The Eastern Locality of Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is looking forward to seeing members of the public at its Board meeting on Wednesday 22 May 2013.
Dr David Jenner, chairman of the Eastern Locality, said he hoped people would come along to the Board meeting to find out about healthcare in their area and how they can get involved.
The Eastern Locality covers Exeter, Mid Devon, East Devon, and as far west as Okehampton and Moretonhampstead (but excluding Ashburton and Bovey Tracey).
Young people from churches across Devon will have the chance to say what they want the county’s next bishop to be like, in an event organised by the Diocese of Exeter. Young people will be able to record their views and thoughts on what makes for a good bishop in video diary rooms set up especially for the day. The following month, two young people will get the chance to present their ideas to the Prime Minister and Archbishop’s appointments secretaries, as part of the formal consultation process before a new bishop is appointed. The current Bishop of Exeter, Rt Revd Michael Langrish, is...
Deborah Custance-Baker is preparing her Large Black pigs in readiness for the judging rings at the Devon County Show next week (May 16-18). Deborah, from Silverton near Exeter, is pinning her hopes of success on two youngsters and is hoping they will give her the edge over her arch rival. “I have been practicing walking round the field to get them used to the stick and board which is used to steer them. They are typical "teenagers" and sometimes conform but quite often they don’t. It could be interesting! “They will need to be washed and then oiled up to make them gleam in the sun at the...
Regen SW has today written to all MPs in the South West, inviting them to pledge to develop a world-leading renewable energy industry - employing 34,000 people by the end of the decade. The pledge is at the heart of the South West Renewable Energy Manifesto, which sets out eight key commitments to put sustainable energy at the heart of our economic future.
The Manifesto is supported by Local Enterprise Partnerships from the West of England, Cornwall and the Isles of Scily, Dorset, and the Heart of South West and sponsored by Liberal Democrat MP Stephen Gilbert, Labour MP Ben...
Demand for luxury student accommodation in Exeter has gone through the roof following the release of the first phase of a high-end, multi-million-pound development located in the heart of the city.
Dean Clarke Lofts, located in the former Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, initially released 10 lofts on Saturday 16 March, but the accommodation – which includes features such as mezzanine-level double bedrooms, high-speed broadband and designer kitchens – proved so popular among both UK and overseas University of Exeter students, that a second phase of studios has been released ahead...
Ignite is a 6 day celebration of new live performance work from the South West and beyond. It will host events in a number of venues across the city. It is an affordable opportunity for artists, performers and companies to preview their Edinburgh shows or as a local, alternative, exciting festival experience, aiming to create a diverse and inspiring summer festival programme.
Over 150 shows in eight venues: Exeter Phoenix / The Bike Shed Theatre / The Hour Glass / Cygnet Theatre / The City Gate / The Globe Inn / The Rusty Bike / Poltimore House.
In the Hitchhiker’s Guide series of books, Douglas Adams proposes that the most useful thing in the universe is, in fact, a towel. His rationale for this is that it can be used to dry yourself, as a blanket (or a pillow), to keep yourself warm or for numerous other uses.
Later on, he proposes that hairdressing and estate agency are the least useful professions known to mankind and proceeds to send them all off on a fleet of spaceships on a scouting mission to a new galaxy. A scouting mission that the rest of the population never have any intention of following.
Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel Wow Wedding Fair Thursday 23 May 2013, 5-9pm, Southernhay East
Exeter brides-to-be looking for wedding advice, inspiration and ideas can indulge in a glittering evening Wedding Fair at the Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel on Thursday 23 May from 5pm-9pm and take advice from the Southgate Hotel’s own Wedding Co-ordinator.
The evening Wedding Fair features a new bridal catwalk show from Angel Face in Buckfastleigh, previewing brand new 2014 season gowns before they reach the stores as well as a wide selection of wedding essentials including music...
The County Council raised the European flag at County Hall today (9 May) to mark International Europe Day 2013.
Exactly 63 years ago, the French Foreign Minister, Robert Schuman, took the first steps in a speech that held out a hand of friendship to Germany, towards the creation of the European Economic Community, which developed to become the European Union.
Mr Schuman spoke of their two countries cooperating with each other to pool their economic resources, and to no longer be enemies.
What began with his speech 63 years ago, has formed the union today of 27...
Need some inspiration for the weekend? Look no further than our round up of the best events happening in and around Exeter over the next few days:
THEATRE
Jethro Friday, 8pm, Exmouth Pavilion The world’s funniest Cornishman brings his unique brand of irrepressible and irresistible West Country wit, which is definitely for adults only, to the Exmouth Pavilion for a fun-filled night of comedy entertainment. Over 18s only. Tickets £20. Box office 01395 222477 to book now www.ledtickets.co.uk
Al Murray: The Only Way is Epic Saturday, 7.30pm, Northcott Theatre, Exeter...
