Devon

New high profile addition to digital agency

Authored by RokkDev
Posted: Wed, 11/06/2013 - 7:19am

As part of it’s ambitious growth plans, award winning digital agency Rokk Media which develops bespoke software, mobile apps and websites, has recently welcomed successful local entrepreneur Robert Pocock to its board as a non-executive director.

Robert has spent the last 20 years assisting businesses at board level to achieve rapid growth. Over 5 years as Group Finance Director at Orchard Media he was influential in the business achieving impressive profits and culminating in a £25m sale. As Commercial & Finance Director at Lets Go Travel he shared responsibility for driving...

Clive Carroll performs at The George Hotel, South Molton

Event Date: 
08/11/2013 - 8:30pm
Venue: 
The George Hotel, South Molton

Enjoy the talents of ‘Guitar Hero’ Clive Carroll at The George Hotel, South Molton on Friday 8 November.

Clive, who has been described by the music press as ‘’ probably the best and most original young acoustic guitar player and composer in Britain’’, has been booked to perform for the likes of Madonna and Jean-Christophe Novelli and now he is coming to a venue near you. C

live Carroll will perform at The George Hotel, South Molton on Friday 8th November at 8.30 pm. Tickets cost £8.50 and can be purchased at www.wegottickets.com/240190 .

App leads people to nature

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2013 - 12:14pm

Heading out this weekend and want new places to experience autumn’s wildlife spectacles? Or perhaps you just want to discover nature on your doorstep...

With Nature Finder, The Wildlife Trusts’ new free iPhone app, you will have a fabulous guide to thousands of nature reserves and wildlife across the UK.

If you’re looking for a day out and wondering where to go or what to do, look no further. Nature Finder, the simple location-based app, enables the user to find Wildlife Trust nature reserves and events wherever their current location. The app uses GPS technology to...

Remembrance Concert

Event Date: 
10/11/2013 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
St Pauls Church, Honiton

The Sheldon Singers will perform Howard Goodall's Eternal Light, followed, after an interval for refreshments, by a performance by the Taunton-based Collegium Singers of For the Fallen, a requiem written by Peter Leech, the MD of the Collegium Singers, and dedicated to 40 Commando Royal Marines.

No entrance fee will be charged at either venue but the audience will be encouraged to donate generously to the work of the Royal British Legion.

The BIG Cake Show Invite Devon to Break a World Record

Event Date: 
16/11/2013 - 2:00pm
Venue: 
Westpoint Arena

The BIG Cake show is looking for Devon to participate in their Guinness World Record challenge to host the 'Largest Cream Tea Party'.

To be held at Westpoint on the 16th November, participants will need to be there at 2pm for the 3pm challenge kick off.

You can register your interest to take part on the BIG Cake show website http://bit.ly/1a35luZ

News from Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Sun, 11/03/2013 - 3:16pm

Members of Newton St Cyres Young Farmers Club have been busy in the last few weeks with a fun filled programme of events. The members have listened to interesting talks from Tom Lee and Alice Giles (of Bow YFC) ,about their recent trip to Amsterdam with the Devon YFC Travel Programme. At the following meeting, Richard Gibson of BBC2 ‘Toughest Place to be a farmer’ gave an inspiring talk on his time in Kenya. Tom Lee and Georgina Davie joined members from across the county at River Dart Country Park for the Devon YFC officer training weekend, where they took to the high ropes and other team...

Landmark Information Group hires eight young apprentices

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Sun, 11/03/2013 - 1:59pm

Landmark Information Group, the UK’s leading provider of land and property search information, with a local office in Exeter, has appointed eight apprentices to join its 430-strong workforce.

Following an extensive interview and selection process, the apprentices will all be undertaking a 12-month Landmark apprenticeship programme designed to equip them with the skills necessary to progress in the industry. Five of the appointments were made in partnership with the apprenticeships provider QA Apprenticeships, and are designed to combine employment with government funded training....

Fire crews called to Exeter H&M

H&M in Exeter was evacuated today after smoke was reported in the premises.

Three fire appliances from Danes Castle and Middlemoor, together with an aerial ladder platform from Danes Castle, attended the incident.

On arrival crews confirmed the shop had been evacuated and set to work investigating the source of the smoke.

The cause of the smoke was found to be a small door heater on the ground floor of the shop which was extinguished by isolating the power supply .

Crews cleared the smoke with a ventilation fan and used a short extension ladder to check...

Council supports Rowing Club’s move

East Devon District Council’s Cabinet yesterday has agreed to support Exmouth Rowing Club to move into the old lifeboat station adjacent to their existing premises on Queen’s Drive.

This will allow the council to move forward with its plans for the regeneration of Queen’s Drive.

The club will be charged a reduced rent for the new premises to be reviewed after five years. Refurbishment of the building to bring it up to date is to be funded by the club through an Inspired Facilities grant from Sport England.

Councillor Andrew Moulding, Deputy Leader of East Devon...

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park announces exciting expansion plans for 2014

Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park today announces substantial investment during 2014, which will see five new rides and a themed indoor area open.

Chris Down, Managing Director and one of the family owners of Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park said: “Thanks to our guest feedback we are excited to be able to bring some fantastic new rides and attractions to Devon’s Crealy Great Adventure Park. As a family run business, we are looking to continue investing in the Park to ensure that the guest and member experience is exceptional.

“We’ve had a successful summer seeing a...

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