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Second stage announced for TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham

An exclusive second stage is being added to Devon’s biggest music event this summer – with a host of extra artists joining the line-up.

TK Maxx presents Live At Powderham takes place across the weekend Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28 with headline shows from Teddy Swims , Alanis Morissette and Lewis Capaldi.

And now additional artists will take to the festival’s all-new Castle Green Stage , performing from 2.30pm each day as gates open as well as after each headline artist.

Live music fans will enjoy the Castle Green Stage before and after the Main Stage acts...

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Final call for Devon and Somerset SMEs to boost growth with £9k funding

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 11/22/2022 - 11:45am

The Heart of the South West LEP is urgently reminding SMEs across Devon and Somerset to apply for funding by the end of December to help boost their growth in international markets.

The Department for International Trade’s Internationalisation Fund, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, provides match funding between £1,000 and £9,000 to help SMEs grow their products or services internationally. The last chance to apply for the fund is the end of December, 2022.

£550k total funding is still available for eligible SMEs in the Heart of the South West area,...

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Exeter Carnival

Exeter Carnival returns this weekend

For the first time in 24 years nearly to the day, Exeter will once again have a Carnival parading its streets this Saturday, 26th November. The revival of the carnival has been done so by InExeter, the Business Improvement District for Exeter.

Carnival is something that a whole generation has missed in Exeter and the city will be illuminated spectacularly on 26th November. It is going to be a very busy day for the city and those planning to watch the carnival are encouraged to make a day of it and come in early to avoid any congestion.

Ann Hunter, BID Manager says “ The...

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Revealed: Full details of Buckfast Abbey’s Magical Christmas Market

Devon’s Buckfast Abbey has released further details on the exciting range of festive entertainment, family-friendly activities and fabulous gifts on offer at its popular three-day Christmas Market, taking place from Thursday 1st December to Saturday 3rd December (10am – 5pm) 2022.

Showcasing some of the region’s best market stalls, food, and drink producers, the free indoor and outdoor event offers visitors the chance to kick-start the yuletide season with a feast of delicious seasonal foods, a carefully curated mix of handcrafted goods, and bespoke artisan products. With the...

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Optix Solutions team recording their podcast

Talking all things digital marketing with new podcast launch

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Mon, 11/21/2022 - 2:37pm

Digital marketing agency Optix Solutions has launched a podcast that aims to disseminate the latest trends in this fast paced sector.

More Than Digital caters to all levels of expertise covering a range of topics from what’s happening in the Metaverse to up to date news from the world of SEO, PPC and social media marketing.

Senior Digital Marketing Manager and Head of Training, Jack Warne says “We decided to make the podcast to provide clients and anyone else interested in digital marketing with an accessible way of accessing updates from the industry as another way of...

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Cards For Good Causes charity opens Christmas pop-up shop in Exeter

Christmas pop-up shop at St Martin’s Church aims to raise funds for charity.

Christmas isn’t Christmas without receiving a card or gift from Cards For Good Causes! This year, Cards For Good Causes is opening its annual pop-up shop at St Martin’s Church, Cathedral Close with the help of local volunteers. The doors are open until 17th December and the shop is selling a wide range of gorgeous Christmas cards and gifts, all of which raise money for local and national charities.

Buzzing with festive good cheer, the pop-up shop invites local residents, visitors, and tourists to shop...

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Join Robin on the Great RSPB Sneak at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh

The RSPB in Devon is inviting families to go on their own sneak adventure at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh this winter with a Robin Robin themed adventure trail and exclusive activity pack to enjoy.

Robin is the star of the Aardman film, Robin Robin, available to watch on Netflix now. Robin grows up with a family of mice who go on Sneaks to find food. Now you can join Robin on the Great RSPB Sneak at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh.

The RSPB has partnered with Aardman and Netflix again to host bespoke Robin Robin adventure trails at RSPB Bowling Green Marsh. This fun-filled trail...

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Devon Carers is offering free advice to unpaid carers on 24th November

Devon charity offers free Advice Fair for unpaid carers on Carers Rights Day

In Devon, approximately 135,000 people look after someone who couldn’t manage without their help and receive no payment for it. Some are new to caring, while others have cared for a family member, friend or neighbour for some time. It’s an invaluable role but carers often feel alone or unsupported, particularly in light of the current cost-of-living crisis.

Devon Carers, part of Westbank Community Health and Care, is hosting a free Information and Advice Fair specifically for unpaid carers on Carers Rights Day. The event will take place on Thursday 24th November at the Exeter...

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University of Exeter Business School wins Business School of the Year in industry “Oscars”

The University of Exeter Business School has been named Business School of the Year in the 2022 Times Higher Education Awards, known as the “Oscars” of higher education.

Awarded last night (Thursday Nov 17), the accolade is among the most prestigious in the industry, in recognition of the University of Exeter Business School’s commitment to addressing the climate crisis. The School has made sustainability a major focus of its strategy and mission through research, education and partnerships, in line with its strong belief that business has a crucial role to play in tackling the...

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InExeter announces new pop up markets for Christmas

InExeter are excited to announce 5 days of pop-up markets in the lead up to Christmas organised by InExeter.

InExeter’s Pop Up Emporium will be held in various locations around the city starting with the Guildhall Shopping Centre on Carnival weekend, Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th November. Nestled in the sheltered piazza of the Guildhall Shopping Centre, discover an eclectic mix of small business and local traders at InExeter’s first Pop Up Emporium. Head to the square outside WH Smith between 10am and 4pm for a curated presentation of artisan goods and alternative gifts from...

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Learn about the spicy history of the chilli plant at hot chocolate-themed Exeter event

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 11/17/2022 - 11:36pm

The hot and spicy history of the chilli plant will be on the menu as part of a special hot chocolate-themed event in Exeter.

Chilli peppers are eaten by a quarter of the earth’s population every day. This history of the plant shows the story of migration and social changes around the globe.

University of Exeter researcher William Jaggard – known to his friends as “chilliam” – is an expert on the plant and passionate about its place in cookery and horticulture. He has been asked by the Exeter Seed Bank to be a guardian for the chilli.

At the free event, at the...

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