News - October, 2016
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October, 2016
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Since April this year, more than 6,500 people have borrowed
mental health and wellbeing titles from libraries across Devon,
including 2,500 young people, Libraries Unlimited has revealed.
The news comes as Libraries Unlimited, the social enterprise
responsible for the running of Devon’s Libraries, marks World
Mental Health Day (10 October), with the...
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South West Falcon shortlisted for UK Bus Award ‘Making buses a
better choice’ category recognizes projects that improve
attractiveness of bus and coach services to both users and
non-users South West Falcon is the first 24/7 service connecting
Devon and Somerset with Bristol Airport and Bristol city centre
Bus operator Stagecoach South...
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Exeter Racecourse’s acclaimed student ambassador scheme, which
enables those who are studying to experience a number of different
work placements within the racing industry, received an
unprecedented number of entries. Applications for the scheme, which
was introduced three years ago to help give students a leg up in
racing, closed at...
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FORCE Cancer Charity is organising its own Christmas Party this
year – Christmas at the OK Corral. Great for the office party or
for a group of friends. The theme is anything Western – with jeans,
Stetsons, cowgirl outfits a must – not a black tie in sight! The
date is 7th...
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Two Devon-based companies, both innovators in their respective
fields are coming together to prove that investment in our
post-Brexit world is far from flat and that British businesses
continue to lead the way in technology and fintech. Exeter
based Crowdcube is the world's first and leading investment
crowdfunding platform with over...
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A two-year research project to understand the impact of
libraries on local communities in Devon has been awarded a £200,000
grant from Arts Council England (ACE). Libraries Unlimited
and the University of Exeter Business School have teamed up to
undertake research into the value of our libraries, and how they
can best...
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Team Oxjam Exeter raised a magnificent £4372.87 for Oxfam on
Saturday 1st October, when 34 bands and artists played live across
3 stages at Timepiece Bar, Courtyard and Old Timers Bar in Exeter.
Exeter is just one of many town and cities all over the UK taking
part in Oxjam music...
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The Devon Green Expo will take place in the Jubilee Hall
at Stover School, Newton Abbot, on 20th October. The Expo will
feature exhibitions, displays, workshops and talks on green issues.
It will have space for 40 exhibitors and will be open to the
public. There will also be an organic café selling...
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Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Devon presented an award to Exeter
Golf and Country Club for their support of the Reserve Forces at
the annual Lord-Lieutenant’s Awards for the County of Devon. The
awards celebrate the professional and personal achievements of
dedicated members of the community who work or volunteer...
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October, 2016
Venturefest South West, a flagship event for innovators,
entrepreneurs and investors, has announced a top line up of
speakers for the agri-tech session which will look at new
opportunities in the fast changing and developing agri-tech sector
from technology, data, resource management and novel crops to
animal and plant health....