Libraries Unlimited is partnering with Recycle Devon to bring World Book Day costume swap rails to 15 libraries in Devon. World Book Day 2026 is Thursday, 5th March and library swap rails are running from 16th February to 8th March. Customers are invited to donate outgrown, unwanted children’s costumes in good, wearable condition. Costumes will be available to take home for free!
The World Book Day costume swap rails follow on the back of the hugely successful Halloween costume swap which ran last year. The costume rails are easy to use, simply visit the library to pick up a...
Direct from Asbury Park, New Jersey, the scorching sounds of the Billy Walton Band will be hitting the Exeter Phoenix on Sunday March 29.
Long time guitarist with the legendary Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Billy brings his band and their explosive brand of Blues/Rock to the venue for the very first time.
Famed for their high energy shows and the searing vocals of Destinee Monroe, they have won a huge army of fans throughout the States and Europe.
Likened to Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton, Billy has shared the stage with the likes of Bruce Springsteen...
Residents at RMBI Care Co. Home Cadogan Court, in Exeter, stepped into the spotlight and embraced a touch of royal glamour during a special Kings and Queens themed photoshoot.
Staff member Hannah Bromell, who is also a professional photographer, led the fun event. She regularly creates themed experiences for residents as part of her creative programme. This time, Cadogan Court was transformed into a fairy-like regal setting, inviting residents and their families to dress up, pose for portraits and enjoy a memorable afternoon together.
Ford Motor Company has formally recognised Paul Hendy, Chief Executive Officer of Hendy Group which has showrooms across Devon, for his ‘leadership and commitment to community service’ , making him one of just eight new ‘Honorees’ worldwide – and the only one from UK / Europe – at its prestigious ‘Salute to Dealers’ event held this week in Las Vegas, USA.
As well as highlighting Hendy’s charitable activities in Devon, Ford also confirmed it is making a $10,000 donation to Hendy Foundation, the charitable arm of Hendy Group. Hendy Foundation plans to allocate the new funds during...
National law firm Foot Anstey has published its first annual Responsible Business report. The report showcases the firm’s achievements since hiring Bola Gibson as its first Executive Director, committing 1% of net profit to its responsible business activity, and launching a comprehensive strategy. The report reflects on the firm's progress towards its strategic goals and lays the foundations for an ambitious next phase of its strategy.
The firm delivered a series of impact-led initiatives over its 2024/25 financial year designed to produce better outcomes for both the firm and...
The ability to deliver engineered solutions for real world moulds and tooling is helping an Exeter-based technology specialist record another year of growth.
Rapid Fusion, which is based in a £750,000 state-of-the-art demo facility on Sky Park, has seen demand for its large format additive manufacturing solutions increase again, with domestic and international sales secured for its Apollo, Zeus and Medusa products.
This string of orders has taken revenues past the £2m mark for the first time in its three-year history and lays the foundation for the company to accelerate...
Millbay Academy, part of the Reach South Academy Trust, welcomed Luke Pollard MP to celebrate the official opening of its newly redeveloped building extension, a project made possible thanks to £8.1 million investment from the Department for Education.
The ceremony marked a transformative moment for the school, providing students with fifteen new classrooms, modern office space, and an innovative extension built on stilts to preserve outdoor areas, creating a covered play space beneath. The redevelopment has created a learning environment further enhanced for delivering a high...
Pupils from Whipton Barton Federation visited an Exeter care home as part of their Civic Awards programme.
Year 6 pupils spent time at Cumberland Grange Care Home, playing board games, chatting with residents, and learning about life across generations.
Staff praised the pupils for the care, respect and maturity they showed throughout the visit. A particularly memorable moment came when the group met Joan, a 106-year-old former headteacher. When asked her secret, she said: “Devonshire clotted cream.”
Experiences like this reflect Whipton Barton Federation’s...
The young virtuoso violinist Joel Munday from Tedburn St. Mary, Devon returns to the county on 21st February to feature in a special concert in St. David’s Church, Exeter. He will be the soloist with the renowned Isca Ensemble Southwest under its Musical Director Roger Hendy.
Since graduating at the Royal College of Music, Joel is swiftly building a career as a soloist and chamber musician and now performs internationally as a soloist and chamber musician. He has recently become a Tillett Debut Artist. He plays a modern violin made by the London luthier Andreas Hudelmayer in 2024...
Whipton Barton Federation is proud to announce that it has been awarded the IQM Inclusive School Award and IQM Centre of Excellence status. This national recognition celebrates the school’s commitment to creating an inclusive, welcoming, and ambitious environment for every child and every family.
The Centre of Excellence Award was achieved following a detailed review of the school’s provision. The assessment recognised that inclusion at Whipton Barton is not limited to special educational needs but is embedded across all areas of school life. This includes support for pupils with...
