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Teachers given the gift of Exeter’s independents

Exeter Supply Partnership switched from Amazon vouchers to the Exeter Independent Gift Card for its supply team reward and referral programs, funnelling support to the city’s independent sector.

An Exeter based not for profit organisation providing supply staff to over 180 schools in Devon is using a popular city gift card to reward its team, and has praised the initiative for its ability to support independent businesses.

Exeter Supply Partnership rewards its supply teachers who have gone above and beyond in their role each half term. After initially using Amazon...

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Budgeting 101 for couples

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 10/03/2019 - 6:28am

Budgeting for yourself can be hard enough, let alone the added complications of throwing another person into the mix. There comes a point in relationships, though, where you have to start to think about budgeting as a couple, and there are some important factors you will want to take into account.

Finances are one of those things that many people find difficult to discuss openly, but it is an essential part of moving forward as a couple. While you might have your individual finances under control, there are many different financial complications that can arise from being a part of...

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Major UK telecommunications company launches in South West

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 10/02/2019 - 12:23pm

A major new UK telecommunications company bringing ultrafast full fibre optic broadband to towns and rural communities in the South West of England has launched.

Based in Exeter, ​Jurassic Fibre​ ​will be rolling out a gigabit capable network in the South West over the next five years, as part of a long-term £250million pound infrastructure project.

Yesterday (Oct 1) at Sandy Park, home to rugby’s Exeter Chiefs, Jurassic Fibre’s founder and CEO Michael Maltby signed a contract with Carol Wilson, Tata Consultancy Services’ (TCS) Head of Europe and UK, Communications, Media...

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Theatre Show inspires cuddly toy portraits

A policeman, a City councillor and a nurse have all dug out their favourite childhood cuddly toys to help Quirk Theatre reflect on the theme of their new production. The company will be performing their new take on The Velveteen Rabbit during December. In the run up to the performance, they’re encouraging people to think about childhood memories, moving on, and the value of the toys we play with. Quirk’s Christmas show for children, their families and anyone who’s ever been a child, will be at Exeter Phoenix and The Plough, Torrington during December. Quirk aim to entertain audiences but...

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Personalising number plates: your full guide

There was a slight decline in the sale of personalised number plates at the start of the world economic downturn of the mid to late 2000s. But in recent years, it’s gone from strength-to-strength with the DVLA reporting the sale of over 400,000 registration numbers in the 2018/19 tax year. This might be due to all the advantages that come with having original and unique private number plates . Besides adding extra value to your car, it separates one vehicle from another while attracting people's attention and curiosity. It is a quick and fun process, as you'll only need to fill out a...

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Exeter College Coach earns international success

Exeter College Hockey Academy Coach Gus McVey has helped Zimbabwe Ladies to a bronze medal in the African Olympic Qualifying Tournament which was held in Cape Town.

Gus, 48, combines his role as Exeter College Hockey Academy Coach with being Head Coach of the Zimbabwe Ladies’ Hockey side and his developing team outperformed expectations to bag a bronze medal in the qualifying tournament held in South Africa over the summer.

The third-place finish represents the highest position the country has finished in the tournament since 1990 and Gus was thrilled to help his side on...

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The Owl and the Pussycat Coffee House comes to Exeter Library

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 10:33pm

Popular South Devon café and restaurant company, The Owl and the Pussycat, will be moving into the café at Exeter Library at the end of the month.

Sandra and Mokhless Bouzayen, the couple behind the The Owl and the Pussycat, jumped at the chance to take on the popular library café following a successful year of running the café in Newton Abbot Library at the Passmore Edwards Centre.

The Owl and Pussycat Coffee House will open its doors at Exeter Library on Monday 30thSeptember, offering 10% discount to all customers to celebrate their first week of operation.

Sandra...

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Poetry, place, haiku and the launch of Quay Words Winter at Exeter Custom House

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 9:55pm

Literature Works and the University of Exeter Places of Poetry project proudly announce the launch of Quay Words Winter at Exeter Custom House with a special event celebrating place, poetry, Devon, heritage and haiku.

On Thursday 3rd October at 6pm, we mark National Poetry Day with poet Sara-Jane Arbury, who will introduce and perform a sequence, or renga, of haiku. The haiku were all contributed by members of the public who visited historic locations around the city as part of the recent Exeter Heritage Open Days. As writer-in-residence for Exeter Heritage Open Days, Sara-Jane...

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Stagecoach South West announce Exeter depot open day 

Stagecoach South West is inviting the local community to its Exeter bus depot, on Sunday 6 October from 10am to 4pm, to find out more about how the busiest depot in the region operates.

The special event will give members of the public the chance to learn more about the bus operations and the opportunity to take part in a guided tour, and enjoy vintage games and giveaways. There will also be an array of old and new vehicles on display, including a number of vintage vehicles exhibited by the Devon General Society. The Centenary Exhibition bus will be on display, featuring memories...

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First nurses embark on pioneering new Exeter programme

The first intake of nurses today (Monday September 23) embark on a ground-breaking new pre-registration Masters programme at the University of Exeter.

Thirty pioneering student nurses are starting out on the four-year journey, which aims to develop outstanding future nursing leaders.

The structure and ambition of the programme reflects the University of Exeter’s commitment to developing the future of nursing. The course has been developed in collaboration with patients, members of the public, and with nurses from Devon Partnership NHS Trust, and Northern Devon, the Royal...

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Mussel in on seafood at Living Coasts

Mussel in on seafood at Living Coasts

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Mon, 09/30/2019 - 12:39pm

England’s Seafood Coast is hosting England’s Seafood FEAST – and Torquay’s coastal zoo has a seat at the table.

Of course, seafood is always on the menu at Living Coasts – the penguins, seals and others all love fish. Penguins eat sprats, for example, seals eat mackerel. Guests, meanwhile, can try a local delicacy – mussels.

Spokesperson Phil Knowling said: “As part of England’s Seafood FEAST, Living Coasts is inviting people to enjoy fresh local mussels, accompanied by the panoramic views of the Terrace Café. And the food miles are almost non-existent, as the mussels come...

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