Volunteers are being sought to help map Exeter’s tree canopy.
Exeter has higher than average tree coverage across the city. That figure was 24.5% when last mapped in 2006.
Thirteen years later and it is reckoned that coverage has gone down slightly and is now threatened by new pests and diseases, as well as development and climate change.
That’s why the City Council is working closely with Treeconomics based at the University to properly map Exeter’s current tree canopy.
In order for Treeconomics to carry out the survey, they are looking for volunteers to...
An exciting and innovative new dementia service has just been launched for the local community of Teignmouth. The Ness Shed is built on the researched and well-known concept of the ‘Men’s Shed’ and, using the expertise of trained professionals, creates a unique environment for individuals with dementia to take part in manual and creative activities.
The launch event, which took place on 23rd May, was attended by many local residents, care professionals and the mayor of Teignmouth, who announced the official opening of The Ness Shed with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the centre....
Award-winning comedian Mark Watson brings his UK national tour to Exeter Corn Exchange at 8pm on Sunday 23 June.
After spending last year being cluster-bombed with yoghurt on 'Taskmaster' and half-killed by Bear Grylls, multi award-winning Mark Watson returns tour doing what he's best at: being indoors.
Inspired by the basically shocking state of the world his children are growing up in, and a genuine, urgent desire to do something about it, Watson’s new show is about empathy. 99 percent of the world's population is made up of other people: why can't we understand them? As...
From Mercs to Minis and Alfas to Astons, The Donkey Sanctuary’s annual Car Show is back on Sunday 7 July. Held at the charity’s international headquarters in Sidmouth, the show is a must for all motoring enthusiasts and a great family day out.
The international animal welfare charity celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and the popular show promises an eclectic mix of motors of all types from across the decades. From classic and vintage cars, to modern and modified cars, the annual event brings together a relaxed day of spectacular automobiles, car conversation and live music...
Soccersixes, The UK’s leading provider of 6-a-side football, are making their leagues more accessible to the community and now teams will not have to pay an entry fee to join it will be free entry.
Historically an entry fee has been payable to join the community 6aside league, now there will be no entry fee and teams can also join all year round at any time.
The leagues operate on Monday and Wednesday evenings @ Lords Meadow Leisure Centre, West Exe College along with Isca College and is affiliated to the FA. Qualified referees are used to officiate games and all games are...
Industry leading guest WiFi provider WiFi SPARK has cemented its position as an exceptional service provider by gaining the much sought after ISO 27001 certification for Information Security Management.
This internationally recognised accreditation lays down rigorous standards for information security and applicants must prove they have robust systems and procedures in place to satisfy the requirements at all levels within the organisation.
Data security is an increasingly important aspect of business in the digital age and by achieving the standards required by ISO 27001,...
The incredible history of Renaissance Florence can be explored through the eyes of characters who lived in the city hundreds of years ago thanks to a pioneering new app.
Hidden Florence is written by an international team of leading historians and voiced by professional actors. By linking unconventional tours of Florence to the everyday lives of Renaissance Florentines, the app brings the people and places of the past to life while opening up areas of the city overlooked by other guides.
The free app allows people to explore the city through tours led by five characters...
Rheumatoid Awareness (RA) Week takes place between June 17th and 23rd. This is an annual event to raise awareness about the condition. The week provides an opportunity to understand RA more clearly and what impact it has on peoples lives.
With this in mind Estuary Clinic we will be sharing how Osteopathy may be able to help. Although this article will be focusing on how Osteopathy can help, Estuary Clinic provides a whole host of other services that may benefit Rheumatoid Arthritis sufferers. This includes (but not limited to) Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Nutritional...
A £6 million Government award will enable Exeter’s globally-renowned diabetes research to expand to the next level, enabling even more benefit to patient care.
The major investment is part of the Government’s modern Industrial Strategy. The award to the University of Exeter, working in partnership with the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, is designed to take areas of research which are excellent yet relatively small, and enable them to build to the next level. Across the UK, government is providing the biggest boost to research and development funding in UK history,...
Join the North Devon Folk Orchestra and Choir, conducted by Wren Music leaders Becki Driscoll & Nick Wyke, ona musical journey across the sea. Discover the fascinating history of Bideford’s trade links through songs, music, stories & images that stir the imagination and evoke times past. Trade Roots is inspired by Maggie Curtis’ ceramic trade maps and Maggie will launch her book ‘Trade Maps’ at the event. Wren Music is a Devon-based folk arts and community music organisation which works with people and music of all ages and abilities in a variety of settings throughout the county....
