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Willmott Dixon Developments strengthens Wales and West team

NATIONAL developer Willmott Dixon Developments has strengthened its team in Wales and the West of England with the appointment of senior development manager Tom Lowry.

Tom joined the business in June, bringing extensive experience in planning, regeneration and development delivery gained through roles with Plymouth City Council and regeneration developer Urban Splash.

Having spent much of his career working across the Southwest, Tom has contributed to a number of landmark regeneration projects, including Royal William Yard in Plymouth and Swansea Civic Centre.

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Devon residents urged to repair, refurbish and reuse

Devon County Council is championing the very first REUSE week this coming May 16th-22nd.

Residents from all over Devon are being urged to repair, refurbish and reuse more.

REUSE week is all about giving the things we own a new lease of life – by repairing, refurbishing, repurposing or passing them on to someone. It’s also about highlighting the treasure trove that is second-hand and pre-loved items.

One of the highlights of the week will be the UK premiere of the documentary REUSE! in conjunction with Transition Exeter.

This screening takes place at Exeter...

£75,000 grant for SW Community Chaplaincy

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 2:31pm

South West Community Chaplaincy Ltd, will continue to support ex-offenders moving on from prison, thanks to a three year £75,000 Lloyds Bank Foundation grant.

The charity helps people through the crucial months prior to and after their release back into the community, and will put its grant towards the salaries of the Coordinating Community and Community Chaplains, who will mentor ex-offenders at this important point in their lives, ensuring they get the a fresh start.

The Chaplaincy focuses on reducing the chances of re-offending by offering people a network of...

No-wash socks get an airing at Show

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 12:55pm

When the Devon County Show opens on May 19 at Westpoint, Exeter, visitors with cheesy feet are likely to be hot footing it to the Angora goats feature.

For Show Steward and Angora goat farmer Steve Whitley is producing a line of odour resistant socks which he claims don’t smell and don’t need frequent washing.

He said the fleeces of angora goats do not trap smelly bacteria in the same way as scalier wool or cotton fibres, and his mohair socks can be worn for as much as a year without washing.

"Our customers started owning up to the fact that they could wear them for...

Exeter marine plastics expert to advise parliamentary select committee

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 11:59am

A University of Exeter expert marine pollution will be giving advice to a cross-party committee of MPs at the Palace of Westminster in London today (Monday).

Professor Tamara Galloway, an eco-toxicologist in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences, has been asked to provide oral evidence to the UK Environmental Audit Committee, which is conducting an inquiry into the environmental impact of microplastics. It comes amid growing pressure from the public and environmental campaigning organisations, such as Greenpeace UK, who are urging the Government to ban the use of plastic...

New era dawns for Devon-based lodge manufacturer

After a successful 33 years at the helm of the country’s leading luxury park home and lodge manufacturer, Pathfinder Homes, managing director Mike Wills and fellow company director Martin Hember have announced plans to hang up their crowns and take a step back, making way for successor’s Bruce Macdonald & John Hoyle.

Mike and director Martin have decided to break into retirement slowly and whilst still assist the new heads, enjoy a well-deserved break.

Mike said: “I am proud of Pathfinder Homes, as a manufacturer, as a business and as a community. From humble beginnings...

Exeter student to represent UK at Global Student Entrepreneur Awards

Tom Charman, a final year student at the University of Exeter, has been given the opportunity to represent the United Kingdom at the World Finals of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards in Bangkok, hosted by the Entrepreneurs’ Organisation (EO) on 10th May 2016, with his business KOMPAS.

The Annual Competition is open to students who have created and run their own business for at least six months alongside their studies, with the finals hosting 50 finalists from 50 countries around the world.Tom decided to enter the competition after co-founding KOMPAS, an innovative tech-travel...

Foot Anstey advises Octonauts rights owner, Silvergate Media, on multi-million pound investment

Authored by helenloney
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 9:39am

Specialists at leading law firm Foot Anstey have advised the highly creative children's media business, Silvergate Media, on their partnership with private equity firm Shamrock Capital Advisors.

Los Angeles-based Shamrock Capital Advisors has acquired a majority stake in Silvergate to support their global growth, organically and by acquisition as well as the continued development of intellectual property, library rights and digital capabilities.

Silvergate has a wide portfolio of projects in production, including Octonauts (currently in its fourth season) and its newest...

Event to help communities prepare for emergencies

A free event to help communities across Devon prepare for incidents such as severe weather and flooding is being held near Exeter next week.

The interactive day, entitled 'Becoming Resilient', will include guest speakers, workshops, case studies and an expert question and answer panel.

It's being held on Wednesday 11 May, from 10am to 4pm, at the Kenn Centre in Kennford. Aimed at those interested or involved in emergency and recovery planning in their community, the event will include sessions on rest centres, Devon’s snow warden scheme, emergency plan implementation, risk...

First million pound community ‘claim’ for Teignbridge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 05/09/2016 - 7:58am

Teignbridge District Council has issued its first £1m community charge to developers building new homes at Sentry’s Farm in Exminster.

Known as the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), this levy or charge on new housing and some retail developments will be used to fund infrastructure such as schools, green spaces, cycle paths and road improvements, providing vital facilities for Exminster residents.

Housing developers are required to pay a levy to Teignbridge at the start of house building.

Parishes like Exminster which have their Neighbourhood Plan in place are...

Wessex RFCA supports Devon Chamber’s Annual Business Dinner

Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association (Wessex RFCA), has been announced as one of the sponsors of Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner, featuring a key note speech from well known entrepreneur and BBC ‘Dragon’, Deborah Meaden. Joining Babcock, Devon County Show, Redrok UK and Transport Partner Plymouth City Bus as a sponsor of the event, Wessex RFCA’s sponsorship of the Annual Business Dinner, taking place on 19th May at Sandy Park, Exeter, demonstrates its commitment to working with the local business community. Suzi Cumberland, Head of Operations at Devon Chamber...

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