Social Diary

A special service was held at Buckfast Abbey in Buckfastleigh to bless its recently reopened Northgate House, which has been transformed into luxurious retreat and conference accommodation following an extensive refurbishment project.

Abbot David Charlesworth blessed Northgate House, with choral accompaniment courtesy of the Buckfast Abbey Choir. The ceremony was attended by the Benedictine monks who reside at Buckfast Abbey, in addition to Buckfast Abbey staff members and friends of the organisation.

Buckfast Abbey’s Accommodation Manager, Nigel Evans, explains: “We...

Over 50 members of the local business community enjoyed wine and a two-course lunch at Exeter Golf & Country Club hosted by the Business Network (SW).

A pre-event seminar was hosted by Ian Dunstan and Jim Taylor of Cobalt Communications titled ‘The Internet of Things’.

An after lunch presentation was given by Jon Beake MioD, the SaBRE and Employer Engagement Director of Wessex Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association on ‘How to gain a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award’.

After weeks of excitement the Tags-On Pop-Up came to Exeter for a night of discounted designer shopping.

Tags-On, which sells pre-loved designer fashion, came to Radiance MediSpa on May 21st for an exclusive evening of shopping.

The designer clothes, accessories, bags and shoes are sourced mainly in London by a professional celebrity de-clutterer and directly from the designers them selves. The hardly worn or brand new, high quality pieces are sold by Tags-On for a fraction of the original retail price with up to 85% off their original RRP’s.

Devon born Tags-On...

Eight business people from around Exeter took part in the Kirk Hills Omelette Challenge, the second year that it’s run at the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink.

The Challenge was judged by Michael Caines MBE who showed the contestants how it should be done with a time of 28 seconds. Paul Nero from Radio Exe was compere for the event.

Keith Biggs from OTB Eveling was defending champion and looked like he would win again this year with the best time in the initial round. However there was an ‘egg off’ between Keith and the second fastest Chris Bentley from Exeter...