Exeter

Chief Constable co-hosts modern slavery conference

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/02/2015 - 10:29am

Modern slavery is the topic of discussion at a conference to be held in Cornwall at the iconic Eden Project on Tuesday 3 March.

A number of speakers from across the UK will be delivering keynote speeches addressing the complexity of this issue.

The event is being co-hosted by Chief Constable Shaun Sawyer, National Policing Lead for Modern Slavery; Bishop of Truro, the Right Reverend Tim Thornton, and Chief Executive of Cornwall Council, Andrew Kerr.

The conference aims to raise awareness of the issue in Cornwall in the hope that it will increase reporting of this...

Results in for Bishops Clyst outdoor gym

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 03/02/2015 - 10:01am

The results are in! A voting event was held by Bishops Clyst Parish Council for residents of Bishops Clyst to choose their new £7,000 free to use outdoor gym.

The turnout was impressive, with 40 residents from all age-groups coming along to vote at the event in January.

Residents got to vote on which one of three designs they wanted installed, the winner with all 40 votes was a design from a company called HAGS SMP. The result has been ratified by Bishops Clyst Parish Council EDDC will now look to ratify the result to release the available money.

East Devon District...

Devon and Jack make their mark on national gymnastics scene

The acrobatic gymnastics season is well and truly under way for Honiton Gymnastics Club men’s pair Devon Roe-Lavery and Jack Britten, who have taken two silvers in two competitions.

But it’s their performance at the Bristol International that really made the pair stand out, as they were competing against gymnasts from the top clubs in Great Britain. Nine-year-old Devon, a pupil at Honiton Primary, and 14-year-old Jack, a student at Westfield Academy in Yeovil, were competing in the Grade 4 men’s pair discipline.

“The first competitions of the season are often an anxious...

Health chiefs agree to make HPV testing ‘high priority’

A ground-breaking project is being rolled out across Devon to eliminate the potentially fatal hepatitis C virus (HCV) from the county – supported by the region’s key health chiefs. National drug charity Addaction has joined forces with the Hepatitis C Trust to pilot the scheme, which was announced at a meeting of the region’s top health professionals and decision makers in Exeter earlier this week. The project includes hugely increasing rates of HCV testing by training many more drug service staff in awareness and how to test, along with a peer educator system which will see people who...

Refugee Week events in Exeter

Encouraging people to take a positive look at asylum and celebrating the contributions of refugees in the UK forms the basis of Refugee Week.

The University of Exeter is hosting and supporting events until March 13 to bring awareness to individuals seeking sanctuary in Devon and around the world. Students have arranged a series of free events 9 – 13 March at the University’s Streatham Campus.

The Red Cross will talk about their work in supporting refugees and asylum seekers on 9 March, in the Forum and on the 10 March they will present a talk ‘Trading in Flesh: Human...

Exeter dealer delivers first UK GT-R Nismo

An Exeter dealership has delivered the first Nissan GT-R Nismo in the UK and helped treat its new owner to a vehicle handover every bit as special as his new supercar.

JFE Nissan on the Marsh Barton trading estate presented Nick Coombes of Plymouth with his new 600PS dream machine before whisking him to Thruxton racing circuit in Hampshire for a one-to-one track tutorial with Nismo racing driver Jann Mardenborough.

GT Academy graduate Mardenborough, who will race Nissan’s awesome GT-R LM Nismo at there year’s Le Mans 24 Hour, then gave Mr Coombes the ultimate product...

10-year-old dies following Crediton collision

A child has died following a collision in Crediton at the weekend.

The 10-year-old boy, from the Crediton area, was involved in a collision with a white Vauxhall Combo van shortly before 1.35pm on Saturday 28 February at Threshers.

He was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital but he died from his injuries.

His family have been informed.

A 24-year-old man has been charged with driving a vehicle that failed to stop after a road traffic collision, and causing death by careless or inconsiderate driving.

He has been detained by police and will...

Devon’s Best Fish Restaurants

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 03/01/2015 - 10:02pm

The county by the sea, Devon offers the best fresh fish restaurants and take away options perfect for those who enjoy traditional fish and chips and for those wanting a fancier catch of the day dish. Visit Devon lists some of the best places for fish...

Plymouth

The Boathouse Café

Renovated from an old fisherman’s store, The Boathouse Cafe boasts a fresh bright interior and features a mezzanine level. The Boathouse Cafe is perfect for delicious fresh fish dining from daytime through to evening and there’s also covered and heated outdoor seating on the quayside,...

Memory Lane

Event Date: 
02/04/2015 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

Based on the original show from 2009, and now touring with a host of new songs, costumes and routines.

From the biggest nostalgia show producers in the UK, a stunning musical journey through the past six decades. Including some of the greatest all time hits by Judy Garland, Connie Francis, Buddy Holly, Cliff Richard, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Sandy Shaw, Dusty Springfield, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, The Carpenters, Bay City Rollers, Abba, Michael Buble and many more.

Beautifully costumed and choreographed. Performed by ‘West End’ and International vocalists, along with the...

The Music of John Denver

Event Date: 
04/04/2015 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Barnfield Theatre, Exeter

This is not a tribute show, but a musical experience featuring the music of John Denver. With great integrity and attention to detail, Chris Bannister will entertain you with some of the best songs ever written and performed.

He has travelled the world with this show and previously played with members of John Denver’s band, we are very pleased to welcome him back to the Barnfield Theatre.

Tickets £12

www.barnfieldtheatre.org.uk

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