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Parents in Exeter rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

Defending alternative education and parental rights

Parents rally against the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Defending alternative education and parental rights #ChildrensWellbeingBill Parents are set to gather on 8th March 2025 in Bedford Street, Exeter (and major cities across England, including London, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham). This coordinated rally aims to protest the proposed bill. This deeply concerning piece of legislation threatens educational freedoms and prioritises data collection over children's actual well-being.

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (CWSB) is being presented as a...

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Ben Bradshaw at Exeter Chamber‘s July Networking Lunch

Exeter Chamber of Commerce welcomed guest speaker, local Labour MP Ben Bradshaw to its monthly Networking Lunch, which this month was held at The Royal Albert Memorial Museum (RAMM) on Tuesday 23 July with over 100 members and guests attending.

Ben updated members on his work for Exeter and Westminster and took questions from attendees. Ben highlighted the increased resilience Exeter has shown during the last few years considering the economic climate and said he remains optimistic about Exeter’s sustainable growth with some big retailers like John Lewis and IKEA coming to the city...

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Afternoon Tea at the Magdalen Chapter for Devon's brilliant businesswomen

Devon finalists in NatWest Venus Awards, dubbed ‘The Working Women’s Oscars’, have been treated to afternoon tea at the luxurious Magdalen Chapter Hotel in Exeter. The event, which was also attended by several members of the local media, was held to give to give the finalists an opportunity to meet each other and their sponsors.

The awards were launched in March and the finalists where whittled down, by the judges and in some cases, public vote, from thousands of nominations to just 42 finalists – 12 of whom will be announced as winners at the grand awards ceremony at Exeter...

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Shipman Financial Planning Women at One Network

Shipman Financial Planning launched their SFP Women at One network on Thursday 20 June with a lunch held at Southernhay House for local business women. Their guest speaker was the inspiring Deborah Clark, proprietor of Southernhay House and Burgh Island who sparked an interesting debate.

SFP Women at One is a network organised by Shipman Financial Planning for local business women to share their skills and build relationships with other professionals. The network will meet on a quarterly basis with guest speakers and exciting and varied events involving group members, all of which...

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Lunchtime networking for city professionals

Around 15 members of the Gilbert Stephens Lunch Club enjoyed a two-course luncheon at The Conservatory located on North Street.

The bi-monthly event, organised by the Devon-based law firm, is held at various venues in and around Exeter and gives professionals from the city the chance to meet in an informal setting.

For information on upcoming events arranged by the Gilbert Stephens Lunch Club, please email alistair.heron@gilbertstephens.co.uk

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Radiance MediSpa hold their first corporate event

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Tue, 07/02/2013 - 12:45pm

Exeter-based Radiance MediSpa run by mother and daughter team Dr Ros Debenham and Katie Debenham hosted its first corporate event since opening in the spring. The title of this month’s event was ‘Visioning your business’. The luxurious venue was utilised by GrowthAccelerator which helps small businesses expand with on-going support for business strategy.

Guests were welcomed with a glass of champagne and enjoyed taster sessions from Radiance MediSpa therapists followed by presentations from Katharine Bourke of GrowthAccelerator and Dr Ros Debenham.

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Exeter residents dusting off their 'dancing' trainers for Cancer Research UK

Authored by Beth_C
Posted: Fri, 06/21/2013 - 8:55pm

Next Sunday, 30 brave participants from Exeter and beyond, will be dusting off their trainers and perfecting their shimmying at 'The Ultimate Danceathon' for Cancer Research UK. Three local instructors will be joining forces to deliver three hours of dance fitness. Included in the day will be the ever-popular 'Zumba', up-and-coming Bollywood fitness sensation 'Just Jhoom!', and 'Swagga Fit'; a fantastic new workout developed by the local 'Vibes Dance Company'!

'The Ultimate Danceathon' will be taking place at Active Fitness near Topsham, and places are still available for anyone...

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Sapphire Living 'shaken but not stirred' for Bond night

Last week, Sapphire Living hosted a glamorous evening of canapés and cocktails for its Bond-themed Night, including cars fit for 007 himself from Grange Aston Martin Exeter, not to mention exotic food demonstrations from co-author of the River Cottage Fish Book , Nick Fisher. Both Bang & Olufsen and SingleSwitch were on hand with some gadgets and home automation systems to give Q a run for his money. The successful event attracted approximately 60 people.

Photos: Matt Austin

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NatWest Venus Business Women Awards Networking Event

There was a veritable buzz of excitement as ladies who have been shortlisted for the NatWest Venus Women Awards gathered for a networking event at the Magdalen Chapter hotel. Hosted by Celia Delaney, the Awards' Devon organiser, and Tara Howard, founder of the Venus Awards, this was the perfect opportunity to meet old and new acquaintances and share news. It was revealed tonight that there had been over 1,400 nominations made, a clear indicator of the collaborative nature of the way in which we do business in Devon.

Earlier in the day, candidates for Devon's Employer, Employee and...

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Guests enjoy an evening of colour and cocktails

Authored by Marc Astley
Posted: Fri, 05/31/2013 - 11:08pm

Guests enjoyed an evening of colour and cocktails at luxury kitchen and bathroom showroom Sapphire Living Space.

Owners Mark Newbery and Ross Pollard teamed up with Exeter's Gloss art gallery and Magdalen Chapter Hotel to stage the VIP event.

The pair organise regular themed nights in collaboration with other local business at their 3,500 sq ft showroom, opposite Darts Farm in Topsham.

Guests sipped on a specially-created 'Sapphire' cocktail and admired work by artists including Yvonne Coomber, Louise Davies and Isobel Osborne.

Mark said: "We really enjoy...

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Business Network (SW) celebrates 20th Anniversary with original founder-members

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Thu, 05/23/2013 - 11:43am

A South West networking organisation celebrated its 20th anniversary at an organised lunch held in Exeter. Nearly 100 members of the Business Network (SW) joined current owner Sean Humby together with special guests, founder members Jim and Jackie Enright. Magician and original Business Network (SW) member Mark Leveridge acted as MC for the event held at Sandy Park.

Sean Humby took over the business in 2007 and today has 149 members across the South West region with membership retention of 89%. The turnover of £85,000 is up by 13% on last year’s figures.

Sean Humby,...

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