Exeter City sign Nicky Ajose

Nicky Ajose says he is hungry to score goals having signed for Exeter City.

The 27-year-old striker, who last season was promoted from League One with Charlton Athletic as well as helping Mansfield to the League Two play-offs, put pen to paper on a deal at St James Park following a successful meeting with manager Matt Taylor.

“I am delighted,” he said. “It has been an interesting summer for myself. I came down here and spoke to Matt, the manager, and when I got on the flight home my mind was made up. I knew where I wanted to spend the next part of my career.

“You...

Clarke Andrews Tempest comes to Exeter and Bodmin this summer

Clarke Andrews Tempest comes to Exeter and Bodmin this summer A new show inspired by The Tempest is touring to Exeter and Bodmin this summer. Featuring a mix of live performance, film, silent comedy, evocative music and the original Shakespearean text, Clarke Andrews Tempest will take you back to a vintage age of silent movies and forgotten stories.

Marooned on the island once inhabited by Prospero, washed up silent film star Clarke Andrews (Charlie Coldfield) finds himself enchanted by the residual magic of events long forgotten. Watched over by the spirit Ariel, Clarke’s memories...

Co Bikes are coming to Cranbrook and Honiton train stations

Two busy Devon railway stations, Cranbrook and Honiton, are to benefit from the installation of Co Bikes electric bike stations, allowing for seamless – and zero carbon – onward commuting options.

The investment by South Western Railway is due to them successfully securing over £1 million in grants from government, local authorities and third-party funding sources to improve cycle-rail connectivity across their network.

In Devon, match funding is through a partnership between Devon County Council and East Devon District Council, alongside the Exeter and East Devon...

Setting higher standards in zoo retail

Setting higher standards in zoo retail

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Wed, 07/03/2019 - 12:54pm

Local zoos are setting high environmental and ethical standards for their suppliers to ensure the quality of products in their shops. Questionnaires were sent to some 70 different suppliers asking about the environmental, ethical and recycling components of their businesses.

The initiative was launched by South West Zoo Enterprises, the retail arm of Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall.

Questions on the email evaluation forms included: “Is there a possibility of goods being delivered without using plastics for...

Junior team at Enmore Golf club

Yeovil Golf Club Celebrates a Fantastic Weekend of Junior Golf

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 07/03/2019 - 12:43pm

Last Saturday the final round of Somerset Junior Golf League matches was held at Enmore Golf Club. Played on the hottest day of the summer the various matches were curtailed for safety reasons to nine holes. However the weather didn’t prevent some of the Yeovil team members from playing sizzling golf and recording winning scores.

Archie Tolman won the Division One competition with 21 stableford points, a score that was matched by his Division Two teammate Lewis Young who also won his division. Backed up by the rest of the Yeovil players it meant that the Club finished in a very...

PKF Francis Clark’s Chris Bishop named ‘Emerging Dealmaker of the Year’

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 07/03/2019 - 12:43pm

Regional chartered accountants and business advisers, PKF Francis Clark is celebrating yet another impressive award, after Corporate Finance Senior Associate, Chris Bishop was announced ‘Emerging Dealmaker of the Year’ in the prestigious South West Insider’s Dealmakers Awards 2019.

The significant awards recognise and reward the wealth of talent in the region’s professional services sector and celebrates the success achieved by dealmakers in the South West over the past 12 months.

Chris Bishop joined the firm’s Corporate Finance team, the largest and most active deal making...

Damon Hill & Michael Caines

Damon Hill Golf Classic and Michael Caines Gala Dinner

Event Date: 
04/10/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Golf and Country Club, Exeter

Former F1 Champion, Damon Hill OBE and Michael Caines MBE, are teaming up to host a day of golf, followed by a gala four-course dinner and charity auction.

It will be held at Exeter Golf and Country Club – winners at the England Golf Awards earlier this year - on Friday 4 October, with proceeds split between two charities; Down Syndrome International and the Down’s Syndrome Association .

Damon, who has a son with Down’s syndrome, and Michael, are both patrons of the charities, who support people with Down’s syndrome, as well as their families, carers and professionals,...

Acrobatic Arts intensive 5 years +

Event Date: 
30/07/2019 - 10:00am to 20/08/2019 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
DanSci Dance Studio

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. This one day workshop will increase strength, flexibility and balance through the learning of handstands, acrobatic balances, tumbling & choreography. The all day intensive is £25 Running 30th July and 20th August. Spaces strictly limited. For children 5 years+ the sessions will be leveled on ability.

As the only registered Acrobatic Arts Module 1&2 certified studios in the city our classes are hugely popular. To give more children the opportunity to try this fun dance...

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Summer Dance Camp 5-12 yrs 29th July- 23rd Aug 2019

Event Date: 
29/07/2019 - 10:00am to 23/08/2019 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
DanSci Dance Studio

Let your children enjoy a week of dancing fun this Summer Just choose your dates and book instantly online. Childcare sorted and it's fun and healthy way to make friends. £25 per day or £100 per week. £25 Discount for week long bookings!

Visit www.dansci.co.uk for more information and to book

Due to new facilities we are able to offer a larger selection of dance styles. Each main session will include technique and a routine. The focus is on learning something new while making friends and having fun.

You can purchase tickets for the number of days you require at £25...

Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust invests £7 million in new energy technology 

The Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust (RD&E) is set to reduce its energy costs by £800,000 a year, following a £7 million investment in sustainable energy measures.

The project, delivered by Centrica Business Solutions, will see state-of-the-art energy technology installed at five sites across Exeter, helping the RD&E to cut its energy costs by 17 per cent.

Design and construction is set to be completed by the end of April 2020. It includes the installation of a new 1.5MW combined heat and power unit that will generate power onsite at Wonford Hospital, as...

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