Southwest Ambulance Trust plans to absorb staff from the defunct NHS Direct site at Exeter have run into trouble and staff have been told that the takeover could lead to redundancies.
As of Monday 4th November over 30 staff from the NHS Direct site in Exeter were transferred into the new Southwest Ambulance NHS Trust Service at Sowton.
They will continue to provide the 111 service for Somerset, but are now under control of the Ambulance Service as an employer.
It is understood that NHS direct are now in the process of making several staff redundant from the Exeter...
Open everyday* 23 November 2013 - 5 January 2014, 11am-4pm.
Experience the magic of Christmas as Killerton, National Trust, near Exeter celebrate the festive classic 'A Christmas Carol'. Follow Scrooge on his journey to discover the true meaning of Christmas. Enjoy sparkling displays in the house; wrap up warm for the outdoor Christmas family trail with twinkling lights and willow reindeer.
All ages welcome. Free entry for National Trust members. House, garden and park admission £24.50 (two adults), £15 (family 1 adult), adult £9.60, child £4.80.
Pick up festive ideas and gifts at our craft fair, with a wide range of local west country crafts and stalls in the house. £1.50 entry for non-members.
For further details, please visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/killerton or call us on 01392 881345. Image courtesy of NTPL.
Listen to Professor Carol Smart’s expertise on donor conception and genetic connections in contemporary family life at The University of Exeter on Thursday 14th November. Professor Carol Smart is a Professor of Sociology and Co-Director of the Morgan Centre for the Study of Relationships and Personal Life at the University of Manchester. Ms Smart will be hosting an hour long lecture on the subject of donor conception and genetic connections in contemporary family life at the University of Exeter on Thursday 14th November at 6.30pm. The lecture will take place in the Henderson Lecture Theatre...
Listen to Professor Ted Cantle’s expertise on interculturalism and community cohesion at The University of Exeter on Wednesday 13th November. Professor Ted Cantle is the founder of the iCoCo Foundation and has also written a book about the subject of interculturalism. He will be hosting an hour long lecture about interculturalism and community cohesion at The University of Exeter on Wednesday 13th November at 6pm. The lecture will take place in the Henderson Lecture Theatre, XFi Building, Streatham Campus. For more information please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/research/events .
South West legal firm Stephens Scown LLP has cemented its position as one of the leading firms in Devon and Cornwall, with the announcement of the independent legal guide Chambers & Partners 2014, which has awarded the firm more top rankings than ever before.
This news comes on top of Stephens Scown hitting its six month targets, with employees being rewarded for their hard work. Income for the firm has grown by 7% in the period of October 2012 to October 2013, enabling partners to award employees a bonus pay-out of £85,000.
Pyjama Drama Spooky Halloween Special at the Hub on the green is on Thursday 31st October 2013. Our spooky session are at 9:45pm, 10:30pm, 11:15pm and 12pm! To book on one of these spooky classes email amanda@pyjamadrama or call 01392 247449 Booking is essential!
New! Sunbeams Classes for 4-7 year olds starting at The hub on the Green! Thursdays 4-5pm. Starting on Thursday 21st November! There is tea/coffee/squash available from 3.30pm to avoid waiting around for the class to start after school! Booking is essential. Email amanda@pyjamadrama.com or call 01392 247449 to book onto the 3 week trial.
Devon's Luke Friend wowed the judges on last night's X Factor with his rendition of Seal's Kiss From A Rose.
Gary Barlow described his performance as the 'surprise of the night' and told him he'd come a long way in the competition.
Luke, 17, even washed his trademark flowing locks with shampoo (he usually only uses water) for his appearance.
Sharon Osbourne was also full of prasie for Luke. She told him: "You have such a distinctive vocal sound. You definitely have an edge you are definitely dirty.
"Your vocals have come on so far in the last three weeks...
Children from the Holy Trinity Church 0-5 Playgroup in Exmouth have created a bright and colourful exhibition of artwork inspired by items from A la Ronde, the National Trust property near Exmouth.
This year the source of inspiration for the children’s work was a mosaic-topped table from the Drawing Room which was decorated by cousins Jane and Mary Parminter, on whose instructions the quirky 16 sided house was built.
Hilary Burrow, who co-ordinated the exhibition for A la Ronde says: "The children looked at photographs of the mosaic table and used these as inspiration for...
