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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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New director to lead Great South West’s ambitious growth plans

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 11/07/2023 - 8:00am

Ahmed Goga has joined the Great South West Partnership as a director, advising on the Board’s future growth plans.

The Great South West is a Pan-Regional Partnership of senior business leaders, local government, Local Enterprise Partnerships, universities and colleges across Cornwall & the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset and Somerset. The Partnership aims to promote the region’s ‘blue and green’ assets, as part of its ambition to become the ‘UK’s Natural Powerhouse’, and deliver up to £45bn of economic benefit by 2035.

The region’s unique marine, manufacturing, energy,...

Has your property been damaged by Storm Ciaran? Beware of Rogue Traders...

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/06/2023 - 11:23pm

Heart of the South West Trading Standards is urging householders, particularly the elderly and vulnerable, to be on their guard for rogue traders who might try to take advantage of the damage caused to property by Storm Ciaran.

On Wednesday night and throughout Thursday Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay was hit by rain and high winds of up to 75mph.

Fencing, sheds, roof tiles, guttering and garden equipment are the kinds of things that can be damaged by high winds.

Now trading standards is urging householders to always reject offers of goods and services from...

Devon Air Ambulance is proudly celebrating Trustees' Week

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/06/2023 - 11:07pm

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is proud to be celebrating the work of the Charity’s Trustee’s during National Trustees' Week.

At DAA, Trustees bring a great deal of experience and broad industry knowledge and on a day-to-day basis their responsibilities include many things such as, governance, strategic direction, and the financial health of the charity as well as the integrity of all activities, making sure that the charity are developing their aims, objectives, and goals in line with the overall strategy.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations’ (NCVO) Trustee Week...

Exeter care home celebrates 2 years

Cumberland Grange care home in Exeter threw a wonderful Harvest themed party with live music, prosecco and an autumnal buffet feast to celebrate their 2nd year of care and serving the local community.

Staff, residents and guests commemorated this special occasion together and had a fabulous night dancing, singing, eating and drinking!

Cumberland Grange has built up excellent reputations within its local communities. The home regularly holds events and activities for its residents and surrounding neighbours including monthly Community Cafes and more.

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Devon care home group reaches South West finals of prestigious awards

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 11/06/2023 - 5:38pm

Southern Healthcare has reached the South West regional finals of the Great British Care Awards in six categories that recognise the group's commitment to top quality care provision.

Five individual members of staff, two care teams and the Southern Healthcare group itself, beat off stiff competition to reach the finals of the awards. The finalists will attend a ceremony in Bristol later this month.

Southern Healthcare group has 160 residents across four care homes in Plymouth, Dawlish, Exeter, and Seaton. CEO Geoffrey Cox enthused: "The Great British Care Awards...

Cumberland Grange opens its doors to lonely older people

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 11/06/2023 - 5:00pm

Local care home Cumberland Grange in Pinhoe will be opening it’s doors to a number of people from the community to help tackle loneliness in their local community.

Open for elderly people who might usually eat alone, are invited to join the residents and teams at the home on for a 3 course meal, on a day of their choice.

Diners will be treated to a tasty lunch in the home’s dining room. Guests will have a chance to chat to the home’s staff and residents while enjoying their food, and will be able to partake in the afternoons activity with those at the home after their...

Stellar cast will keep audiences on their toes at Sleeping Beauty!

It's the pantomime dream come true and we're giving it the magical treatment.

Following a wild and wacky record-breaking 'Cinderella', Exeter Corn Exchange is going for the classic picture-book magical style for 'Sleeping Beauty'' this Christmas!

The show runs 16 December to 1 January and stars our regular favourites, Matt Finegan and Will Trafford, and they are joined by the fabulous singing star Rachel Modest from BBC’s ‘The Voice’.

Tom Jones described Rachel as ‘the greatest singer the show ever heard’, and her vocal power and comic style will blow you away....

Finalists announced for West Country Women Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/05/2023 - 11:36pm

The big reveal of this year's West Country Women Awards finalists took place at a sumptuous tea party at the enchanting Powderham Castle in Devon this week.

Women from all four counties of the south west peninsular will now progress to the prestigious awards ceremony which celebrates the remarkable achievements and contributions of exceptional women across the region.

The announcement of the finalists is a significant milestone in the West Country Women Awards, showcasing the incredible talents and accomplishments of women who have made a lasting impact in their...

Devon Air Ambulance founder, Ann Ralli awarded ‘Life President’ title 

Ann Ralli began the Ceri Thomas appeal following the tragic loss of her son when he was knocked from his bicycle near Sidmouth in 1986.

When Ann asked doctors what could have saved her son, she was told that the quicker a patient receives treatment, the better their chance of survival. This stayed with Ann, and she launched the 'Ceri Thomas Appeal' to raise funds to get an Air Ambulance for Devon.

Six years later, after holding countless fundraisers, liaising with many council, health, and aviation officials, and gaining the vital support of those in her local community...

Exeter Round Table’s annual firework extravaganza returns

Exeter Round Table’s annual firework extravaganza returns for its 40th anniversary, in support of Devon Air Ambulance.

Devon Air Ambulance is delighted that Exeter Round Table has once more chosen to support the charity with this popular event.

This year, the spectacular pyrotechnical display will be synchronised to the music from the Greatest Showman when it returns to Westpoint Arena on Saturday 4th November.

The display, hosted by Radio Exe, will feature fireworks set to the popular musical by Sonic Fireworks, the 2022 British Champions! Not only that, but...

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