As the nation prepares to Bake for Heroes, six novice bakers have been discovering the benefits of baking for their wellbeing thanks to Help for Heroes’ Plymouth Recovery Centre and the Column Bakehouse in Devonport. Veterans took part in a baking masterclass and over the course of an afternoon learnt how to make focaccia bread, a baguette and a classic British bloomer as well as acquiring the skills to make bread at home. Using simple ingredients; flour, water, yeast and salt; they mixed, kneaded and rolled dough into the three loaves. These were left to prove before being baked to...
South West Water have become official supporters of the region’s largest youth community sports event. The South West Rotary Youth Games is helping create a happier and healthier future by delivering inspiring, innovative and accessible sports and physical activity events across Devon and Cornwall.
Around 10,000 young people across the South West take part in the Games journey every year and the 2018 season climaxes with the Summer Finals set to take place at Dawlish Leisure Centre on Saturday 7 July.
Alan Hyde, Head of Public and Community Relations, South West Water said...
Exmouth’s new Queen’s Drive Space events area will take on a distinctly Russian theme on Saturday (June 23) with a live performance of The Cherry Orchard which is being staged by the Miracle Theatre Company.
The production is the second in a series of theatre and music events on the new site this summer and the venue is already proving to be very popular with people of all ages.
Last week more than 250 people enjoyed Swan Lake which was streamed live to a big screen in the events area from the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.
In business, customer experience is the only thing that matters. Whether you sell to consumers or businesses, it does not matter. What does matter is that your client chooses you over your competitors. If you sell a similar product or service as another company – even just one other company – then you have competition to beat.
The only way to get ahead of your competition is to make your customers feel welcomed and pleased with using you. This means more than just treating them right, it means offering them great service and speed, which is much more attractive than your...
Dedicated community transport volunteers and staff members received prestigious awards at a ceremony at County Hall last week (Thursday 14 June).
The annual Community Transport Awards, organised by Devon County Council and sponsored by local printers Pollards, recognises outstanding contributions to Devon’s community transport providers.
Ten accolades were presented, with the top award for Community Transport Volunteer of the Year going to Simon Edwards, in recognition of his 11 years as a volunteer minibus driver for the Exe Valley Market Bus.
A waste removal tradesman who blighted Devon countryside with 2,000 tons of rubbish – then set fire to it – has narrowly avoided jail.
The Environment Agency prosecuted Edward Donovan, of Churchill Drive, Crediton, for a range of offences after he turned part of an elderly land owners’ farm at Spreyton into an illegal waste site. It was here he dumped waste he collected from commercial businesses across central and east Devon as EDS (Ed Donovan Services).
Donovan pleaded guilty to charges under the Environmental Protection Act at Exeter Magistrates Court, which included...
The construction industry is one that happens to be relatively lucrative. Because of the work being done in that sector, we’re able to enjoy the many architectural structures and buildings that we see today. You may presently be working in the construction industry or perhaps you’re considering venturing into it. In that case, there are several things that you should know about working on a construction site, especially when it comes to health and safety. On that note, this guide is going to explore a few key things you should know about working on a construction site that you may find...
Families can get advice on how to pick greener walking routes in Exeter and help to measure pollution in the city as part of two events to mark Clean Air Day.
Members from Heavitree Community Partnership, Transition Exeter and Sustrans are measuring air pollution in Exeter to mark “Clean Air Day”.
The members have been conducting citizen science experiments to measure air pollution in Heavitree. They have also been talking to residents about how they can help reduce pollution and congestion. East Wonford Hill/Heavitree Fore Street is known as one of the city’s pollution hot...
Devon County Council has welcomed long awaited news of more than £4 million of funding for road safety improvements on two A-roads in Devon.
The Department for Transport has announced that Devon has successfully bid for Safer Roads Funding, with the County Council set to receive £1.9 million for improvements on the A3121 and £2.2 million for the A3123. Both of the roads are rural routes that suffer from higher average speeds, sub-standard alignment and a lack of physical segregation between vehicles. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet Member for Highway...
The Conservatives who control EDDC are taking urgent steps to tackle a growing problem of homelessness – a national issue that is becoming more demanding in East Devon.
A combination of social issues, funding cuts and new legislation mean all councils face greater challenges than before in finding solutions for people who present as homeless.
Now Jill Elson, EDDC’s Cabinet Member for Sustainable Homes and Communities, is taking action to ensure the best possible arrangements are in place to provide suitable accommodation for homeless people, advise them on their needs and...
