Richard Hills-Ingyon (left) and business partner Sargon Latching

Exeter candle shop named as a runner-up to Britain's Best Small Shop of 2019

A small shop in Exeter that sells candles made from recycled wax has been named as a runner-up in the search to find Britain's Best Small Shop of 2019.

The Recycled Candle Company, which moved into its new shop in Exeter in June this year, sells candles fragranced with its own bespoke scents created in collaboration with a UK-based French perfumier. The shop includes a workshop space for candle-making workshops, guest classes or hot-desking, and customers who donate used candles and students receive a discount whilst the shop's loyalty card rewards returning customers. Last year...

Queen Elizabeth's Post 16 Open Evening

Come along to our Post 16 Open Evening!

Wednesday 13th November, 6pm-8pm at our College Cafe, College House, Western Road, Crediton.

We offer:

- Over 30 A Level and BTEC Courses

- Extended Project Qualification

- Aspire Scholars Programme

- Diploma Award

- Individualised Mentorship

- Outstanding Progress

Alongside a warm friendly community and fantastic friendships!

Come along next week and find out more - be part of it!

Exeter builders merchant's tool appeal recognised in national awards

RGB Building Supplies has been shortlisted in the prestigious Builders' Merchants Awards for the Tools for Africa appeal it ran with Devon-based charity Amigos.

The appeal invited the local community to donate preloved tools, which Amigos arranged to be repaired and shipped to Africa. The tools will be used to provide vocational training to young people so they can help lift themselves and their families out of poverty.

Following the success of the appeal, RGB has been named as a finalist in the Marketing Initiative of the Year category of the awards, which celebrate the...

Post-16 Open Evening

Event Date: 
13/11/2019 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Queen Elizabeth's School Crediton - College Cafe, College House

Come along to our Post 16 Open Evening!

Being held on Wednesday 13 November 2019 @College Café, College House, Western Road, Crediton, from 6pm-8pm.

We offer over 30 A Level & BTEC Courses, Extended Project Qualification, Aspire Scholars Programme, Diploma Award, Individualised Mentorship, Outstanding Results alongside a great community and fantastic friendships!

Don't miss out - be part of it!

Parkinson's UK accredited home-care provider rolls out free workshops to the local community

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Wed, 11/06/2019 - 10:59am

CQC ‘Outstanding’ Home Instead Senior Care (East Devon & Exeter), the only homecare provider with a 5 Star CQC rating in the South West, is now part of the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network. Launched in 2015, the network brings together health and social care professionals to improve services, increase expertise and engage effectively with people affected by Parkinson’s.

Home Instead (East Devon & Exeter) Directors and management undertook extensive training from Parkinson’s UK to become accredited trainers of Parkinson’s for their 100 CAREGivers and office staff,...

Kate Adlam and Paul Robinson, paramedics with Devon Air Ambulance

Racing for the Devon Air Ambulance

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 11/06/2019 - 10:18am

Exeter Racecourse will be highlighting the invaluable work of Devon Air Ambulance at its charity raceday on Sunday, November 24.

Racecourse general manager Jack Parkinson said: “Devon’s Air Ambulances are very much an essential part of the community we live in and we are delighted to support their vital work. We have supported the charity for a number of years, but this is the first time we have named our raceday after the charity. We hope that this raceday will help towards raising much-needed funds, as well as being a great day out for all the family.”

Every year the two...

Stagecoach South West launches Poppy Bus for Remembrance Sunday

Stagecoach South West is once again showing its support for military personnel past and present.

As part of the company’s activities to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women, Stagecoach South West will be covering one of its buses in an eye-catching poppy design, while the rest of the fleet will have poppies on display.

In addition, the bus company has also made a contribution to the Royal British Legion, giving all drivers the opportunity to wear a poppy.

On Remembrance Sunday, Stagecoach South West will...

Factors to Consider When Choosing the Best Betting Sports Tipster

If you want to maintain your betting lifestyle, you need to find ways to maximize your profits, including talking to a tipster. However, getting a good betting sports tipster is not an easy task considering all the scammer and people who present false figures without proof.

Before you embark on your search, you need to understand who a sports tipster is and what he does. A reliable tipster takes the burden of researching the teams to help give a prediction that's likely to win. During your search, it's essential to look for a tipster who focuses on either one league or country....

How Luggage Storage Facilities Can Help You?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:34pm

These days, technological advancement has taken over this world and the luggage storage service is an important part of this advancement. There are numerous people, who travel across the globe every day and therefore, the tourism industry is also experiencing steady growth every year. And this shows the importance of the right luggage storage space. Besides, often people have to travel totting their baggage to museums, restaurants, or in meetings with prospective clients and the baggage make them a bit uncomfortable at times. But now with the availability of different luggage storage...

Big Screen Events suited to all tastes at Vue Exeter this November

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:01pm

Pop stars amongst the diverse shows on offer in Exeter this November, as Vue’s Big Screen Events calendar continues to boast unmissable productions.

On Friday 8th November, fans of smash hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” can put on their dancing shoes, as Shakira in Concert: El Dorado World Tour arrives at Vue. This larger-than-life production promises fun for all, delivering popular songs from the superstar’s 20+ year repertoire, as well as her latest charting songs such as “Chantaje” and “La Bicicleta. Fans old and new will also be able to hear...

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