With more people deciding to improve rather than move as a result of the stagnant property market and the costs involved, interior designer, writer and television presenter Naomi Cleaver has added two brand new courses to her popular interior design masterclasses to help people make the most of their homes.
Entitled ‘Clever Kitchens & Beautiful Bathrooms’ and ‘Cracking Colour & Fabulous Fabrics’, the new half-day courses will be held at Combe House Hotel in Gittisham, East Devon, on Saturday 11 May and Saturday 6 July respectively and will complement Naomi’s existing ‘Be...
Naomi Cleaver, interior designer, writer and television presenter, is launching a new series of design workshops - great news for the 45% of homeowners that will spend a long weekend tackling DIY jobs* (and that means everything from a splash of paint on the walls to more strenuous renovations such as replacing the bathroom, kitchen or landscaping the garden).
And, with the amount we borrow to pay for our home improvement projects going up, rising 21% over the past five years from £7,932 to £9,570, Naomi’s courses focus on how to avoid costly mistakes and getting the best out of...
Smoked salmon, poached ham and olive and artichoke may not be the standard sarnie served up in school dinner halls. But local youngsters from St Peter’s Church of England Aided School in Quarry Lane, Exeter, have now got a taste for gourmet cuisine after being treated to a unique Afternoon Tea experience courtesy of Exeter’s award winning Head Chef of 2012, Ben Bulger of the Magdalen Chapter.
Aspiring young chefs, who chose to study a GCSE in Catering, were selected to take over the culinary duties for one afternoon at one of Exeter’s prestigious city sites, the luxurious boutique...
Exeter City are issuing a call to arms to supporters for the final home game of the season, as Cheltenham visit St James Park on Saturday 20 April (kick-off 3pm) – and are inviting the fans to come and celebrate the announcement of their nominated Player of the Year for the 2012/13 season. With the Grecians still in the running for a play-off spot, the club are asking as many supporters to come and contribute to an electric atmosphere at the final home game of the season. As well as the usual fare of a crunch League 2 tie, the stadium will also be a hive of activity for the whole afternoon...
One of four events throughout the year that will let you rediscover the remarkable hillside garden at Killerton.
Join in seasonal guided walks and learn things you didn't know about the plants and trees in the garden. Why not talk to the gardeners and uncover what makes the space so special. Get stuck in with hands on activities that will get you to see the garden differently and let you understand the remarkable history that lies beneath the design.
Having moved to Devon in 1999 and being based in Exeter since 2003, here at The Plum Consultancy we’ve seen some very exciting changes happening in the city and some unique dining and wining venues setting up shop and enticing us with their wares. This week and hot on the heels of Ruby Modern Diner, the latest and greatest addition opened its doors to the public – The Cosy Club. Based in the Halford Wing of Dean Clarke House in Southernhay Gardens, The Cosy Club has made the most of its historical past as the wing of a hospital by showcasing a Surgeon’s Operating Table style bar and...
FORCE supporter Gary Moore has organised an online auction on EBay to raise money for the charity.
Gary will be auctioning many fantastic items - donated by celebrities and sports clubs. The auction goes live on 15 April and will run for seven days, ending on 22 April.
The donations consist of items from Keira Knightley, Colin Firth, Dame Judi Dench, Lewis Hamilton, Jenson Button, Wayne Rooney, Mo Farah, David Cameron, Boris Johnson, Liverpool FC, Celtic FC, Somerset Cricket Club - plus many more, including Devon’s very own Exeter City Football Club and Exeter Chiefs Rugby...
The Merry Go Round and Carousel toy libraries are holding a fundraising pre-loved toys and children's books sale at the Scrapstore in Gordon Road (the hut at the side of Belmont Park), on Saturday 20 April from 10am-1pm.
There will be some really lovely toys to buy and many opportunities to find bargains.
Book lovers in Devon are being invited to celebrate World Book Night at the County Council’s libraries next week.
Each year World Book Night organisers recruit 20,000 volunteers to hand out 20 copies of their favourite book from the World Book Night list to members of their community who don’t regularly read.
It takes place on 23 April, which is a symbolic date for world literature as it is the birth and death day of Shakespeare, as well as the death day of Cervantes, the great Spanish novelist. It is in their honour that UNESCO appointed it the international day of the...
