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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

Nothing tests public patience quite like a pavement full of barriers, a drill starting at breakfast time and dust. Work has to happen. Shops need refits, roads need repairs, schools need maintenance and hospitals need upgrades. But when a site sits next to people trying to shop, study, rest or work, the way it’s managed matters.

Public-facing worksites sit in the middle of everyday life, which means safety, cleanliness and noise control are not finishing touches. They shape how people feel about the job from day one.

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Interserve to embark on two cycle rides in aid of ERADE

Wednesday 30th April will see approximately 40 Interserve employees embark on a 51 mile cycle ride.

Interserve, the international support services and construction group, are helping to raise vital funds for the Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education by embarking on a 51 mile office to office cycle challenge. The route will start at their Plymouth office in the Royal William Yard and complete at the company’s regional head office in Exeter.

The riders will leave Plymouth at 9.30am and ride the 51miles across Dartmoor to their Exeter office in Sowton. The cyclists hope to...

Next (ExIST) event has healthcare theme

The Chamber’s Exeter initiative for Science and Technology (ExIST) will be welcoming speakers from the South West Academic Health Science Network (SWAHSN), Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust and the Professor of Biomedical Imaging and Biosensing at the University at its May event on Thursday 8th May at the University of Exeter Business School.

The quarterly event, which has a healthcare theme, will outline the challenges faced by our region, the opportunities for business, and an insight into future healthcare technology. As usual there will be three business presentations and networking...

Exeter GPs health centre prescribes solar

Exeter-based Mount Pleasant Health Centre has had solar panels fitted to its roof to reduce its high energy bills.

The busy medical practice opted for the system as it has extremely large energy usage. In the spirit of the centre’s continued commitment to the public, its management were naturally keen to look at ways to reduce its carbon footprint. The Centre chose local company SunGift Solar to undertake the work. The practice now proudly displays a 10kW solar PV system on its roof, which is being used to provide power for the centre’s lighting, IT infrastructure and specialist...

High flying Exeter legal eagles promoted

One of Devon’s leading law firms is promoting high flying staff at its office in Exeter. Stephens Scown LLP has made six promotions to partner and associate level.

Three associates have been promoted to partner level, bringing the total number of partners in the firm to 48. The newly promoted partners are all specialists from Stephen Scown’s corporate department in Exeter. They are: Laura McFadyen, an associate in the employment team; Andrew Knox, an associate specialising in insolvency; and Ben Travers, head of the firm’s intellectual property and IT team.

Three solicitors...

Chalk & Ward to represent Taan Worldwide

Exeter based agency Chalk & Ward Advertising are delighted to announce that following a rigorous selection process they have been elected by communications network Taan Worldwide as the sole agency to represent England and Wales.

Taan Worldwide operates as a multi-national network for advertising agencies to collaborate with, enabling the creation of intelligent, cost-effective, global marketing and advertising campaigns.

The approval procedure for acceptance into Taan is exceptionally tough. Peter Gerritsen, President of Taan Worldwide said: “We are thrilled to have...

Basepoint Exeter sponsors Devon Business Expo

Dave Barr, Managing Director of thebestofExeter, and organiser of the Devon Business Expo 2014 is delighted that this innovative and exciting event will be sponsored by Basepoint, Marsh Barton, Exeter.

Basepoint specialises in the development and operation of flexible business, innovation and enterprise centres. These centres provide comprehensive accommodation and support infrastructure packages to new and early-stage businesses within a supportive and secure environment. The company operates both wholly and part-owned centres, as well as managing facilities on behalf of public...

Local producers invited to take a stand in outdoor market

TALENTED artists, food producers and crafters are being invited to air their wares at a new outdoor market launched in Devon this summer.

The Local Produce Market will be held in the streets surrounding Plymouth City Market on the second Saturday of every month from May (starting May 10) to September.

Traders will be able to show of their creations from homemade cupcakes and pickles to pottery, glasswork, carvings and cards.

Stallholders are now being invited to take up a stand. Traders must be from within a 50-mile radius of Plymouth and have been involved in some...

Seeking Devon’s greatest grandparents

Glorious grannies and great grandpas are set to be celebrated when Devon’s Grandparent of the Year is named at the Pride of Devon awards next month.

Leading local law firm Stephens Scown LLP has joined forces with Radio Exe, to sponsor the Grandparent of the Year category of the Guildhall Shopping Exeter Pride of Devon Awards.

No matter what makes your grandparent great – whether they have been raising money for charity, taking up a surprising new hobby, or simply being a great friend and support to you – they deserve recognition.

Nominations are now being sought...

Ten Ways to Reduce Your Capital Gains Tax Liability

With changes to pension rules reducing the amount we can save for our retirement, it’s more important than ever to make the most of those assets we have managed to acquire

Capital Gains Tax (CGT) is a tax that may be charged on the profit or gain made when selling, gifting, transferring, exchanging or disposing of an asset. There are a number of assets, such as your home, and any personal belongings worth less than £6,000, that are exempt from CGT. However, assets such as shares, collective investments and second properties that generate a capital gain are generally liable to CGT...

A Year in 'The Village' for Advertising Agency

Chalk & Ward Advertising is celebrated a year in their new building on Southernhay last month. The move from the Quay in March 2013 has proven a very successful one, Managing Director Robert Chalk says;

“It’s hard to believe that we’ve been in Southernhay a year already. Time flies when you’re having fun, or at least when you’re busy! I’d like to think we’ve had a healthy mix of both.

It’s certainly been a crazy 12 months since we moved. We’ve taken on 5 new members of staff and won a staggering 17 new clients, including The Met Office, The Big Cake Show, Bradburys and...

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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

Interserve to embark on two cycle rides in aid of ERADE

Next (ExIST) event has healthcare theme

Exeter GPs health centre prescribes solar

High flying Exeter legal eagles promoted

Chalk & Ward to represent Taan Worldwide

Basepoint Exeter sponsors Devon Business Expo

Local producers invited to take a stand in outdoor market

Seeking Devon’s greatest grandparents

Ten Ways to Reduce Your Capital Gains Tax Liability

A Year in 'The Village' for Advertising Agency

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