Following continued success, the board of Ward Williams Associates (WWA) are delighted to announce the appointment of David Carkeek and Kate Mills to support the delivery of their future plans for growth
David joins us from Gleeds following 17 years’ service, where he was Head of Residential and a Cost Management Director in London. He brings a wealth of experience across London and South East residential sector with particular expertise in delivery of high-spec residential schemes. David will lead our London team and focus on delivery across the London and the South East.
In Vienna strict codes of behaviour have not been enforced by those in power for a generation and moral laxity is rife. What will it take for the Viennese authorities to regain control of the public morality and at what cost?
CYGNET is passionate about Shakespeare and strives to create accessible and relevant productions which value the text and draw out the drama and themes from the plays.
Peformances
March 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 & April 1 at 7.30pm March 25 at 2.00pm
A rare chance to ride on the old buses of Devon General and Exeter City Transport will be available, for one day only on Sunday 19th March. Owners of around 20 preserved buses will be providing rides around Exeter between 10.00am and 5.00pm.
The event, organised by the Devon General Omnibus Trust was originally planned to commemorate the closure of Exeter’s bus and coach station. However, this closure has been paused, as a result of a delay to the redevelopment plans. But the organisers had already gathered the buses and coaches together on this day and advertised the event to...
A delegation of Devon business leaders has been forging closer links with Manchester during a regional trade mission.
The visit was promoted by Exeter Connects, Exeter Airport’s initiative to enhance and promote air connectivity to the business community, and leading regional airline Flybe, in partnership with the Devon and Cornwall Business Council (DCBC).
The 12-strong delegation flew courtesy of Flybe from Exeter Airport to Manchester in the morning, and returned on the evening fight.
Delegates were hosted for breakfast by Manchester Airport where they learned...
Devon's education chief has written to the Prime Minister urging her to take action over the proposed new national funding system that could see scores of Devon schools lose out.
James McInnes has signed a joint letter to Theresa May with colleagues from around the country who represent the lowest-funded education authorities in the campaign group f40.
Devon has been campaigning with its schools, headteachers and governors for a Fair Funding system for years.
Two years ago it won an extra £16 million a year for schools but every child in Devon is still funded at £...
Work starts today (13 March) on repairing the Mallison footbridge at Exeter Quay. Repairs to the bridge, which pedestrians and cyclists use to cross a leat beside the River Exe, are expected to take two to three weeks and the City Council hopes to get it open again by Easter. The City Council was forced to close the bridge last week because of safety concerns after an inspection revealed some rotten timbers. A diversion is currently in place around the back of Samuel Jones Smoke & Ale House and into Commercial Road next to the Custom House. The ongoing repairs will be a temporary...
Just before the under 9 and the under 14 squads went out to play rugby on Sunday they were met by Ian Kingsbury JP, the Provincial Grand Master of the Devonshire Freemasons. He was accompanied by Colin Mackenzie, Alan Tonkin, Ian Penny who are all members of the Unity Masonic Lodge in Crediton and have just sponsored the new playing kit for both teams.
Both organisations have a long history in Crediton, the Freemasons lodge having been there since 1870 and the Crediton Rugby Football Club since 1878. These teams must have met during that 150 years, not in competition but in unity...
Go along and meet the baby lambs, have a go at low ropes, bike workshops or brave the tree tops swing as well as the many water activities that will be taking place on the lake.
Anyone can have a shot at being a soldier with the military academy’s shooting range, meet our new Meerkat family, hold some of the Bicton Bugs – hissing cockroaches, giant stick insects, land snails and giant millipedes, or you could bring your dog along for the family dog show and agility sessions!
Devon artist Julie Dunster is challenging you to help her to create a five foot high landscape painting for her upcoming exhibition “A Sense of Devon” which takes place at the Beehive, Honiton from 16th May to 12th June 2017.
She explains, “I feel that memories ‘frame’ our sense of place. Photographs contribute to our memories. So, for this exhibition I am asking the public to donate photos of Devon, to provide a ‘visual memory frame’ for a large semi-abstract painting I created from my own Devon memories. The finished artwork will be donated to a public building in the county,...
Crealy Adventure Park and Resort has presented its Team Member of the Year award to Jordan Yeo, who is now set to enjoy an all-expenses paid seven-day tour around some of the UK’s best theme parks.
Jordan Yeo was awarded the accolade for his commitment to providing outstanding standards of work, and building up an excellent rapport with guests and other team members. Jordan joined Crealy Adventure Park a year ago as a ride operator, and since his employment has consistently received positive reviews on his courteous customer service. Jordan has also been recognised for his...
