Social Diary

Established all-female network, Ladies do Latte, held its first Exeter event in the heart of the city on Tuesday 1st March at ‘Circa 1924’.

Responding to member needs, organisers Ashley Petrons and Christelle Bonnel of Make it Marketing chose to host the event at lunchtime, rather than the traditional mid-morning meeting. Christelle says, “Being marketers through and through, we have been asking members what they would like from the network. Of course, you can never please everyone, but by at least asking we’re in with a much better chance of success.”

Ladies Do owner,...

This March, join TEAM ELF as it takes on Chris Bentley and his team in ROCK SOLID at Escot Park!

Escot’s beautiful landscape is transformed into a mud drenched 5k, 10k and 15k obstacle course race making it a great day out, fantastic team building exercise and a challenge for novices and iron-men alike.

Ex- Chiefs lock, Chris Bentley is taking part in the 15k route and says “ELF is a fantastic charity doing a great job within the city and, being a member of the Exeter Foundation, is certainly something that I’m keen to support. Indeed, I’m so keen that I’m going to drag my...

Gilbert Stephens’ Young Professionals Network (YPN) got into the festive spirit last month with not one but two Christmas meet-ups, making sure no one missed out on the festivities.

Gilbert Stephens’ Exeter office opened its doors to members for mulled wine and nibbles, as well as some Christmas tunes to get people in the mood. For anyone who missed out on the first event, there was a second opportunity for YPN members to meet at the ski lodge on Cathedral Green for drinks before the Christmas break. The gathering was well attended and it was a great opportunity to catch up on...

Corporate supporters of Exeter Hospiscare attended a Christmas drinks reception at the city hospice.

Guest speaker Express & Echo editor Jon-Paul Hedge praised Hospiscare saying: “When I visited the hospice I was unbelievably taken aback by the place. I have visited other hospices but what stood out was the quality and calibre of the staff. "

Jon-Paul ran the London Marathon for Hospiscare saying he was spurred on by thinking about the care given at the hospice. He congratulated Hospiscare on another amazing year.

Dr Jim Gilbert, Hospiscare medical director,...