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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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Molton Brown Exeter hosts 'Up Your Game' Event to celebrate the launch of its new Sports range

On Thursday 16 May, the Molton Brown Exeter store in Princesshay hosted a men's pamper evening to celebrate the launch of its new sport and men's product range - a three-piece Sport collection that includes an anti-perspirant stick, 4-in-1 body wash, shaving gel, shampoo and face wash and a targeted Body-warming Sportbalm. The open event was attended by both loyal customers and passing shoppers, who were treated to expert advice on how to use the range to maximise your pre- and post-workout routine and guests enjoyed a rejuvenating hand and arm massage. Exeter Physio were on hand to offer...

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Exeter Chamber of Commerce Networking Lunch

Authored by OneVoice
Posted: Fri, 05/17/2013 - 2:16pm

The Exeter Chamber of Commerce held their monthly networking lunch at the Mercure Southgate Hotel, Southernhay on Wednesday this week.

The speaker at this event was Paul Thomas, Head of Trading Standards. Paul gave an update on trading standards delivery at a national, regional and local level with particular focus on how regulation can support the local economy rather than prove to be a burden on business.

Steve Barriball from Exeter CAB gave a short overview of the welfare reforms and how they impact on people in work. He also launched a new campaign to help employees...

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Michael Caines wows the ladies!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Thu, 05/16/2013 - 11:48am

Lucky guests of leading South West solicitors, Stephens Scown, were treated to an exclusive and entertaining audience with Michael Caines MBE, at the recent Exeter Festival of South West Food & Drink.

Michael, award winning chef and co-founder of the Festival, charmed, informed and entertained with his anecdotes – and answered many questions from the delighted guests, on vital topics such as fool-proof dessert recipes.

Geoff Bowen of Pebblebed Wines in Topsham also provided a delicious wine tasting accompanied by an enlightening talk.

Stephens Scown LLP has over...

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Haines Watts fundraiser in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity

More than 70 local businesses and professionals were welcomed with wine and canapés at a networking event organised by Chartered Accountants Haines Watts in aid of FORCE Cancer Charity at Sapphire Living Space.

Guests enjoyed complimentary hand massages with Molton Brown and watched cookery demonstrations by Chef Nick Crosley from V-Zug of Switzerland. Sarah Daniels of FORCE gave a presentation and a charity raffle and lively auction with Chris Bentley of Exeter Chiefs raised over £1,600 for the charity.

Haines Watts | FORCE Cancer Charity

Photos: Glen King PR /...

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Opening Day for the new TABS Training centre

Approximately 30 people attended the Opening Day of the new TABS Training Centre in Exeter, including the Lord Mayor Councillor Rob Newby who officially opened the centre. There was also representation from local businesses and charities supporting the Opening Day.

TABS Director Mark Mitchell gave a presentation on the courses that are offered at the centre and the Lord Mayor followed with a speech on his personal experience after being made redundant from the Fire Service and lacking the required skills to help him get back into work. He pointed out that having organisations such...

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Clarky's night was one for the ladies

A ladies only night was held to clebrate the career of one of the South West's most accomplished professional rugby players, Neil Clark, in his testimonial year. The event took place at Sandy Park and featured a very special fashion show. See our picture gallery here...

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Luxury student accommodation launches in Exeter

The first phase of a £7m development of Exeter's landmark former city hospital was officially launched during a series of exclusive preview events of Dean Clarke Lofts, Exeter’s newest and most exclusive accommodation for students and professionals-in-training.

Held over two days, guests were invited to a sneak-preview of the two recently completed show apartments with attendees then enjoying hospitality at Southernhay House or at the Magdalen Chapter Hotel.

Mark Edworthy, managing director of Dean Clarke Estate Ltd, comments: “We are really pleased to have officially...

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Lunch Club visits award-winning venue for tasty treats

Around 20 members of the Gilbert Stephens Lunch Club enjoyed a two-course luncheon at award-winning pub, the Rusty Bike located on Howell 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.

Alistair Heron of Gilbert Stephens comments: “It is great to all get together from time to time to enjoy each other's company over a bite to eat. I haven’t been to the Rusty Bike for quite some time but after sampling the delicious two-course...

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London fitness & leisurewear brand launched at Dukes

Designer fashion store Dukes, based in Exeter's Harlequin Centre, hosted an event last night to celebrate the arrival of a new range of lifestyle fitness, swimwear and loungewear by London-based brand Vevie.

Vevie was launched last year by Caroline Greenslade, who has designed lingerie, swimwear and loungewear for brands such as Heidi Klein, Agent Provocateur, Pistol Panties and Hoola, as well as being Head of Design for Debenhams.

About 80 people turned up to last night's launch event, which was a great success, with drinks and canapés by Exeter caterer Bon Gout served by...

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