The head of CBI, the UK’s main business lobby has called for a more “balanced” economic recovery as part of organisations’ annual New Year’s message today.
John Cridland, the CBI Director-General said that there were too many people still “stuck” in minimum wage jobs despite the economy improving.
He said: “The recovery is taking root and business leaders have a spring in their...
A flight by Exeter based Airline, Flybe had a “near-miss” while landing earlier this year according to a report by the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB).
The Flybe plane was carrying more than 60 passengers when it came within 894ft (272.4m) of an obstacle thought to be the Runcorn Bridge while landing at John Lennon Airport in Liverpool.
Bring whistles, pan lids and wellies as we bless our orchard at Wassail.
Join everyone in the Saltram Orchard to scare away the spirits and bless the crop for 2014 in the ancient custom of wassailing.
Spend the rest of your evening with us in the Cafe to sample the fruits of last year's crop with apple cakes, juice and ciders whilst watching or joining in with the Dartington Morris Men. Sorry no dogs.
More Information: Admin Office, 01752 333500, saltram@nationaltrust.org.uk
Renowned singer Christine Tobin has been a long time admirer of Leonard Cohen’s music. She is acknowledged as one of the finest interpreters of his work and has won the prestigious Herald Angel Award at the 2013 British Vocal Jazz Festival for ‘A Thousand Kisses Deep’ her tribute to Cohen.
As the Guardian’s John L. Walters writes “Christine is in a class of her own singing Leonard Cohen. Her 24 carat voice and captivating arrangements are spellbinding, ploughing the depths and expressing the poetry of his lyrics with unalloyed soulfulness”.
