There's still time to enter the Michelmores Charity Run, taking place on Thursday 11 June 2015 at 7pm and fundraising in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Starting the race is ultra-marathon runner Kevin Carr, from Woolacombe, who circumnavigated the globe running 16,300 miles in a record breaking 621 days.
Setting off from Devon in July 2013, Kevin is also the first person to run around the world solo and unsupported, traversing deserts, high-altitude mountain passes and arctic climes – taking in five continents.
The Exeter Chiefs will lead the pre-race warm up....
Once again this summer, Exeter will see Ping! table tennis tables springing up in public places around Exeter as part of the National Table Tennis Association’s Ping! initiative.
Active Devon, the local organisers ensured that last year’s event was a runaway success with over 30,000 people from across Exeter enjoying table tennis for free over the summer.
The countdown to this year’s big launch in June is now underway and Active Devon would like some fun loving helPing! hands over the summer.
Those who are interested in a spot of volunteering are invited to enjoy...
River Dart Country Park is kicking off the summer season in blazing fashion with the return of the park’s fun-filled annual event, Picnic at the Park, this Sunday (31 May).
The line-up boasts an array of family activities and spectacles, including dance displays, a dog show and a birds of prey show by South Hams Hawks and Owls.
Picnic at the Park is incredibly popular with the local community and this year looks to be no different, with organisers making a few changes to the format to make it an even better occasion for all. This year, it’s a ticket only event with 4,000...
Leading local advice charity, Exeter Citizens Advice Bureau is saying a “big thank you” to their volunteers by hosting a cream tea event later in the Summer.
At a time of financial pressures, the invaluable contribution made by volunteers is needed more now than ever.
Volunteers undertake a variety of roles. These include training as advisers and assessors, campaigning on social policy issues, working on Reception, helping out with administration, providing financial capability training courses, and even sitting on the trustee board.
Police in Newton Abbot are appealing for information following a theft in Ipplepen.
The incident occurred at around 2.05pm on Sunday 10th May at Hollyhocks Florists located at the Fermoy’s Garden Centre, on the A381 Totnes Road in Ipplepen.
Whilst the counter was unattended by staff the offender walked behind it and stole a handbag containing a quantity of cash.
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with the incident.
He is described as being aged, in his 50’s approximately 6’2” in height, and medium in build.
Nearly a quarter of state school pupils in England and Wales, aged 11 – 16, have regular private tuition. Further findings from the Sutton Trust show there is almost a 20% increase on the figures from 2005. So, is it just good parenting to get your child a tutor? Or does it represent a lack of faith in the British education system? Many would claim the rise of the private tuition industry is a sign our schools are failing and that parents are being forced to bail out a failing education system. How would you feel if, after visiting your GP, it was suggested you employ a private doctor to...
During June, Devon Wildlife Trust is asking everyone to do something wild every day for a month.
The challenge is simple and designed to delight. The charity wants us all to make room in our busy lives for nature - no matter where you are or how hectic your schedule. The message from The Trust’s spokesperson Steve Hussey couldn’t be clearer:
‘We want to make June the month when you do something wild every day – and let us motivate you!’
Devon Wildlife Trust’s invitation is part of a national campaign being run by the The Wildlife Trusts. Everyone who signs up to 30...
RICS to launch ‘Quality’ scheme to encourage diversity & best practice amongst South West firms
The RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is launching a new initiative to help property firms across the South West create a more inclusive and competitive workforce.
The land, property and construction sector is not known for its diversity but RICS have been working across the industry and learning from other professions to find out what is not working and what can be done differently. Findings from the organisation’s research have led to it launching a scheme...
A leading Exeter law firm has promoted four high flying lawyers into associate, senior associate and partner roles. The promotions have been made in a number of the firm’s specialist teams including commercial property, holiday and residential parks and private client.
Stephens Scown LLP has promoted two of its Exeter-based lawyers to partners, bringing the total number of partners at the firm to 53. Kirstie Apps, a specialist in holiday and residential parks law, has been promoted to partner. Nigel Coveney, who is part of the commercial property team, also becomes a partner....
Asher Simpson of Chandos Deli, Princesshay has won the ‘Roast Sesame & Chilli Sauce’ category at the grand final of the Sandwich Designer of the Year awards.
The best sandwich designers in the UK battled it out in the finals to be crowned British Sandwich Designer of the Year 2015. 29 of the UK’s finest sandwich designers had won through from five regional heats in the British Sandwich Association’s flagship competition.
The Sandwich Designer of the Year is a quest to find the UK’s most innovative sandwich designers. There were six categories, all of whom produced a...
