Year 9 students Zack, Daisy and Maisie from West Exe School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust , cooked a hot homemade meal for the homeless clients of St Petrocks this term.
Originating as a community project providing humanitarian response to rough sleepers in Exeter, St Petrocks officially opened its doors in December 1994, having been given permission by the Central Parish of Exeter to adapt two thirds of St Petrock’s church for use as a homeless centre. Over 600 people every year face homelessness and multiple disadvantages in Exeter and the surrounding areas.
Socially and environmentally conscious lifestyle brand Lucy & Yak is pleased to announce the opening of its ninth store in Exeter.
Located on Exeter’s bustling high street, Lucy & Yak’s signature pink-painted store will welcome its customers and community on June 28th, 2024. Customers will have the opportunity to explore Lucy & Yak’s latest releases and core collections. Inside, the new store (which is accessible from street level) will feature a soft and muted colour palette, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The store will also include three changing rooms...
Travelling to new places provides invaluable life experiences that can broaden our perspectives and spark curiosity about the world around us. Whether it's a family holiday, a school trip, a gap year adventure, or a business trip, being immersed in different cultures allows us to gain insights and understandings that classroom learning alone cannot provide. Travel encourages us to open our minds, ask questions, and gain knowledge first-hand.
Discovering Different Cultures
One of the greatest gifts of travel is the opportunity to experience foreign cultures different from...
Ahead of celebrating their 7th business birthday this month, Exeter-based KW Marketing has hosted and delivered its first-ever business growth event fuelling ambition and success for food and drink brands in the region.
FUEL Live, held at the stunning Winslade Manor, Exeter in April, saw more than 45 South West businesses attend a day to spark ideas and set a fire under their plans for success for 2024. Attendees included popular brands Hobbs Chocolates, Quickes Cheese, Foxcombe Bakehouse, Devon Distillery, Boundless Activated Snacking, Owens Organic Coffee and more.
Ever found yourself battling an invasion of ants in the summer or mice seeking warmth in your home during winter? You're not alone.
Seasonal pests can turn the joy of changing seasons into a real headache. That's where pest control specialists come in. In this article, we'll explore how these experts can help you reclaim your peace from unwanted guests.
From prevention tips to safe removal strategies, you'll find valuable insights to keep your home pest-free all year round.
Identification
Knowing what kind of pest you're dealing with is the first step...
Preserving the security of these applications is crucial in the linked world of today, as mobile applications rule the everyday activities. Both users and developers now seriously worry about app security due to the increase in cyber threats, which include everything from malware to data leaks. In an ever-changing threat landscape, this post examines many tactics and recommended practices to strengthen app-security.
Recognizing the Danger Environment of Today:
It's important to understand the makeup of the current threat landscape before diving into techniques for...
Airing on Friday 31 May, Killerton will be one of the central stories in Hidden Treasures of the National Trust .
Scheduled for 9pm on BBC Two and BBC iPlayer, the programme will reveal new and compelling stories about the work going on behind the scenes of the National Trust to conserve incredible objects and properties and the passionate staff and volunteers who care for them. Each episode explores a different central theme, linking the houses, their histories, and collections as they undergo conservation.
Killerton will be one of the locations, featuring in episode 4...
There can be few of us who have not been affected by the 'cost of living crisis'. Even as the Prime Minster issued a statement claiming inflation was back to normal, that still means that prices are going up, not down. Rishi Sunak claimed that,
"Today marks a major moment for the economy, with inflation back to normal. This is proof that the plan is working and that the difficult decisions we have taken are paying off. Brighter days are ahead, but only if we stick to the plan to improve economic security and opportunity for everyone."
Overnight maintenance work will be carried out on the A361 and A380 next month (June).
A number of overnight closures will be needed to undertake the work which includes re-tensioning of safety barriers, line marking, grass cutting, gully emptying and bridge inspections. All of the closures will be from 8pm to 6am.
The A361 will be closed overnight in both directions between Bolham roundabout and Gornhay from 8pm on the evening of Sunday 16 June until 6am the following morning (Monday 17 June).
On the evenings of Monday 17 June and Tuesday 18 June, the road will...
One of the leading developers behind the Cranbrook expansion scheme has donated £1,000 to a local parish council.
Persimmon Homes South West selected Broadclyst Parish Council as one of its latest Community Champions winners after it applied for funding to set up a Little Free Library in Tithebarn, located at the entrance to the developer’s Cherrywood Grange site.
This is part of its ambition to create outdoor community assets across the parish, including in Tithebarn, to increase social cohesion, reduce isolation, and inequalities, as well as provide positive spaces for...
