Bird ringing demonstration 5 February

Event Date: 
05/02/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Venue: 
Discovery Hut at Seaton Wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Bird ringing demonstration by Axe Estuary Ringing Group An exciting chance to see wild birds up close as they are ringed to allow us to obtain important data about them.

Please note, this event is dependent on suitable conditions and weather. Sometimes the event is unavoidably cancelled at the last minute.

Check the Axe Estuary Ringing Group's blog for up to date information, additional ringing dates or cancellation

9am until midday drop-in

Free

No booing required: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/february-2019/bir...

What's that bird? 24 January

Event Date: 
24/01/2019 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills Join an experienced volunteer guide for an informal drop-in session to help improve your bird identification skills and get the most out of your visit to Seaton Wetlands.

All are welcome to come and enjoy time spent birdwatching, whatever your level of knowledge.

Hide TBC, follow signs on the day.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

11am to 1pm

Free

No booking required: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/...

What's that bird? 12 January

Event Date: 
12/01/2019 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Whatever your experience come along and improve your bird identification skills Join an experienced volunteer guide for an informal drop-in session to help improve your bird identification skills and get the most out of your visit to Seaton Wetlands.

All are welcome to come and enjoy time spent birdwatching, whatever your level of knowledge.

Hide TBC, follow signs on the day.

Telescopes and binoculars are available for use in the hide free of charge during the session.

Warm-up with a trip to the The Discovery Hut, open from 10am to 4pm on Saturday 12 January...

Eight arrested linked to County Lines drug supply

Officers in Devon and Cornwall have made a number of arrests as part of a joint operation to tackle the supply of drugs across the country.

Eight men, aged between 19 and 53 are currently in police custody and all were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply Heroin and Cocaine; the arrests were made at a number of locations across the region including Plymouth, Exeter and Cullompton.

These arrests are part of a joint operation with our colleagues from the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) who executed warrants and made a number of successful arrests in...

ExIST explores the impact of living with plastics

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 11/09/2018 - 11:26am

This month, Exeter Chamber subgroup, Exeter Initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) held its latest event which focused on the extremely relevant topic of plastics and what impact plastic is having on the planet combined with the science, research and development of alternative materials and technology.

Speakers for the event included Dr Mark Hennen of ARGANS Ltd who are using novel techniques to establish the feasibility of observing floating plastic litter from orbit. The results of their research in this area will aid in the locating and tracking of marine plastics. Also...

RD&E is one of first NHS trusts awarded Veteran Aware accreditation

As the nation marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital has become one of the 24 acute hospital trusts in the country to be accredited as a Veteran Aware hospital.

Hospitals accredited by the Veterans Covenant Hospital Alliance (VCHA) will lead the way in improving NHS care for veterans and members of the armed forces community by:

  • Providing training to staff to be aware of veterans’ specific needs:
  • Making past and present servicemen and women aware of appropriate charities or NHS services beneficial
  • ...

New Partner at PKF Francis Clark Exeter

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2018 - 10:31pm

Chartered accountants PKF Francis Clark have appointed a new Partner, Karen Bowen at its Exeter office. The promotion brings the total partnership to 55 with the firm now employing over 700 staff across the region.

Karen joined PKF Francis Clark in 2012 having previously worked in a ‘Big 4’ firm for almost 25 years. She is a member of the Institute of Tax Technicians. Karen will be leading the Exeter Private Client Team providing compliance and advisory services, she has extensive experience advising high net worth individuals regarding their tax planning needs including...

Lost Voice Guy comes to Exeter

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2018 - 10:27pm

Lost Voice Guy (Britain’s Got Talent Winner 2018) stars alongside special guests Tom Houghton and Louis Burgess at Suck A Lemon Comedy Club on Thursday 22 November. Luke Honnoraty comperes.

Suck A Lemon takes place every fortnight at the Lemon Grove in Exeter and features some of the hottest and funniest upcoming names in comedy alongside award-winning comedians and guests from TV shows such as BBC2’s Mock The Week, Live at the Apollo and Britain's Got Talent.

Full bar with Suck A Lemon Comedy Cocktails, regular intervals for drinks, chats, smokes and comfort breaks…...

Police appeal for witnesses to attempted robbery in Exeter

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of an attempted robbery in Exeter.

The incident is reported to have happened on Tuesday 30 October between 5.30pm - 5.45pm in the area of Ferndale Road and Sydney Road, St Thomas.

Three young female victims were approached by a male who demanded money from them. The male stated he had a knife however no knife was seen. The male assaulted one of the victims and the walked off empty handed in the direction of Barton Fields.

Description of the male was that he was aged in the region of 16 to 18 years...

Giraffe death shocks zoo

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Thu, 11/08/2018 - 11:46am

Staff and volunteers at Paignton Zoo Environmental Park have been left shocked by the sudden death of male giraffe Yoda. The 14-year-old northern giraffe was found collapsed in the giraffe house early this morning.

Zoo spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “This has come as a huge shock. He was a noble animal, one of the best-known and best-loved characters in the Zoo. There was no warning. People are in tears.

“It’s a big blow, but when you work with animals you have to deal with the low points as well as the highs.” A post-mortem examination will be carried out by the Zoo’s...

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