Fancy a VIP nights stay at the famous Burgh Island?

Charity  Silent  Auction

Exeter  based  Chartered  Accountants,  Haines  Watts  is  pleased  to  offer   the  chance  to  win  a  fabulous  overnight  stay  at  the  luxurious   Burgh  Island  Hotel.  

All  proceeds  from  this  ‘not  to  be  missed’  online  silent  auction  will  be   donated   to   our   Charity   of   the   Year,   The   West   of   England   School   and   College  for  young  people  with  little  or  no  sight. Keep  an  eye  on  the  total  and  bid  as  any  times  as  you  like!

Escape  to  the  unique  English  Art  Deco  hotel  Burgh  Island  Hotel.  History   is  present  in  every  aspect  of  your  stay,  hand  in  hand  with  21st  century   standards  of  service  and  facilities.  The  famous  hotel  sits  sparkling  in   its  special  island.  The  beauty  and  intrigue  of  an  island  visit  has  always   drawn  guests  who  are  looking  for  something  different,  an  experience that  is  timeless; a  genuine  step  back  in  time.

Ends  5pm  on  07.07.11

Bid  now  at 

 www.hwca.com/accountants- exeter/auction 

SIGHT CHARITY & OPTICIANS TEAM UP FOR NATIONAL EYE HEALTH WEEK

Devon In Sight charity and Topsham based Bill & Taylor opticians teamed up for National Eye Health Week to offer free spectacle servicing in Topsham last week.

Director of Services (DIS) Martin Pallett & Paul Ayshford of Bill & Taylor

Martin Pallett, Director of Services for Devon In Sight and Paul Ayshford, Practice owner of Bill & Taylor Opticians set up at the charity’s head quarters at Station House in Topsham between 4.00 – 6.00 pm to offer free advice and spectacle servicing for the local community.

Paul Ayshford who owns the Bill & Taylor opticians practice based on Topsham High Street, offered free spectacle servicing including sonic cleaning stubborn dirt from between lenses and frames, spraying lenses for clarity of vision, screw tightening, nose pad adjustment and a frame heater to adjust the fit of frames.

Visitors using the service also got a free case / cleaning cloth and the chance to get a sneak preview of the charity's new Resource Centre before its official opening in July. Director of Services for Devon In Sight Martin Pallett carrying out a survey on eye healthcare with passersby on how they look after their sight. All of the completed questionnaires will be entered into a fantastic free prize draw for a pair of desirable and fashionable RayBan sunglasses generously donated by Bill & Taylor.

The purpose of the week is about raising awareness of the importance of people looking after their sight and in particular how regular sight tests are a vital part of good eye care and looking after your sight.

Martin Pallett says “We are delighted to be working closely with Bill & Taylor during National Eye Health Week raising awareness about the importance of people taking good care of their sight. Many people took advantage of the free service we were offering and our questionnaire generated some very interesting results. Regular sight tests are an essential part of good eye care and looking after your vision and by doing activities such as these we hope to continue to raise awareness about this.”

Meet outstanding British artist Darren Baker on Saturday 2nd July 2011, 1 – 3 pm @ Triton Galleries, Torquay

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Triton Galleries will be hosting a champagne reception to launch the latest collection by talented artist Darren Baker who has been commissioned to paint an official portrait of HRM the Queen to commemorate her 85th birthday in association with the 90th anniversary of the Royal British Legion. Darren is visiting Triton Galleries to launch his new collection of originals specially commissioned for Triton Galleries and his new limited editions on canvas entitled Vision Sensuelle I, II and III.

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Awarded best artist at The Fine Art Guild Ceremony in London and The Garrick Prize, Christies, 35 year-old Darren Baker is taking the art world by storm with his classic realism. He has recently been selected to exhibit his fine art at the Florence Biennale, the most prestigious and respected contemporary art event in the world.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet the man behind the art before his portrait of the Queen is unveiled in London in August 2011.

www.tritongalleries.co.uk