experiences

Stories of Scuba Diving

Event Date: 
04/03/2022 - 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Venue: 
Friday Club, St. Sidwell's Community Centre, Sidwell Street, Exeter, EX4 6NN

A talk hosted by Max, who has scuba dived all over the world. He will relate some of his experiences in a world of discovery.

Residents in South West to share views of police in anonymous study

Authored by AbiEnjoy
Posted: Wed, 07/05/2017 - 7:23am

A first-of-its-kind, national study has launched calling on the people of the South West to share their views and experiences of the police and emergency services.

The anonymous study is hosted online by Hudgell Solicitors, legal specialists in civil liberties cases, and will gauge the nation’s perceptions of the police and other emergency services.

The study’s findings will explore themes including safety, trust and overall reputation, investigating the experiences Brits have had with the police, how the nation feels about the force and what has impacted on their...

Charity aims to turn ignorance into inspiration

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Wed, 08/12/2015 - 2:38pm

A coastal conservation charity is helping young people to face the natural world with more confidence by organizing close encounters with some amazing creatures.

Clare Rugg, from Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, explained: “There’s a big emphasis these days on getting kids outdoors, inspiring a love of the natural world and letting them get to know their local environment. But when it comes to our seas, recent scares about stinging jellyfish don’t help. We want to increase understanding and break down some of the misconceptions surrounding our sea-life.

“...