A new network has been launched in Devon and Somerset which will connect the region’s many and varied social enterprises, supporting them to grow and benefit their local economies - and create positive social change.
Enhance brings together new and existing members from across the two counties to form an umbrella network that will provide events, training and networking opportunities across the region. Members also receive a listing on the new website at: www.enhancesocialenterprise.org.uk, along with regular newsletters, opportunities for additional support programmes, peer-...
An Exeter School pupil has been awarded a sought-after Arkwright Benefactor Engineering Scholarship that identifies him as one of the country's future leaders in engineering. Lower Sixth Former Charlie Hill is the tenth pupil in twelve years to receive the prestigious scholarship, following in the footsteps of eight alumni and one current pupil. These renowned scholarships provide pupils with a £300 financial award to enhance their A Level studies and a range of activities to increase their understanding and experience of engineering. Exeter School also receives £200 funding for each...
RGB Building Supplies is delighted to have once again joined forces with South West-based charity Amigos to invite customers and members of the local community to donate preloved tools, which will go on to be used by young people in Africa.
For the past 13 years Amigos has been providing vocational learning opportunities in Uganda including training in carpentry and building techniques and apprenticeships. The training helps young people gain vital employment to help support themselves and their families.
Until Tuesday 31st March, carpentry and building tools, which can be...
Car leasing marketplace, Leasing.com , proud sponsors of the Leasing.com Trophy, are offering Exeter City fans a prize that football teams battle it out for each season – the chance to ‘lease’ the Leasing.com Trophy and host it at their home, workplace, local club or school.
Alongside getting their hands on the trophy itself, Leasing.com are also giving fans the chance to win VIP tickets to the Leasing.com final at Wembley in April, plus club merchandise* and a copy of the Football Manager 2020 PC game.
To be in with a chance of winning, hopeful entrants must take part in...
Princesshay has appointed a new centre manager following the retirement of long-serving centre director, Wayne Pearce.
Michelle Menezes joined Princesshay in December. Her role will include overseeing all centre operations, the centre management team and continuing to make Princesshay the premier shopping destination in the South West and the location of choice for retailers in Exeter.
Experienced retail manager, Michelle Menezes has over 10 years of experience working for a variety of high street brands across multiple sectors and has moved from a management role in...
RSPCA Millbrook Animal Centre in Chobham received a call from a member of the public who had seen the cat straying in Shere, Guildford, on Tuesday (January 21).
Fortunately she was able to catch the cat, who appeared friendly, and brought her into the centre that same day.
After scanning the black female cat for a microchip staff there found an email address for an owner and realised she must be a missing pet.
Ysella Sims, who now lives 162 miles away in Exeter, was shocked when by chance she was checking an old email address just days later and saw the message....
Recommendations for access changes on East Devon’s Pebblebed Heaths, also known as Woodbury Common, were given the seal of approval by the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee (SEDHREC) last week.
Following the publication of an advisory report commissioned by East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust (EDPHCT) and SEDHREC, a public consultation was held between September and November 2019, where residents and visitors were asked to share their views on proposed improvements. The proposals were designed to enhance visitor experiences and at the same time...
Claire Allinson, sponsored by her employer Crown Records Management, has completed the world’s most challenging ocean rowing race – breaking a world record, raising £50,000 for charity and coming face to face with an orca along the way!
After more than seven weeks at sea, novice rower Claire, 45, and her teammates, Bird Watts, 31, and Mo O’Brien, 60, celebrated becoming the fastest ever three-woman team to cross the Atlantic in a rowing boat early this morning.
The trio rowed more than 3,000 miles from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean taking on...
Families are being invited to get their tickets for ‘Exeter’s brightest’ 5k charity fun run, taking place at Westpoint this summer.
Registration for Rainbow Run on Saturday, June 20 opened yesterday Thursday (January 30), with a 25 per cent discount available for those who sign up early.
More than 1,000 people walked, jogged or ran through a series of coloured paint stations at last year’s event, raising £55,000 for Children’s Hospice South West.
This year, the charity hopes even more people will take part in the colourful fun in support of hundreds of children with...
A key date in the south-west’s racing calendar is approaching with leading trainers readying their horses for Exeter Racecourse’s meeting on Sunday, February 9.
With over £100,000 in prize money, and staged within a month of the Cheltenham Festival ™ presented by Magners, the meeting is recognised as an important last stepping stone for horses with Cheltenham engagements.
It is also one of the most popular winter days out for sporting fans, with pre-booked tickets just £15 for a pair, and under-18s racing free, if accompanied by a full-paying adult.
