Devon-based GripHero wins two national awards in one night

UK-based GripHero Ltd, the developer of the world’s only fuel nozzle-mounted, anti-static hand-protection dispensers, has walked away with not one but two major titles at the prestigious Association for Petroleum and Explosives Administration (APEA) 2019 Awards.

Honouring the latest products and most innovative services available on the forecourt and in the petroleum market, GripHero’s success in winning both the Environmental Protection and Improvement Award, and the Innovation Award, is a huge endorsement for the Devon business which supplies hand-protection to forecourts that...

Gentle by nature?

Gentle by nature?

Authored by Paigntonzoo
Posted: Sat, 11/30/2019 - 9:45am

Paignton Zoo has welcomed a new species – the wonderfully-named gentle lemur. There’s more than a little of the teddy bear about them, with their thick, grey-brown fur and beady amber eyes. The babies are said to be especially cute – and the zoo certainly hopes to see babies in due course.

The gentle lemur – more correctly, the Alaotran gentle lemur - is the only primate that lives entirely in marshy habitat. In the wild it can be found in reed beds around Lake Alaotra, in north east Madagascar.

But why the name? Are they really gentle? It depends who you ask. Gentle lemurs...

Top T-shirt printing companies in London

London is a huge place with many businesses offering a variety of products and services, but when it comes to t shirt printing companies there a few you must check out! The t shirt printing market is just like any other, different businesses offer different products and services and put their spin on each one to make it unique to them, that’s why it’s key to do your research and find the company that fits the brief you have, and the one you feel the most comfortable with.

So, lets jump straight into this list, which is in absolutely no order whatsoever so don’t take this as a...

There is nothing better than an afternoon racing and on this raceday we welcome all Exeter City FC fans.

Exeter City Football Club Raceday

Event Date: 
14/01/2020 - 10:45am
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

There is nothing better than an afternoon racing and on this raceday we welcome all Exeter City FC fans. That’s why we’re sure our new midweek fixture will have you wrapping up warm and enjoying great racing on Haldon Hill. Purchase a Premier ticket and you can gain entry in Best Mate where there’s food to suit every taste, always locally sourced of course. So save the date, and brighten up your January by coming racing.

Make the most of your day and use the FREE return bus service from St David's. Seats available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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New Year’s Day at Exeter Racecourse is one of our county’s finest sporting occasions and it’s a day not to be missed.

New Year’s Day Racing

Event Date: 
01/01/2020 - 10:45am to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Racecourse

New Year’s Day at Exeter Racecourse is one of our county’s finest sporting occasions and it’s a day not to be missed.

It's a great Devon tradition, and when you experience the same sense of elation that time spent outside evokes, you'll understand why people come back year after year.

There is no better way to welcome in the New Year. Free bus: Exeter St David’s 10.45; Bus Station 11.00; Return 16:35.

https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/exeter/

Kitley's Managing Director and Business Development Manager receive a Gold award in the Devon Tourism Awards

Kitley House Hotel strikes Gold and Silver in Devon Tourism Awards 2019

Kitley House Hotel is celebrating being named Devon's ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’ and scooping Silver in the Business Events Venue of the Devon Tourism Awards. The four* hotel, restaurant and wedding venue was delighted to win Gold against stiff competition from other leading businesses in the wedding venue category of the awards.

Kitley House Hotel was presented with its two sparkling Dartington Crystal trophies by Kate Salmon, a co-founder of Plastic Free Exeter and a member of the 'Row For The Ocean' team - the fastest all-female crew in the 2018 Talisker Whisky Atlantic...

The Kitley House Hotel team celebrate a double win at the Devon Tourism Awards 2019

Gold and silver for Kitley House Hotel in Devon Tourism Awards

Kitley House Hotel is celebrating winning Gold and Silver in the prestigious Devon Tourism Awards 2019. The four* hotel was delighted to win Gold as ‘Wedding Venue of the Year’ against stiff competition from other leading businesses, and also scooped Silver in the ‘Business Events Venue’ category.

Kitley House Hotel received its two sparkling Dartington Crystal trophies at the Riviera Centre in Torquay on Thursday 28th November.

The Awards saw a record of 240 entries across 27 different categories, with 167 entrants - including Kitley - receiving judge visits as part of a...

Chiefs side to face Wasps

Rob Baxter believes his Exeter Chiefs owe the Sandy Park faithful a performance, given their last outing in the Gallagher Premiership against Bristol Bears ended in disappointment.

Back-to-back victories in the Heineken Champions Cup against La Rochelle and Glasgow Warriors have given the Devonians the dream start to their latest European campaign, but it’s domestic matters which take centre stage for Baxter and his squad this week.

Tomorrow, they welcome old adversaries Wasps to Devon looking to build on those successes, whilst at the same time looking to return to winning...

Prestigious national award for Stephens Scown’s family law team

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/29/2019 - 12:53pm

The family law team at Stephens Scown LLP was one of the winners at the most prestigious national awards for family lawyers.

The firm’s family team was named the Family Law Team of the Year - South at the Family Law Awards 2019. The winners were announced at a black-tie awards dinner at The Ballroom on London’s South Bank on 27 November.

The way Stephens Scown looks after its employees and clients was singled out by the judges. As an employee owned firm, the firm’s approach to employee engagement was recognised, as was the focus on client service, including providing in-...

THG hosts South West Academy’s anniversary exhibition

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 11/29/2019 - 12:31pm

THG kicks off 2020 by presenting exceptional work from the South West Academy of Fine & Applied Arts (SWAc) and an exciting programme of workshops and events.

The exhibition marks the start of the Academy’s 20th anniversary year and will feature work in a diverse range of media including paintings, sculpture, prints and photography.

To accompany the exhibition THG will introduce inspiring art activities from a new 3 week acrylics course to a comic book workshop for younger artists.

Exhibiting for the first time will be new members including Sue Luxton, Judith...

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