Rotary Club of Exeter Enterprise has for several years had an association with Countess Wear Community School and it has been a privilege to share and be associated with their success. Their assembly on Thursday 18 July was just such an occasion.
Very near the end of the summer term it was a prize giving in more ways than one. This school has many children with special needs and has for many years had a unit for children with hearing impairment. They were all in the hall to receive prizes and commendations for their efforts throughout the year, and also to receive their...
The NHS in Devon has teamed up with award-winning department store John Lewis to find out why its customers have such a great experience.
Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical Commissioning Group’s (CCG) chief nurse Jenny Winslade said the CCG wanted to learn from John Lewis “hearing how the department store approaches customer satisfaction could help the NHS translate this into improved patient care.”
“We want to find out from John Lewis the secrets behind why its customers are so satisfied and we will use these to benefit our patients,” said Jenny Winslade, the CCG...
Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision between a car and cyclist in Exeter on Sunday 28 July. The collision happened at around 7.40pm on Topsham Road, at the junction with Higher Wear Road. Police believe the silver Ford Fiesta was travelling along Topsham Road from Topsham, heading towards Countess Wear, when the cyclist emerged from the nearside before being struck by the car. The 30-year-old male cyclist was taken to the RD&E hospital with extensive injuries including a head injury. He has since been transferred to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth. The 18-year-...
Crealy Adventure Park is offering visitors some fantastic character themed days across various dates in August. Children’s favourites including Peppa Pig and Bob the Builder will be available to meet on days across August.
These character themed days will prove a relief to those parents out there struggling to keep the children entertained over the summer holidays.
Crealy Adventure Park kick starts these fun meet and greets on Monday 5 August, when Captain Barnacles and Kwazii will pay a visit to the park.
Then on Monday 12 August, children will get the chance to...
Award-winning South West Photographer Tim Pestridge is helping the Met Office to create a series of short films about photography and the weather to feature as part of its new ‘Get Ready for Summer’ campaign. This is a particularly prestigious opportunity for Tim as he joins a list of high profile organisations and companies helping the campaign such as the RNLI, Cancer Research UK and the Forestry Commission.
The Met Office #loveukweather campaign has recently been launched, with the content from different partner organisations offering the public safety advice and things to do,...
The Vue cinema has leapt to the rescue of frantic parents who are trying to find ways to amuse their children across the summer holidays. The latest film in the Thomas and Friends adventures is called King of the Railway and is being aired exclusively at Vue cinemas only.
The film, which follows the team as they head off on their journey to try and find new friend Stephen, will be available to view from 23 August. Parents will also be thrilled to hear that the tickets will not leave too big a tent on the purse strings, as the ticket cost starts from just £4.50.
Dawlish Carnival week is one of Devon's largest seaside carnivals, taking place over seven days during August and provides lots of free fun and entertainment for the whole family!
The Grand Carnival Procession will take place on Friday 16 August, the route runs for about 2.5 miles through the town centre and the procession itself can reach up to over a mile in length over an hour to pass.
The fun starts around 7.30pm.
There are many activities - many of them free to take part in - and events happening in and around Dawlish during Carnival week.
2013 is proving a successful year for Leading South West legal firm Stephens Scown. They recently announced their recruitment of experienced solicitor Nigel Edge, and now they have further good news to proclaim.
The company have expanded even further and have released a statement regarding the acquisition of Brightly Commercial Solicitors, which has cemented Stephens Scowns LLP’s pre-eminence in the Cornish legal market.
Speaking of the acquisition Robert Camp, Managing Partner of Stephens Scown said: “This acquisition is great news for Stephens Scown as Brightley...
Stephen Scown LLP, the Leading South West legal firm, is going from strength to strength. Their recruitment of experienced solicitor Nigel Edge is set to do wonders for the already prosperous firm.
Mr Edge is the son of a dairy and arable farmer and brings with him a wealth of experience in rural commercial property, for both individuals and farms or estates.
He has a practical outlook and an understanding of the problems, and opportunities, facing farmers and landowners in today’s challenging market.
Mr Edge said of his new role: “I am delighted to be working for...
