The LOVE Devon Walk for Widecombe fundraising event has raised over £5,100 for the Widecombe Village Hall fund after its successful fundraising event in September. More than £4,300 has been raised so far and the total is set to increase further with the addition of gift aid, which is expected to bring the amount to over £5,100.
On 16th September over 100 walkers completed a six-mile trek in some very misty and windy conditions from Bennett’s Cross down into Widecombe, where they and their families were entertained by a family fun day organised by the villagers. A combination of...
Hospiscare Light Up a Life services take place throughout Exeter, Mid and East Devon in November and December, offering family and friends the opportunity to come together and remember those who are no longer with us. Christmas can be an emotional time for those missing loved ones and these remembrance services are another way in which Hospiscare supports local families.
Each uplifting service includes carols, poems and candles, with the final service being held in the beautiful Exeter Cathedral on Sunday 16 December at 6.30pm. Just outside the Cathedral is the Hospiscare Christmas...
Businesses in Ottery St Mary are taking part in a ‘Golden Ticket’ event – giving out free money vouchers to customers to spend in the town.
Customers making purchases in participating businesses have the chance to win a golden ticket, worth between £1 and £50. There is one £50 ticket somewhere in the town on each of the special days.
Golden tickets can be spent in any of the participating businesses right up until Christmas Eve. There are over 20 businesses taking part, including the Recycled Candle Company, Tickety-Boo Café, Seasons Tea Rooms, Samosa Lady, Christopher...
Devon County Show has been voted the best event in Devon, according to readers of the Primary Times, a publication aimed at parents of 4-11 years olds and distributed via Devon primary schools. An on-line survey, which appeared on the Primary Times website over a five week period, invited readers to cite their favourite family-friendly places and people across Devon in various categories. This year saw the greatest ever response to the survey. Sam Mackenzie-Green Devon County Show Manager said: ‘We understand our particular category was hotly contested. Given the wealth of attractions...
Escot House is hosting an artisan fair on November 24 ideal for anyone looking for something different to give as a gift this Christmas.
It’s the first time Escot has held an event like this in the house and the organisers are hoping it will be a runaway success. The fair is enabling small, independent makers the opportunity to showcase their wares.
The fair is being organised by The Creative Business Network, champion of creative businesses in the South West.
Founder of the network, Helen Bottrill said: “There aren’t always enough outlets locally for creatives to...
Lightfoot, the makers of the first connected car technology to reward better drivers, has announced it has received £3.2m in funding from BGF. It also welcomes former CEO of Dyson, Martin McCourt, as an investor and non-executive Chairman, and Ned Dorbin of BGF to the board.
Described as the ‘Fitbit for cars’, Lightfoot’s in-car technology enables drivers to monetise their everyday driving with prizes, discounts and rewards in recognition of their smooth driving style.
Lightfoot drivers have access to a range of exclusive discounts on insurance, dining, high-street shopping...
• IG presents ‘IG Commodity Chat’ – a series of live discussions focused on trends in commodity markets • Our first chat will look at what the future might be for the gold market • Presenter Sara Walker will be joined by Simon Popple, director of Brookville Capital, and Ross Norman, CEO of Sharps Pixley • Watch live on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube at 1pm (UK time) on Thursday 22 November • Viewers can submit questions for the Q&A using #IGCommodityChat on social media
The gold mining industry has becoming increasingly constrained by the scarcity of the precious metal. The...
The dating world is a challenging one. Some are looking for true love, some are looking for just a bit of fun, some fall in love at the wrong time, and others are lucky enough to meet the right person at the right time. For every success story there are dozens of failures, and yet we all put ourselves out there for a chance of our very own happily ever after.
The only thing you need to remember when you are on this quest is not to give up. Not after the painful heartbreak or the failed relationship you thought was going to be your forever. There are billions of people out there,...
Devon's acclaimed Ladram Bay Holiday Park has finished its 75th anniversary year on a high after being declared the West Country's top destination for kids and adults. The Budleigh Salterton park scooped the top Diamond Award for Family Fun in the Devon, Somerset and Dorset region in November's prestigious Hoseasons Awards. It's the eighth year in succession that the park, owned by the Carter family since 1943, has come home from the event with the premier family fun trophy. The accolade was presented by comedian Paddy McGuinness at Hoseasons' sparkling annual awards ceremony at the Celtic...
The sports industry in the UK has grown significantly over the past 10 years. There are now ample opportunities, along with a healthier interest in sports across the country. However, as much as the industry has progressed, there are still numerous challenges faced within the sector. Here, we’ll look at just some of the challenges the sports industry is facing in the UK today.
Funding
Like most sectors, funding remains a challenge within the sporting sector, both for those looking to break into the industry, and for community sport organisations looking for help with...
