A leading provider of British Sign Language (BSL) and other deaf and deafblind qualifications in the UK has launched its search for the South West’s most inspirational people involved in the deaf and deafblind community.
Signature has announced the opening of nominations for its eighth Signature Annual Awards, which celebrates people across the UK who are involved in providing a positive impact on the lives of some of the 11 million deaf and hard of hearing people living in the country.
Signature executive director Lindsay Foster said: "We are overwhelmed every year by the...
The Seaton Down Roman coin hoard will stay in Devon thanks to a number of donations and grants.
The hoard has been purchased by Exeter’s RAM Museum for £50,000, allowing it to be kept together and displayed for the benefit of the people of Devon and Exeter and for Hoardfuture generations.
The purchase and conservation of the hoard of coins was made possible by contributions from Devon County Council, the Heritage Lottery Fund, Clinton Devon Estates, a private donation by Patrick Long, and members of the public.
Bill Horner, the county archaeologist, said: “We are...
Young people in Teignbridge are being encouraged to submit designs for a new multi-purpose outdoor sports facility worth more than £120,000.
Teignbridge District Council and Newton Abbot Town Council have teamed up with local organisations to replace the existing Buckland Skatepark with the new facility.
The announcement has been welcomed by the community of Buckland and Milber as well as its surrounding areas.
There are two opportunities for people to have their say by visiting www.teignbridge.gov.uk/bucklandskatepark or by stopping by at two local events:
Lawyers from the largest solely dedicated renewable energy team in the South West have gained technical qualifications to help them provide the very best advice to clients. Seven of Stephens Scown LLP’s renewable energy team have gained the Galileo Master Certificate for the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency sector. The Galileo Master Certificate (GMC) is internationally recognised and demonstrates an individual’s knowledge and experience in the renewable energy sector. The qualification is based upon technology, science and engineering. Sonya Bedford, head of the renewable energy...
On Sunday 18 September Finch Foundry in the village of Sticklepath, Dartmoor, will be hosting an exhibition of rural skills both new and old. There will be a range of craftspeople in the Foundry gardens displaying their skills and selling their products, including sugar crafting, loom weaving, rag rugging, wine production, a wood turner, a wool fleece manufacturer, and a blacksmith. There will also be a village duck race, continuing a tradition first started in Sticklepath over 30 years ago. Ben Shapcott, Foundry Manager, says: “We have held several rural craft fairs in the past and, after...
A Fundraising Event has been planned for Exeter Forest School Kindergarten, to raise funds for a new outdoor classroom, to enable young children to learn and experience the outdoors.
The event will bring together families across Exeter at Riverside Leisure Centre on Saturday 3rd September from 3pm until 7pm to enjoy a range of games and activities for all ages, including a giant inflatable assault course and forest school activities. Food and drinks will be available throughout the event as well.
Looking towards the evening, attendees will be able to enjoy live music from...
Flexible working can provide an antidote to the health risks associated with sedentary office jobs in Exeter according to a new survey from Regus. Medical journal The Lancet recently published a paper outlining the risks to health of sitting at the desk all day.
The Regus survey suggests that flexible work could be an antidote. Regus canvassed business people from across Exeter on their attitudes and approaches to work. 74% of respondents believe that working closer to home helps improve health, and more than three fifths (61%) believe working closer to home would encourage them to...
The Ocean Film Festival showcases the world's most amazing ocean films filmed above and below the water's surface! Brought to you by the producers of the Banff Film Festival UK Tour, this extraordinary collection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean, celebrating the divers, kayakers, swimmers, surfers and oceanographers who live for the sea's salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean without getting your feet wet!
