The Devon Maritime Forum’s latest conference will introduce a new approach to managing coasts and seas and how it can be put into use in the South West region.
The South West Marine Natural Capital Conference at Exeter Racecourse on Tuesday 11 July, is the first of its kind in the UK to exclusively look at the potential of the marine “natural capital” approach - a new way of thinking that puts the environment and environmental assets at the heart of economic decision-making.
The event, which is being organised and hosted by the Devon Maritime Forum, will bring together...
Exeter City Council Chief Exec and Growth Director, Karime Hassan has recognised Exeter Chamber of Commerce as crucial to Exeter’s success at a recent networking event to start the celebrations of the Chamber’s 150th anniversary year.
At the event Mr Hassan noted, how key individuals including vice president of the Chamber, Derek Phillips, had played an important, long term, role in the continued success of the city’s economy, including strategic developments outside the city.
Karime Hassan said: “Together Exeter City Council and Exeter Chamber share a united public/private...
Weleda, famous for its organic babycare range, was delighted to sponsor the Gentle Parenting Award for Best Healthcare Provider to recognise a health professional who had gone that extra mile to support a patient or client during pregnancy, birth or the early stages of motherhood.
The Award was open to nominations from parents for any midwife, health visitor, obstetrician, paediatrician, GP, lactation consultant or other baby health professional. Weleda have been making baby products since 1959 and today their range is one of the top-selling natural baby skincare ranges in the...
Last Sunday on one of the hottest days of the year over 500 masons and their families gathered at Ugbrooke House Chudleigh to celebrate their 300th Birthday which was officially on the 24th June, they came from as far away as Plymouth, Barnstaple and Tiverton to enjoy the most fantastic fun day of the year so far.
The day consisted of something of interest for all the family with the Railway brass band, the Royal Marine Cadets, Handpan Dan as well as Carnaby Set providing music to suit all tastes, a Teddy Bears Picnic, an Inflatable Assault Course and ice creams for all the kids...
UB40 star Robin Campbell is ready to get the party started as the iconic reggae band head to Devon to perform live at Newton Abbot Racecourse’s Sounds of the Summer concert.
For the renowned guitarist it’s a welcome return to South Devon, where UB40 will head a sensational line-up that includes pop band All Saints, Fine Young Cannibals (FYC) and eighties rock/pop band China Crisis on Sunday 16 July.
Robin is expecting a thumping atmosphere at the racecourse, as loyal fans of the Brummie superstars turn out alongside first-timers to party to UB40’s unique sound. “It’s a...
International Study Programmes is looking for a few more host families for Italian students arriving on 16 July.
The group is from Como (one of the beautiful lakes of northern Italy).
They are looking forward to spending two weeks studying English in Exeter with a full programme of activities and excursions including Dartmoor, Dartmouth, Torquay, Tintagel and Bath.
ISP’s local organiser, Rosemary Mason, would be delighted to hear from any Exeter residents who have a spare bedroom available from 16-30 July and would like to welcome one or two Italian students aged 15...
Clinton Devon Estates is supporting an internationally important research project into the effect of wildfires on global warming.
A team of University of Exeter scientists from the University’s wildFIRE lab is currently assessing the impact of a 50-hectare fire on the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths at Colaton Raleigh Common, owned by Clinton Devon Estates and managed by the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust.
The group has been conducting weekly field visits to the site since the fire on April 23rd, which took 160 firefighters eight hours to extinguish.
Well done to Exeter School alumnus Ben Green and Lower Sixth Former Tom Lammonby for their selection into the England U19 test and one-day squads this summer.
Both Exeter School players have been representing Exeter Cricket Club in the Premier Division as well as playing for Somerset.
Ben has been called up for two four-day matches against India, with Tom selected for a five-match Royal London One-Day Series. Tom has also been invited to play for an invitational XI versus India at Loughborough.
Tom said: "After the disappointment of wrestling with injury last year,...
Miranda Sykes, the acclaimed singer and bassist with ‘Show of Hands’ is returning to her roots. After a career spanning over 20 years, during which time she has played with many of the top musicians and singers within the folk world, she will be touring as she started out: One woman, one bass, and one guitar. BORROWED PLACES is her debut solo album and draws its inspiration primarily from the songs and landscape of her native Lincolnshire but seen through the eyes of someone who has lived away for many years. With her sensational voice, and accompanying herself, Miranda interprets the soul...
Princesshay’s Bedford Square will burst into life on Saturday 15th July, from 11am to 3pm with a Dancing in the Streets event raising money for Children’s Hospice South West.
The brainchild of talented local choreographer Mandi Cox of Vibes Dance Company, Dancing in the Streets encourages people to take to the square and strut their stuff for an incredible cause.
The headline workshop is Exeter’s very own Swagga Fit, a whole new genre of fitness class created by Mandi herself. Swagga takes inspiration from music videos, mimicking iconic dances and moves with fitness in mind...