
John and Mary Richardson from Exmouth, who received an MBE in the New Years Honours for services to children and families, have recommended fostering with Fostering Devon as an incredibly rewarding profession, and one that they don’t plan to retire from, despite almost 55 years of service!
Devon County Council, which provides the Fostering Devon service, recognised the remarkable couple’s dedication to fostering at a recent event to mark their long service achievement.
Since they started fostering in the 1950s, John and Mary estimate that they have looked after around 100...
Thousands of people across the South West could end up not being entitled to a full state pension when they retire, warns ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) today. Chas Roy-Chowdhury, ACCA head of taxation said: “Most workers do not have to worry that their National Insurance contributions are up to date, the group that are most at risk from not having the full qualifying years are those that are self-employed.
“Figures show that 16% of people from the South West are self-employed potentially meaning thousands of workers might not be entitled to a full state...
Exeter City Council has said today that it would be looking at its policy regarding dogs on leads in parks following a recent attack in Belmont Park last weekend.
The recent attack left dog owner Helen Dale in RD&E hospital after another dog attacked her Jack Russell, Poppy.
The dog’s owners, a man and a woman in their 20s, have not yet been traced.
The attack comes after a Pit bull type dog attacked and killed a Yorkshire terrier in August.
The attack also took place in Belmont Park and saw the pit bull breed dog destroyed under the Dangerous Dogs Act...
Encounter artist Hilary Paynter demonstrating the artistic and technical skills of wood-engraving. Examples of Hilary’s work and her monograph Full Circle will be available to buy landscape – accompanying the exhibition Awake Through Years: Four Southwest Wood Engravers.
Robert Manners studied at Chelsea School of Art and the University of West of England. This exhibition is the culmination of several years work exploring the traditions of British seascape painting and finding new ways of interpretation. It will include paintings, collage and prints inspired by the physical components of the sea and seascape.
Artist’s Talk: Sunday 2 March at 6.30pm (advance booking essential)
Artists Jenny Brooks and Aza Adlam of the Hilliard Society will give talks and demonstrate miniature portrait painting techniques showing work in progress with opportunities for you to have a go.
With a romantic 1920s dress theme, this Electro Swing night includes dancing lessons and live band The Pookas. DJs Don Johnston and Mr Puckey will play Electro Swing – a fusion of house and hip-hop with classic jazz swing.
The fun continues next door at The Cavern Club for a special after party (over 18s only, ID required).
Tickets: £10
Tickets are available online here or www.undergroundtickets.net and www.wegottickets.com , and from the Cavern Club and from the museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours...
Meet and talk with local bird experts from the RSPB and join them for a 20-30 minute walk around RAMM to see the wildlife on display and hear news of wildlife conservation.
We are all taught that Elizabeth I’s intrepid sea dogs defeated the Spanish Armada and saved her realm from invasion. Dr Robert Hutchinson, OBE believes the truth is different ....
Tickets:£6 (£4)
Tickets available above or from the Royal Albert Memorial Museum reception in person or by phone using a credit or debit card on 01392 265858 during opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
