The tension is mounting for the shortlisted nominees in the Natwest Devon Venus Awards, as the finalists are due to be announced in Exeter tonight at the Magdalen Chapter Hotel. In recognition of the importance of these awards, the event is even being filmed by Channel Four.
There have been thousands of nominations and votes in the competition, recognising the achievements of women in business.
There are 12 categories, including Employee of the Year, sponsored by The Exeter Daily, Business Mother of The Year, sponsored by Heart, and Employer of the Year, sponsored by...
The sculptor Peter Randall-Page is noted for his stone carving and fascination with the complex relationship between geometry and biology.
As a prelude to his major exhibitions at Peninsula Arts and Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery in January, and Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton in May, we are showing a selection of his botanical drawings and prints made 1994 - 2000. ll work is for sale, and there is a 20% discount offered to Friends of CCANW.
All purchasers will be given a tour of the studio by Peter.
Peter was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University in...
Story update 9 July: Police have released two CCTV images thought to be of Paul Williams in an attempt to help trace the missing Exeter man, last seen at his residence at around 10pm on 2 July.
Both images are from CCTV footage at Tesco Express in Exminster. The first was at 10.31am Saturday 6 July (inside store with basket) while the next was him at 8.35pm Sunday 7 July 2013 (Outside by the ATM).
Police reiterate their plea for anyone seeing Mr Williams to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on telephone 101 quoting reference 114 of the 3rd July 2013....
Peacefully at home on 2 July 2 2013, Gladys aged 87.
Much loved wife of the late Edgar, loving and wonderful mum of Vivienne, Gary and Andrew, mum-in-law of David, Sue and Pam, devoted nan to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Much loved auntie Glad to many.
Will be greatly missed by all family and friends.
Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 16 July at 11.15am.
No flowers at Gladys’s request, donations if desired for Breast Cancer Campaign by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 94-95 High...
Passed away peacefully at the RD&E Hospital, Wonford on 1 July 1 2013, Ruth aged 89.
Beloved wife of the late Richard, dear mum of Teresa and Brian and the late Maureen, a much loved nan to Claire and James and Matthew.
Funeral service at the Higher Cemetery Chapel on Monday 15 July at 2.30pm, followed by burial there.
Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.
It's an honour to announce that Mariam Badavi has been nominated for the well-deserved Venus Awards - Devon 2013 for Employer of the Year, sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.
Even after seven months of personal setbacks, she got right back up and displays inspiring strength as a businesswoman and mother. She balances her role as a mother to her family and as owner and director of Purity Boutique Spa with grace and vigour.
While making sure to put her clients' needs and expectations first, she creates a loving environment for her beauty and skincare staff who are happy to...
Peacefully on 28 June 2013 at the RD&E Hospital, Rod, aged 65.
Loving husband of Geraldine, a much loved dad and grandad.
Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium, St Peter’s Chapel on Friday 12 July at 12.15pm.
No flowers by request. Donations if desired for The RNLI or The RD&E Intensive Care Unit by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.
Recognising the achievements of extraordinary women in business, the shortlist for the NatWest Devon Venus Awards has been announced and you are now invited to vote for your favourite Business Mother, sponsored by Heart FM.
