Devon, Somerset and Torbay Trading Standards is warning residents to be on their guard after unscrupulous telephone scammers attempted to con a grieving ex-serviceman out of half his savings. Last month retired Royal Navy serviceman Stephen Burgess, 64, from Frome in Somerset, was called by someone falsely claiming to be from Virgin Media. And he was on the verge of handing over £2,000 worth of iTunes vouchers before he became suspicious and severed all contact with the fraudster. The attempted scam began when the caller told Mr Burgess that Malware - software specifically designed to...
Every Spring and Autumn Freemasons from all around Devon meet to support local organisations and charities who are require financial assistance, amongst those included are Schools, Youth Centres and locally based charities including Hospices, Hospital Services and Cancer Charities.
The money is raised through the “WAKE FUND” a trust conceived by Right Worshipful Brother William Alexander Kneel, the Provincial Grand Master of Devonshire from 1970 to 1984, the late owner of Kneels laundry & dry cleaners (Now Johnsons) . Since the idea was initiated the fund has grown through the...
Hendy Group has been recognised for its outstanding used car operations after being shortlisted for a national award.
The group – which has its Hendy Car Store in Exeter as well as its Hendy Honda and Hendy Iveco dealerships – has been shortlisted for the Used Car Dealer Group of the Year prize. The winner is set to be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in London later this month.
Chief executive Paul Hendy said he was delighted that the group’s commitment to quality and service had been recognised in these prestigious awards.
Hendy Group has been recognised for its outstanding used car operations after being shortlisted for a national award.
The group – which has its Hendy Car Store in Exeter as well as its Hendy Honda and Hendy Iveco dealerships – has been shortlisted for the Used Car Dealer Group of the Year prize. The winner is set to be announced at a glittering awards ceremony in London later this month.
Chief executive Paul Hendy said he was delighted that the group’s commitment to quality and service had been recognised in these prestigious awards.
Christians across Exeter are being invited to the county’s biggest ever prayer gathering – and it’s all being made possible because of digital technology.
The event called Devon Awake is expected to see over one thousand Christians tune in via a livestream from across the region and take part in this innovative gathering which is being made available on a dedicated event website.
Exeter churches are being encouraged to join in LIVE online, pray and worship, as well as network with other Christians through an online chat platform which will be hosted by a team of Church...
Irish Set Dancing - this is a form of Irish dance similar to ceilidh dance, You dance with a partner but don't have to bring one and no previous experience needed.
Class at St Thomas Hall, Church Road, Exeter EX2 9BQ Friday November 30th 2018 7.45-10pm
For more details contact John on johnzeallyis@hotmail.com and check out Devon Irish set dancers for dances in Newton Abbott and Colyford.
A talented South West deal maker has been appointed as the head of a leading corporate legal team. Giles Dunning, who has gained a reputation for his work with owner managed businesses and his deal work in the financial sector is the new head of Stephens Scown LLP’s corporate team in Exeter. Over the last few years Giles has advised on 21 deals involving independent financial advisors. He also specialises in helping owner managed businesses in the South West such as Ward Williams Associates, Wild Card Public Relations and WTW Scott Cinemas Ltd. Giles trained with Stephens Scown and was...
A fascinating and diverse day of Physics talks and workshops, focused on the topic of time.
A fun, exciting day is planned for anyone with an interest in science. The talks are aimed at over 12s, but some of the workshops are suitable for a younger audience, so feel free to bring the younger ones to the talks as well.
The day is free and refreshments will be provided. There are cafés on site to buy lunch, and there is parking on campus which is free at the weekend. Travel bursaries are available for schools outside of Exeter and individuals studying A-level physics....
Is the War on Obesity making us sick? An alternative perspective on fat and health
When : Tuesday, 4th December, 2-3.30pm (refreshments from 1.30) Where : Washington Singer Building, Rm 219, University of Exeter Cost : Free, but please register via link below.
Could it be that everything we think we know about fat and health is wrong? Where did these ideas come from? And what does this mean for individuals, for healthcare professionals, and for policy makers? In this seminar, we will look at the evidence-base for the weight-health relationship and consider whether current...
Trust a farmer to know what’s best when choosing your festive feast
To find out more about the welfare and the flavour of your festive bird, there are five key questions you should ask, says Devon farmer Anna Bury. Anna, whose family runs the hugely-successful Eversfield Organic, sells hundreds of top-quality turkeys online every Christmas.
When you choose your turkey, my advice is find out as much as you can about it – what breed it is, what it was fed and how it was raised,” says Anna, who works with her family at their farm at Bratton Clovelly near Okehampton. “The way a...
