Exeter

SHEPHERD Michael John

Passed away suddenly on 15 July 2013 aged 67.

Loving husband of Carol, father of Lisa and Joanne, grandad of Isaac and Madison, father-in-law of Darren and Stu, brother of Adrian.

He will be sadly missed by family and friends.

Funeral Service Monday 29 July, Exeter Crematorium at 11.30am in St Peter's Chapel.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or c/o M Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

HOWARD Eileen

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 07/16/2013 - 11:39am

On 14 July 2013 passed away peacefully in Greenslades Nursing Home after a long illness aged 80 of Heavitree, Exeter.

Beloved wife of Robert, dearly loved Mum of Sally & Geoff, and a loving Nanny of Josh.

Funeral Service Tuesday 23 July St Leonard’s Parish Church 11am followed by cremation.

Family flowers only, donations if desired for Alzheimers Society UK or Lupos UK by retiring collection or c/o M. Sillifant & Sons Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

Finalists Announced for the NatWest Venus Awards Devon 2013!

The finalists have been announced in the NatWest Venus Women’s Awards, Devon. Semi-finalists, sponsors and friends gathered at The Magdalen Chapter Hotel in Exeter, to find out who would be invited to the grand Awards Ceremony at Exeter University on 5 September.

The event was co-hosted by Celia Delaney of Exeter-based company, SpeakingSuccess, and the founder of the Venus Awards, Tara Howard.

Some of the finalists were selected directly by their sponsors, while others had to face the even more challenging public vote process.

Tara Howard says: “Whether it be by the...

PIGOTT Frank

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 07/11/2013 - 11:17am

Passed away peacefully at the RD&E Hospital on Tuesday 9 July 2013 aged 86, formerly of West Grove Road.

Much loved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Will be sadly missed but never forgotten.

Private ceremony.

No flowers, donations if desired to The RAF Benevolent Fund c/o M. Sillifant & Sons, Family Funeral Directors, 19-20 Holloway Street, Exeter EX2 4JD

Finalists in NatWest Devon Venus Awards to be announced tonight

The tension is mounting for the shortlisted nominees in the Natwest Devon Venus Awards, as the finalists are due to be announced in Exeter tonight at the Magdalen Chapter Hotel. In recognition of the importance of these awards, the event is even being filmed by Channel Four.

There have been thousands of nominations and votes in the competition, recognising the achievements of women in business.

There are 12 categories, including Employee of the Year, sponsored by The Exeter Daily, Business Mother of The Year, sponsored by Heart, and Employer of the Year, sponsored by...

Peter Randall-Page: Drawings and Prints

Event Date: 
27/09/2013 - 8:30am to 04/10/2013 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
CCANW, The Innovation Centre, Rennes Drive, Exeter

The sculptor Peter Randall-Page is noted for his stone carving and fascination with the complex relationship between geometry and biology.

As a prelude to his major exhibitions at Peninsula Arts and Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery in January, and Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Honiton in May, we are showing a selection of his botanical drawings and prints made 1994 - 2000. ll work is for sale, and there is a 20% discount offered to Friends of CCANW.

All purchasers will be given a tour of the studio by Peter.

Peter was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by the University in...

Concern growing for missing Exeter man - CCTV images released

Story update 9 July: Police have released two CCTV images thought to be of Paul Williams in an attempt to help trace the missing Exeter man, last seen at his residence at around 10pm on 2 July.

Both images are from CCTV footage at Tesco Express in Exminster. The first was at 10.31am Saturday 6 July (inside store with basket) while the next was him at 8.35pm Sunday 7 July 2013 (Outside by the ATM).

Police reiterate their plea for anyone seeing Mr Williams to contact Devon and Cornwall Police on telephone 101 quoting reference 114 of the 3rd July 2013....

HUXHAM Gladys May

Peacefully at home on 2 July 2 2013, Gladys aged 87.

Much loved wife of the late Edgar, loving and wonderful mum of Vivienne, Gary and Andrew, mum-in-law of David, Sue and Pam, devoted nan to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Much loved auntie Glad to many.

Will be greatly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service at the Exeter and Devon Crematorium on Tuesday 16 July at 11.15am.

No flowers at Gladys’s request, donations if desired for Breast Cancer Campaign by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 94-95 High...

DOYLE Ruth Alma

Passed away peacefully at the RD&E Hospital, Wonford on 1 July 1 2013, Ruth aged 89.

Beloved wife of the late Richard, dear mum of Teresa and Brian and the late Maureen, a much loved nan to Claire and James and Matthew.

Funeral service at the Higher Cemetery Chapel on Monday 15 July at 2.30pm, followed by burial there.

Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Hospiscare by retiring collection or may be sent to Le-Roy Funeral Service, 10 Alphington Road, Exeter, EX2 8HH.

Mariam Badavi shortlisted for Employer of the Year in the Venus Awards 2013

It's an honour to announce that Mariam Badavi has been nominated for the well-deserved Venus Awards - Devon 2013 for Employer of the Year, sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.

Even after seven months of personal setbacks, she got right back up and displays inspiring strength as a businesswoman and mother. She balances her role as a mother to her family and as owner and director of Purity Boutique Spa with grace and vigour.

While making sure to put her clients' needs and expectations first, she creates a loving environment for her beauty and skincare staff who are happy to...

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