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Aldi hiring 150 colleagues across Devon

Aldi has announced it is currently looking to hire 150 colleagues in Devon.

The supermarket is looking for people of all levels of experience to fill roles across the region, with salaries of up to £63,000.

This includes full and part-time positions such as Caretaker and Store Assistant all the way up to Store Manager.

Stores in Devon where Aldi is looking to hire include Exeter and Barnstaple, while the supermarket will also be recruiting for roles at the Seaton store which is set to open later this year.

The recruitment push forms part of Aldi’s...

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Compline: A contemplative journey through Lent

Event Date: 
23/02/2023 - 8:00pm to 30/03/2023 - 8:45pm
Venue: 
St Olave’s Church, Fore Street, Exeter EX4 3AT

Dates and times

8pm on the five Thursdays of 23 February, 2, 9, (not 16), 23, 30 March

Location

St Olave’s Church is at the top of Fore Street, between the North St-South St-High St junction and the Bike Shed and Mint Methodist Church. The nearest car park is Mary Arches. Many buses stop at the High St stands nearby.

Details

The ancient close-of-the-day service of Compline, with plainchant and polyphony. Hosted by Margaret Aagesen Hughes (Soprano) and Clare Bryden (Alto). Featuring musicians Andrew Maries (Oboe), Sophie Brewer (Flute), Catherine...

Reused, recycled, reborn: New exhibition at Killerton explores how circular fashion from the past can inspire what we wear today 

‘Thirsty for Fashion’ a new exhibition at Killerton house just outside Exeter, will showcase over 50 items from the National Trust’s largest fashion collection, highlighting pieces that demonstrate the techniques used to repair, remodel, reuse and rewear clothing from the 18th century to the present day.

The exhibition, running from 11 February to 5 November, will also feature some of the ways contemporary designers and makers are rethinking our approach to fashion as our collective understanding of the environmental impact of the fashion industry grows.

Highlights from...

Tesco to offer free blood pressure checks as people deprioritise routine health checks

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 02/11/2023 - 8:02am

People across Devon are being urged to encourage their loved ones to take up a free blood pressure check on Valentine’s Day.

This comes as new figures reveal many people are struggling to prioritise their health during the cost-of-living crisis.

New research released today by Tesco shows that South West people are more likely to service their cars (62%) and household boilers (56%) each year than attend a routine medical examination (24%), with 30% of people more likely to prioritise the health of their loved ones over their own health.

Routine checks for people...

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Medicine and Health students recognised at prizes awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2023 - 5:47pm

A Medical Sciences student whose campaign helped accelerate a number of changes to improve student safety at night has been awarded a prize, at an awards ceremony that marks students’ achievements in academia and beyond.

The University of Exeter’s Medical Science and Health 8th Prizes and Awards ceremony took place Wednesday February 8th, at St Mellion Golf Club in Cornwall.

The prizes also recognised Medicine student Anna Richards, who created a scheme to recycle medical scrubs by selling old 5th years’ scrubs who were graduating and selling them to current medical...

Buckerell Lodge to be demolished

By Ollie Heptinstall, Local Democracy Reporter.

Dozens of retirement apartments will replace a famous Exeter hotel after plans were narrowly approved.

The now-closed Buckerell Lodge on Topsham Road, which was also a well-known wedding venue, is to be demolished and replaced by 62 apartments and associated facilities.

Developer McCarthy Stone’s previous application was rejected at the start of last year, however an updated application featuring 23 two-bed apartments and 39 one-bedroom apartments was narrowly passed by the chair’s casting vote at an Exeter City...

Fin achieves more than he thought possible gaining a degree through an apprenticeship

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/09/2023 - 11:01pm
Fin takes his apprenticeship to the next level by completing a bachelor’s degree with housing association, LiveWest.

Fin Walker, from Exeter, arrived at LiveWest as a 16-year-old eager to pursue a career in the construction industry and train as quantity surveyor.

He enrolled on a two-year course at Exeter College where he studied Construction Contracting Operations to a Level 3. Fin was then promoted from apprentice to Trainee Quantity Surveyor and enrolled on a four-year part-time Degree in Quantity Surveying alongside full-time work which he has now completed.

Fin, 23...

Local charity seeks new Treasurer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/09/2023 - 10:00pm

Local charity, Exeter Community Initiatives (ECI), is seeking a new Treasurer.

The current Treasurer is standing down at the end of March and the charity is looking for a replacement to take up the voluntary role.

ECI, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this summer, helps people facing poverty and inequality to get their lives back on track by involving them in community projects to improve their mental, emotional and physical wellbeing, increase their sense of belonging and provide skills to help them succeed in life.

The Treasurer is responsible for ECI’s...

Exeter’s biggest organised seed swap set for Feb 2023

Would you like to get inspired and start planning for the 2023 growing season?

Have you got seeds to spare that are not past their use-by date that you can give away or swap for something else?

Don’t have seeds to swap but would really like to get some seeds and start your gardening journey?

Exeter Seed Swap 2023 is for everyone!

The event takes place on Sunday 26 February, 11am-3.30pm at Maketank, 3-5 Paris Street, Exeter EX1 2JB.

Organised by Exeter Seed Bank , the event will have plenty of seed swapping , displays, stalls, and hands on...

Come and Meet the Police

Local policing teams in Devon are out and about meeting the public again this month.

There are plenty of opportunities to catch up with your local cops and raise any issues you may want to speak to them about. Regular drop-in advice sessions are held across the county each week and officers are keen to chat to local residents and get to know them better.

On Wed 8 February police from Exeter city local team will be at St Sidwell’s Centre in Sidwell Street, EX4 6NN from midday. They return on 15 and 22 Feb at the same location, same time.

On Thursday 9 Feb from...

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