A conservation project which aims to save one of Devon’s most endangered animals is now urgently seeking donations from the public so that it can continue its vital work.
The freshwater pearl mussel might not look as stunning as some wildlife but the conservation charity Devon Wildlife Trust describes it as a ‘remarkable animal’ and one that can have a positive impact for us all.
Freshwater pearl mussels filter bacteria and algae. So a large population helps to clean up our rivers for the benefit of other wildlife - and people.
Exeter's favourite son Michael Caines is opening of his first restaurant outside of the UK: Pearls by Michael Caines, located in the stunningly beautiful hotel Jumeirah at Etihad Towers, in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
As one of Britain’s best known and acclaimed chefs, Michael has made his reputation by creating exciting, modern European cuisine that makes full use of local produce and seasonal ingredients. At Pearls by Michael Caines, he is delighted to have the opportunity to create a cuisine that utilises the full bounty of the Emirate and the Arabian Gulf, a casual dining experience...
When impoverished pearl-diver Kino finds the ‘pearl of the world’ he believes his family’s life will be transformed forever. Seduced by the pearl’s beauty and promise of riches, he is blind to the danger of having something that everyone else wants. Instead of bringing hope, the pearl leads Kino and his family down a dark and dangerous path. A timeless fable about the allure of wealth, the confines of class, and the redemptive power of love. The Pearl asks us to consider what we value most in the world. Dumbshow present their critically-acclaimed new adaptation of John Steinbeck’s classic...
