A new exhibition of hand-printed portraits reflects on the traditional heritage of commons and reflects on what the future holds for this historic practice. The exhibition features images and opinions from farmers, land owners and others involved in commoning and the care of the upland commons in Dartmoor.
The exhibition, at Princetown Visitor Centre, is part of a wider project, Our Common Cause: Our Upland Commons. This aims to increase public understanding of commons and commoning, to encourage people to work together to improve outcomes from common land, and to safeguard the...
First South Devon Marine Academy students wowed by boat building brands as part of new employability exchange week with Institut Nautique de Bretagne
What do Fountaine-Pajot, Jeanneau, Beneteau Race Division, Neel Trimarans, Rhea Marine Motor Yachts, Pogo Structures have in common? As well as being phenomenal yacht brands with cutting edge design technologies, they were all visited by Foundation Degree Yacht Operations and Marine Technology students from South Devon Marine Academy for the inaugural employability exchange week.
In terms of popularity, few areas within the Algarve compare to Alvor. Packed with character, this city offers everything that you need to have a fantastic time on holiday. Small, charming streets wind their way through town, passing by some of the best dining establishments, boutiques, and bars in the area. As the day winds down, you can spot local residents relaxing at home, watching as the tourists go by.
We have put together a detailed look at some of the most amazing dining and entertainment opportunities available as well as entertainment in the form of beaches, sports and...
Network Rail is inviting residents to a drop-in session in Dawlish to inform the local community about planned work relating to construction of the new sea wall to the west of the railway station, which is due to start at the end of May.
The community drop-in event follows on from Teignbridge District Council’s approval of the works to improve the resilience of the stretch of railway that connects the South West with the rest of the country at their recent planning committee meeting.
Established in 1951, the aims of our Guild are the preservation and improvement of the craftsmanship in hand weaving, spinning and dyeing for the benefit of the public and the promotion of public education in such craftsmanship.
In addition; to foster a sense of beauty of material, texture, colour and design.
To this end our exhibition at Buckfast Abbey will hope to showcase all our core skills and more, encourage people to have a go at spinning on the Guild wheel, or weaving on a small loom.
Stewards will be on hand to answer questions and give guidance.
As the summer months approach , many of us are finishing off the spring cleaning and getting ready to enjoy our holidays. Before leaving your home, though, it’s important to take care of regular summer maintenance to avoid any issues in the autumn, especially considering that construction and repair costs are on the rise in Exeter and throughout the UK. Here are some of the top things that you should be sure to include in your home maintenance to-do list in the coming months.
Clean the Gutters
Even though the leaves aren’t falling yet, it’s a good idea to grab the ladder...
InExeter has announced funding support for a series of events and projects. Six events have secured funding from the city’s business improvement district, each of which add vibrancy to Exeter’s cultural offering.
The, new for 2019, Exeter Festival is among the events to receive backing: the event, taking place over the weekend of 5-7 July, will see three days of films, music and entertainment in Northernhay Gardens. Other events receiving a share of the £8,000 pot include Exeter Fringe Festival, Big Screen in the Park, Women of the World Mini Festival, Exeter Pride and Quirk...
Re: Notice to Adrian Green d.o.b. 15 April 1966 (formerly of 52 St Mawes Drive, Paignton TQ4 7NS and 14 De La Rue Way, Pinhoe, Exeter EX4 8PW)
This notice is published pursuant to an Order of the Court dated 18 April 2019. Take notice that this claim will be heard on 20 June 2019 at 15.00 hours at the County Court at Exeter, Exeter Hearing Centre, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter EX1 1UH. This Notice is to be regarded as good service on you.
Exeter Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a two-year partnership agreement with newly branded legal firm Wollens, formerly Wollen Michelmore.
The growing law firm employs nearly 200 people across offices in Torquay, Dartmouth, Newton Abbot and Barnstaple, as well as in Cathedral Yard, Exeter.
The partnership will include increased profile for Wollens at Chamber events, and in the Chamber weekly news publication – a hub for timely business news in Greater Exeter.
Jo Caine, managing director of Cathedral Appointments and board director of Exeter Chamber, said: “...
Piles are simply long cylinders made using strong and robust materials such as concrete that are pushed into the ground to provide steady support for a structure built on top of the foundation.
We use pile foundations in situations such as:
#1. Instances where the top layer of soil at the construction site is weak. Such a layer does not provide ample support for the weight of the building. As such, the piles are used to transfer loads of the structure to a stronger and sturdier layer of soil or rock.
#2. Instances of a heavy building or a structure with concentrated...
