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What to Write in a Valentine’s Day Card: Express Your Love Perfectly

Valentine’s Day has a way of putting even the most confident people on the spot. You may already have the gift sorted, but when it comes to the card, the words suddenly feel harder than expected. That is because a Valentine’s message is not about saying more. It is about saying what truly matters.

Let’s guide you on what to write in a Valentine's greetings, whether you are sending a traditional paper card or an Ozami digital greetings card that feels genuine, warm, and unforgettable. Along the way, you will find real examples, practical tips, and ideas that make writing easier,...

Jim Dart crowned omelette champ

Authored by KirkHills
Posted: Sun, 05/28/2017 - 12:32pm

Friday evening (28th April) saw the 3rd Kirk Hills Omelette Challenge take place at Exeter Castle as part of the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink.

12 business people from in and around Exeter were invited to rise to the challenge and endeavour to make the fastest omelette in the South West.

The challenge commenced following a demonstration by Michael Caines MBE in a time of 28 seconds. Compered by Paul Nero from Radio Exe this fiercely contested battle saw sibling rivalry between Kirk Hill’s very own Rachel Churchill and Sarah Chamberlain and the...

Exeter School hosts British Shooting Target Sprint

The South West qualifying event for the National Series 2017 is open to all, aged 11+, and organised by ex-British Pistol Shooter Georgina ‘Gorgs’ Geikie who represented Great Britain in the 2012 Summer Olympics. Gorgs grew up on the edge of Dartmoor and, inspired by the success of local heroes Kate Allenby and Steph Cook at the Sydney Olympics, initially took up modern pentathlon. She made the English Commonwealth Games Team in Melbourne 2006, winning bronze medals in 2006 and 2010 as well as competing at the London Olympics. Gorgs, who works for British Shooting, was keen to encourage...

Princesshay launches spring fashion in style

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/11/2017 - 11:16am

Over 1,400 savvy shoppers were treated to an exclusive one night only event, The Spring Spree, on Thursday 3oth March.

Thirty-five retailers and restaurants including Debenhams, Hobbs, Joules, Molton Brown, Hotel Chocolat, Coal Grill & Bar and Carluccios took part. Guests benefited from exclusive discounts, goodie bags and free treatments.

Local musician Adam Moran, along with Richard James and Matt Carter provided the soundtrack for the evening, filling Princesshay with uplifting funk, soul and jazz mix. Models strutted their stuff on the catwalk during the event,...

Ladies Do Lympstone

Exeter’s Ladies Do Lunch enjoyed an exclusive tour of Lympstone Manor before it opened its doors to the public.

Celebrity chef and owner Michael Caines proudly gave the ladies a tour of the hotel, giving an insight into the meticulous planning and preparation that has gone into what will undoubtedly be one of the UK”s top hotels.

Thompson Jenner’s annual Budget breakfast briefing success

More than 60 clients and introducers attended the annual Thompson Jenner LLP Budget breakfast briefing 2017 at the Woodbury Park Hotel and Golf Club on the 9th March.

Guests were welcomed with the customary bacon butty breakfast before networking and listening to three presentations.

Thompson Jenner’s Head of Taxation, Geoff Fraser, delivered the Budget presentation report covering the key highlights from the previous day’s Spring Budget announcements. Issues covered included: changes in business rates, tax hikes for the self-employed, making tax digital update and the...

First BierKeller Exeter party

The moment everyone in Exeter has been waiting for, the highly anticipated BierKeller is now open and the pre-launch party well and truly set the pace!

The invite-only event saw hundreds of Exeter locals come together for an exclusive first look at Exeter’s first Bavarian bar.

The drinks were flowing and the resident Oompah band, the Bavarian Strollers helped to create a fun-filled atmosphere.

The band entertained the crowd, encouraging revellers to take their dancing up on to the thick wooden tables and dishing out free drinks to those willing to get involved! As...

YMCA Exeter: Changing Rooms, Changing Lives

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/30/2017 - 5:37pm

Businesses from around Exeter came together for an early morning networking breakfast to launch YMCA Exeter’s exciting 2017 campaign, Changing Rooms, Changing Lives.

This will see the renovation of the currently unhomely communal living space at its St David’s Hill accommodation centre, currently used by over 50 young people.

The event took place at Dean Clarke House, kindly hosted by Burrington Estates. Over pastries and coffees attendees heard from Peter Stephenson, Chief Executive of YMCA Exeter and Bethan Spencer, their Fundraising Manager, on exactly what this campaign...

Cocktails and Culture launches

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/30/2016 - 4:03pm

Last week, local businesses and arts organisations gathered together to celebrate the launch of Cocktails and Culture at The Bike Shed Theatre.

Initiated by The Bike Shed Theatre, Cocktails and Culture is an event in which local businesses and arts organisations get together, learn more about each other’s plans and explore opportunities for partnership. Taking place every two months, each event is hosted by a different business which invites its contacts to meet in one of the city’s cultural spaces.

David Lockwood, Director of The Bike Shed Theatre said: ‘The way in which...

Are you ROCK SOLID enough?

Authored by elfcharity
Posted: Mon, 11/28/2016 - 7:07am

“Tricep Tyranny”, “Hurdles from Hell”, “Muddy Dunk” and “Son of a Bitch Ditch”. If these strike you as a good way to spend a day, then ROCKSOLID is for you! There’s a challenge for all with 5k, 10k or 20k routes where you will conquer fear, work as a team and push yourself to the limits to become a ROCKSOLID race champion.

ROCKSOLID takes place at the beautiful Escot Park on 25-26 March 2017 and Exeter Leukaemia Fund (ELF) is looking for participants to join TEAM ELF! The charity has FREE spaces for fundraisers and also is putting on a FREE bootcamp for all ELF participants with...

Ladies Do Lunch at Bridwell

Exeter-based Ladies Do Lunch enjoyed a memorable day out visiting Bridwell Estate at Uffculme. Bathed in late Autumn sunshine, the 100 acre estate never looked lovelier.

Founder/hostess Sally Sedgman, co-hostess June Hutchings and administrator Lydia Vanstone and their guests were greeted by Lord Ivar Mountbatten and his partner James Coyne who gave them an exclusive tour of the Georgian house, orangery and chapel, complete with a wry commentary about the history of the house.

They then joined the ladies for a champagne reception followed by a delicious lunch in the dining...

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