A tree-planting ceremony was held on Friday to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Nuffield Health Exeter Hospital.
Staff including Matron Paula Winter and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Keith Eyres joined with Colonel Paul Baldry, chairman of the Patient Focus Group at the Nuffield who led the planting. Colonel Baldry said “The hospital has now been here for 50 years, serving hundreds of thousands of patients and providing work for many local people and companies.”
Hospital Director Paul Taylor said: “We chose this tree because of its golden leaves which represent our...
RAMM was presented with the Collections Best Practice Award at the OpenCulture 2013 conference reception at the Kia Oval on Tuesday 2 July.
Described by the judges as “A really inspiring project”, the entry focused on its Collections Review. “Isn’t this how all museums should work” they commented.
RAMM is home to almost a million objects and support from Arts Council England has enabled the museum to take stock of this wealth of material. Wishing to unlock the collections’ potential for learning, research and inspiration and to ensure that our collections will be enjoyed by...
If you fancy ferret racing or baby goat walking then go along to the Blessed Sacrament Church's Garden Fete and Family Fun Day on Saturday.
There will be plenty going on for all the family including an auction of promises, live music, bouncy castle, grand draw at 3.30pm, an international food garden, teas, cakes, barbecue, stalls and lots more.
Both John Hubbard and Adam Buick are known for their tendency to work with natural materials in an exciting and modern way, combining the elements of nature - mostly water and earth - to try and represent the essence of life.
John Hubbard is a serious and celebrated artist, born in the USA in 1931 and now living in Dorset. He has had a long and distinguished career exhibiting internationally with his work in public and private collections worldwide.
Hubbard uses vine charcoal in many of his drawing to express the movement and dynamics of rushing and siwlring water, rocks...
Teignbridge District Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards creating a safe, sustainable and authorised gypsy and traveller site at Haldon Ridge.
The Executive confirmed a funding agreement with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) will be signed in order to draw down the £1.12 million in funding that will pay for a 15-pitch permanent site next to the unauthorised but tolerated facility.
The Executive’s meeting in Forde House, Newton Abbot considered matters that would resolve and safeguard against any potential financial and funding risks posed to Teignbridge as a...
On Saturday, members of Exeter Enterprise met at Countess Wear School Exeter to assist with its Summer Fete. Our chosen stand was “Pick a Nail” and for a charge of 50p you picked a nail and depending on its colour, chose a prize from either a blue or red box. If you were lucky enough to pick the Gold Nail, then you received a choice of very special prizes.
Overall the day was a great success and the club raised approximately £50.00 towards the plaques for the school benches in its forest garden. We thank everyone who took part and made this event so enjoyable and fun.
Civil engineering contractors in the South West are calling for early industry engagement in the infrastructure projects unveiled by government to enable local companies to invest in appropriate skills and innovation. Alan Taylor, Executive Director of Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) for the South West, welcomed the recent announcements, but highlighted the role of industry in bringing the plans to fruition and ensuring cost-effective project delivery. Mr Taylor commented: “Our members have been pushing for greater certainty around infrastructure investment for many years...
Devon County Council has today (Wednesday, 3 July) won an award for excellence for a pilot project to tackle smoking and protect children from harm.
The award from the CLeaR Partnership, which works with local authorities across England to assess progress in reducing smoking, was given for Devon’s pioneering work with children’s centres.
At the seven pilot sites across the county, the Council has installed specially designed signage to advise people not to smoke on site and provided bespoke training for staff to raise the issue with parents and offer support to parents who...
A private dental centre in Exeter is hoping to fill a cavity in the market by opening seven days a week.
From Monday, 1 July, The Exeter Dental Centre will be the first practice in the area to offer patients the opportunity to book appointments on Sundays. The centre, situated on Castle Street in the city centre, already opens on Saturdays, offering a range of convenient appointments for its patients, including early morning opening and two late-night surgeries in the week.
Principal dentist and practice owner, Michael Hesketh, said: “Offering fully staffed surgeries seven...
The Exeter office of Brewin Dolphin, one of the UK’s largest independently owned private client wealth managers, announces a double celebration as two of their Investment Managers achieve exam success. Sean Priestley and Victoria Eastwood based in Pynes Hill jointly obtained their Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP) Financial Services Certificate, aimed at investment advisers, financial planners and those working in the banking sector. The qualification provides an advanced understanding of Trust and Estate Planning in Investment Management as well as enabling candidates to...
