Devon Wildlife Trust is offering a very special Mother’s Day treat – and the good news is it’s free.
The charity cares for 50 of Devon’s top places for nature and at one of these – Dunsford, near Exeter – this year’s Mother’s Day is set to coincide with the peak of its famous display of wild daffodils.
Devon Wildlife Trust’s Steve Hussey said: "Dunsford nature reserve contains one of England’s biggest collections of wild daffodils. Every March these flowers bloom and together their delicate yellow flowers provide a spectacular natural spectacle. This year the signs are that...
PMI® survey data signalled a loss of momentum in the South West private sector economy in February, with new business rising at the slowest rate since May 2013. Output growth moderated, and backlogs declined for the first time since last August. That said, firms continued to expand workforces during the month, and raised their charges at the strongest rate since last June.
The seasonally adjusted Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking South West Business Activity Index lost the ground gained at the start of the year in February, falling to 54.8 from 58.0 in January. That signalled the...
Senior therapists Rachael Reid & Amanda Spivey, based at THD Hair & Beauty in Topsham, held a ladies-evening at the salon to launch the premium Swiss product range, ‘Arbonne’.
Rachael and Amanda originally met as Lecturers of Beauty Therapy at Exeter College and in addition to their education and training skills; they jointly have extensive knowledge and experience of working in Salons and Spas. Guests were welcomed with a glass of Prosecco and light refreshments, followed by a talk and demonstration of the products. The two senior therapists specialise in skin care, ‘Sea...
St Leonard's in Exeter has been named as the 20th best place to live in the UK.
The Sunday Times, in association with Zoopla, has ranked the neighbourhood above a number of London boroughs including Marylebone, Mayfair and the South Bank.
Hard data such as schools, crime rates, house prices and transport links were used to compile the list.
And St Leonards was described as 'foodie central' due to the locals' favourites such as Pipers Farm and Gibson's Plaice.
The reviewers said they loved the "classic homes and classy facilities" adding...
The Royal British Legion is calling on veterans of the Afghanistan conflict to take part in a parade that will follow the Service of Commemoration being held to mark the end of combat operations at St Pauls Cathedral on Friday (13 March).
Following the conclusion of the Service, six detachments of Serving and ex-Service personnel will process from St Pauls to the Guildhall.
The Legion is seeking 400 veterans who took part in military operations in Afghanistan to form the sixth and final detachment.
Following the conclusion of the parade, the veteran contingent will...
CityVets today announced that it has achieved hospital status from the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
With a member of staff on the premises 24 hours a day, this means that the CityVets veterinary team are always on hand and responsible for the care of animal patients.
The RCVS Practice Standards Scheme (PSS) is a voluntary initiative to accredit veterinary practices in the UK. Through setting standards and carrying out regular inspections, the Scheme aims to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary care.
Based on the success of last years night markets at the quay, Exeter Street Food have been able to add a new date to their diary, Piazza Terracina, every third Thursday of the month. Starting April 16th 4:30pm – 9pm
There will be events such as Salsa dancing and Music, pop up bar, massages, canoeing, leap of faith from the 23m tower wall at Haven Banks, boat hire and lots more! The Night Market @ Piazza Terracina will be held 16th April 4:30pm – 9pm.
Following a highly successful tour in 2014, Riding Lights Theatre Company returns with its Passion Play, Inheritance, weaving the strands of the biblical Passion into a dramatic narrative, exploring in particular some of Jesus’ encounters with women in the gospels.
Inheritance evokes the community where Jesus lived, the people who knew him best, the powers that brought him to execution. And in the shadow of the cross it casts light on some of the women who Jesus stands alongside, sharing in their suffering.
See Inheritance performed in Exeter on Saturday 21st March, 7.30pm...
As National Apprenticeship Week gets underway, top UK apprentice employer, Barratt Developments, is looking for keen learners hoping to join the homebuilding industry to support business growth in Exeter.
The established homebuilder, recently named Employer of the Year at the National Apprentices Awards, aims to recruit six apprentice bricklayers, joiners, and technical apprentices at developments across the region.
The company has now opened the window for applications for apprentices to apply for work at developments across the region.
