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Exeter’s CLIC Sargent charity shop to this week and urgently needs donations

The UK’s leading cancer charity for children and young people, CLIC Sargent , is calling on Exeter’s residents to come out and support its shop as they open their doors again on Wednesday 14 April , following the national lockdown.

The charity shop in Exeter (Unit 11, St Thomas Centre Cowick Street EX4 1DG ) has been closed since the end of last year and shop managers are now looking forward to welcoming back Exeter’s bargain hunters.

They have put in place a range of safety measures to protect their customers, volunteers and staff from Covid-19 including: limiting the...

Earth Day event to explore how finance sector can help save the planet

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/14/2021 - 11:34pm

University of Exeter academics and business leaders will explore how the finance sector can save the planet in a special documentary screening and panel event for Earth Day on 22 April.

The panel discussion will be chaired by Professor Gail Whiteman , Professor of Sustainable Business at the University of Exeter Business School and founder of Arctic Basecamp , a unique science-communication platform that holds a flagship event at the World Economic Forum in Davos each year.

It will follow a screening of the WWF documentary Our Planet: Too Big To Fail , a film showing the...

Loganair, East Anglia to South West direct air link

Loganair boosts UK regional connectivity with new East Anglia to South West direct air link

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/14/2021 - 4:17pm

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, today announced a major step in connecting East Anglia with the South-West of England through the launch of a new air route between Norwich and Exeter.

The service, which starts on 12 July, will operate a four flights per week service across the summer season on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday – moving to Monday and Friday flights from September onwards.

The 70-minute flight on Loganair’s 49-seat Embraer 145 jets represents a much more convenient way to travel than rail connections via London or an exhausting 320-mile...

Exeter professor awarded Google scholarship

Exeter professor awarded Google scholarship for research aiming to combat misinformation and fake news

A research proposal from a University of Exeter Business School professor that aims to stem the tide of misinformation on social media has been awarded $60,000 by Google.

Professor Mohsen Mosleh , Professor in Business Analytics at the University of Exeter Business School, is among the recipients of Google’s new Research Scholar Programme , which aims to develop collaborations with academics working on cutting-edge research in computer science.

Professor Mosleh plans to use the unrestricted gift to research how best to implement one potential approach to combat the...

A field of bluebells with a large beech tree in the background

5 of the best places to see bluebells near Exeter

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 04/13/2021 - 9:57pm

It comes quickly, doesn’t it?

One minute you’re plunged in the depths of winter, and then the clocks change, the evenings draw out and every hedge in Devon seems to clatter to the tune of a chiffchaff.

It’s a beautiful time of year indeed, but perhaps the most wonderful sight is the carpet of blue that bedecks the woods, valleys and meadows around Exeter as the bluebells emerge.

The team at Exeter's Real Food Store have pulled together their 5 favourite places to see these magical flowers - scroll down to see the full list.

5 - Stoke Woods

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Virgin Atlantic Holidays to reopen its Exeter store

Virgin Atlantic Holidays to reopen its Exeter store

Virgin Atlantic Holidays is delighted to announce that its Exeter Next retail store officially reopened its doors on 12th April for the first time since it closed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

he company’s holiday experts will once again be on hand to offer travel advice and booking assistance to those looking to make their dream getaway a reality. Customers can expect the same expert service and signature Virgin flair, with additional health and safety measures to ensure peace of mind whilst in store.

Health and safety measures

Upon arrival in store customers,...

Exeter Ramblers

Exeter Ramblers reveal hidden walking trails of Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/12/2021 - 10:28pm

The Exeter and District Ramblers have produced a collection of hand-picked trails to encourage Exeter residents to get outside and discover a new side to their city.

The collection has been published as a book called Walking Around Exeter, with contributions from different members of the group and tested for accuracy and clarity. The 16 routes in the collection range from 2.5 to 7 miles in length, and are suitable for all ages and abilities.

Les Bright, a member of Exeter Ramblers who has overseen the project, said: “Many people have rediscovered the joy of walking...

Funeral director sews syringe rolls for specialist school to help children with disabilities 

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/12/2021 - 10:24pm

A funeral director has created waterproof syringe holders for a specialised school in Exeter to give greater freedom to children with physical difficulties.

Funeral Director Caz Denning used her sewing skills honed at J H Way Funeral Services in Teignmouth to make hassle-free syringe rolls for her grandson, Joshua, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, and was asked by his old school Vranch House to make 22 for their pupils.

Caz said: “My grandson’s medication is delivered through syringes, which used to be taken out of their bottles and transported in kitchen roll and...

How much does an extension cost in 2021?

How much does an extension cost in 2021?

Average house extension prices are between £15,000 to £125,000 , but this varies depending on the type of extension you want to have.

Find out more about the cost of extensions in this guide from the National Association of Building Contractors .

How Much Does an Extension Cost?

Vetted Builders

Let's get straight to the point.

The average house extension cost is around £15,000 to £125,000 .

Well hang on, that's quite a large price range but let us explain:

The cost of an extension will be dependent on the type of extension you...

Exeter Chamber is changing things up

There’s a real opportunity for change and progression as we emerge from the fog of the pandemic. Exeter Chamber is determined to grab the opportunity - and to bring you with them.

They’ve made changes to their brand, website and membership packages giving you more chances to connect with others, more marketing and PR support and more valuable information for your business.

Fresh new look

Exeter Chamber is excited to share their new brand identity with you, made possible with the expertise of Alder and Alder . There’s a new website too, brought to us by Toco...

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