Social Diary

The Royal Marines C Group charity presented to a networking event at the Exeter Golf and Country Club and awarded the Club’s 2013 President with their Ambassador status.

The C Group supports Royal Marines in need, particularly those who have been injured on operations and in transition to civilian life.

The charity was initiated in 2008 by Major General Andy Salmon CMG OBE following discussions with members of Exeter Business Community who offered help to overcome the barriers between service and civilian life.

The C Group works closely with Hasler Company, the...

The Manufacturers' Assocation of east Devon & Exeter (MADE) held an event at Michelmores last night. 50 key businesses attended to hear presentations on Grant Funding for Growth from Jane Pankhurst (Business Development Manager at University of Exeter Research & Knowledge Transfer), Clive Mitchell (Finance Director at Tradewind Turbines) and Dr Martin Hancock (Group Engineering Director at IMC Group Ltd), pictured with Gerry Shattock (MADE Chair and Business Development Manager of Exeter Science Park). MADE is a sub-group of Exeter Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Exeter...

Guest speaker and former Express & Echo editor Marc Astley spoke to us about his latest venture - a daily online news and information service- The Exeter Daily.

The Exeter Daily launched on October 8 and will carry regular news updates as well as what's on, sport and business information.

Marc explained how businesses, in particular, are able to use the site for free as part of their marketing strategy.

As always, this networking event attracted a huge crowd and was held at the Mercure Southgate Hotel in central Exeter.

Local band Stillyano will be playing at the St James Centre starting at 8pm on 24th November with all proceeds going to the Adam Stansfield Foundation. The band made who are Antony Stylianou (Singer/Guitarist), Ian Kendray (Drums) and Seth Dunnett (Bass) have seen their popularity and fan base grow have this year been helping raise funds for charities this way throughout the year. Playing at some of the most popular venues around Devon the band have been wowing audiences with their music. Tickets are £5 and can be purchased from the Club reception or by phone on 01392 411243. Please visit...