On Wednesday Tuesday 22nd June, renowned horticulturalist and RHS judge Jim Buttress visited Millbrook Village to give an expert talk and judge a resident gardening competition.
Jim discussed how to design and maintain a patio or balcony garden and gave his top tips for creating beautiful containers and hanging baskets. He also talked about his experiences as a leading horticulturist and offered residents the opportunity to ask him their gardening questions.
Jim also judged residents’ patios and balconies, with resident Shirley Claudette Devereux being awarded first...
Vaccine centres in Devon are offering “grab a jab” walk in clinics this weekend, adults of all ages can get their vaccinations without needing an appointment or an NHS number.
As the nation gears up for the removal of Covid restrictions in July, it is more important than ever that people get both doses of their vaccine, to protect themselves and those around them.
The clinics will offer people having their first jab either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. The walk-in clinics allow people to attend at a time that is convenient for them and means groups of friends can...
THIS July, the Avengers’ most feared operative returns to the home of big screen entertainment, as Black Widow arrives at Vue Exeter – and tickets are on sale now
From Wednesday 7 July, film lovers and Avengers fanatics can once again Get Lost in the Marvel Universe, as the long-awaited spy thriller recounts Natasha Romanoff’s pursuits in between Avengers Civil War and Avengers Infinity War.
When a conspiracy emerges threatening to uncover the darkest parts of her past, Romanoff, aka Black Widow , must take on an unstoppable force and confront her history as a spy long...
Devon County Council and partners will once again be sharing a stand, socially-distanced this time, at this year’s Devon County Show from Friday 2 July – Sunday 4 July.
Visitors to the stand will be able to explore exhibits in a COVID-safe space, spanning a range of themes including the environment, Devon’s climate emergency and business support in Devon.
With eye-opening activities, competitions and expert business advice on offer, as well as free, mini Devon cream teas offered by the Made in Devon display, the stand promises to entertain and inform in equal measure....
Between Monday 28th June and Sunday 4th July, the Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies will be taking part in Solitary Bee Week by purchasing bee bricks to donate to community groups, schools and allotment associations.
Solitary bees are vital for the ecosystem, and as their name suggests, they tend not to live in colonies like honeybees and bumblebees. They make up 90% of the bee populations and are known to effectively pollinate plants and crops ensuring they are healthy and productive.
Solitary Bee Week is an annual week of education to raise awareness about the...
EXPERTS are urging Devon people to have regular eye checks to help protect them from glaucoma – one of the leading causes of blindness in the world.
Research shows that by 2035 the number of people living with glaucoma in the UK is expected to increase by 44%. However, due to its gradual onset, many people don’t realise they have the condition before it is too late. That is why this Glaucoma Awareness Week (June 28 to July 4) Specsavers, together with Glaucoma UK, is raising awareness of what to look out for as well as the importance of regular eye tests.
This summer, national housebuilder Redrow is supporting the Exeter Leukaemia Fund’s (ELF) football fundraiser by taking part in the Euro Football Championships 2020/21 sweepstake, helping the charity to raise vital funds.
With the Saxon Brook development located near Exeter, Redrow is one of several local businesses taking part in the sweepstake, with profits going towards helping patients and their families in the area and across Devon. In the sweepstake draw, Redrow were given Wales as their team to win this year’s Euros!
Founded in 1980, Exeter Leukaemia Fund provides...
Exeter Leisure, which is part of Exeter City Council, has launched a number of innovative ways to get people in Exeter fitter than ever before.
The flexible membership option has been launched just in time for the reopening of Riverside Leisure Centre on 24 July, and the brand-new St Sidwell’s Point, which will open to the public later this year.
And the council has embraced technology with the development of a dedicated app and wearable tech, in the form of a wristband which provides access to facilities and allows the user to make payments.
Attomarker, a spin-out company from the University of Exeter, has launched its new COVID-19 seven-minute Triple Antibody test to the general public at Holmedale Health in the city. The test, which is unique in the market, will tell patients whether they have antibodies against the virus either from a previous infection or from the vaccine.
The launch in its home city follows positive results from an initial patient study at St. Thomas' Hospital, London. It delivers laboratory quality, quantitative results in seven minutes, with a 95% sensitivity and 96% specificity, providing...
Firefighter Tom Taylor has been chosen to help promote Public Service Day on Wednesday 23 June – after raising thousands of pounds for the NHS through his Frontline Coffee charity.
The day, officially launched by the United Nations as long ago as 2003, has barely been recognised in the UK until two years ago, when public sector and civil service membership club Boundless took up the cause.
Now it is gaining increasing recognition, with Tom’s story at the forefront of the campaign.
The firefighter who works for Somerset & Devon Fire & Rescue Service,...
