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Monday, 14 April 2008 |
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BBC News, 13 April, 2008 An auction of paintings from the collection of the late Devon artist Robert Lenkiewicz, has made £2.1m, more than twice the estimate.
The 532 lots from the artist's estate were sold at Westpoint, near Exeter, to clear debts.
The top price of £170,000 was paid for the 36ft-long (11m) canvas depicting The Temptation of St Antony. Auctioneer Richard Bearne said: "For a long time Lenkiewicz was thought to be a South West artist, but since his death he has grown in stature. Some critics were quite sceptical about his work when he died, but I think they have been proved wrong. Prices are increasing all the time for his work."
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Monday, 14 April 2008 |
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Plymouth City Council News Releases, 10 April, 2008 People living in the north of the city may one day be able to enjoy the great outdoors on their doorstep in a new community park.
Plymouth City Council is drawing up exciting new proposals for a community park in Derriford in the north of Plymouth.
The aim is to link the three valleys of Bircham and Forder South and Forder West to create a 146-acre countryside park within the city boundaries.
Among the ideas being looked at is a treetop trail of paths and walkways across the valleys to enable people to get to them and walk through them more easily.
Another key element is creating an environmental education centre within the park that could include a working farm, rare breeds, farm shop, café or restaurant, an exhibition gallery, and educational facilities.
Other ideas include community allotments and orchards as well as enabling other recreational activities to take place. View listings for Parks and Nature Reserves in Stairway to Devon Directory View listings for Educational Facilities in Stairway to Devon Directory Add your own listing to Stairway to Devon Directory |
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Friday, 04 April 2008 |
Exeter City Council Media Release 10 March 2008
People in Exeter are being asked to play their part in tackling climate change.
The City Council is asking local residents, businesses and organisations to come up with ideas on how to spend Exeter's Climate Change Parking Levy. Everyone who submits an idea will be entered into a prize draw to win £50 worth of energy saving products for the home.
In a drive to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, the City Council recently introduced a climate change levy on Council-run car parks. The levy, which forms part of Exeter's Climate Change Strategy, will generate approximately £110,000 this year (2% of expected revenue).
Part of the revenue - £10,000 - will be used to extend the Green Shoppers campaign in partnership with the Express and Echo and EDF Energy. The remainder of the fund (approx £100,000) will be used to fund additional climate change measures within the city, including projects to reduce carbon emissions in homes and businesses and sustainable transport measures, for example, cycling and walking.
Residents, businesses and organisations in the city are being challenged to come up with ideas for how the money should be spent. The projects should fall into the following categories:
· Reducing energy consumption in homes in Exeter
· Reducing energy use in businesses in Exeter
· Sustainable transport e.g. cycling, walking and reducing car use in Exeter.
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- Open Gardens at the Sheldon Centre
July 20, 2008
(Outdoor events) Open Gardens a chance to wander around 45 acres of gardens, fields and woodlands, purchase a variety of crafts, meet the sheep and round the afternoon off with a home produced cream tea. 2.30pm-5.30pm. £5 per car. The Sheldon Centre, Dunsford, near...
- Sing for Fun in Exeter with Forever Young
July 21, 2008
(Arts events) Exeter's unique group sing to backing tracks on Mondays. At each session, singers choose the songs (around 25) for the evening. Ages range from the mid 20s to 60s with most people around 40-50 years young. As one singer has said, 'It's cheaper...
- Modern Jive!
July 21, 2008
(Arts events) Mondays and Thursdays at Exeter Corn Exchange
Price: £5
Date: Every Monday and Thursday - please check their own website for any holiday dates.
Time: Mondays from 7.00pm and Thursdays from 7.30pm
Venue: Exeter Corn Exchange (formerly St George's...
- Exeter Farmers Market
July 24, 2008
(General) South Street/ Fore Street Every Thursday, 9am - 2pm Shoppers keen on sampling Westcountry foods are able to try and buy a wide range of produce at the Exeter Farmers Market. Customers visiting the market have the opportunity to buy a delicious range of...
- Modern Jive!
July 24, 2008
(Arts events) Mondays and Thursdays at Exeter Corn Exchange
Price: £5
Date: Every Monday and Thursday - please check their own website for any holiday dates.
Time: Mondays from 7.00pm and Thursdays from 7.30pm
Venue: Exeter Corn Exchange (formerly St George's...
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