Award winning vintage fair comes to town

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/19/2019 - 10:41pm

Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair, voted the nation’s favorite on three occasions, will be returning to The Lemon Grove, Exeter for one day only on Saturday 23 rd November 2019.

The Lemon Grove will again play host to 30 stalls from some of the UK’s best vintage traders in a seasonal special edition. The fair offers quality and affordable vintage clothing, accessories, home ware, and collectables, with items from every era from the 1940s to the 1980s.

It’s not just about the shopping; Debonaire Do’s Vintage Hair and Makeup Salon will be there to fulfill all your beauty needs from...

L-R: Colin Moorel, Helen Swan, Stefan Karpik and the Red and Green Rebels

Totnes residents go on hunger strike for climate

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/19/2019 - 6:37pm

Two people will go on hunger strike in Totnes this week to demand swift and decisive government action on the climate and ecological emergency.

Colin Moore, 65, and Stefan Karpik, 70, will fast for several days starting Monday 18 November, as part of an international hunger strike coordinated by Extinction Rebellion (XR).

Colin, a retired teacher from Totnes, plans to strike for five days. Refusing all food is a serious matter, he said:

“We will be drinking water and taking on electrolytes, but no food.”

“One of the big issues will be warmth, because if you’...

There’s ‘naan’ denying that Denley’s Essence of India is the best in the West Country

Denley's Essence of India in Topsham has been crowned the winner of the Asian Restaurant of The Year (West Country) at the 2019 Asian Curry Awards. Jay Miah and Islam Khan, owners of the popular East Devon restaurant attended the awards ceremony on Sunday 17th November at Grosvenor House, Mayfair, London. The owners, together with their families accepted the prestigious award.

The Asian Curry Awards, now in its 9th year was attended by 700 VIP guests, including guest of honour, Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London. The awards were set up in order to recognise the huge successes by business...

Recruitment drive creates 7 new staff for leading agency

Following a major recruitment drive Bigwave media, one of the largest creative growth agencies in the South West, recruits seven new full-time staff, including three apprentices.

Bigwave media established in 2007 with a turnover of £3m, employs 45 staff working from three Devon offices based in Exeter, Torquay and Plymouth. The leading creative growth agency provides innovative and cost-effective marketing, design and digital services as well as in-house PR and event management for companies both large and small throughout the UK, with a focus on achieving great and measurable...

Get your Christmas off to a sparkly start with McCarthy and Stone

Event Date: 
11/12/2019 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Pinnoc Mews, Pinhoe, Exeter

Residents at McCarthy and Stone’s Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development on Bakers Way in Pinhoe, Exeter, are inviting locals to join them in getting into the Christmas spirit, at an exclusive free festive event.

Inspired by the social tradition of days gone by that sees friends and family gather at home to celebrate the festive season, Pinnoc Mews’ ‘At Home’ event on Wednesday 11th December, between 11am and 1pm, will see visitors treated to mouth-watering mince pies and a warming glass or two of mulled wine while socialising with residents.

To add to the atmosphere,...

Samantha Meaden receiving her award from Dave Jenkinson, CEO of Persimmon Homes

National award success for South West sales trainee

Authored by Sarah
Posted: Tue, 11/19/2019 - 1:59pm

A sales trainee has scooped a national award, just two years after starting her career in house sales.

Samantha Meaden was named as the Persimmon Homes Sales Trainee of the Year, beating off competition from the leading national house builder’s 30 other regional teams.

The 21-year-old was described as a “true asset to the team” by her manager Stacey Harris.

Stacey, who is head of sales at Persimmon Homes South West based in Exeter, said: “Samantha started with Persimmon Homes as a trainee sales advisor in 2017. She had been planning a career as a make-up artist with...

Tag Rugby Kicks off Queen Elizabeth’s Annual Sports Partnership

12 Primary Schools Participate in First Event of the Sports Partnership Calendar

Following the World Cup, rugby was still very much on the QE Sports Partnership agenda with twelve primary schools participating in a mammoth three-hour session of Tag Rugby recently.

With 32 teams battling it out, QE’s 31 Year 9 Sports Leaders were kept very much on their toes, refereeing a total of 80 matches and awarding 300 tries.

After group stages and three knockout rounds, Landscore School retained their title beating Newton St Cyres to hold onto the trophy!

Ross Gillon,...

Pieretto helps prop up the Chiefs

Authored by Mark Stevens
Posted: Tue, 11/19/2019 - 11:09am

Exeter Chiefs have bolstered their squad with the signing of Argentinian prop Enrique Pieretto until the end of the season.

Chiefs’ Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has moved swiftly to capture the 24-year-old forward following injuries to fellow tight-heads Tomas Francis and Greg Holmes.

Francis suffered a serious shoulder injury during Wales’ Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa in Japan and is now likely to be sidelined for up to four months following surgery.

Holmes, meanwhile, has been out of action with a troublesome Achilles injury since Exeter’s...

Exeter City FC first team players Matt Jay and Pierce Sweeney take time out of their training schedule to help promote the CITY Community Trust Santa Run

One more day to book for city centre Santa Run

Are you ready for the great Exeter city centre Santa takeover?

There’s still time to sign up for the fantastically festive Santa Run which will see more than 750 people - from grandparents to babies in buggies – dashing down Exeter High Street. But hurry up and enter – entries close tomorrow <NOV 20>.

The event, which is organised by CITY Community Trust, takes place at 9am on Sunday, December 1. Runners can choose from a 2.5k family fun run or a 5k distance – Santa suits are compulsory and are included in the entry fee.

Pete Ferlie, health and wellbeing...

3 ways corporate videos could help your business

If you have a company, you cannot overlook the impact of corporate videos, not only for marketing , but internally as well. A lot of people will be more likely to interact positively with video than any other format, and this could be the perfect solution to rally your troops and announce product launches, changes within the company, or a shift in branding or culture. Companies who know how to use video to their advantage will be able to increase engagement, brand awareness, efficiency, and ultimately, their bottom line. Here are a few ways corporate videos could help your organisation....

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