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Alexandra Penn, Head of Sales at Event Exeter, University of Exeter will be taking the helm as chairman for the Exeter and Heart of Devon Hotels and Restaurants Association.

A Commercial Manager with over 15 years’ experience in the industry, and having been with Event Exeter since 2014, Penn brings with her a wealth of knowledge and passion for the hospitality industry.

Mark Godfrey, Managing Director of Deer Park Country House Hotel, Derek Phillips, John Wheeler, Head of Faculty at Exeter College and Jemma Mitchell, Owner of Rendezvous Wine Bar retain their positions as...

National late night bar and club operator, The Deltic Group has today announced its acquisition of The Terrace rooftop bar and club lounge in Exeter, from its current owner for an undisclosed sum. The venue, in the heart of the city’s shopping centre on Queen Street, which has a strong reputation for its food, drinks and club nights, will continue to be managed and operated by Deltic in its existing format. Commenting on the acquisition, Russell Quelch, regional director of Deltic Group said: “The Terrace is an outstanding venue with a well-deserved reputation for food and entertainment....

A local business is boosting the cause of conservation by doing what it does best – selling great beer. Bays Brewery has launched a special beer – Trunk Ale - on behalf of wildlife charity Paignton Zoo Environmental Park.

Trunk Ale has been brewed using traditional methods but with exciting new hops, resulting in a well-balanced deep amber ale of 4.5%.

Paignton Zoo supports environmental education in the forests of south-western Nigeria, where the elusive forest elephant still survives. The Zoo has been funding work in the Omo Forest since 2008.

The Paignton micro-...

More than 60 employers inspired the next generation at the recent Apprenticeship Expo 2018 hosted at Exeter College, on behalf of the South West Apprenticeship Ambassador Network.

Now in its fourth year, the Apprenticeship Expo was the biggest event to take place in the South West during National Apprenticeship Week (5th - 11th March 2018).

The Expo showcased employers of Apprentices and gave young people the chance to speak to businesses, discover opportunities and the benefits of employment with training. The event was free to exhibit at and free to attend.

With...