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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,...

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Exeter’s young professionals get creative

Members of Gilbert Stephens’ Young Professionals Network (YPN) recently hosted a tasty networking session at Exeter Cookery School, one of the region’s hottest new culinary destinations.

Having been handed three recipes by the school’s head chef and tutor, Jim Fisher, the group was divided into teams and then let loose on the kitchen to create three festive canapes. Despite the look of sheer panic on some of their faces, with a little encouragement everyone was soon prepping like pros and surprised themselves by creating a veritable feast for the evening.

The group of up-...

Tags-On.com prep for the party season

Tags-On.com brought glitz, glamour and fizz a-plenty at their ‘Prep for the Party Season’ instalment of bi-annual fashion show series, Catwalk and Cocktails.

56 ladies were greeted with an arrival cocktail and an automatic entry to the raffle, the top prize of which was a £100 gift voucher to spend designer items at Tags-On.com. Guests had time before and after the fashion show to peruse a pop-up shop, have a do done by Richard Beaumont Salon’s stylists, and a makeover by Arbonne independent consultant, Emma Tellesy.

Quarterly event sees large gathering of Exeter’s thriving independent businesses

The third It Happened Here event ran on Thursday 29th September at Camper Coffee in the heart of McCoy's Arcade on Fore Street. Set up as a quarterly collective gathering, the evening was well attended by over 120 local and small business owners and aspiring individuals from Exeter and beyond. A range of businesses attended and the evening provided a great informal occasion for people to get to know each other.

Guests enjoyed a complimentary glass of "Glasgow Punch" courtesy of Camper Coffee, a delicious range of canapés from Cockleshell Deli and the evenings soundtrack of funk and...

Gilbert Stephens Young Professional Network Helps Launch Urban Underground's New High Tea

Famous for their alcoholic iced tea pots, Urban Underground now offer an upgraded version of this old favourite. Enter the Urban High Tea for two, which includes all the savoury and sweet goods laid out exactly as you would expect on a tiered cake stand. The teapots, however, are filled with an iced tea cocktail to your taste and are known to be very moreish. Gilbert Stephens Young Profession Network (YPN) helped to launch this new High Tea during their autumn social at the start of October, bringing young business professionals from all over Exeter together to toast to this momentous...

Northcott Beaton announce 2017 charity challenge at anniversary party

One of the region’s top insurance brokers announced their next charity challenge at a special anniversary party last week.

Northcott Beaton, based in Exeter, celebrated their 25th anniversary at a 90s themed celebration held at the prestigious Woodbury Park Hotel.

Guests and business associates were invited from across the region and were treated to a three-course meal followed by a disco.

Directors Keiron Northcott and Nick Beaton launched the NB Big Challenge this summer by walking the 66-mile Exe Valley Endurance. They raised £4,800 for the Exeter Foundation,...

Elegant affair for Energy Hair birthday celebration

Guests gathered in all their finery to help Energy Hair owner, Nathan Plumridge, and his talented team at the Topsham salon, celebrate 18 successful years in business.

Having launched in 1997 with his late Father, Nathan reminisced on how the times had changed in terms of hair fashion, and recounted some funny stories from the past.

Held on the lawn at Darts Farm in glorious sunshine, the event was an ultra-swish afternoon of high fashion, glasses of fizz, mellow music and a sumptuous afternoon tea, including a rather impressive array of cakes.

Children were kept...

Exeter PA Network host DIY cocktails

Cult coffee and wine bar, Artigiano, recently hosted Exeter’s highly successful PA Network for an evening of crafting cocktails, munching pizza platters and some essential networking with their peers.

Established in 2012, the Exeter PA Network is a professional networking group dedicated to supporting Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Secretaries and Administrators. With a mission to raise the profile of these vital roles within the business world, while delivering fresh and forward-thinking training and recognising the changes made to the PA role in recent years, the PA...

Tags-On and Ladies Do Host Catwalk and Cocktails

An evening filled with designer fashion, fizz and more!

Fifty ladies flocked to the Mercure Southgte Hotel in July to enjoy a catwalk show full of pre-loved designer items, courtesy of Tags-On.com and local all-female network, Ladies Do. Brands on display included Versace, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and many more.

Guests were also able to browse and purchase items at the pop-up shop, as well as have their hair done by Centre Stage and sample a variety of Arbonne products.

The evening culminated in a raffle draw. Prizes were kindly donated by Circa 1924,...

Off Grid Festival comes to Devon

After seven successful years Off Grid Festival has found a new home in Devon.

Off Grid festival is a green family event that has grown out of the British grassroots festival movement. Over the last seven years the event has educated and informed thousands of people about the skills and knowledge required to live a low-impact ‘off-grid’ lifestyle.

The festival brings together some of the UK’s most progressive thinkers and practical activists . It’s mission is to share the tools and technologies needed to move humans towards sustainable living. Participants of all ages will...

Amazing Opera at Cadhay event

On 14th June, people from all over Devon enjoyed a wonderful evening of opera at Cadhay Manor. A great time was had by all; many thanks to all those who attended.

Particular thanks to our sponsors, Savills, Charles Stanley and Trowers & Hamlins, and to Anando Mukerjee and Laure Meloy for their beautiful performance.

Social Diary

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

Exeter’s young professionals get creative

Tags-On.com prep for the party season

Quarterly event sees large gathering of Exeter’s thriving independent businesses

Gilbert Stephens Young Professional Network Helps Launch Urban Underground's New High Tea

Northcott Beaton announce 2017 charity challenge at anniversary party

Elegant affair for Energy Hair birthday celebration

Exeter PA Network host DIY cocktails

Tags-On and Ladies Do Host Catwalk and Cocktails

Off Grid Festival comes to Devon

Amazing Opera at Cadhay event

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