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Double Trouble in Chelsea - family friendly

There's a version of this industry that nobody talks about honestly. Not the tabloid version, not the cautionary tale. The reality is quieter, more considered, and - when it's done properly - very elegant.

Chelsea knows this. It has always known it.

The Room Reads You Before You Sit Down

Walk into the Ivy Chelsea Garden on a Friday evening, and you'll notice right away that the room is performing. Everyone in it has decided how they want to be perceived. The lighting is low enough to flatter, and the booths are wide enough for four people. The clientele has collectively...

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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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CIHT annual conference and black-tie dinner

The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) held its annual conference at the Rougemont Thistle Hotel in Exeter. The CPD event, which was co-ordinated by Glen King PR, sponsored by WSP and supported by Parsons Brinckerhoff, attracted 75 delegates from the industry.

In the evening, 150 construction industry guests from across the South West region attended the black-tie dinner and enjoyed a three-course meal. Professional raconteur David Gunson gave a humorous after-dinner talk and £1,135 was raised for the CIHT dedicated charities.

Photographs by Glen...

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Ladies pamper night at Sapphire Living Space

VIP guests enjoyed a ladies pamper night at Sapphire Living Space near Darts Farm in Topsham.

The luxury kitchen and bathroom showroom joined forces with Saks Hair and Beauty and Purity Day Spa, both in Exeter, to host a drinks and canapés evening with live demonstrations. The food and drinks were catered for by Bon Gout of Exeter.

Co-owner Mark Newbery said: "This will be the first of many events we will be staging at Sapphire. It was a great success."

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Launch of Historic Dartmoor town's new destination website

The Chagford and District Business Association launched their new destination website www.visitchagford.com at a lunchtime reception hosted by world-renowned Gidleigh Park and supported by culinary superstar Michael Caines and Chagford-based Helpful Holidays. Both Michael Caines and Neil Tappenden from Visit Chagford spoke at the event.

The new destination website was supported by West Devon Borough Council and offers visitors to Chagford a wide range of information about what to do and where to stay in this beautiful Dartmoor Stannary Town.

Photos: Anita Newcombe PR

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Awards ceremony says thanks to Devon's recyclers

Devon’s super recyclers were recognised in a special ceremony (held on Thursday 31st January) to thank them for their hard work in helping to protect Devon’s environment.

This was the first year of the Recycle Devon Thank You awards, which mark the 10-year anniversary of the Don’t Let Devon go to waste campaign.

Devon enjoys a recycling rate of 55% (2011/12) making it one of the highest recycling counties in the country.

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Neil Parish MP finds out all about Scout Community Week

Neil Parish met Scouts from 1st Honiton last week at a unique event inside the Houses of Parliament to celebrate the success of Scout Community Week, which took place in May last year. Neil and 1st Honiton were joined by other Scouts from across the UK who took part in Scout Community week to thank them for their contribution. From 3rd – 9th June 2013 hundreds of Scout Groups will once again participate in a week of community action aimed at improving their local area, raising funds and highlighting Scouting’s need for more adult volunteers.

At the event, B&Q, supporters of...

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