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Exeter Racecourse launches Community Raceday and calls for Devon’s community heroes

Exeter Racecourse has launched a brand-new Community Raceday and is inviting people across Devon to nominate a community hero who deserves recognition.

Community Raceday takes place on Friday, February 20, during half term, and coincides with Devon Day at the racecourse. The initiative celebrates the people who make a real difference in their communities – from volunteers and carers to sports coaches, fundraisers and quiet grafters who go above and beyond.

Every nominee will receive a free ticket to Exeter Racecourse, and one overall winner will be treated to a Family...

Christmas at the Exeter Custom House

A magical series of Christmas events will be taking place at the Exeter Custom House over December, with seasonal treats in store for literally everyone as part of the programme.

The packed programme begins with a Willow Star Workshop on the evening of Tuesday 5 December. Join the team from Weird Sticks CIC to learn how to create your own illuminated willow star to adorn your home (or give as a unique gift) this Christmas. The crafting fun continues on the Thursday (7 December), when Helen McCormick will be hosting a fun evening learning the basics of lino printing, so you can...

Exeter IT company shortlisted for technology expert award

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 11/13/2023 - 5:58pm

Timewade , a leading technology partner for SMEs in the South West, has been shortlisted for the Techspert Award at the Notty’s Business Awards.

The Notty’s Business Awards launched this year, to shine a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses in the region.

The Techspert category celebrates the technology business that’s ahead of the curve and leverages it to improve how we do business.

Timewade has been shortlisted for their unique Technology for Success framework, which has been developed over 35 years to implement long-term roadmaps for SMEs...

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Exeter-based PR and Marketing agency hosts inaugural sustainability conference

Exeter-based communications agency, Absolute PR & Marketing is delighted to be hosting an inspiring and purpose-packed conference, that’s not to be missed.

In an era where corporate responsibility and sustainable business practices are at the forefront for many, the ‘Balancing Profit with Purpose’ Conference, aims to show how sustainability and purpose can deliver a positive impact on the environment and society, whilst also delivering profit, engagement with stakeholders and customers, and meaningful motivation and loyalty.

Taking place on Tuesday 28th November at...

Foot Anstey bolsters its banking and finance team with numerous hires

Growing national law firm Foot Anstey LLP has welcomed Partner, Emma Earp to its banking and finance team. This also demonstrates the investment the firm is making in strengthening its banking finance offering as it follows the recent additions of Managing Associate, Emma Wood, Solicitor, Michael Bolous and Paralegal, Matteo Hassan to the team.

Emma, who will be based in Foot Anstey's Southampton office, brings over a decade of experience working with corporate borrowers and lenders on regional, national and international transactions.

With her extensive experience and deep...

InExeter is gearing up for Christmas in the city

InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter City Centre, orchestrates the dazzling Christmas lights in the public areas of the city which will illuminate the streets from Thursday, 16th November.

The lights extend from Fore Street to Sidwell Street, spreading festive cheer to Magdalen Road, Gandy Street, Queen Street, Paris Street, North Street, and South Street. These magical Christmas lights are made possible through the collaborative contributions of businesses within these areas, whose support and funding enable extraordinary projects in the city.

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New drive to create bespoke community libraries

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 11/12/2023 - 8:56pm

A major drive to establish a wide network of community libraries in Devon's rural areas is to be launched by the county council.

The community libraries will be developed as an alternative to the current mobile library service which is faced with falling numbers of users and rising costs.

Members of Devon's Cabinet today agreed to decommission the ageing mobile library vehicles and set aside cash to help community groups and parish councils set up new community libraries.

The Cabinet heard that less than 3,000 people out of Devon's 815,000 population now used...

Travelling to Exeter in the Winter – What Should You Consider?

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 11/10/2023 - 11:08pm

The winter months are here at last, and with them come the cheer of the festive season. Christmas is a time not just for gathering around the family Christmas tree, but also for getting out there and finding the magic of the wider festive world. There are a great many places that are a joy to behold in Christmastime, but Exeter is perhaps one of the most underrated.

Exeter’s Roman roots give it a quaintness of quality, which, alongside its festive roster of events and surrounding rural beauties, make it an ideal holiday destination for the travelling family. Whether you’re...

Darts Farm hosts Christmas Carol Service

Darts Farm in Topsham is proud to announce that they will once again be hosting their Annual Christmas Carol Evening, with a collection on the night for this year’s chosen charity the Exeter Foodbank. The event will take place on 13th December when they will be joined by Christ Church Woodbury and the SW Comms Band.

Michael Dart, who runs Darts Farm alongside his two brothers, James and Paul, comments: “The Christmas Carol Service is always one of the highlights of the festive season for me. It is great to see the community come together to celebrate the countdown to 25th...

Exeter charity celebrates a successful year of holiday activiites

Exeter Charity, The Hollow Lane Club is celebrating the success of its holiday clubs this year including its well-loved Summer Club which ran for 12 days across July and August, helping 63 children from 57 different families.

The local charity supports children and young people with complex disabilities, providing year-round clubs and activities helping children socialise with the support of the club’s playworkers.

The Club organised a variety of activities for the children to enjoy in Summer – including group trips off site to locations such as Paignton Zoo and Exeter...

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Exeter Dementia Action Alliance and Training2Care join forces as partners sharing the language of dementia

The Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) are delighted to have joined forces with Training2Care and their Dementia Interpreters partnership programme.

Launching in Exeter next year will see the alliance offering three hour immersive interactive sessions around communication and the language of Dementia.

With small groups of six from all sectors to care homes, community groups, family carers, local businesses, the list is endless and open to all.

“We are first in the South West to be offering the training” said Gina Awad, founder and lead of the alliance....

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