Scores of Ashfords' solicitors swapped their briefs for cycling shorts to support a five-day cycling marathon in aid of their chosen charity, Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust. More than 120 members of staff took part in a cyclathon on static bikes and managed to achieve a total of 1,678 miles between them - the equivalent of cycling from Exeter to Casablanca! Staff from the firm's Exeter, Bristol, Taunton and London offices rode bikes placed in their receptions in half-hour intervals over a week to raise awareness of cervical cancer and the work undertaken by Jo’s Trust, the only UK charity...
Fairtrade Fortnight is now under way and runs through to Sunday 10 March.
The main event in Exeter will be a Fairtrade Tasting Market on Saturday 2 March from 10am-2.30pm in Bedford Square.
Oxfam will be joined at the market by the Co-operative and Sainsbury’s, who have Fairtrade products on display from the range in their stores and samples to taste. They will be encouraging people to ‘Take a Step for Fairtrade’ and switch their shopping to buy Fairtrade products.
This year, people are also asked to bring some dried or tinned food to donate to the Devon and...
People living in St James, Exeter, have taken another step towards gaining a more hands-on role in the planning of their neighbourhood.
The Exeter St James Neighbourhood Plan examiner’s report was received on 15 February and is only the second in the country to reach this stage. The good news for the St James Forum and for Exeter City Council is that the report concludes, with a few minor modifications, the Plan should now proceed to a referendum.
Planning Minister Nick Boles, said: "This is a big milestone for both neighbourhood planning and Exeter. The city is leading the...
Princesshay has introduced Braille menus into its restaurants and cafes to show support for Princesshay’s new charity of the year for 2013, WESC Foundation: The specialist centre for visual impairment.
The new initiative aims to help Princesshay restaurants alleviate the issues faced by blind or partially sighted people when choosing what to order.
WESC Foundation, located on Topsham Road provides specialist care, education and therapy to children and young people with visual impairment and complex needs. More than 100 children and young people attend WESC daily, weekly or...
The Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education has responded to the news that one of its catering suppliers, Sodexo, has found traces of horse meat in one of its frozen beef products, by saying: "Of the 80 products recalled as a precaution by Sodexo, the Deaf Academy only uses four, and we have immediately removed them from our kitchens.
"The Academy is committed to the highest standards of health and safety for our students and we were awarded the best possible food hygiene rating by Exeter City Council last year. The majority of our food is cooked on site, from scratch, using fresh...
Gregory Distribution (Holdings) Ltd, the parent company of Gregory Distribution Ltd, has purchased Philson Haulage Ltd from its owners, Phil and Sonia Dickinson for an undisclosed sum.
Philson Haulage is a southern-based transport and distribution business with a turnover of around £7 million and employs 56 people at its base in Chichester. It was founded in 1995 by Phil and Sonia and has successfully developed a strong reputation for service and reliability within the fresh produce distribution sector during the past 17 years.
As we are always striving to bring you only the best star teachers and DJs here at Bar V, we are proud to announce our forthcoming STAR: ♥♥♥ MIGUEL MONTEIRO ♥♥♥
Originally from Portugal, Miguel grew up in Lisbon where he started to develop an interest for Afro Cuban style dance. At the age of 13 he found his talent and started taking his hobby more seriously. He started by learning contemporary jazz, Latin rhythm and Salsa and later moved onto more sensual styles such as Kizomba.
Miguel teaches various styles over the world, including LA Cross Body on 1, New York Mambo on 2...
On the evening of Saturday 23 March a group of daring individuals will be walking through their fears in aid of Children’s Hospice South West when they take on the hottest and shortest of sponsored walks - Firewalk! The charity will be turning up the heat on Teignmouth Beach at 8pm though firewalkers are asked to sign-in from 6.15pm.
To find out more or to register to take part visit www.chsw.org.uk/firewalk or call Marina on 01271 325270
To give people the opportunity to find out more about taking part in an Overseas Challenge the events team from Little Bridge House, Fremington is holding an information evening on Thursday 28 February from 5pm at Strada in Princesshay, Exeter.
If you’ve ever wanted to trek, climb or cycle for charity or you just want to experience the adventure of a lifetime, Children’s Hospice South West could have the perfect opportunity. Come along on Thursday evening to find out more, or further information call Marina on 01271 325270.
Exeter-based Girling Jones (Recruitment Company) is the latest business to register a team of 6 employees to take part in a 200 mile cycle challenge for Children's Hospice South West.
Ride for Precious Lives takes place over three days in June and is the charity's leading cycling challenge for 2013. For more details of the event and how to register visit www.chsw.org.uk/rfpl .
