RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce it has selected Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) as its chosen charity and will be fundraising for the cause throughout 2017.
Having had a phenomenal response to its Christmas Present Appeal in aid of CHSW at the end of 2016, when in excess of 250 gifts were donated by RGB customers and staff, the builders merchant is looking forward to continuing its support.
This year RGB staff are taking part in a number of CHSW fundraising activities and will also be holding regular events to boost the amount raised.
The creation of a brand new natural recreational area and haven for wildlife in Teignbridge has begun, after the first spade was put in the ground on a £250k project to create the new Dawlish Countryside Park.
Last year, on Thursday 24th November 2016, Teignbridge Planning Committee approved plans for the creation of a new Countryside Park in Dawlish. The 26.4 hectare (65 acre) site (around the size of 26 rugby pitches) was purchased with money from developers, known as Section 106 payments and Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), on new developments across three council areas of...
Following on from their triumphant fundraiser to celebrate 20 years of business and raise money for local charity Force Cancer, Organic Colour Systems Salon, Ragamuffins Hair in Kenton are now celebrating a more personal achievement!
Bec Vowdon has been with Ragamuffins since the very beginning, and is celebrating her own achievement of 20 years service.
Fully qualified with a wealth of knowledge and extensive training behind her, Bec has developed and grown with the business and become a pillar in the day to day running of the salon providing outstanding support for salon...
Stroke patients in Eastern Devon will benefit from more joined up services this spring when a rehabilitation unit relocates to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
This move is the final stage in completing recommendations from a 2013 consultation led by Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and the Stroke Association.
In April, inpatient stroke rehabilitation facilities at Ottery St Mary Community Hospital will be transferred to Yealm Ward at the RD&E, next to the Trust’s acute stroke care inpatient facilities on Clyst Ward. Stroke...
On Saturday 4th March 2017 people will come from all over the UK to take part in a Civic Reception and parade in Exeter, to remember two significant anniversaries in the country’s naval history.
2017 is the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the WW2 ship HMS Exeter and the 35th anniversary of the Falklands War. This is where the Type 42 destroyer, the other HMS Exeter, saw active duty.
HMS Exeter was involved in one of the most significant sea battles of the 2nd World War, The Battle of the River Plate. Following that battle, HMS Exeter went onto further battles and met its...
UK Rum Festivals are fun and enriching, for both the general public and brands, showcasing the diversity of rum!
Don’t miss out on the Exeter Rum Festival taking place 29th July at Exeter Castle!
The Festival will host seminars with master distillers, cocktail bars, rum tastings sessions (over 100 different rums!), live music and a street food fiesta.
Rum is frequently overlooked, branded as either white, gold, dark or spiced… but UK Rum Festivals recognize its true value and want the public to share their passion for the spirit.
Exeter artist Gregory Mason is through to the semi-final of Sky Arts’ Portrait Artist of the Year (PAOTY), which will see him painting a portrait of award-winning star of stage and screen Imelda Staunton
Greg, who fought off strong competition in the fourth episode of the series, painting UK actor Trevor Eve (Trevor also chose to take Greg’s portrait home with him at the end of the show), is an Honours Graduate of St Martins School of Art in London, where he studied illustration. He worked for a range of publications, from the New Scientist to the Listener and The Times Educational...
If you can get down to Totnes on 17th March you will be able to catch Gong playing live at Unit 23 Live, the former South Devon Arts Centre. The band started out in the late 60's and are still going strong, albeit no longer with the original line up. They have a worldwide following and included in their March tour are venues in such cities as Paris, Oslo, Copenhagen and Sao Paolo in Brasil !
The first-time promoter, a fan, is putting them on in Totnes as he lives locally and hopes to help out local voluntary organisations by donating any proceeds.
A new walking and cycling trail in Cranbrook has been officially opened.
The “Cranbrook Discovery Trail: Long Orchard” has been developed by Devon County Council, East Devon District Council, Cranbrook Town Council and Cranbrook New Community Partners Consortium to encourage residents to explore their local area.
As a designated “Healthy Town” it also provides local adults and children in Cranbrook with an opportunity to stay active.
The opening was attended by Councillor Andrew Moulding, Deputy Leader of East Devon District Council and Chairman of Devon County...
