Barnstaple Sea Cadets’ HQ has a fresh new look, thanks to local chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards. As part of its ongoing commitment to volunteering in the local community, the firm’s Barnstaple staff took a day out of the office to paint, decorate and give a new lease of life to the Sea Cadets’ HQ on Rolle Quay.
A team of nine spent the day painting the interior walls, skirting and door frames of three classrooms in the HQ, which are used by the Sea Cadets for training purposes in the colder winter months when they are not on the water.
Law firm, Ashfords LLP has proudly retained eight out of its ten second year trainees who have all successfully secured newly qualified positions with the firm from September this year. These are:
Exeter lawyer Penny Scott, who is chair of the Family Law Committee of The Law Society, has today expressed her concerns over the loss of two important bills - following the suspension of parliament.
All bills advancing through the commons were halted this week, including the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill and the Domestic Abuse Bill.
Penny, who is a partner at Cartridges Law and contributed to both Bills through her work with The Law Society, said the fate of the bills was now uncertain.
She added: ‘This is very concerning. These were two important bills...
Pete Greig, visionary and national prayer leader, is coming to Exeter one night only. Churches and Christians across Devon are being invited to book their free tickets and come hear him speak and be inspired.
Pete is a best-selling author, pastor and instigator of the 24-7 Prayer movement which aims to inspire and equip Christians and Churches in their prayer life. The movement has reached more than half the nations on earth and has resourced many hundreds of thousands of people to learn how to pray and more effectively.
He is also the Senior Pastor of Emmaus Rd Church,...
Residents and visitors will be asked to share their views on proposals to enhance their experience and protect the wildlife at the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, locally known as Woodbury Common. The consultation will run for six-weeks from 23 September 2019 until 5pm on 4th November 2019.
The East Devon Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust (EDPHCT) together with the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Executive Committee (SEDHREC) published an advisory report which makes proposals for improving visitor experiences on the heaths while at the same time protecting this important...
While there is no denying that starting a new company can take plenty of effort and capital to accomplish, much of it pales in comparison to trying to keep your business afloat. After all, a competitive business landscape is rarely merciful to start-up businesses, as the slightest mishap could have severe repercussions. It is no wonder why so many inexperienced business owners end up failing before realising their potential.
Fortunately, you do not have to suffer through the miserable process of trial and error. With the help of successful start-ups, you can take their examples and...
'Golden Brown, Strange Little Girl, Always The Sun, Peaches, No More Heroes, Nice & Sleazy.....sound familiar?
All big hits, all great songs, all written and sung by Hugh Cornwell, the songwriter behind The Stranglers. He is the hitman and he’s back with a new album ‘Monster’ this Autumn on Sony Music.
Hugh will be bringing his set to the Exeter Phoenic on November 24.
Expect an opening set of prime solo songs, including picks from ‘Monster’, followed by a storming set of those iconic hits, sung and played by the man himself and his band.
A NEW children’s choir is to launch in Exeter and is seeking singers.
Theatretrain Exeter opened its doors two years ago and has grown steadily over that time. Providing training in the performing arts, Theatretrain currently runs a Saturday morning school for children aged 4-18 years and over 40 children from Exeter have just appeared in a show at the Royal Albert Hall.
Due to popular demand, they are now launching a show choir for children aged 8-18 years.
Centre Director, Paul Clark said: “The popularity of being in a choir is growing from strength to strength....
The Glow in the Park fun run invites people to dance, walk, jog or run though a 5K route with nine different ‘Glow Zones’.
It takes place on Saturday 9th November at Westpoint in Exeter and will help raise money for its partner charities, the Down’s Syndrome Association and Down Syndrome International.
The event is open to all ages and abilities and promises: "Electrifying light shows and energising beats to carry you around the dark course as you get your glow on in the Foam Zone, powder up in the UV Paint Blast Zone and get grooving in the Time Tunnel.”
'Network, Share & Learn' will allow local social enterprises to network, share experiences and gain expert knowledge
Big Issue Invest (BII) is calling on social enterprises across the South West to sign-up to a social enterprise networking event, taking place in Brixham in Devon next month.
'Network, Share & Learn' is taking place from 10.30 – 14.00 on October 3rd, 2019 at YES Brixham and is free to attend.
The event will allow social enterprises across the South West of England to go along and share their experiences. It will be comprised of workshops on...
