On 11 March, Alexis Conran of BBC’s “The Real Hustle”, will be visiting Exeter to speak at Bluegrass Group’s free one-day “Safety in the cloud” conference.
Organised by Bluegrass Group, an Exeter based trusted provider of outsourced IT support services to SMEs across the UK, the conference is one of several events taking place during Exeter’s Cyber Security Awareness Week . Already in its fourth year, it’s the UK’s only week of free events dedicated to raising awareness of cyber security and it provides a unique platform for education, sharing of best practice and networking...
If you are looking to take up watersports in Exeter, the Quay in Exeter is a great place to go.
The clocks are soon to go forward, so that means that the summer is in sight, what better way to start looking at what you could be doing in the summer to keep you cool whilst keeping fit.
There are a range of different watersports to do in Exeter from paddleboarding to rowing, so if you’re looking to sit down or stand up on the water there is an option for everyone.
Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding is a fairly new activity that has become extremely popular in...
If you are absolutely determined about growing your business, you’ll need all the time in the world to concentrate and work your way to climb those ladders faster! Each person you meet and each meeting you attend would be a door to further success and growth for your business! After all, that’s the reason why you emerged as a start-up in the first place! Obviously, growing, competing and evolving as a big name in a short span of time would require a lot of time and brainstorming from your end!
When you are so greedy for success and your energy and efforts are so vital for your...
Every piece of furniture in an office plays a vital role. With the right furniture, you can take your productivity to the next level. That is the primary reason businesses replace old furniture after a specific period. They bring modern and stylish furniture in their offices. In this article, we will highlight the importance of great furniture in your workplace and how it can improve productivity.
Proper storage system
If your office has efficient storage solutions, your employees can find it easier to find the files or documents they need. Furniture with a suitable filling system...
Exeter City boss Matt Taylor believes seismic alterations to the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) are required in order to help lower league clubs to avoid losing valuable income for developing young talent - talent that is arguably the lifeblood of teams outside the riches of the Premier League and the Championship.
The overall goal of EPPP is to improve the number and calibre of homegrown players in senior squads up and down the country. However, Taylor argues that there is no evidence of this happening, with promising youngsters being snapped up by elite clubs before they...
The dreaded thought of getting up in front of a group of people and performing is not uncommon. Many people suffer from performance anxiety, commonly called "stage fright." Athletes, musicians, actors, public speakers and even businessmen often get performance anxiety.
We have always been told that being “nervous” is a bad thing, “just relax” we tell ourselves, but doesn’t this imply that the anxiety we feel is to be feared? What if we could use the adrenaline and racing pulse to our advantage?
Here are six steps to help you overcome your fears and shine on stage
A robot that cleans up beaches and could one day help tackle plastic pollution, a ‘Dementia Prevention Phone’ that uses family members’ voices to help someone stay mentally active, and an app that detects online bullying, have today been named as some of the semi-finalists of the Longitude Explorer Prize.
Nesta Challenges and the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) have named 60 semi-finalists from secondary schools and youth groups from across the UK. Breaking the boundaries of what is possible, these teams showcased how new technologies, such as...
Comedian Matt Forde’s show Brexit, Pursued By A Bear is heading on a national tour, visiting the Exeter Phoenix in April.
Following a completely sold-out and critically-acclaimed month long run including extra shows at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Matt Forde has added a run at the Soho Theatre from 20-25th January to his biggest nationwide tour to date with new stand-up show, Brexit, Pursued By A Bear. Matt will now play 39-dates nationwide, including 10 London shows at the Southbank Centre, Bloomsbury Theatre and Soho Theatre.
Holyford Woods Local Nature Reserve is now being managed by East Devon District Council’s Countryside Team in partnership with Axe Vale & District Conservation Society (AVDCS), following the dissolution of the long-standing Holyford Woodland Trust.
Holyford Woodland Trust (HWT) was formed in 2001 when South West Water put the wooded valley up for sale and the cost of purchase to secure this important wild space for nature was met by East Devon District Council and community fundraising, led by HWT. Since then, much good work has taken place within the woodland, to maintain and...
Exeter Cavern will play host to the first PetRocks! fundraiser gig to help people in the city who are homeless.
Organised by local businessman and guitarist Dan Pritchard, of Susannah and the Noise, the gig on Thursday February 20 at the Gandy Street venue will see proceeds go to local charity St Petrock’s, which is working to address the problems caused by homelessness in and around Exeter.
Susannah and the Noise will be joined by Lottie, Ghost Hands and Charlotte AP for the gig.
Last year, between 45 and 95 people were accessing the charity’s drop-in homelessness...
