Nightjar nightwalk

Event Date: 
12/06/2018 - 9:15pm to 10:45pm
Venue: 
Trinity Hill Local Nature Reserve, Axminster

Help with the Rangers' nightjar survey Learn about these mythical nocturnal birds and discover where they got their nickname 'goatsucker'!

Bring a torch and warm clothes. Walking uneven ground.

No dogs

£4 per person.

Book here: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2018/nightja...

Outdoor Meditation

Event Date: 
06/06/2018 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Seaton wetlands, Colyford Road, Seaton, EX12 2SP

Learn to meditate outdoors Join local instructor, Katherine Bolton in the peaceful wildlife garden at Seaton Wetlands for an evening of mindfulness and meditation.

Learn basic meditation skills and take home some quick-fix tips for handling stressful or busy times.

If poor weather the class will take place in the Reed Base Classroom.

Please bring a mat/ towel to sit on and wear comfortable loose fitting clothes.

£10 per person

Book online: http://eastdevon.gov.uk/countryside/countryside-events/june-2018/outdoor...

Hendy supports managers with dedicated development programme

South coast based automotive group Hendy, which has car and truck operations in Exeter, has launched a dedicated management development programme with 120 of its leading managers and future stars signed up to the 12 month course.

Hendy commercial director Mark Busby said the company is working with Complete Consulting to deliver the tailor-made programme for sales, aftersales and corporate managers.

“Hendy is a leader in this sector and we are committed to the ongoing investment in staff for the future. I believe that this will ensure we remain at the forefront of customer...

Devon street food for heroes

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 05/25/2018 - 12:52pm

Ottery’s Rusty Pig went north to feed the crowds at the last ever Rugby4Heroes Rugby and Music Festival held at Old Leamington Rugby Ground. The restaurant was asked to contribute to the event catering after organisers enjoyed a meal there on a visit to the area in November last year.

Robin Rea and his team took their outside catering converted cattle truck to Leamington, a round trip of about 360 miles, to supply a variety of pork and beef-based dishes, including locally produced Dunekswell Dexter beef burgers.

This was the 10th anniversary of the event, which has raised...

Chapter Freemasons remember to donate £10,000

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 05/25/2018 - 12:26pm

53 Memory Cafes across Devon have benefited from a generous grant from the Provincial Grand Chapter of the HRA Masons of Devonshire, giving people with dementia and their carers ‘moments to remember’.



Memory Cafes offer practical and emotional support, information, guidance and, perhaps most importantly, the hand of friendship to people living with dementia and their carers in the local communities where they live. For many, a visit to their Memory Cafe is the only regular support they receive following a diagnosis.

The social contact and peer support gained from spending...

JINSKI indie folk duo to play Kingskerswell Parish Church Sun 10th June

Event Date: 
10/06/2018 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Kingskerswell Parish Church, Church End Road, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 5LD

JINSKI are an acoustic indie folk duo consisting of songwriter Steve Wegrzynski and musician Dave Kennedy. Their's is a partnership forged from acoustic roots and the love of a strong melody. Their music touches the borders of folk,country abnd pop,keeping alive the song writing tradition whilst remaining resolutely modern.

They tour regularly all over the UK,making new fans wherever they play with their dynamic and heartfelt stage performances.They have recently supported Raintown, Lindisfarne,Mark Radcliffe,Kathryn Tickell,The Poozies and Eliza Carthy as well as numerous...

Inpatients at Exmouth Hospital to be temporarily relocated during fire safety improvement project

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 05/25/2018 - 11:53am

Inpatients at Exmouth Hospital are being temporarily relocated to another ward on the site while building owner NHS Property Services invests in fire safety improvements.

Beds on Doris Heard Ward are being moved to the vacant Geoffrey Willoughby Ward while a £50,000 project to safely remove asbestos and improve fire resistance takes place. A deep clean and air testing will also take place.

The works, carried out by Integral, will be undertaken from 21 May with the ward planned to be fully reopened during the week commencing 11 June 2018.

Due to the constraints of...

Digital marketing agency continues support for region’s tourism industry

Authored by MiHi Digital
Posted: Fri, 05/25/2018 - 11:31am

A local digital marketing agency is reaffirming its commitment to the region’s tourism industry by supporting two of the biggest events of the year; the Devon and Cornwall tourism awards.

MiHi Digital, which is based on the Devon / Cornwall border and works with some of the best-known businesses within the Westcountry’s burgeoning hospitality sector, will be sponsoring the awards for a fourth consecutive year.

The awards take place every year and recognise the work of hundreds of businesses operating in the region’s tourist industry. From cafés to caravan sites, holiday...

Four Tech All Small Businesses Need

Authored by Chris Lake
Posted: Fri, 05/25/2018 - 6:22am

Small businesses are the heart and soul of their communities, but in order to succeed as a business you have to not only cover costs, you have to make a profit. Profits are necessary to reinvest as you go on. Even if you are a modest business owner, businesses, the building, and your systems will need to be updated and upgraded as you continue, meaning having capital to invest can help you keep control and financial stability over your business as the years go on. One of the best ways to ensure your business makes a profit is to ensure that it is using all the best resources available....

How to Help the Elderly Live Independently

With an ageing population there are more elderly people living independently than ever before, and as such, you must take steps to makes sure that your elderly loved one remains safe and secure in their own home. As you get older, your mobility, flexibility and eyesight diminish, and you are at increased risk of trips, falls, burns and poisoning.

Here’s a guide to keeping your elderly family, friends and neighbours safe and live independently.

Protect from strangers

It is well documented throughout the media how elderly people are preyed upon by criminals. It is...

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