Holidays are the first things to be cut among those keen to buy a home, according to a survey from Barratt Homes.
The five star housebuilder, which is building homes in Exeter, asked 2,000 people which luxuries they would cut back on in order to save the money needed to make their dream move.
More than a third of those asked (35 per cent) said they would forgo that special trip away, closely followed by 32 per cent, who were brave enough to sacrifice time in the pub, eating out, or visiting the cinema.
“Acquiring a new home is a big financial commitment for anyone...
FORCE is launching a new project to offer more support to people who have lost a loved one to cancer.
The area’s leading local cancer support charity already offers face-to-face support and advice for those who have lost a family member to the disease.
It is now starting a pilot scheme to provide FORCE Bereavement Support Days. The first one will be held at Cardinal Newman House in Exeter on Thursday March 22 (10-4) and there are still places available.
The support day is open to anyone bereaved by a cancer death from three to 18 months ago.
The legend of the Grinagog runs deep in Devon. With hundreds of sightings off the coast of Torquay, conspiracy theorists and cult followers alike agree that this rare ancient sea creature and the associated tidal wave of live music, DJs and inspiration will arrive back on our shores in April 2018.
Starting the festival season in style, head to Torquay to help beckon the Grinagog at a music and arts festival that celebrates creativity, diversity and hi-jinks.
For it’s second year Grinagog will showcase a myriad of musical genres that celebrate creativity and diversity, with...
The Families for Children Trust is having another information session where you can find out more about how you can help vulnerable children find a loving home.
The Trust has helped find children new homes since 2003 and needs more adopters to come forward quickly as they have a growing number of older children, siblings and children with disabilities who need new homes.
If you think you could help, be sure to pop along to their information session to find out more.
With glorious landmarks, great diversity, as well as a top-ranked university, it’s easy to see why so many decide on Exeter for their university experience. Here are just five great reasons to study in the city of Exeter.
A Bit of Both
One of the most appealing factors of Exeter is the ability to live a busy life in the city centre and being able to escape into rural landscapes in no time. Wherever you look, the city has many historical landmarks such as Exeter Cathedral, which dates back over 900 years. If you are interested in nature and want to take in stunning scenery...
Devon’s Grand National takes place next Friday when a prize fund of £25,000 will attract some of Britain’s best loved chasers alongside a supporting card tailor made for racing’s rising stars.
The winner of the Higos Insurance Services Handicap Chase will add £15,000 to the pot and it is no surprise to learn that it is ever popular among trainers, keen to give their chasers who might lack for a bit of speed, but who love galloping and jumping, a chance to win a prestigious prize.
With 21 fences to negotiate, and three miles six furlongs to complete, the race requires an...
Multi award-winning Cofton Holidays, based near Dawlish Warren in South Devon, is celebrating raising in excess of £2,000 for local charities over the past twelve months.
Cofton Holidays has raised money for eleven different charities including the Exeter Leukaemia Fund, Devon Air Ambulance, Macmillan Cancer Support, Children's Hospice South West, the Dogs Trust and Dementia UK.
ellony Kirby, Director at Cofton Holidays, commented: "Thanks to our dedicated team and visiting guests, we have been able to help a wide variety of charities, all of which represent very different...
Leading regional law firm Wollen Michelmore LLP will be taking another significant step in its 150 year history by opening an office in Exeter.
The thriving law firm has announced a merger with Exeter firm Morgan & Pope, based at Cathedral Yard, continuing the steady growth through office expansion seen over the last 12 years.
The merger, taking place on 1st April, will strengthen firm’s position throughout Devon with offices in Torquay, Newton Abbot, Dartmouth, Barnstaple and now Exeter. Wollen Michelmore will then have 150 staff including 14 partners, and a turnover...
The event will include a brief introduction to Walcott’s work, readings of a selection of his shorter poems and a performance of extracts from Omeros first performed by Joseph Marcell in a sell out run at the Globe in 2014.
Derek Walcott’s writing is at the heart of the writing of our times. It is washed through with the histories of the Caribbean, of colonialism, of the mixing of people and words. It is the story of a writing that began at the “periphery”in St Lucia and moved to the “centre” and the Nobel Prize for Literature. The citation from the Nobel committee describes his...
Sandy Park's Spring Wedding Fair, in partnership with Debenhams and Exeter Gin, will take place on Sunday, 13th May.
The Fair will be open between 10.30am and 2.30pm and brides-to-be can be inspired by some of the South West's best wedding suppliers who will be on hand to offer friendly, specialist advice on everything to make a Big Day special.
Each bride-to-be will receive a complimentary Debenhams goody bag and an Exeter Gin and Tonic.
For couples still on the lookout for venue inspiration, Sandy Park's Chiefs Suite will be decorated to provide some ideas for a...
