The Lord-Lieutenant of Devon David Fursdon has officially opened a creative cabin at the Stoke Canon Inn in Stoke Canon.
During the opening ceremony the Lord-Lieutenant also awarded its volunteers with a Queen's Award for Voluntary Service.
The cabin is to be home to a raft of local groups including arts and crafts, learn a language, history lessons, knit and natter, folk singing, book club and bingo club.
The creative cabin, which was set up to bring people together and combat social isolation, was opened with the expert help and a Community Services Fund grant...
A local family-run garden centre business is being forced to giveaway £100,000 worth of Garden Plants for FREE this weekend as they cannot recruit enough nursery staff to look after the plants if returned to their nurseries for the winter.
Team leader Matt Pollard explains “In any usual year we would return these plants to our nursery to cut them back and grow them on for future years. This year it is simply not an option as like many businesses in our sector and the region we can’t find enough staff to work at our nurseries. It is a constant battle to recruit skilled staff in...
PEOPLE across Exeter are being urged to enter Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life as there are just weeks left until the big weekend.
The charity’s much-loved events are returning to the city but with socially distanced measures to keep participants safe. Money raised will help scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, saving lives as the charity fights back from the impact of the pandemic.
Organisers are encouraging people of all ages and abilities to join the 3K, 5K,10K and Pretty Muddy events which take place at Westpoint, Exeter on Saturday...
Global lifestyle brand Ted Baker will open its first stand-alone store in Devon at Princesshay, Exeter.
The store will offer Ted Baker’s mainline menswear, womenswear and accessories collections, along with personal shopping appointments. To celebrate opening day, the first 50 customers will be offered a goody bag, with three of those containing a £50 voucher to spend in-store. All customers spending over £100 on full price product at the new store between the 11th – 18th August will receive a 20% discount.
Michelle Menezes, Princesshay Centre Manager, says, “We’re...
Hobbycraft, the UK’s largest arts and crafts retailer, is pleased to announce the opening of its store in Rydon Lane Retail Park, Exeter, on Wednesday 1st September. To celebrate this new store, Hobbycraft is also hosting a grand opening event on Saturday 4th September at 9.00am, with product offers and exciting activities, including free goody bags to the first 100 customers.
Hobbycraft Exeter will create 19 new jobs in the local area and is currently searching for the best crafting experts to inspire customers to get creative to fill the roles. These roles offer the Exeter...
A survey of over 300 leaders of tech SMEs across the Southwest has revealed the extent of the sectors resilience throughout the pandemic and its rude health as we emerge from the clutches of the pandemic.
The research, commissioned by Bristol-based Antidote Communications, in conjunction with TechSpark, saw 49% of surveyed tech business leaders including founders and MDs, report an increase in sales compared to pre-pandemic levels. 95% of tech leaders said their business was at least as healthy as it was pre-pandemic – while more than half (53%) said their company was doing...
The Tour of Britain may only fleetingly race through communities as it makes its way through Devon, but it has left a much longer-lasting legacy in many parts of the county.
Since The Tour first sped into Devon in 2007, the county has provided the setting for some of the most exciting moments in The Tour's history.
Watching the world's best cyclists tackle some of Devon's toughest climbs has often been the "high-point" of the race in every sense. As well as the enduring memories for the spectators at the roadside, the impact of The Tour remains apparent today.
A new report from Devon County Council has highlighted that while the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been more widespread across Devon than previous recessions, there are positive signs of recovery.
Devon’s economy shrunk by almost 10% last year - in line with the UK average, but future recovery is expected to be a “mixed picture” in the county.
The economic update has tracked the rapidly changing situation through the use of Government statistics, commissioned studies and forecasts, and information gathered directly from the business community....
Whether you're a budding Chris Hoy, a newbie cyclist or are looking for a family adventure, Hospiscare need you to hop on your bike for Tour de Devon 2021!
For this year’s Tour de Devon cycle challenge, you choose where, when and who you ride with. With distances of 50, 100, 250 or 400 miles on offer, there’s a challenge for everyone!
Complete your miles over a day, a week or throughout the month: all we ask is you complete your miles during September. Whether you’re a seasoned pro, a casual rider, looking to get out on your bike more, sign up to Tour de Devon 2021 today...
The IKEA store in Exeter has donated bundles of home items to equip Julian House new accommodation in Exeter, which will improve and change the lives of our vulnerable and homeless community.
The demand for Julian House work continues to grow and thanks to the generosity of corporations like Ikea, Julian House is able to continue supporting people to rebuild their lives after homelessness, prison, addiction, domestic abuse, and long-term unemployment.
Daffne Zamudio, Senior Community and Events Fundraiser for Julian House in Devon said: “We’re very grateful for the...
