Sidmouth was the setting for a seagull summit organised by East Devon District Council.
After the event held in the Council Chamber at Knowle, Sidmouth, summit chairman Councillor Tom Wright declared the meeting a great success.
Councillor Wright, Deputy Cabinet Member for Environment and an EDDC ward member for Budleigh Salterton, said he was pleased with the audience of 50 people in the room and was also impressed at the range of topics covered in the two and a half hour meeting.
He added: “This proved to be an extremely worthwhile event, where people with a range...
The families of some of Exeter’s young NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training) are to benefit from over £24,000 sponsorship provided by the Vocational Training Charitable Trust (VTCT), a specialist awarding body offering vocational qualifications.
The money will enable eight parents and carers of Hair@theAcademy students to study a Level One Course in Hair and Beauty at the training salon based within Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education.
Eight NEET young people are already studying a Diploma in Hair & Beauty and a Level 1 course in Customer Services thanks...
The region's favourite cruelty-free event returns to Exeter with its winning mix of cruelty-free shopping, great vegetarian food and special events - including a Christmas choir and cookery demonstrations. It's the ideal place to buy Christmas gifts that don't cost the earth and to support good causes!
Admission is free - with a special cruelty-free gift from Lush Cosmetics for the first 50 visitors.
Featuring original members Colin Blunstone and Rod Argent performing hits like "She's Not There" with songs from their new album 'Breathe Out, Breathe In' and hits from Colin and Rod's solo careers, a rocking good night is ensured for all. 40 years after the release of the Zombies' swansong 'Odessey & Oracle' album, the original members of the group reunited to perform three special live concerts at The Shepherds Bush Empire in London in March of 2008. The result was a triumph and critically acclaimed by the press with 5 star...
Furniture Village is offering customers the opportunity to boost their mood and energy levels during this gloomy season.
When the daylight hours are shortened, people commonly suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), or more mildly ‘winter blues’.
Throughout November Furniture Village is providing in-store lightboxes supplied by the UK’s leading manufacturer of medically-proven light therapy products, The LitePod Company Ltd ( www.sad.uk.com ), to offer some summer comfort.
Whether customers suffer from SAD or just fancy being bathed in light and eating...
Total Rebuild is to hold a health and fitness workshop in partnership with Exeter City FC Football in the Community on Sunday 24 November. The day, which will be held in the sports hall at St James School, Summer Lane, Exeter, will comprise two workouts as well as informative sessions on the fundamentals of bodyweight exercise and safe, effective kettlebell usage. Whether you are new to exercise, looking to introduce something new and exciting to your existing routine or want to kick start your system, there is something for everyone on the day, which will be run by James Bodley, a...
Local charity The Devon and Cornwall Food Association has been shortlisted as the potential recipient of up to £50,000 of People’s Millions Lottery Funding – an opportunity that will enable them to expand the vital work they do to redistribute in-date food that would otherwise be sent to landfill.
Their project, Devon and Cornwall Food Action, is one of two projects chosen for the South West region but your help is now sought to secure the funding.
A public vote on the 26 November will decide which project wins this year’s cash and your votes are needed. DCFA Company...
East Devon District Council’s Cabinet yesterday has agreed to support Exmouth Rowing Club to move into the old lifeboat station adjacent to their existing premises on Queen’s Drive.
This will allow the council to move forward with its plans for the regeneration of Queen’s Drive.
The club will be charged a reduced rent for the new premises to be reviewed after five years. Refurbishment of the building to bring it up to date is to be funded by the club through an Inspired Facilities grant from Sport England.
Councillor Andrew Moulding, Deputy Leader of East Devon...
Otterton Mill is to feature in the brand new series of BBC Two's Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip.
The show, which airs next Monday (4 November), follows celebrity couple Phil Vickery and Fern Britton, as they scour Devon antique shops for treasures that will make them a profit.
The ancient Mill played host to TV cameras earlier this year, when it provided a stop-off point for Phil and antiques expert James Braxton.
The pair spent several hours at the Mill, learning first how to grind flour using the mill's ancient waterwheel, under the tutelage of Head Miller Brian Hart...
