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Greendale appoints three new members to board of directors

The Greendale Group (FWS Carter & Sons), a diverse, family-owned local business, with interests in farming, fishing, retail, property and haulage, has announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Martyn Youell, Tom Chanter and Richard Gibbons.

ffective immediately, these appointments will provide extra strength and stability to the board, helping to shape the business for years to come.

Youell brings over 15 years of experience in the fishing sector. As Commercial Director for Waterdance (the Group’s fishing enterprise), he has...

The Donkey Sanctuary earns national CEVAS accreditation

The Donkey Sanctuary near Sidmouth is celebrating after it’s visitor destination for educational school trips has been nationally recognised by the Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme (CEVAS).

The accreditation is awarded to establishments where staff have met the criteria and operates in line with the CEVAS Code of Practice, which is a quality assurance standard.

The accreditation requires training, self-guided learning and coursework in a variety of areas, including the National Curriculum in Food, Farming and the Countryside. This will ensure schools and...

Chiefs reach Champions Cup quarter-finals

Exeter Chiefs 33 Ospreys 17: Match report.

And so the European adventure continues for Exeter Chiefs following an unbelievable final round of action in Pool Two of this season’s Champions Cup.

Seemingly with a mountain to climb ahead of kick-off, Rob Baxter’s side dug deep not only to see off the Ospreys with a five-try blast, but at the same time preserve their lengthy home record.

Exeter’s 33-17 victory will live long in the minds of those who packed into Sandy Park, whilst for those watching on TV at home, the viewing was equally compelling as they advanced to...

Age UK Exeter's fantastic year of fundraising

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sun, 01/24/2016 - 12:05pm

Princesshay and local charity, Age UK Exeter has raised over £22,000 since the launch of their charity partnership in January 2015.

Age UK Exeter is a local charity serving local people and is part of the Age UK family.

Each year Age UK Exeter connects with over 5,000 older people and directly supports over 1,000 older people every week. It delivers over 30 services and activities across the city weekly and is supported by over 280 volunteers.

Throughout 2015, Princesshay has worked with Age UK Exeter to raise vital funds by donating their time and taking part in...

Free confidential shredding event

Businesses and residents throughout Exeter are invited to drop off sacks of confidential waste to be shredded free of charge at a one-day event at Exeter City Football Club car park on Thursday 28 January, from 10am to 4pm.

The event is hosted by recycling and waste specialists, Coastal Recycling, who offer a confidential waste shredding service to keep Devon SMEs compliant and safe. They are facilitating the free confidential shredding day to mark European Data Protection Day 2016.

The confidential shredding service from Coastal Recycling offers a corporate solution to...

Chiefs side to face Ospreys

Advancing into the last eight of Europe may seem a tall order for the Exeter Chiefs, but head coach Rob Baxter is refusing to give up hope and wants his side to finish their Pool Two programme on a high against the Ospreys today (Sunday) at Sandy Park (3:15pm).

Last Saturday’s 34-27 reverse away to Bordeaux-Begles means the Chiefs need to accrue maximum reward against the Welsh region this weekend, whilst hope results elsewhere in France between Clermont-Auvergne and Bordeaux-Begles fall in the right direction for them.

Whatever the outcome, Baxter’s side will once again...

Trees removed to protect Exeter’s Roman Wall

Monday 25th January sees the start of some major tree works on Roman Walk, adjacent to Exeter’s Roman wall.

The works form part of a broader project to prevent tree root damage to the Scheduled Ancient Monument and further enhance this area of Princesshay.

Woodbury-based Dartmoor Tree Surgeons will be undertaking the works over four days, with some of the larger sections of timber being dismantled with the help of a crane on Wednesday 27th January.

The Roman wall is Exeter’s largest single structure and incredibly, over 70% of it remains, having stood since its...

Princesshay launches Spring Spree event

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Sat, 01/23/2016 - 12:54pm

Shoppers across Exeter are invited to indulge in an exclusive evening of shopping, discounts and treats being held on Thursday 3rd March from 6pm – 9pm. Princesshay’s ‘Spring Spree’ event will be packed with pampering and exciting offers that will give shoppers a fabulous shopping experience and help upgrade their spring style.

Over thirty retailers and restaurants including SAKS, River Island, Karen Millen, YO! Sushi and Hotel Chocolat will take part in the exclusive shopping evening, with many retailers offering up to 25% off. As well as the fantastic deals, shoppers will be...

Win a free place on PR and marketing workshop

Sampson Hall are working together with Crowd Cube, Santander, Astley Media, Stephens and Scown and Kingfisher Print to formulate a Growth Programme for businesses wanting to get to next level.

Apply to the Fast Track to Growth Programme by Wednesday 27th January and get yourself a free place on Astley Media’s popular ‘Creating Conversations’ PR and marketing secrets workshop, worth £100!

Creating Conversations – 29th January 2016

10.00 – 13.00 at Hanlons Brewery

The Creating Conversations workshop guides you through our 5 step approach to marketing and PR,...

Fire service warning as Crediton High Street closes

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service are encouraging Crediton residents to double check all their smoke alarms are working and they have an escape plan in place.

This advice is triggered by the fact that South West Water will be renovating sewers in the town to improve the service to residents. Work starts on Monday 25 January for approximately four weeks.

Crediton High Street will be closed to through traffic from the Duke of York public house at the west end of the High Street to North Street at the east end of the High Street. Pedestrian access will be...

Stagecoach cuts the cost for youngsters

Thousands of young people across Devon are to benefit from a new offer by Stagecoach South West that will help cut the cost of their bus travel.

For a 5 week period (23 January to 29 February 2016) the bus company will slash the cost of existing child Dayrider tickets in Exeter, Plymouth and Dartmouth to just £2 whilst also introducing new £2 child Dayriders for their Exmouth, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple ticket zones.

The offer – open to anyone aged under 19 – aims to further reduce the cost of travel for young people and their families at what can be a difficult time of...

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