Educated Recruitment celebrates 4th birthday

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/18/2017 - 10:50pm

Staff at Edcuated Recruitment celebrated the company’s fourth birthday on Thursday last week (17 August).

Marie Cleave, company director started the business in her home single handedly providing schools in the Teignbridge and Torbay area with supply teaching staff.

Since then, she has opened an office in Newton Abbot with five members of staff.

The company has grown from strength to strength and now cover schools across all of Devon scoping from Plymouth all the way up to Bideford.

ER would like to thank all the schools and teachers who have worked with...

ShoeperMan joins Exeter’s Great West Run

If you’ve been watching any running events this year, you may have seen ‘#Shoeperman’, a lifesize running shoe which is the alter ego of Martin Pearce. Martin is now running Exeter’s Great West Run in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW). Martin was originally stumped for a design for his costume, so CHSW arranged a colouring competition for the children to design it for him. Martin has already completed the Virgin London Marathon wearing his shoe and, as well as Exeter’s Great West Run, he has also secured a place at the Royal Parks Half Marathon. He runs all his races in...

Peregrine falcon dies of suspected poisoning in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/18/2017 - 4:06pm

Officers are investigating an incident after being contacted by staff at Glendinning Quarry in Ashburton, on Tuesday 15 August, following reports of an injured Peregrine falcon.

The falcon had been located on the floor of the quarry which is home to a breeding pair of Peregrine falcons.

Devon and Cornwall Police Wildlife Crime Officer, PC Josh Marshall, sought that the juvenile Peregrine falcon was given the immediate care it required. However, the bird died the next day.

PC Marshall said: “The initial inspection and condition of the bird strongly suggests that this...

Meet Otterly Alice

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/18/2017 - 2:54pm

Artist Peter Poole has just completed a film, Otterly Alice, about his Moor Otters sculpture on display in Crediton Community Bookshop in Crediton.

The otter is one of many such sculptures on display throughout Devon, concentrating on the Dartmoor area, which will be auctioned in the autumn to raise funds for the National Trust.

The film shows how Otterly Alice was painted, then features Crediton Community Bookshop where she sits proud amongst publications featuring Alice in Wonderland and otters in the wild.

Audio interviews with shop manager Dee Lallgee and recent...

BBC launches new Weather Watchers Guide

The BBC has launched a new guide for BBC Weather Watchers in partnership with independent think tank Doteveryone and Devon-based charity Libraries Unlimited. At a launch event held at Exeter Library on Thursday 10th August, Bill Thompson and Olivia Lockyer from the BBC’s Make it Digital team unveiled a sixteen-page printed guide, Getting online with Weather Watchers, designed to help people feel more confident about using digital technology.

The new guide is being distributed across the UK via public libraries, where many people go to get online and to develop their digital skills...

‘Leading’ the Way at Dawlish Countryside Park open day

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 08/18/2017 - 12:45pm

Teignbridge is set to celebrate the opening of the new Dawlish Countryside Park on 3rd September with a free event where families and canine friends are welcome.

“A family day where dogs can play!” will be a fun-packed day for all ages to enjoy, whether or not you bring a dog with you.

The event, which will feature fun for dogs, trick displays, canine first aid demonstrations, and information for dog lovers, will signify the Teignbridge launch of a new, free membership scheme for dog owners and dog walkers, called Devon Loves Dogs.

Devon Loves Dogs co-ordinator,...

Stagecoach South West sponsors free, fun events for children in Torbay

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 08/18/2017 - 12:12pm

For the fourth year running Stagecoach South West is sponsoring Sci-Fi day at Children’s Week, the long running, free week of events for young people in Torbay.

2017 marks the 71st anniversary of Children’s Week with Sci-Fi Day the culmination of the week, drawing thousands of visitors each year. This year, it will be bigger and better than ever before; packed with a fantastic range of memorabilia including cars and costumes from many popular films.

A Golden Hop open top will be parked on Paignton Green for the day alongside a range of iconic movie vehicles, including the...

New Head Chef for Luxury Devon Hotel

BRAND new Devon luxury hotel and events venue Paschoe House has appointed Alex Gibbs as Executive Head Chef.

The stunning 10-bedroom manor house on the edge of Crediton throws open its doors to the public for the first time in its 800 year history this month.

And Tabitha Amador-Christie, Owner of Paschoe House, believes her new chef will play a vital role in the hotel’s success.

She says: ‘Alex has an excellent reputation. I am excited about his creativity in the kitchen and can’t wait to see what delights he and his team produce from our brand new kitchen at...

Junior soldier from Exeter passes out in military graduation parade

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Posted: Fri, 08/18/2017 - 8:13am

Hundreds of Junior Soldiers – including 17-year-old Charlie Fanson from Exeter – celebrated their graduation on Thursday in a military passing out parade at the Army Foundation College, Harrogate, North Yorkshire.

The passing out parade marks the completion of the soldiers’ British Army Junior Entry training at Uniacke Barracks, where they are all paid to train.

They will now go on to serve in various Corps and Regiments of the British Army to begin the next part of their specialist training, where they will learn how to do their jobs at home and abroad. Junior Entry...

Lush to open new store in Exeter

Handmade cosmetic brand Lush is opening a new store in Princesshay Exeter, due to launch this autumn.

The new, larger premises on Eastgate in Princesshay will replace its smaller unit on Exeter High Street and will be located alongside NEXT and Carphone Warehouse.

From bath bombs to face masks, Lush is a popular British brand which started out in Poole, Dorset. Its decision to move into bigger premises reflects the popularity of its products and service in Exeter’s retail market.

Anna Wiltshire, Manager at Lush Exeter said: “Lush has been a fragrant presence on...

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