Devon law firm Kitsons has appointed Nicholas Johnson and Rhodri Davey as its new Joint Managing Partners succeeding long-standing Managing Partner, James Cross.
Head of the firm’s highly-regarded HR and Employment team, Rhodri Davey joined Kitsons in 2007. He is recognised in Chamber’s Guide to the Legal Profession as being “very forward-thinking in his approach” and for providing “brilliant and down-to-earth advice”. Rhodri is the current President of the Plymouth Law Society and sits on Kitsons’ Management Board.
Nick Johnson is a highly-respected Partner working in the...
Leading commercial property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has today announced the appointment of Tony Fisher as its new Head of Exeter Office. Tony, who joined LSH in 2005 and has headed up the consultancy’s national office division for eleven years, will focus on growing LSH’s presence across the South West. In his new role, Tony will be working alongside LSH Bristol’s head of office, Peter Musgrove, identifying opportunities for the office division and general agency business. In his time at LSH, Tony has worked on a number of high profile transactions, letting on 100,000 sq ft...
Artists, Laurel Keeley, SWAc and James Tatum, SWAc are delighted to present their new exhibition during Exeter Art Week
Uncommon Ground
This exciting new exhibition is a collaboration of two artists with shared views of what contemporary art can say today. Laurel's stunning ceramics and semi-abstract paintings and James' expressionistic paintings and drawings use traditional methods to tell a contemporary story that directly connects people to the landscapes of the South West. Using possibly the oldest forms of artistic expression, ceramics and painting, in order to...
From breath taking stunts, laugh out loud comedy to beautiful artistry, the Paulos family have created a show to give you and your family ever lasting memories.
The UK's first, original all seat £7pp family friendly affordable circus.
Celebrate Dartmoor's wonderful wildlife at the Spring Woodland Festival, located in the beautiful East Dartmoor National Nature Reserve. Come and meet the people and organisations who care for wildlife on and around the moor.
There will be plenty of fun things to do for the budding young naturalist; including wildlife crafts, pond dipping, and storytelling. Throughout the day there will be guided walks led by wildlife experts, whilst for those wishing to relax and enjoy the woodland surroundings, there will be music and a barbeque.
Party in the ancient Devon wildflower meadows at Goren Festival,
Goren Festival, the most family-friendly festival imaginable, is set in 70 acres of picturesque pastureland at Stockland, near Honiton, Devon.
Featuring live music from talented musicians as well as many crafts and activities for children, all with a nature-based theme, the Goren Festival is specifically aimed at families with younger children and promotes wildlife and sustainability in a safe, natural environment.
Free-range families can relax and enjoy the delicious food on offer including organic,...
Recently the Provincial Grand Charity Steward of the Devonshire Freemasons Dr. Reuben Ayres paid a visit to the offices of “Stop Abuse For Everyone” (SAFE) in Queen Street Exeter to present Jacinta Wainwright their CEO with a certificate celebrating the grant of £3000 made to them by the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF).
“SAFE” work in the community, in schools, with social services and from their SAFE hub in Exeter employing 12 staff and up to 40 volunteers to help victims of abuse regain control of their lives. Abuse can affect any or all the members of a household and helping...
'The War Nurses' is the debut novel by Lizzie Page, released by Bookouture in April 2018.
'The War Nurses' is based on the incredible Elsie Knocker from Exeter and her friend, Mairi Chisholm from Cheddington. When the First World war broke out, Elsie and Mairi volunteered for an ambulance corp. Concerned that they needed to get closer to the action, the moved to a cellar house in Pervyse just yards from the Western Front. They were there for three and a half years and saved hundreds of lives and were ultimately honoured by the Belgian Govt. They had to support themselves which...
RGB Building Supplies is delighted to announce it raised a fantastic £10,634 for its chosen charity Children’s Hospice South West over the past 12 months.
Due to the overwhelming support RGB received for its fundraising efforts, which included charity breakfast mornings, golf days, Easter competitions, and branch events, as well as staff members taking on various individual challenges, it will be continuing its support of CHSW and will again be undertaking numerous activities throughout 2018.
RGB’s most recent Easter competition invited customers to make a donation and...
Get tails wagging at The Donkey Sanctuary’s Spring Family Fun Day and Dog Show
Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary’s Spring Family Fun Day and Dog Show on Sunday 27 May promises to have something for everyone with a whole host of activities including, bouncy castles, go-karts, face-painting and live music from Vine and Dandy.
The highlight for many will be the dog show which features 15 different classes from perfect puppy to the prettiest pooch and child’s best friend to the waggiest tail. Entry costs just £1 for each class with prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
