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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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Cathedral Financial Management (CFM) hosts art exhibition as part of Art Week Exeter

Award-winning CFM sponsored Art Week Exeter - the city’s art festival, by hosting an art reception at Eagle House, Exeter Science Park. Over 40 guests made up of CFM staff, clients, professionals from the Exeter business community, as well as friends and supporters were welcomed with fizz and wine. Local artist Nicola Hendry showcased her works including acrylic canvasses, glass ornaments, ceramics and even funky trainers depicting various wildlife images which is a passion of hers.

There was interaction for guests throughout the evening with professional muralist, illustrator and...

App-assisted 60-minute walk launched in Exeter

A new activity is hitting the streets of Exeter this week with the launch of the Tramble App, a 60-minute walking challenge where you answer 10 questions based on what you see along the route.

There are currently two of the Tramble walks in Exeter with more to follow in the summer.

I went out and did the Exeter Cathedral and Quay Tramble and saw a few parts of hidden Exeter that I have always somehow missed before. There is the House that Moved and a famous literary connection I was dumbfounded by.

If you are the curious type that likes to walk, see things you have...

Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Assoc raise over £1,500 for charity in one evening

Members of the Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association raised over £1,500.00 for Hospitality Action at this year’s annual dinner held at the Deer Park Country House Hotel on Monday 5th March. The funds have been allocated to local heroes taking part in Le Tour de Cuisine 2018, The Cotswold Cycle Challenge on Monday 4th June 2018. Following a luxury four course feast was a raffle featuring some fantastic prizes donated by a selection of Heavenly Devon Hotels and Restaurants, including a night in the stunning Treehouse at Deer Park Country House Hotel, a night at...

Singles Social Group in Exeter

Social Group for people who are single and 50ish+ Our primary goal is to operate a social club where members are able to have fun and make the most of the facilities and events around them in the local area. Although we are not a dating agency, some members do become couples and we welcome this.

S.P.A. Exeter has a policy of meeting and greeting new members at our weekly Tuesday bar night, at the Buckerell Lodge Hotel, Topsham Road,Exeter EX24SQ. Our friendly members always help you to feel welcome and part of the group.

Find out more and contact us https://www....

Mihangelf Promotions bring Banco de Gaia to South Devon

Mihangelf Promotions is a relatively new music promotions enterprise in South Devon putting on live music.

Thus far, there have been five events at the Unit 23 Live venue in Totnes, formerly South Devon Arts Centre, a short hop away on the train or up the A38.

The enterprise is run by music lover Mike Fraser who lives local to Totnes.

Genres of music focused on are psychedelic rock, psychedeliic/ambient/world dance and progressive rock, though don't be surprised at the occasional reggae or folk event.

Successful gigs already put on include Gong in March and...

Ladies Do Lympstone at Christmas

Ladies Do Lunch, Exeter’s premier dining club, celebrated Christmas with a superb champagne and canapé reception and a sumptuous lunch at Lympstone Manor near Exmouth. Celebrity chef Michael Caines (pictured above) took time out from the kitchen to say hello to the assembled members. Founder and hostess Sally Sedgman reduced the room to uncontrollable laughter with her account of Chaos at Christmas, a hilarious guide to putting the festive season into perspective.

The event completed a year of highly successful year for Ladies Do Lunch with many events sold out within hours of...

Exeter Audi steps it up a gear to celebrate new state-of-the-art centre

Over 200 guests helped to celebrate the official opening of the new £8.5m Marshall Exeter Audi terminal building, almost double the size of the former centre and with extensive customer parking. The event helped to showcase the latest Audi Terminal concept and the glittering 15-car showroom.

The relocation of the existing Audi Centre in Exeter represents a substantial investment for Marshall, and members of the board were present on the night, demonstrating their commitment to customers and colleagues. John Fairman, Head of Business Exeter Audi gave a welcome speech, saying how...

Exeter Chamber of Commerce celebrates 150th Anniversary

Exeter Chamber of Commerce celebrated their 150th Exeter Anniversary in style with 360 people attending the annual Exeter Business Dinner which took place on Friday 17th November at Sandy Park Conference Centre.

Charlie and AJ Courtenay, Earl and Countess of Devon, gave the main address of the evening, sharing their vision for Powderham Castle in the future, as well as an insight into the ancient family’s part in the city and region’s history.

The Chamber was toasted by Alexander Hetjes, Mayor of Bad Homburg, the German town which Exeter is twined with. Mayor Hetjes...

Ladies Do Lunch at Deer Park

Ladies Do Lunch, Exeter’s highly successful dining club, paid a visit to the recently refurbished Deer Park Hotel near Honiton where they enjoyed a leisurely stroll around the beautiful Italian garden, looking resplendent in the early Autumn sunshine.

Then followed a tour of the kitchen garden from head gardener Ollie who passed on some tasty tips about growing vegetables and herbs.

After a champagne reception, the ladies enjoyed a three course lunch in the hotel’s award-winning Loxton’s restaurant.

Denley's Essence of India Summer Showcase

Award-winning Topsham Restaurant, Denley’s Essence of India, hosted a Summer Showcase last week, for local businesses in Topsham and the local media to sample its latest dishes, as well as the kitchen’s specialities.

The restaurant, situated on the main road through the village, seats up to 40 people and has been recognised by the British Curry Awards for its fantastic cuisine from across the regions of India. With a selection of dishes and appetisers for all to enjoy and sample, the restaurant was packed with food lovers - it was a night to remember!

Nick Hook, Devon Food...

Social Diary

Double Trouble in Chelsea - family friendly

Cathedral Financial Management (CFM) hosts art exhibition as part of Art Week Exeter

App-assisted 60-minute walk launched in Exeter

Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Assoc raise over £1,500 for charity in one evening

Singles Social Group in Exeter

Mihangelf Promotions bring Banco de Gaia to South Devon

Ladies Do Lympstone at Christmas

Exeter Audi steps it up a gear to celebrate new state-of-the-art centre

Exeter Chamber of Commerce celebrates 150th Anniversary

Ladies Do Lunch at Deer Park

Denley's Essence of India Summer Showcase

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