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Ocean Film Festival World Tour returns this autumn

Dive into a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival is bringing a brand-new collection of spectacular ocean-themed films to Exeter Corn Exchange this autumn

Returning as a live theatre tour, the Ocean Film Festival features a selection of short films starring wild seafaring voyages, extreme watersports and marine conservation from the least explored depths of the planet.

“We can’t wait to set sail back into theatres with our latest inspirational collection of ocean films,” says tour director Nell Teasdale.

“Witness intrepid human-powered challenges,...

RTPI reveals shortlist for South West Awards for Planning Excellence

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/09/2021 - 11:28am

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has today announced ten projects that are in the running to receive the RTPI South West Awards for Planning Excellence 2021.

The awards highlight exceptional examples of how planning and planners have a positive impact on our quality of life in creating exceptional places and protecting our environment.

Entries will be assessed by an expert panel of judges including academics, planning officers and planning consultants.

The shortlisted 2021 entries are:

Excellence in Planning Delivery:

  • Millbay
  • ...

RSPB Exe Estuary in Devon named one of the RSPB’s top sites to visit this autumn

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/09/2021 - 1:31am

The UK’s largest nature conservation charity, the RSPB, has revealed it’s “top ten spectacular autumn nature reserves” to visit this September, as people across the country look to escape the everyday with a staycation.

With over 200 nature reserves across the country, the charity are celebrating the wonderful autumn season by inviting people to spend time in nature – whether it’s a relaxing stroll through swaying reeds, a crunchy walk through fallen leaves and mystical woodland, or a peaceful sunset over a mosaic of habitats.

The outdoors, and the wildlife that calls it...

People across Devon urged to Give Up Clothes for Good

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 09/09/2021 - 1:23am

THIS September – Childhood Cancer Awareness Month – people in Devon and Cornwall are being called on to clear out their wardrobes to help more children and young people survive cancer.

They are being urged to donate pre-loved quality fashion and homeware to TK Maxx’s Give Up Clothes for Good campaign, in support of Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People.

When sold in Cancer Research UK shops, each bag of items donated could raise up to £25 to help fund research into children’s and young people’s cancers.

With around 120 children diagnosed with cancer...

Last chance to comment on transport vision for the South West

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:30pm

The consultation period for Peninsula Transport’s vision for the future of South West transport will close on 17th September 2021.

Launched in July, the vision is an important milestone in the development of a full, longer-term regional transport strategy, which will provide a more efficient, resilient and cleaner transport system across the peninsula.

Chairman of Peninsula Transport, Councillor Andrea Davis, said: “The key challenge is to strengthen the strategic links in and out of the peninsula, so that they keep pace with the rest of the UK. Transport is a vital part...

The Ocean Film Festival

Event Date: 
29/09/2021 - 7:00pm to 30/09/2021 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Dive into a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival is bringing a brand-new collection of spectacular ocean-themed films to Exeter Corn Exchange this autumn

Returning as a live theatre tour, the Ocean Film Festival features a selection of short films starring wild seafaring voyages, extreme watersports and marine conservation from the least explored depths of the planet.

“We can’t wait to set sail back into theatres with our latest inspirational collection of ocean films,” says tour director Nell Teasdale.

“Witness intrepid human-powered challenges,...

Trotec laser on the road to Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/08/2021 - 11:00pm

Following a year of cancelled events and changes to the working life, Trotec laser is pleased to be hitting the road and taking a cohort of laser machines on the road to Exeter between September 21st and 22nd.

The roadshows are designed to bring Trotec's laser cutters and engravers to a wider audience. The events are ideal for businesses interested in seeing how the introduction of laser technology can improve workflow and profitability.

Each roadshow appointment is tailored to the specific needs of the visitor. From improving productivity or production quality with a...

Sovereign launches £150,000 grant programme to support residents’ life goals

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 09/08/2021 - 5:18pm

Sovereign Housing Association is making £150k in grants available to residents across its geography as part of its Thriving Communities strategy .

With homes in Berkshire, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Oxfordshire, Surrey, Wiltshire, and the West of England the impact will be felt across south west England.

The new grants programme - run in association with charity provider Charis - will support anyone living in a Sovereign home to access the resources and support they need to meet their own goals.

There are eight distinct...

Browne Jacobson accredited as a Living Wage Employer  

Browne Jacobson has been formally accredited as a Living Wage Employer by the Living Wage Foundation.

The accreditation confirms Browne Jacobson’s long term commitment to a real Living Wage as a minimum regardless of whether an individual is an employee of the law firm or third party contracted staff working across any of its five UK offices, including Birmingham, Exeter, London, Manchester and Nottingham .

The Living Wage is the only rate calculated according to the costs of living. It provides a voluntary benchmark for employers that wish to ensure their staff earn a...

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