Devon

Bob Dylan's art on show in Exeter

Internationally renowned music icon Bob Dylan will have a vibrant selection of his art on show in Exeter in a retrospective exhibition that brings together works released annually from 2008 to 2014, all from his critically-acclaimed collection: The Drawn Blank Series. All of the pieces are hand-signed by the artist.

The exhibition at Castle Galleries in the city will be showcasing the best of Bob Dylan’s art released over the last six years – inspired while he was on the road from 1989 to 1992 - and will be on display at the Cathedral Yard venue, from Saturday 28th February, for...

Trust launches recruitment drive

The Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is launching a recruitment drive to enhance the nursing and therapy teams which care for people in community hospitals and at home across Exeter, Mid and East Devon.

The Trust is looking to attract experienced and newly-qualified nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to work across its acute and community services, which also span North Devon.

The Trust is holding recruitment open days at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, on Monday 16 March and at Tiverton and District Hospital on Monday 23 March, both from...

Repair or Recycle your Broken Jewellery

Event Date: 
28/03/2015 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Poltimore House, Exeter

Join Carole Woodford for an afternoon workshop.

Bring along any broken bead or chain jewellery to repair or to turn into a new piece of jewellery or just come along and make a brand new item.

No experience necessary. Tools supplied.

Lots of beads available for purchase to supplement those in your broken item (cash please). Relaxed and fun afternoon.

Booking essential

Afternoon tea and cake included in the price.

http://www.poltimore.org/

Four of Swords Theatre Presents Jekyll & Hyde

Event Date: 
05/03/2015 - 7:00pm to 14/03/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Poltimore House, Exeter

A return of this hugely popular production by a very talented company.

Four of Swords Theatre invites you on a daring expedition into the deepest darkness of the human soul with ambitious stagecraft, spectacular video projection and haunting live music set within the House.

Pre-performance drinks in the Chapel from 6pm and 8pm.

You will be collected in a group from the Chapel.

No late entry!

The 30 strong audience will be standing and moving around the House throughout the one hour performance.

Performances:

5, 6 & 7 March at 7pm...

Policeman dismissed for sex in public

On Tuesday 17 February 2015 an internal misconduct hearing was held in respect of a serving police sergeant.

A member of the public had made a complaint that the sergeant had been seen engaging in sexual activity with another, in a public place whilst on duty.

The sergeant admitted the allegation and that his behaviour amounted to gross misconduct.

The sergeant was dismissed from the police service without notice.

Assistant Chief Constable Russ Middleton said: “We expect the highest standards of professional behaviour from all of our officers and staff. The...

£600k investment fund for SW social ventures

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 02/25/2015 - 10:52am

Leaders of social ventures are being urged to find out how they could benefit from thousands of pounds of investment and support to further their development at a taster event being held in Dartington this week.

Seedbed is a cutting edge investment and support programme that will work with 50 social ventures in the South West to help them grow, create sustainable jobs, access finance and contribute to their local economy and communities.

By attending the taster event on Thursday (Feb 19), social entrepreneurs can meet the team and learn more about the wealth of expertise...

Devon bids for highways fund

Devon County Council has submitted a £44 million bid to the Government for additional funding for major resurfacing, drainage and streetlight improvements on some of Devon’s most critical road infrastructure.

Devon is attempting to secure a share of the £575 million Local Highways Maintenance Challenge Fund. In a joint collaboration with Torbay Council, it’s looking to secure £34.29 million to fund improvements to the A39 and A361 North Devon Link Road and the A380, all of which serve future growth developments which are currently in the pipeline.

The road upgrade schemes...

200 jobs up for grabs at Devon’s Crealy

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park announces its annual recruitment weekend on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th March at the park’s restaurant Mama Mia’s.

A special recruitment event will also take place in Princesshay on Saturday 14th March, from 11.00 am – 3.00 pm. Visitors to the recruitment weekend are invited to join Buddy Bear and current members of the Crealy team to find out about exciting new positions.

200 jobs will be available for the 2015 season at Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park. Positions will be available in a variety of departments including, Rides &...

Final homes avaialble at city development

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/24/2015 - 5:21pm

Leading UK housebuilder Charles Church has just 11 properties remaining at its Kings Grove development in Exeter. The site boasts two to five bedroom houses and it is situated on the outskirts of the city, forming part of the Cranbrook community. Picked for its easy access to the M5 motorway, Exeter International Airport and the coast, Kings Grove has 3 bed detached properties available from £255,000 The homes have been carefully designed to complement the local environment, offering a combination of stone, brick and render and roofed in either grey slates or terracotta tiles. They are...

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