Don’t miss the chance to get free impartial advice and ideas for your build project over a cup of tea and a slice of cake at the Magdalen Chapter Hotel in Exeter.
Meet RIBA architects who are offering complimentary design consultations as part of the National ‘Tea with an Architect’ scheme founded by Gabrielle Omar, RIBA architect and previous contestant on The Apprentice.
Gabrielle will join the architects and give a talk at 5.15pm on the profile of modern architecture as part of ‘Love Architecture’. Around 10 local architects are giving their time to offer help and advice...
Care home doors will be swung open next week as Devon County Council homes join in with National Care Home Open Day.
On Friday 21 June, homes across Devon will be holding special events and inviting the public to join them. These include tea dances, pamper days, cream teas, live music, craft activities, gardening, cooking, a dog show and pet therapy.
Many of the homes’ residents have been involved in the planning and organisation of their events. The national day has been organised to encourage communities to go in to their local care home and connect with residents and...
There was a veritable buzz of excitement as ladies who have been shortlisted for the NatWest Venus Women Awards gathered for a networking event at the Magdalen Chapter hotel. Hosted by Celia Delaney, the Awards' Devon organiser, and Tara Howard, founder of the Venus Awards, this was the perfect opportunity to meet old and new acquaintances and share news. It was revealed tonight that there had been over 1,400 nominations made, a clear indicator of the collaborative nature of the way in which we do business in Devon.
Earlier in the day, candidates for Devon's Employer, Employee and...
Please come to St Sidwells Community Centre on 21 June to get involved with Rabble. This is a new free local magazine for Exeter parents; I hope to make a group to write blogs and articles and form friendships.
You are welcome if you would just enjoy a topical chat and cup of tea, contribute or help other people to write. Think of it as a mothers' meeting with attitude and a chance to see your writing and pictures in print.
Newcomer Ceri Sweeney says he cannot wait to tackle the demands of the Aviva Premiership when he kick-starts his Exeter Chiefs career next week.
Signed during the close season from Welsh outfit Cardiff Blues, the 33-year-old fly-half is one of four newcomers Chiefs head coach Rob Baxter has brought ahead of the new 2013/14 season. After five years playing in the Welsh capital with the Blues, Sweeney is keen to experience a new playing challenge and feels his move to Sandy Park will offer him the perfect opportunity of testing himself in another tough rugby environment. "I've never...
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The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) in the South West has presented its routemap for regional economic growth - identifying the infrastructure improvements that are vital to the future development of the region’s economy.
In the report - Infrastructure: The Routemap for Regional Growth - CECA identifies the key infrastructure projects required to unlock wider economic progress and called on the Local Enterprise Partnerships in the South West to work more closely together to deliver infrastructure improvements and boost skills. Alan Taylor, Executive Director, CECA...
The 14th annual Michelmores charity race attracted 920 entrants to run around a brand new city centre course starting in Cathedral Yard and finishing at Exeter Castle.
Started by celebrity chef Michael Caines, the men’s race was won by Simon Longthorpe with Emma Hitchins the first women home. Karen Cook and Franks Reay won the veterans competitions while solicitors Foot Anstey won the corporate event. Promotional clothing distributors, Pencarrie entered the largest team with Nike+ Run Club Exeter the first running club to finish.
TV cameras recently descended on East Devon's Otterton Mill for the filming of a new series of the BBC's Celebrity Antiques Roadtrip . The Mill provided a stop-off point for antiques expert James Braxton and celebrity chef Phil Vickery, after a day spent in Devon hunting for antique treasures.
The visit will be featured in a new autumn series of the popular programme, which will be aired in the lead-up to Children in Need.
James and Phil spent several hours at the Mill, learning first about the milling process under the guidance of Head Miller Brian Hart. The pair...
Devon County Council have announced that the number of people claiming Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) in Devon has fallen for the third consecutive month in line with the usual trend seen at this time of the year.
The claimant count across the county was down by 512 from 8,849 in April to 8,337 in May.
Even though the Devon figures reflect the national trend, the month-on-month decrease of 5.8% has occurred at a faster rate in Devon compared to the UK (2.8%).
The claimant count in Devon stands at 1.8% of the working age population, which remains below the national...
