The top 3 UK horse racing events of the year

Horse racing in Britain is one of the most popular sports and the prestigious top three world-famous horse racing events of the year draw thousands of men and women alike. Such is the appeal of this sport, that many will be jotting down the dates for the main events just to be certain that they can be there as punters or to showcase their elaborate hats! You wouldn’t be surprised to see many of the royal family members attend horse racing events in the UK as well as celebrities and wealthy individuals from around the globe, we will list top three horse racing events for you to look forward...

Organising a Local Event? Don’t Forget These 4 Essential Elements

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 09/17/2019 - 6:07am

Local events like carnivals, town open days, and arts events take a lot of planning by a whole team of people. Planning for these types of events usually starts way in advance, sometimes even years, if the event is particularly big or if licences need to be granted by the council.

Whatever type of event you are planning to put on, including these 5 essentials should help to make it a great occasion that is enjoyed by all.

Security

For very small events, you will not need to worry about having security, or a lot of it. It may be useful to let the police know that you...

Connect Airways announces new Flybe chief operations officer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/16/2019 - 9:51pm

]Connect Airways has today announced the appointment of Chris Hope as Flybe’s new Chief Operations Officer with effect from 4th November 2019. Reporting directly to Connect Airways’ CEO Mark Anderson, Chris will take responsibility for Flybe’s ground and air operations and customer service.

With over thirty years of aviation experience, Chris has held a number of senior positions at easyJet including Director of Flight Operations, Head of Operations Strategy and Change, and Head of easyJet’s main base at Gatwick. He is also a qualified Captain, most recently flying the Airbus A320...

Pocket Watch Theatre perform Spells workshop

Spooktacular events at Canonteign Falls this October half term

Event Date: 
25/10/2019 - 1:00pm to 6:30pm
Venue: 
Canonteign Falls

Join us for an afternoon of spooky fun! There are halloween themed craft activities in the cafe from 1pm and then from 3pm we have a spooktacular spells and potions interactive theatre event with the fantastic witches of The Pocket Watch Theatre Company in the barn followed by a night walk around the lake and lower waterfall …if you dare! Perfect for children aged 4 upwards!

All activites included in the supplementary £4 ticket price. Ticket price is £4 per child supplementary to entry price (ticket price includes a free children’s hot chocolate, children under 5yrs go free). Adult...

There Must be an Angel

Event Date: 
24/10/2019 - 7:30pm to 26/10/2019 - 5:30pm
Venue: 
Cygnet Theatre

A world premier at Cygnet theatre where all profits after expenses to go to FORCE Cancer Charity, Devon.

Exeter residents asked to help elderly get ready for autumn

Exeter residents asked to help elderly get ready for autumn

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Mon, 09/16/2019 - 4:14pm

EXETER residents are being asked by a leading home care agency this month (September 2019) to help prepare elderly relatives and neighbours for the autumn and the inclement weather to come.

Guardian Homecare says as the cooler temperatures set in, so too does the heightened risk of seasonal-related illnesses, falls and even loneliness, as the elderly and vulnerable stay indoors, preferring not to venture out.

Manager for Guardian Homecare, which cares for people in Exeter and surrounding areas, Catherine Porter, explains: “As the leaves start to fall, the evenings draw in...

Fashion and Beauty Week InExeter instore events at John Lewis & Partners

Event Date: 
17/09/2019 - 11:00am to 22/09/2019 - 1:00pm
Venue: 
John Lewis & Partners, Exeter

Join John Lewis & Partners during InExeter’s Exeter Fashion & Beauty Week this month for a whole host of in store events that will ensure you’re fabulously on trend for autumn / winter 2019. Daily events will occur throughout this fashion and beauty takeover between 17th – 22nd September, including style talks, beauty masterclasses and live transformations. The team from Dyson will be visiting John Lewis on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st September and alongside attending each in-store style talk, they will also be offering free blow-drys between each style talk. Truly treat yourself...

East Devon District Council Tenants Garden Competition 2019 - Results

East Devon District Council Tenants Garden Competition 2019 - Results

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Mon, 09/16/2019 - 11:23am

This year's garden competition saw 48 East Devon tenants competing for the ultimate prize of Best in Show 2019

The tenants of East Devon District Council have excelled themselves in this year's Tenants' Gardening Competition with an outstanding selection of garden entries.

There were 48 entries in this year's competition, which is an annual event organised by Bev Anderson, Tenant Participation Assistant in the Housing Service at East Devon District Council.

Horticultural Consultant Kieron Bewes kindly agreed to judge the competition and used the Royal Horticultural...

Postbridge Visitor Centre to close for building works

Postbridge Visitor Centre to close for building works

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Mon, 09/16/2019 - 11:21am

Postbridge Visitor Centre is about to embark on a new chapter in its history as it undergoes a £500,000 extension. Dartmoor National Park Authority is taking the next steps in its ambitious vision to transform the centre and tell the Dartmoor Bronze Age story in greater detail. The centre will close its doors from Monday 23 September for preparation work. Construction will start on 21 October and will last 32 weeks. Dartmoor is the most important area for Bronze Age archaeology in Western Europe with iconic sites such as the prehistoric settlement of Grimspound and the double stone rows at...

Awards presentation

Success in CILEx National Awards for family law specialists

The Family Law Company scooped a coveted award at this year’s CILEx National Awards, held at Madam Tussauds in London.

The category won by the specialist firm, Promoting Access to the Profession, recognises ‘an organisation or team whose innovative and diverse recruitment practices actively break down barriers to, and encourage increased interest in, professional legal careers, regardless of an individual’s educational achievement or socio-economic background.’

Business Development Director at The Family Law Company, Rachel Buckley said: “We are honoured to be acknowledged...

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