AN AWARENESS day run by Proud to Care South West is taking place in Exeter this weekend (March 7, 2020) to enable people to find out about care roles in the area.
The Proud to Care fair, hosted in partnership with Local Authorities and Health Education England, is at the Rougemont Hotel in Exeter on Saturday, March 7 from 10am until 3pm.
Catherine Porter, Manager at Guardian Homecare, which operates homecare services across south Devon, says: “We heartily support and welcome the activities of Proud to Care South West, which is working at a regional level to raise the...
Whether you’re a first-time parent welcoming a new bundle of joy to your family or looking for socialisation for your inquisitive toddler – choosing the right childcare always raises questions. So, why not come along to our open day from 10.30am-1pm to get the answers?
It is one of the most important choices you’ll make for your little one. So, it is natural for you to have questions. From flexible hours and free childcare hours to school readiness programme, all inclusive activities, nutrition and so much more…our Kiddi Caru Exeter, Matford Green experts have all the answers!...
Whether you’re a first-time parent welcoming a new bundle of joy to your family or looking for socialisation for your inquisitive toddler – choosing the right childcare always raises questions. So, why not come along to our open day from 10.30am-1pm to get the answers?
It is one of the most important choices you’ll make for your little one. So, it is natural for you to have questions. From flexible hours and free childcare hours to school readiness programme, all inclusive activities, nutrition and so much more…our Kiddi Caru Exeter, Sowton experts have all the answers!
Two Devon women attempting a world best have linked up with SeaSports Southwest in their quest to become the fastest female pair to row across the Atlantic Ocean.
University of Exeter Masters Medicine students Rosie Alterman and Charlie Fleurywill launch their attempt at the 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge starting in December, aiming to beat the current best of 50 days.
The adventurous pair who have also worked together in Royal Devon and Exeter’s Accident and Emergency department will be known as the Emergensea Girls for the 3000 mile test of endurance.
Simon Belshaw & David Sawyer present an exhibition of playable, interactive, sound and music generating devices.
Exeter 28th March 2020. Simon Belshaw and David Sawyer will be presenting an exhibition of playable interactive sound and music generating devices in the Awesome Art Space on Paris Street on Saturday 28th March 2020 between 10.00 am and 4.00 pm. This will include an Arts Council funded new work (Music Machine 4) by Simon - a playful, playable, hands on, multi-player audio installation for 8 people. Entry to the exhibition is free.
Marc Orton, parts manager at Bristol Street Motors Exeter Hyundai and Renault has received a national award for his performance.
Marc was named as ‘Parts Manager of the Year’ at Vertu Motors plc’s CEO Awards. The awards recognise the company’s top-performing colleagues from each area of the business, who have delivered exceptional performances and produced outstanding results.
The nomination noted that ‘Marc demonstrates the values on a day to day basis and runs a very tight ship with a great ethos at all his sites. He constantly achieves and exceeds his yearly objectives...
Connecting Devon and Somerset (CDS) has today launched a fresh procurement to find new contractors to roll-out superfast broadband across the two counties.
CDS is working closely with Building Digital UK (BDUK) agency on the new procurement process. It follows confirmation of the Government’s funding extension for the programme in Devon and Somerset – helping to provide a £38 million public investment in the region’s broadband, with funding also coming from the Heart of the South West LEP, CDS local authorities, European Regional Development Fund and the Rural Development Programme...
Exeter ladies waterpolo team have made an impressive debut to their first season of playing in the national league, culminating this weekend in a promotion to Division 2.
The ladies team, which is one of the youngest in the league, with seven of its players under 18, overcame both their rivals in the final weekend of the Division 2 championships this weekend to take second place overall. Yesterday’s local Derby against Cheltenham saw them beat a strong team 13-5 with goals scored by Jai Powell, Jasmin Coleman (4) Jenny Herring (3), Nyah Tomlinson, Amy Potter (2), and Ella Louise...
Devon County Council is inviting applications for grants to expand its award-winning network of work hubs.
There are currently 15 work hubs across the county and Devon County Council has provided funding to help establish eight of those.
The authority is now inviting applications for grants to add to the network, providing facilities in areas without work hubs.
Work hubs provide flexible-term, value for money office space, equipped with facilities that modern businesses need. They are ideal locations for small businesses that may have started from home but are now...
Wine-lovers of Exeter unite! On Saturday 20th June the Great Hall of Exeter University will be transformed into a wine wonderland - the highlight of every wine-lover’s calendar. The Three Wine Men South West Wine Festival with a Splash of Spirits (plus other delicious West Country drinks) in partnership with South West Wine School will be hosted by the legendary Oz Clarke OBE, the Sunday Telegraph’s drinks’ expert Susy Atkins and, the new face to watch on the wine scene, Tom Surgey.
This tasting extravaganza is being brought to the West Country for the very first time. It will...