Exeter BID board members announced

Following a nomination process, Exeter BID is able to announce the first six members of the newly formed BID Board.

The new Board directors are Helen Scholes, Marketing Manager at Stagecoach South West, Wayne Pearce, Centre Director at Princesshay, Ben Barlaba, The LXS @ Centre Stage, Mattie Richardson, Owner of Bunyip Beads & Buttons, Patrick Cunningham, Director at Exeter Phoenix and David Goodchild, Owner of Cavern Club.

Derek Phillips, on behalf of the BID Board said: “I am delighted to see the range and depth of the new Board members which I am sure will be...

Teddy Bear Parachute Jump ** POSTPONED **

Event Date: 
02/05/2015 - 11:00am
Venue: 
Cathedral Green, Exeter

The four Rotary Clubs of Exeter have announced that their third Teddy Bear Parachute Jump event will take place on Cathedral Green on Saturday 2 May 2015 between 11am and 3pm, raising funds for Honeylands Children’s Charity in Exeter.

The event promises to be a fun packed day for all the family and a thrilling experience for any teddies brave enough to complete the parachute jump from the top of a 100ft high hydraulic platform provided courtesy of the Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Service.

On the day there will be other attractions including craft stalls, face...

Skin Angels launch song to support teen cancer charity

Exeter’s Skin Angels by Purity Boutique Spa have launched a song aimed at inspiring young people to look after their skin, including protecting it from potential sun damage. The song, called ‘Porcelain’ has been written by Skin Angel’s ambassador, Devon singer / songwriter Clara Bond.

Clara comments: “I really believe you don’t need a tan to be beautiful. Having healthy skin is much more important and I hope Porcelain conveys that message to people.” Skin Angel’s founder, Mariam Badavi, comments: “It is great to have an inspiring person like Clara supporting Skin Angels. We can’t...

Crimebeat grants for local projects

Do you know of an individual, group or organisation in Devon who could benefit from a grant of up to £500?

Crimebeat grants of up to £500 are available to people who can demonstrate that their project will have a positive impact on the local community and help cut crime. Of particular relevance are projects which can influence young people who are at risk of offending.

Funding comes from money recovered from criminals via the Proceeds of Crime Act and seizure of assets.

Head of police for Devon, Chief Superintendent Paul Davies said: “I’m delighted to be able to...

Mumm in defiant mood

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2015 - 2:40pm

Skipper Dean Mumm insists there is still so much for him and Exeter Chiefs team-mates to go after between now and the end of the season despite seeing their European Challenge Cup hopes end on Saturday night at Kingsholm. The Devon club were denied a second major final appearance this season when Aviva Premiership rivals Gloucester edged them out 30-19 in a hard-fought semi-final encounter. However, the Australian international - who is to leave the Chiefs at the end of the current campaign following three highly successful seasons at Sandy Park - was in defiant mood when addressing the...

Paws for Thought family dog show

Hounds First Sighthound Rescue will be holding a Family Dog Show at Westpoint in Exeter on Saturday (25 April 2015) from 10am-5pm. Showing is from11am.

The charity has been chosen as one of a small number of charities to hold an event after entering a competition to mark Westpoint’s 25th anniversary.

Paws for Thought is an event for the whole family. Entry to the event will be free, but there will be donation buckets on the gate.

There will be an entry fee of £1 per class for the dog show. All proceeds from the show going to Hounds First Sighthound Rescue, to help...

Tags on Exeter Pop-Up Shop

Event Date: 
21/05/2015 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Venue: 
Radiance Media Spa, Augustus House, Lower Ground Floor, New North Road, Exeter

Check out the designer womenswear bargains at the tags-on.com Summer Showcase fashion sale on Thursday 21st May at Radiance Medi Spa, based in the centre of Exeter at Augustus House, Lower Ground Floor, New North Road.

Browse pre-loved designer fashion at the pop-up shop and enjoy up to 80% off pre-owned designer clothes, handbags, shoes and accessories.

The event includes free VIP entry from 4-5pm, guests will need to email info@tags-on.com to get their names on the list and to bag the best designer bargains! General entry 5-8pm. VIP entry is limited, to avoid...

Did you witness Newton Abbot crash?

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2015 - 12:38pm

Officers are appealing for witnesses to a collision at a supermarket car park in Newton Abbot on Friday 17 April.

Shortly after 10.30am police were notified by the ambulance service of a minor collision at Asda, Highweek Street.

A 74-year-old local woman driving a black BMW 318 was involved in a collision with a parked and unattended Seat Leon.

The female driver of the BMW appears to have been taken unwell at the wheel and was taken to hospital for treatment.

She was released from hospital on 18 April but died shortly after being released.

Sergeant...

Unemployment falls in Devon

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2015 - 12:23pm

The number of Job Seeker’s Allowance (JSA) claimants in Devon decreased in line with the national trend between February and March 2015, falling by 242 claimants (5% lower than February’s figure).

The total number of claimants in March came to 4,297, or just 0.9% of the working age population of Devon. To put this into context, there has been a 34% fall in claimants between March 2013-2015 - the claimant count having more than halved since March 2013 when total claimants stood at 9,603.

Similarly all of Devon’s eight districts experienced a decrease in claimants of around a...

Exciting future for Topsham Library

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 04/20/2015 - 12:16pm

Devon County Council’s Library Service has reached a long awaited milestone with the transfer of its building in Topsham to the Estuary League of Friends.

The community group were keen to respond to a growing need for their services in the area by providing a modern fit for purpose community hub in a central location and approached the Council in 2013 to discuss the opportunity of working together to redevelop Topsham Library into a wider community facility.

The move means the Council no longer owns the building, but will continue to manage the library service with its...

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