Social Diary

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...

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...

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

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...