Tourism providers in and around Dartmoor National Park are being invited to apply to be a part of The English National Park Experience Collection - a collection of unique experiences which tell the story of our National Parks and the people who look after them, to international audiences.
The application process for experience businesses and accommodation providers is now open across nine of England’s National Parks. The programme will develop new experiences which have greater appeal to international audiences and which can be packaged together for development by and in close...
A six-strong team of talented engineers employed by Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has returned home to Exeter from the US, triumphant having retained a top award won last year, and placing third overall in the International Team category out of the largest ever field taking part in the annual 2018 Aviation Maintenance Competition in Florida. The prestigious event that took place between 9-11th April, is regarded as the ‘MRO Olympics’ (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul), incorporating both practical and theoretical tasks set to test skill and highlight technical prowess in...
Michelmores has announced the promotions of Paul Beanland, Senior Associate in the Real Estate team, and Tom Stenner-Evans, Senior Associate in the Employment team, who have both been made partner at the firm.
Paul joined Michelmores in March 2015 and relocated to Bristol in October 2017. He now works between its Bristol and London offices and acts for a broad range of clients, including institutional funds, developers, private investors and corporate tenants.
He has extensive experience of all aspects of commercial property work, with a particular focus on acquisitions and...
A fabulous opportunity to see the wonderful private garden at Houndspool in Ashcombe, EX7 0QP by kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Bourne in aid of the British Red Cross.
The garden will be open to visitors between 2pm and 5pm on Bank Holiday Monday, 7 May 2018.
Come and enjoy the beautifully well established, landscaped garden with wide range of planting by expert hands-on gardeners (Edward and Carolyn). The house and gardens have been owned and tended by the family for over 80 years.
The garden has been developed, as a pleasure resource, over the past 40 years, having...
A feasibility study into a new railway station at Okehampton has identified two preferred options.
The study was commissioned by Devon County Council to inform discussions between Great Western Railway and the Department for Transport in the ongoing efforts to develop plans for the introduction of a service.
To meet the needs of current various operators of the line, including GWR, Aggregate Industries and Dartmoor Railway, a double platform on a single track line is seen as the preferred solution.
Having explored nine different options for potential station layouts...
Fabulous opportunity to see a wonderful private garden
GARDEN OPEN AFTERNOON
In aid of the British Red Cross
HOUNDSPOOL, ASHCOMBE, EX7 0QP By kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Bourne
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAY: 7th MAY 2018
2.00pm – 5.00pm
Adults: £5, children (under 16) £2.
Free Parking, Cream teas and cakes to purchase Dogs on leads are most welcome Plenty of parking
Come and enjoy the beautifully well established, landscaped garden with wide range of planting by expert hands-on gardeners (Edward and Carolyn). The house and gardens...
Hell's Bells, a short film produced by Devon-based film and theatre company, Wandering Tiger, will receive its online premiere on May Day, Tuesday 1 May 2018. Made with the support of Creative England and the BFI NET.WORK, the film tells the story of a young woman who has been brainwashed by Morris dancers. Created in Devon with a local cast and crew, film locations include The Tally Ho community pub, Poltimore House, and Hearn Field in Combeinteignhead. The Dartington Morris Men also make an appearance in the film and provided costumes, props and music. The award-winning short has been...
Winners of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018 in association with Atkins Ferrie Wealth Management were announced at a Grand Ceremony and Gala Dinner at the Crown Plaza Plymouth on 27th April 2018.
More than 250 guests, finalists and sponsors from across the South West attended the inspirational Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner of the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards 2018, held at the Crown Plaza Hotel Plymouth on 27th April 2018.
Alexis Bowater of Bowater communications, the Regional Partner for the Devon & Cornwall Venus Awards, said, "This is the fifth year of...
Students from Exeter College and St Luke's College have enjoyed a site visit to the new cycle route currently being constructed on Cumberland Way and Pinhoe Road in Exeter.
The two-way cycle path will form part of a strategic cycle route connecting new developments on the east of Exeter to the university and the city centre.
Work is progressing well on the E4 route, which will be the first two-way, bi-directional cycle track in Devon, and students were able to see first hand how the route is being built.
Devon County Council representatives described the...
