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EX2 Group at Building Greater Exeter work experience week

Supporting Building Greater Exeter for Work Experience Week

In July EX2 Group was proud to support Building Greater Exeter’s Work Experience Week, an inspiring initiative aimed at introducing Year 10 students to careers in the built environment.

EX2 group team member James Rayner TMIET, led an engaging hands-on solar masterclass for Year 10 students from the Ted Wragg Trust.

Building Greater Exeter brought together a strong network of industry and educational partners, to educate and inspire, including:

New Roots Workshop CIC Vistry Group Taylor Lewis Western Counties Roofing Ltd Exeter College & Exeter College...

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A year of transformative delivery in the Heart of the South West

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 12/07/2023 - 11:16am

The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) looks back on a year of impactful funding commitments and initiatives.

Since January, the LEP has continued to work with stakeholders to provide funding and support for local businesses, skills, and job creation.

To date, LEP-funded activities have created over 7,800 new jobs, helped over 18,000 businesses to grow, and connected over 9,500 homes and businesses to superfast broadband.

Major business support projects include the launch of the British Business Bank’s £200 million South West Investment Fund...

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A generous gift results in the 6,000th bike donated to Exeter Cycling charity

Exeter-based charity ‘Ride On Cycling for All’, is delighted to be gifted a Voodoo Mountain bike making it the 6000th bike donated since the charity was formed.

Located on Exeter Quay, ‘Ride On’ was established in 2011 by bike ability instructor, Martyn Laxton. Working at a school in Teignmouth at the time he was concerned that many of the pupils either didn't have bikes, or they were of very poor quality. Martyn persuaded some friends to donate bikes and to help do them up and it proved so successful that he felt it would be a great idea for a social enterprise. Starting the...

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Exeter church distributes Christmas hampers to people struggling in the cost-of-living crisis

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 12/06/2023 - 11:51pm

An Exeter church which is distributing over 700 Christmas food hampers, says it has been overwhelmed at the requests for help across the community.

Rediscover Church in Northernhay Street, Exeter, has run the hamper project every year for the last 8 years to help people who are struggling and in need, but this they’ve been inundated with requests for help, as people struggle to make ends meet, as the cost of a weekly food shop continues to increase.

The effects of the cost-of-living crisis seem to be having a significant impact on people’s lives, with some of the hamper...

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West Country Women Awards Winners 2023 Announced

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 12/06/2023 - 7:49pm

WINNERS of the West Country Women Awards were announced at a sold-out glittering ceremony at the Crowne Plaza in Plymouth this weekend.

More than 320 guests, finalists and sponsors from all across the South West attended to celebrate winners across 16 categories.

The West Country Women Awards celebrate and recognise women all across the peninsular in all walks of life from women in arts and culture, women in sport, combatting violence against women and girls to green business of the year and many more.

Hosts for the evening’s inspiring celebrations were Alexis...

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Coldplay-backed British Microfibre Filter Company Wins Prestigious International Green-Tech Ocean Impact Award Held in Australia

  • Cleaner Seas Group’s circular solution to capturing, harvesting and recycling microfibres from domestic washes wins Ocean Impact Pitchfest 2023
  • Cornish green-tech’s retro-fit filters prevent up to 91 million microfibres from entering our oceans per household per year

South West start-up Cleaner Seas Group (CSG) has won one of the world’s most prestigious awards for improving the health of our Oceans, thanks to its pioneering work on a groundbreaking circular solution to capturing and recycling microfibres filtered out from domestic and commercial washing...

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Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust launches Christmas membership drive

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 12/05/2023 - 11:54pm

In a push to redefine festive giving, the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is encouraging the public to move beyond traditional gifts and embrace a present that not only brings joy to loved ones but actively contributes to the preservation of a cherished heritage pony— the Dartmoor Heritage Pony.

Membership gifts directly play a role in safeguarding Dartmoor's iconic Heritage ponies, offering individuals a chance to contribute to preserving our much loved traditional breeds, protect Dartmoor’s landscapes, and champion biodiversity through innovative conservation grazing projects....

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Exeter Bingo Halls: Full Guide and Comparison 

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Tue, 12/05/2023 - 9:43am

Bingo's simplicity and fun have made it a true classic in the gambling world. Its roots go deep into history, and in the modern context, the game has retained its appeal due to the combination of chance and social interaction. What could be better than having fun with your friends with an opportunity to win money?

With the rise of online bingo platforms, people are less interested in land-based bingo rooms. Because now there are plenty of bingo sites that provide fast withdrawals , special bonuses and exclusive games. However, some traditionalists still appreciate the charm of...

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FORCE launches Let’s Face Cancer Together campaign

FORCE Cancer Charity has launched a campaign to increase support for people living with incurable cancer.

Let’s Face Cancer Together aims to raise awareness of the unique way FORCE is supporting a patient group for whom there is very little dedicated support available.

The Exeter-based charity runs a regular support and education group – Living with Non-Curable Cancer - and has also staged a pioneering retreat day.

More than 20 people living with cancers that cannot be cured came together at Buckfast Abbey to share their experiences and hear from experts in...

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Michelmores Property Awards 2024: Call for submissions

Michelmores’ prestigious Property Awards competition is returning in 2024, marking 21 years of celebrating the best property, development and construction projects in the South West with a new category that champions regeneration projects in the region. Entries to the Awards are now open.

The Awards, which have long-championed sustainability and innovation, place social, environmental, sustainable and economic values at the heart of it’s judging criteria. These attributes are considered to be just as important as a project’s aesthetics and purpose.

This year, the Awards...

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Receiving the award from Rory Bremner

Unsung heroes recognised at national Family Law Awards

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 12/04/2023 - 5:30pm

A hardworking behind-the-scenes team from The Family Law Company has been recognised as the Legal Support Team of the Year at the prestigious Family Law Awards 2023.

The Costings Team comprising Polly Hall, Maureen Craddock and Kim May, provides vital support for legal aid cases handled by lawyers at The Family Law Company. The importance of the impact of their combined skills, including expertise, thoroughness and patience, cannot be underestimated.

Legal aid is potentially available for clients who are on a very low income and who otherwise would not be able to have legal...

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