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Former Dr Ink's Mixologist Takes the Helm at Colson's Restaurant and Bar in Exeter

Colson’s Restaurant and Bar proudly announces the appointment of a former Dr. Ink’s mixologist as their new bar supervisor. Amy Heaphy brings a flair for cocktail innovation and a passion for educating drinkers about the world of mixology and has been stirring up the local cocktail scene with fresh and inventive creations.

After starting out in the hospitality industry at 15, Amy’s zest for mixology was sparked by a desire to make special occasions extraordinary by creating personalised cocktail menus. Further influenced by her tenure at Dr Ink’s Curiosities, formerly on Exeter...

Poltimore Music & Arts Festival announces first wave of live bands line-up

The Music in Devon Initiative (MIDI) are announcing the first wave of live bands across two stages for the 2024 Poltimore Music & Arts Festival on Friday 22nd March and that tickets are now on sale: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/yay1hd0p/poltimore-festival-2024

Held in the grounds and the inside of Poltimore House over two days on May bank holiday Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th May, the live band line-up on the Main and Acoustic Courtyard stages will be:

The Main Stage; Sat 25th May

Drea and the Pandas 1-1.45pm

To be Announced 3-3.45

Pattern...

Astronaut Tim Peake prepares to blast off on all-new tour heading to Exeter

British astronaut Tim Peake is counting down to lift off with his all-new tour Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space which will bring the awe and wonder of space travel past, present and future to Exeter this autumn.

Astronauts: The Quest To Explore Space will feature extraordinary archive material and footage as Tim brings to life the awe-inspiring adventures of those pioneering explorers we call astronauts – celebrating the incredible achievements and historic human endeavour of space exploration.

The first-of-its-kind show, heading to the Great Hall in Exeter on...

Bloor Homes Hits Five Stars for Sixth Consecutive Year

Bloor Homes’ Exeter region is celebrating a sixth consecutive year of quality recognition as a Five Star developer by the Home Builders Federation (HBF).

The coveted Five Star status is dependent on an impressive 90 per cent of purchasers who bought a newly built home between October 2022 and September 2023, and who completed the HBF’s National New Homes Customer Satisfaction Survey, stating that they would recommend the developer to a friend.

In a joint statement, Divisional Chairmen, Andrew Marns and Richard Oldroyd at Bloor Homes said: “Every year developers look to...

Cranbrook calls for volunteers

An exciting series of events is being planned in Cranbrook this year with the aim of supporting residents to be more active and helping the town to celebrate its 13-year anniversary.

The events are being planned by Move More Cranbrook, the Sport England supported programme that aims to help residents in the town to lead more active lives.

And following the success of events last year which include the town’s first ever Santa Run, the Move More Cranbrook delivery group is on the hunt for volunteers to help it deliver a programme of events in 2024.

Matt Rowett...

South Western Ambulance Service wins at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/20/2024 - 9:49pm

The Staying Well Service and Freedom to Speak Up team at the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) has won two national awards at the Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards in London.

The team won the Best Wellbeing Strategy Public Sector award, and for the second year running, the big award of the night, the prestigious, Wellbeing Company of the Year award. The Great British Workplace Wellbeing Awards with Wellity Global, shines a spotlight on organisations positively changing the lives of the Great British workforce. Lauren Dunn, Head of Wellbeing,...

Sup-paw-ort your local RSPCA branch today with #EveryoneForEveryAnimal

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Tue, 03/19/2024 - 11:09pm

Crowdfunder and the RSPCA have teamed up to launch #EveryoneForEveryAnimal, a new campaign to create a better world for every animal.

Nearly 60 RSPCA branches across England and Wales have launched their own fundraisers to raise money for their own animal welfare projects in their own communities. Many of the branches have also included unique rewards for their supporters as part of their fundraisers, from tours of their centre and RSPCA branded items.

In Devon, donations will go to a Serenity Garden project at its Little Valley Animal Shelter in Exeter. The project aims...

Chicken fans queue over 16 hours for Popeyes® Exeter opening

Chicken lovers queued for over 16 hours for the much-anticipated opening of the new Popeyes ® Exeter restaurant on the High Street yesterday morning.

The launch day saw the New Orleans inspired brass band, ‘The Brass Funkeys’, welcoming guests as doors opened to the brand-new space which can seat over 120 people.

Members of the public queued from 6.30pm on Sunday 17th March, over 16 hours before the doors opened, to be the first to get their hands on the famous Popeyes® menu. The queue spanned almost 100 metres down the high street.

A student from Exeter...

Under 15s football team scores £500 sponsorship from Bloor Homes

Authored by Daisy Hall
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 8:20pm

A local football team has hit the back of the net with a £500 sponsorship deal with Bloor Homes.

The housebuilder’s Exeter region has donated the money to support Cranbrook United Youth Football Club’s U15s with new kit this season.

Cranbrook United FC Club Chairman, Steve Bampton said: “We’d like to thank Bloor Homes in Exeter for this generous donation supporting our Under 15s.

“Like many youth sports clubs we rely on fundraising and donation from businesses like Bloor Homes to be able to provide our young players with kit and equipment and it is always much...

The power of friendship pushes Andy on London marathon wheelchair challenge

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 03/18/2024 - 8:16pm

The power of friendship is pushing Devon police trainer Andy Elliott in his bid to complete the London marathon in a wheelchair.

Although able-bodied, Andy decided to tackle the 26.2 miles in a standard wheelchair to support his close friend Andrew Russell who was paralysed in a diving accident over 25 years ago.

The 50-year-old Training Course Manager with Devon and Cornwall Police is aiming to raise vital funds to support the charity Spinal Research in its mission to find a cure for paralysis.

Andy was at Exeter University in 1996 when his close friend and...

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