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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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Killerton launches new off road experience

More people than ever can go off the beaten track to explore the countryside as the National Trust launches an all-terrain mobility scooter that can go ‘off road’, opening up the Killerton Estate to people with limited mobility. The Tramper scooter has been provided through the Heritage Ability project, a scheme delivered by charity Living Options Devon and funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Heritage Ability project aims to make at least 18 heritage sites across the South West more accessible to disabled and deaf people. The Trampers can go up and down slopes, over bumps and tree...

Alzheimer's Society encourage entries for National Dementia Friendly Awards

Alzheimer’s Society’s National Dementia Friendly Awards are on the lookout for people who are improving the lives of those affected by dementia

Now in their fourth year, the awards celebrate people who are raising awareness, changing attitudes and challenging misunderstanding around dementia

Dementia devastates lives, and by 2021 one million people will be living with the condition. The awards team wants to hear from people who are leading the dementia movement, inspiring others and are determined to transform the dementia landscape forever.

This year there are 13...

Quiz and Fizz in aid of Exeter charity

It’s time to give your brain a work out and treat your taste buds to some bubbles as Exeter Business Club proudly presents its first Quiz ‘n’ Fizz night.

The event on Thursday September 20, is in aid of the Exeter Foundation, the networking club’s chosen charity for this year. At least 30 teams of six are expected to battle it out for top honours and already places are being snapped up.

Venue is the Isca Centre where teams will be offered a glass of Prosecco on arrival. A buffet supper is included in the ticket price of £10. Drinks will be available from the bar. Adjacent...

Exeter’s new IKEA store is starting to take shape

The long-awaited outlet at Newcourt Way, near Sandy Park on the outskirts of the city, is due to open in early summer 2018.

And as these pictures show, the development is rapidly taking shape.

IKEA has invested £80 million in the new Exeter store, which will be the 21st IKEA in the UK. It will create 350 new jobs.

The start of work on site has been welcomed by Exeter City Council leader Pete Edwards.

He said: “This is a significant moment for Exeter. We have long been anticipating IKEA’s arrival in the city, which is why we’ve worked closely with IKEA to...

Police appeal for witnesses after serious A35 crash

Police are seeking witnesses to a serious collision near Axminster yesterday afternoon [10 August] which left four men injured.

Emergency services were called to the A35 at Kilmington at 2pm following the collision between a blue VW Passat and a red Chevrolet Corvette.

The Corvette driver, a 57-year-old man from Wellington, and a male passenger both sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to hospital where they remain in a stable condition.

The Passat driver, a 63-year-old man from Swanage, and a male passenger sustained less serious injuries and were taken by...

Exmouth Sea Cadets cast a lifeline by the Freemasons

At a recent meeting W. Bro. Dr. Reuben Ayres, Devonshire Freemasons Provincial Charity Steward, presented Tony Griffin, the Chairman of the Exmouth Sea Cadets Management Committee, with a cheque for £2,000, this brings the total given by the Freemasons in recent years to £4,250.

The Cadets need for funding came about after the East Devon District Council terminated the lease of their old building and, due to its very dilapidated state and lack of amenities, this had also restricted the number of cadets able to use the building.

Within a short time, a site next door to the...

Take part in a fun run with a difference to support the work of Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

Muddifords Court is supporting the Exeter Dementia Action Alliance (EDAA) by staging a ‘fun run’ with a difference.

And there is no excuse not to take part, as participants can also jog or walk!

The 5-mile Muddifords Cheese Fun Run is open to all and takes place on Sunday 8th October from 10am.

All of the proceeds will support core funds for the invaluable community work of EDAA which was formed by Gina Awad in January 2015.

Nicky Baker who owns Muddifords Court, a Devon coutry house in Willand, Cullompton, said: “My association with Gina Awad and the Exeter...

Axe Valley Community Choir strikes a chord with former member at Seaton Care Home

A total of 28 members of the Axe Valley Community Choir joined former bass singer 92-year-old Ron Styles, now a resident at The Seaton Care Home, for a special reunion performance. The 85-strong Axe Valley Community Choir, was formed in 2009 to bring people of all ages and abilities to enjoy singing together, as well as participating in fundraising events within the community. Ron had been a popular member of the choir before setting up residence in the care home in February and has been sorely missed.

On the day, the choir even brought their own piano and filled the home with...

Can you help create the UK’s biggest beach cleaning event?

The UK’s leading marine charity is urging people who love the coast to organise a beach clean and survey and do their bit in the worldwide fight against marine litter.

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) will be running its 24th annual Great British Beach Clean-up event between the 15th and 18th September. The charity hopes this year’s clean-up will put the UK in the top ten of the 100 or so participating countries and regions which take part in the International Coastal Clean-up during the same weekend every year.

This year, the Great British Beach Clean is being...

Recruitment Fair at Cranbrook

On Saturday 12 August 2017 Lidl are holding a recruitment fair at Cranbrook’s Younghayes Centre where people can find out about the jobs at their new Regional Distribution Centre, which is set to open in the autumn.

There are two sessions, 11.00 and 13.45, both starting with free tea, coffee and cake. Followed by a presentation from Lidl staff and the chance to ask questions about the various roles.

There are a number of agencies also supporting the event to help attendees in their decision making. These include the National Careers Service, Homemaker (financial advice),...

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Supporting Building Greater Exeter for Work Experience Week

Killerton launches new off road experience

Alzheimer's Society encourage entries for National Dementia Friendly Awards

Quiz and Fizz in aid of Exeter charity

Exeter’s new IKEA store is starting to take shape

Police appeal for witnesses after serious A35 crash

Exmouth Sea Cadets cast a lifeline by the Freemasons

Take part in a fun run with a difference to support the work of Exeter Dementia Action Alliance

Axe Valley Community Choir strikes a chord with former member at Seaton Care Home

Can you help create the UK’s biggest beach cleaning event?

Recruitment Fair at Cranbrook

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