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Bogus trading standards officer scam warning

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/05/2017 - 4:50pm

Householders are urged to be on their guard following reports that fraudsters, falsely claiming to be trading standards officers, are operating in Devon and Somerset.

Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Service says that the fraudsters have been knocking on doors and 'advising' residents that they can obtain a refund and compensation following poor work carried out previously.

The resident is then told by the officer that for the claim to proceed £1000 must be paid into a specific bank account, the details of which are provided by the fake officer.

This is a type...

RD&E to benefit from £41,000 funding boost for maternity safety training

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/05/2017 - 3:14pm

Maternity staff at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust are set to benefit from a £41,000 funding boost which will enable the Trust to deliver further training to improve maternity safety.

The RD&E has received a share of over £8m through Health Education England’s (HEE) Maternity Safety Training Fund, which is being distributed to all NHS Trusts in England on behalf of the Department of Health.

The fund aims to support a culture of continuous learning and improvement in safe maternity services, with the hope of reducing the rates of still births, neonatal...

Corinne West returns to Otterton Mill

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 04/05/2017 - 3:12pm

California-based songwriterCorinne West kicks off her 2017 UK Tour inApril 2017, one that she’s been looking forward to as she reveals “There is always a certain magic in the UK tours. It will be stellar to be with you once again.”

In advance of her tour, Corinne will release a single; a reworking of the Battlefield Band songThe Yew Tree, written by Brian McNeill which is released 14th April. Corinne is delighted to return to Otterton Mill on 27 April, following last year’s sell out performance.

While Corinne West is a well-established figure on the acoustic roots/folk...

Corinne West

Event Date: 
27/04/2017 - 8:00pm
Venue: 
Otterton Mill, Fore St, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG

Corinne West

Thursday 27th April

Otterton Mill, Fore St, Otterton, Budleigh Salterton EX9 7HG

Starts 8pm, tickets £15.00

To book tel 01395 568521

California-based songwriterCorinne West kicks off her 2017 UK Tour inApril 2017, one that she’s been looking forward to as she reveals “There is always a certain magic in the UK tours. It will be stellar to be with you once again.”

In advance of her tour, Corinne will release a single; a reworking of the Battlefield Band songThe Yew Tree, written by Brian McNeill which is released 14th April....

Bluebell day

Event Date: 
05/04/2017 - 2:45pm
Venue: 
Holyford Woods, Colyton, EX24 6HW - no vehicle access or parking

Start the day with a Dawn Chorus walk at the picnic site at the top of Seaton Down Hill at 6am.

Followed by a day of walks, activities and celebrations of the history, wildlife and trees of Holyford Woods.

Organised by the East Devon District Council Countryside team and the Holyford Woodland Trust.

A free event

No vehicle access or parking - please use the free parking at Colyford Memorial Hall, where a free shuttle bus will operate throughout the day. First bus 11.15am last bus returns 4.15pm.

Find out more at wildeastdevon.co.uk

Easter crafts and challenges at Seaton wetlands

Event Date: 
13/04/2017 - 10:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Reed Base, Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Easter family fun at Seaton Wetlands!

Make spring and Easter themed crafts and take part in fun challenges.

No booking required. £3 per child.

More info at wildeastdevon.co.uk

Easter crafts and challenges

Event Date: 
12/04/2017 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Standing dead trees on Post Coach Way, Cranbrook

Family fun at Cranbrook!

Make spring and Easter themed craft and take part in fun challenges.

No dogs.

Weather permitting.

Children must be accompanied.

No booking. £3 per child.

Family explorer day at Trinity Hill

Event Date: 
11/04/2017 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Trinity Hill car park, Trinity Hill Road, near Axminster, EX13 5SS

Join the Axe Vale and District Conservation Society along with East Devon District Council's Education ranger for an afternoon of outdoor fun.

Explore the site, find out about the wildlife that lives here and get creative!

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Suggested donation £3 per family group.

Book online at www.wildeastdevon.co.uk

Family adventure day

Event Date: 
07/04/2017 - 10:00am to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Liverton Copse SY025822

A fun, hands on day with the Education ranger at Liverton Copse.

An opportunity for families to work and play together and learn outdoor skills such as den building, fire lighting, cooking, crafts and more.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Booking required at wildeastdevon.co.uk

£12 per child (aimed at 7 to 14 years, min age 5).

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