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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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Exeter ladies prepare double blow for cancer at Race for Life 10k

Hundreds of ladies are preparing to give cancer ‘double trouble’ at Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life by taking part in the 10k event at Westpoint Exeter this month.

Race for Life 10k will take place on Sunday, 26 July and over 600 determined ladies have already signed up to show the disease that hell hath no fury like a woman in pink.

Event organisers are calling on mothers, daughters, sisters, friends and workmates who want to take on the challenge to sign up as soon as possible.

The 10k event takes place at the same venue as the 5k course. Both are non-...

Business Network South West summer lunch

Over 50 members of the local business community enjoyed wine and a two-course lunch at Exeter Golf & Country Club hosted by the Business Network (SW).

A pre-event seminar was hosted by Ian Dunstan and Jim Taylor of Cobalt Communications titled ‘The Internet of Things’.

An after lunch presentation was given by Jon Beake MioD, the SaBRE and Employer Engagement Director of Wessex Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association on ‘How to gain a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Award’.

Brewin Dolphin celebrate their annual summer party

More than 200 clients and professionals joined the Directors of Wealth Management Company, Brewin Dolphin at Exeter Castle for the local firm’s annual summer party.

Guests were served Prosecco, Pimm’s and canapés in the sunshine and enjoyed classical music from harpist Elizabeth-Jane Baldry.

Representatives of the British Red Cross, Charity of the Year for Brewin Dolphin Exeter office, were also on hand to talk about the works they do and bought along two of their vehicles for guests to explore.

Clothing fit for the stars!

After weeks of excitement the Tags-On Pop-Up came to Exeter for a night of discounted designer shopping.

Tags-On, which sells pre-loved designer fashion, came to Radiance MediSpa on May 21st for an exclusive evening of shopping.

The designer clothes, accessories, bags and shoes are sourced mainly in London by a professional celebrity de-clutterer and directly from the designers them selves. The hardly worn or brand new, high quality pieces are sold by Tags-On for a fraction of the original retail price with up to 85% off their original RRP’s.

Devon born Tags-On...

New digital networking event for Exeter

A brand new networking event is set to kickstart in Exeter this month, set up for anyone interested in the latest digital trends or anyone working in digital.

#DigitalExe has been set up by three individuals passionate about digital and developing a stronger presence in Exeter. Sarah Jones, Rob Glover and Chris Shadrick have masses of experience between them and are keen to grow this event to become a regular opportunity for like minds to share knowledge and discuss the latest trends.

The first FREE event will take place on Thursday 28 May 2015 from 7pm at the City Gate Pub...

Exeter Chiefs' Chris Bentley crowned omelette champ

Eight business people from around Exeter took part in the Kirk Hills Omelette Challenge, the second year that it’s run at the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink.

The Challenge was judged by Michael Caines MBE who showed the contestants how it should be done with a time of 28 seconds. Paul Nero from Radio Exe was compere for the event.

Keith Biggs from OTB Eveling was defending champion and looked like he would win again this year with the best time in the initial round. However there was an ‘egg off’ between Keith and the second fastest Chris Bentley from Exeter...

Bargains galore at Tags-on Exeter pop-up shop

Check out the designer womenswear bargains at the tags-on.com Summer Showcase fashion sale on Thursday 21st May at Radiance Medi Spa, based in the centre of Exeter at Augustus House, Lower Ground Floor, New North Road.

Browse pre-loved designer fashion at the pop-up shop and enjoy up to 80% off pre-owned designer clothes, handbags, shoes and accessories.

The event includes free VIP entry from 4pm-5pm, guests will need to email info@tags-on.com to get their names on the list and to bag the best designer bargains! General entry 5pm-8pm.

VIP entry is limited, to avoid...

Leading Women UK Election Special

In the lead up to the 2015 General Election, Leading Women UK hosted a series of Election Special networking events across Devon.

These events were open to men and women and gave attendees the chance to have their questions answered by a panel of political representatives.

On Thursday 16 April the Exeter Election Special took place at the Southgate Hotel.

The network was joined by Labour candidate Ben Bradshaw; Conservative candidate Dom Morris and Green Party candidate Diana Moore.

The ‘Question Time’ style discussion was facilitated by local business-women...

Association raises over £1,000 for charity

Members of the Exeter & Heart of Devon Hotels & Restaurants Association raised over £1,000 for three chosen charities at this year’s annual dinner. The three chosen charities were, Cancer Research UK, Hospitality Action and Equine Protection South West.

This year’s annual dinner was held at the Deer Park Country House Hotel where guests were treated to a sparkling wine reception followed by a sumptuous 5 course feast.

Mark Godfrey, MD at the Deer Park Country House Hotel was delighted to host the event saying, “There are so many exciting things happening at the Deer...

An Evening with Damon Hill OBE

Ninety guests joined The Down’s Syndrome Association(DSA) and Down Syndrome International(DSi) at Sandy Park on February 6th for an exclusive Evening with Damon Hill OBE.

Damon Hill hosted a champagne reception and dinner before giving a unique insight in to the life behind his public persona. Damon entertained everyone with wonderful stories about his childhood, about his father Graham Hill and his own successful motor racing career which resulted in him becoming Formula One World Champion. The audience had exclusive viewings of private family photographs documenting 3 generations...

Social Diary

Double Trouble in Chelsea - family friendly

Exeter ladies prepare double blow for cancer at Race for Life 10k

Business Network South West summer lunch

Brewin Dolphin celebrate their annual summer party

Clothing fit for the stars!

New digital networking event for Exeter

Exeter Chiefs' Chris Bentley crowned omelette champ

Bargains galore at Tags-on Exeter pop-up shop

Leading Women UK Election Special

Association raises over £1,000 for charity

An Evening with Damon Hill OBE

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