One of Britain's key marine clothing and footwear brands, Chatham Marine has announced the appointment of two key new members of staff and a considerable promotion. Joining Chatham is new sales director, Ian O’Connor, product and marketing assistant, Kathryn Lythgoe and Alex Peirce, former product and marketing assistant, has been promoted to regional sales manager.
The appointments follow a number of significant launches at Chatham this summer, including an exciting collaboration with leisure brand Raging Bull and the highly successful launch of Chatham’s innovative sail cloth...
Will the ways we produce and distribute our food in Devon continue into the future? This is a major question to be addressed at mid-Devon conference next month.
Food is a critical issue for Devon’s economy and environment. Farming, fishing and food production are essential components of our culture. In addition, there is traditional Devon fare, food festivals, meat, fruit and vegetable competitions and hundreds of restaurants or eating places.
Yet at the same time, food poverty is a growing reality for some local people. The growth in Food Banks in the...
Exeter Racecourse is looking forward to welcoming West Country Olympians, Paralympians and Games Makers who will be at its first meeting of the new season on Thursday 11 October - the specially titled South West Athletes Celebration Day. Attending will be three-day eventing legend Mary King who represented her country for the sixth consecutive time at London 2012. With her horse Imperial Cavalier she helped Team GB secure team Silver. King said: “It’s a great honour to have a race named after me and it’s definitely a first. The racecourse is such an iconic part of the Devonshire...
Parents at an Exeter school have been sent a letter which says an investigation into the former headteacher's pay has found that professional standards were compromised and the college's reputation was brought into disrepute. It follows the revelation that executive headteacher of West Exe Steve Maddern was earning £152,211 – almost £10,000 more than the Prime Minister. The full letter is below.
19th September 2012
Dear Parent/Carer
As you are aware, West Exe Technology College has been the subject of a Devon County Council audit investigation for some months. We...
Pupils from schools across Exeter marked World Book Day with a wide range of activities designed to inspire a love of reading and writing.
West Exe welcomed bestselling young adult (YA) author Madeline Dyer, a Lambda Literary Award finalist, for a day of creativity and inspiration. Pupils took part in writing workshops, an assembly, and a book signing. Madeline’s stories, exploring themes such as identity and loneliness, gave pupils a unique insight into storytelling and the creative process.
At Whipton Barton Federation, pupils and staff dressed up as their favourite...
As schools across the country prepare to celebrate reading on World Book Day, Thursday 5th March, Evolve Psychology in Exeter says it should also be a prompt to focus on why some children find reading more of a frustration than a pleasure.
Dyslexia may explain reading and writing challenges for more than 1 million school pupils in the UK* who are estimated to have this Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD). As far fewer are diagnosed, most won’t understand the reason for their struggles.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia impacts someone’s ability to read, write, spell and process...
The Persimmon Charitable Foundation is running its open application programme for a second year, with an increased funding pot of £300,000 available for registered charities that support employability among young people.
The first funding round opens on Monday, 2nd March – with three £50,000 donations available for UK-based projects focused on children and young people aged 14-25, particularly those living in areas of economic and social deprivation.
The open application programme launched in 2025 to give more charities the opportunity to access Foundation funding....
Greendale Farm Shop has launched a High Court challenge following a planning dispute that could lead to the removal of an NHS drive-through vaccination centre and a building used for one of Devon’s most popular Christmas attractions, Santa’s Grotto.
The decision follows a recent Planning Inspectorate ruling upholding enforcement action by East Devon District Council requiring the removal of two buildings at the Greendale Farm Shop site and the return of the land to agricultural use. The buildings are used for community healthcare provision and family events including Santa’s...
