Darts Farm celebrated the first anniversary of its new restaurant, The Farm Table, in July by welcoming two iconic chefs to take over the kitchen for the evening.
Great British Menu winner, Mark Hix and local seafood hero, Mitch Tonks, created a unique 5-course seasonal menu, combining their celebrated styles with produce from the fields at Darts Farm and incredible artisan ingredients from the food hall; whilst sharing their stories about a lifetime of friendship through food.
Hosting two such culinary giants represents a huge accolade for the new Devon restaurant which...
Valor Hospitality has been appointed to manage voco Zeal Exeter Science Park, InterContinental Hotels Group’s (IHG Hotels & Resorts) first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel in Exeter.
Set to open late 2024, the hotel is the latest to be added to Valor’s strong portfolio of almost 40 properties. It supports the company’s sustainability ambitions, aligning with the UK Green Building Council’s framework definition of net zero carbon buildings.
The hotel, which aims for a minimum BREEAM rating of Excellent through the inclusion of solar panels and locally sourced food,...
A formidable group of friends has raised more than £60,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support by bringing the Clyst St Mary community together in memory of a beloved friend.
Al’s Pals Open Garden party has been running for the past few years thanks to a dedicated team hoping to honour the memory of their dear friend Alison Robinson , who died from cancer in 2019.
This year’s event raised £4,567.29, bringing the total collected by these fantastic fundraisers to £60,000 to enable Macmillan Cancer Support to fund services for people living with cancer.
Community interest company Tidelines has launched a Crowdfunder appeal to cover the costs of holding the second annual Salmon Run , on 24 September 2023. And the Aviva Community Fund has agreed to match all donations by 2:1.
The event, first run in September 2022, includes a 50-mile ultra run, a 50-mile relay and a 5k fun run – to celebrate this remarkable but endangered fish and raise awareness of its ecological and cultural significance. Salmon guides will be on hand to share information and stories about these remarkable and seriously at-risk creatures.
A new eatery is coming to Exeter’s Heritage Harbour in September.
The coastal Thames barge Snark will be arriving in Exeter on 23rd and will be berthed in the Canal Basin for six months providing a unique and very special winter dining room.
Snark is a traditional seagoing sailing ship providing sailing holidays in the summer and onboard dining in the winter.
Last year she sailed around Britain and next year she will sail around the English Channel, the Channel Islands and Isles of Scilly.
Qiao and Paul, the owners and crew, named Snark after the Louise...
Mark your calendars for a delectable weekend of culinary delights as the eagerly anticipated Powderham Food Festival makes its return on 7th and 8th October 2023 at the iconic Powderham Castle. This year's festival is bigger and better than ever, with a special treat for all attendees - FREE admission! The Powderham Food Festival promises an unforgettable experience, bringing together over 100 exhibitors showcasing the finest food and drink makers in the region. From familiar favourites to exciting new faces, visitors can discover a wide array of gourmet treats that will tantalise their...
Aldi is currently looking to recruit for 173 store colleagues in Devon.
In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fourth largest supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles at its stores across the region.
This includes both full-time and part-time positions such as Store Assistant and Stock Assistant, all the way up to Assistant Store Manager.
Stores in Devon where Aldi is looking to hire include Exeter, Barnstaple and Plymouth.
The recruitment push forms part of Aldi’s nationwide expansion drive, with the...
Part of the Exe Estuary Trail will be closed for three months later this year for repair work.
The Courtlands Boardwalk section, between Lympstone and Exmouth, will close in late September after an inspection found that timber elements of the structure are deteriorating.
In order for them to be replaced with a “more durable fibre-reinforced material,” Devon County Council says the section will be out of use for around three months. A diversion will be put in place.
Pedestrians will be able to use the footpath on Exeter Road, but a spokesperson for the council...
Throughout August, wagamama will be showcasing LGBTQIA+ artists at soulful outdoor performances titled, Soul Sessions. The live music sets will take place between 6:30-8:30pm on different weekdays, dependent on location, at some of the restaurants’ most iconic outdoor dining locations. Soul Sessions will celebrate some of the diverse and empowering voices hailing from the LGBTQIA+ community as part of their pride celebrations this year.
wagamama is also treating its’ guests to a summer cocktail or mindful drink if they quote ‘Soul Sessions’ on arrival during the events. Cocktails...
