A free event to help communities across Devon prepare for incidents such as severe weather and flooding is being held near Exeter next week.
The interactive day, entitled 'Becoming Resilient', will include guest speakers, workshops, case studies and an expert question and answer panel. It's being held on Wednesday 9 November, from 10.30am to 4pm, at the Kenn Centre in Kennford. Aimed at those interested or involved in emergency and recovery planning in their community, the event will include sessions the role of community rest centres, the role of the emergency services, testing...
A local professor renowned as a leading global voice in the understanding and advancement of energy/spiritual Healing will take to the stage at a national health and wellbeing event to reveal latest scientific understanding around distant Healing. Paul Dieppe, Emeritus Professor of Health and Wellbeing at the University of Exeter Medical School, will present at the Mind Body Spirit Wellbeing Festival at Birmingham’s NEC on Friday 4 November a talk entitled: Is Distant Healing a Concept That’s Just Too Good To be True? Dieppe’s presentation will explain latest research on the placebo and...
Exeter City Council is hosting an event on Saturday following the most destructive fire in the recent history of Exeter.
'The Royal Clarence Fire: The Historical Loss and Survival' is an opportunity to learn what has been lost of historical significance but also to discuss what has been miraculously saved.
Dr Todd Gray will outline the destruction of the Royal Clarence itself.
Three leading building specialists of Exeter (John Allan, Richard Parker abd John Thorp) will then outline the significance of the surrounding buildings.
In a fix with your broken electrical items and gadgets? Time to get them fixed for free at a special event to be held at Exeter Community Centre, 17 St David’s Hill, EX4 3RG on Saturday November 5th.
Recycle Devon is putting on a series of nine REPAIR IT events across the county for householders to bring along their broken electrical appliances, including computers, to be fixed by local menders, at no cost
Organised in conjunction with Transition Exeter, the event will run from 10am -12:30pm and repairs will be carried out on a first come, first served basis so please be...
There is something for everyone to enjoy this November at Knightshayes Court near Tiverton. From a fresh wintery stroll through the spectacular woodland garden or a tasty hot soup in the Stables Restaurant to three unique festive shopping opportunities.
From the 1 of November up until the end of February, dogs with well-behaved owners are welcome to explore the formal gardens. Alternatively, they can take a stroll in the tranquil, frosty parkland that heads down from the house to a secluded pond. Crunching their way around the mature trees, both furry and human visitors can take in...
FREE, impartial advice sessions which could help Exeter residents save more than £300 on their energy bills, are taking place this week.
The events are being run by Citizens Advice Exeter as part of the charity’s national Big Energy Saving Week and they are being supported by Exeter MP Ben Bradshaw.
The sessions, which are free to attend, will take place on:
● November 1 at Exeter Library, 10am-2pm ● November 4 at Exeter Library, 10am-2pm
Steve Barriball, Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Exeter, said: ‘As part of Big Energy Saving Week we are taking our...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service have thanked residents and business owners of Exeter for their support during the major incident in the city centre.
Since the fire on Cathedral Yard started in the early hours of Friday morning, roads have been closed, cordons put in place and businesses closed to protect public safety.
Despite the inconvenience, the Service has been overwhelmed by messages of support, offers of assistance and complimentary food and drink to help sustain the large number of firefighters who have been working around the clock to bring the fire...
The Royal British Legion Poppy Day is on 13th November.
We all know how much and how many depend on The Royal British Legion and a successful Poppy Day Appeal. The need for help is still as great as ever and we need to show our support for all members of the Armed Forces, retired members and their families.
Devon has always given generously. I am confident this year we will all “wear our Poppy with pride” – and with thankfulness.
Councillor Andrew Moulding Chairman of Devon County Council
Devon County Council is urging pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders to make sure they are visible during the dark winter nights by wearing reflective and fluorescent clothing.
Drivers are also being asked to use their headlights and take extra care and look out for all other road users as the winter nights draw in, especially when visibility is limited due to mist, rain and fog.
Cllr Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council’s Cabinet Member for highway management, said: “It is really important to make sure you can be easily seen when travelling to and from...
Jamie Coleman, head chef at Saunton Sands Hotel, has been named South West Chef of the Year for 2016 at an awards ceremony at Exeter Golf and Country Club on Monday October 24.
Chefs were required to create a three-course menu made up of compulsory elements; loin of venison, whole brill and all other ingredients from a mystery basket. The menus were then judged by a prestigious panel of 12 judges including Michael Caines MBE and Michael Wignall.
Jamie’s career has included working for Gordon Ramsay at his Michelin starred restaurant in Claridge’s and Michael Caines at...
