The iconic Oktoberfest is returning to Exeter this October!
The official Oktoberfest Exeter will be hosted at Exeter Castle on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st of October 2023.
Oktoberfest offers an incredible selection of traditional German Bier that can be served in up to 2 pint steins, that customers can choose to take home. There will be amazing German food including bratwurst and pretzels, plus a range of other drinks including cider, prosecco, spirits and wine.
As well as entertainment from Oompah bands performing their very own blend of ‘oompop’,...
Aldi is recruiting new colleagues in Devon as a result of its continued expansion in the area.
In a welcome boost to the local economy, the UK’s fastest growing supermarket is currently recruiting for at least 40 Store Assistants, ranging from 10 - 30 hours per week.
Aldi is looking to hire for these roles at three stores in the area: Forde Close Store in Newton Abbot, Brixham Road Store in Paignton and the new Kerswell Gardens Store in Torquay, due to open later this year.
Aldi pays all Store Assistants at least £11.00 an hour nationally and also remains the...
Grants totalling £0.8m have been awarded to small businesses and community projects across the county to help them bounce back after Covid-19.
The Devon Elevation Fund (DEF) awarded grants to small businesses and community projects across the county to respond to the different trading environment resulting from the pandemic, plan for future growth and initiatives, develop new products and services and improve infrastructure.
The government’s UK Community Renewal Fund, aimed at investing in new approaches to skills, community and place, financed the Devon Elevation Fund,...
A new director has been appointed by leading South West firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, Westcotts to head up their Crediton office.
Accountant Matt Melksham (pictured with Westcotts managing partner, Shona Godefroy) joins the firm with more than 23 years’ experience and will lead the four-strong team, while supporting a growing number of clients in mid Devon.
A Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), Matt will oversee the growth and development of Westcotts in the area and brings significant specialist expertise...
Seaglass Gallery, an independent art gallery in Lympstone, will be hosting ‘A Celebration of Ceramics’ from Friday 28th April until Sunday 7th May.
The exhibition will be open daily from 10.30am-4pm ( closed Tuesday 2nd May) and will exhibit the work of contemporary ceramicists coming together to celebrate the natural forms and colours of nature.
Beautiful pots, vessels, functional ware and decorative tiles will inspire visitors, in our calm and creative space.
Charlotte and Bruce, Seaglass Gallery’s owners, who will be...
International Dawn Chorus Day takes place on Sunday 7 May 2023 and the RSPB is inviting you to wrap your ears around nature’s finest musical experience.
Wherever you live, this amazing festival of bird song (known as the Dawn Chorus) happens on your doorstep.
Starting about an hour before sunrise (around 4:30am) birds take advantage of the still, quiet air to trumpet, squeak and caw to attract a mate and warn off rivals from their patch. Don’t worry if that’s a bit early for you, though – they often continue singing until about 7am so you can catch their final encore....
This year, thousands of people across the UK will strip off their clothes and stroll around the grounds of gorgeous gardens, stately homes and castles to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation (BHF).
They’ll be taking part in British Naturism’s Naked Heart Walks, experiencing the exhilaration of being nude in the great outdoors, boosting their mental and physical health, reducing their stress - and having a lot of fun.
The first Naked Heart Walk takes place at the stunning Powderham Castle, near Exeter in Devon in May.
Corparison are excited to announce the launch of a new partnership with Eden Sustainable that will see us become their automotive introducer.
Together with Eden Sustainable , who have offices in Exeter, Corparison are excited to offer our fleet customers access to industry-leading commercial and industrial solar energy solutions.
The partnership allows Corparison to support every aspect of a business’s electrification. Experts in procurement, the fleet solutions provider supply the most cost-effective vehicles, support with charging infrastructure and can now introduce...
Churches across the UK are being urged to take steps to prevent metal theft following a spate of incidents.
The warning comes from specialist insurer Ecclesiastical following theft of lead from the roof of churches in Bath, including All Saints Church in Weston which was targeted multiple times in one month.
High demand for copper and lead, driven by an increase in metal prices, has seen several churches already affected by theft in the first quarter of 2023. The recent incidents of metal theft combined with a challenging economic backdrop has raised concerns there could...
Devon is a county in South West England that boasts a diverse coastline with a variety of beaches, ranging from sandy shores to pebble beaches, hidden coves to expansive stretches of coastline. The beaches in Devon are known for their natural beauty, picturesque landscapes, and opportunities for outdoor activities such as swimming, surfing, sunbathing and coastal walks. It’s a great location to stay at a holiday park this summer.
Do you know which Devon Beach scored the highest?
Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park recently looked at some interesting data from TripAdvisor, looking at the...
