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Energy Hair launches new salon with Keune training facility

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 12/05/2019 - 9:48am

The drinks were flowing at Energy Hair on Friday 22nd November, to celebrate the highly anticipated launch of their extended luxurious salon at Topsham-based Darts Farm. After six weeks of extensive refurbishment this sparkling new modern salon with 12 additional stations for clients and a purpose-built Keune training and education area was unveiled to over 150 of Energy’s loyal customers, contractors, business partners, friends and family.

Commenting on the launch, Nathan Plumridge owner of Energy Hair says: “We’re absolutely delighted with the results of the renovation. It’s been...

Golf Section raises £17,150 for local ChariTEE

Local charity Rainbow Living are thrilled to have been presented with a cheque for £17,150 from the Golf Section at Exeter Golf and Country Club following a fantastic year of fundraising as the Golf Captain’s Charity of the Year.

Golf Captains Pete Bennett and Ali Crooks significantly exceeded their initial target of raising £10,000 for Rainbow Living, as their fundraising efforts were so well supported across the 12 months.

The partnership has been so positive that the incoming Golf Captains, Rick Pillow and Caroline Harris, have announced they will continue to raise money...

Exeter College Flying High in NICDEX 2019 Rankings

Exeter College has once again been ranked as one of the top colleges in the country in FE Week’s annual NICDEX rankings. This latest ranking means that Exeter College has never left the top five since the ranking’s inception four years ago. The Ofsted Outstanding college has topped the billing twice, come fifth once and this year’s fourth place ranking means they have been the highest ranked college across the four years since the NICDEX was created.

The NICDEX, created by FE Week Editor Nick Linford, ranks 172 further education providers on four key criteria based on data...

Government's Growth Programme pledges £35million to boost rural businesses

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Thu, 12/05/2019 - 8:51am

Rural businesses have been urged to apply for a share of the £35million that is up for grabs as part of the Governments Growth Programme, a fund that’s dedicated entirely to help rural businesses prosper, unlocking their potential and future proofing their business.

The Government’s RDPE Growth Programme is a scheme devised to get behind business owners operating rurally, by offering 3 different types of grant; business development grants, food processing grants and rural tourism infrastructure grants. The scheme has already granted rural UK businesses almost £100 million, enabling...

Forex trading tips for beginners

If you’re new to the world of forex trading, you’ve probably been enticed by the sheer size and scope of the foreign exchange.

After all, an estimated $5.3 trillion is traded every single day on the forex market, whilst this entity boasts a cumulative value that’s approximately 2.5-times larger than the world’s GDP .

If you’re growing to crack this volatile market, however, you’ll need to develop a detailed base of knowledge. Here are some tips to help you as a beginner.

Define Your Goals and Manage Risk

In the modern age, you can access the forex market...

How to plan a successful and memorable road trip

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 12/04/2019 - 8:50pm

With domestic tourism set to increase in the wake of both Brexit and the growing environmental movement, the minds of Britain’s vacationers are increasingly turning to exploratory delves into their own country for family holidays. And up there with the finest and most exciting trips – as well as the simplest to take from your door to the doors of faraway towns and villages – is the road trip. In this guide, you’ll discover how to best plan your trip, taking in all that you wish to see on the British Isles, exploring your own country from the comfort of your car.

Maps and Routes...

4 Unique Ways to Experience Croatia

Known for its picture-perfect beaches, medieval fortresses, and winding coastlines, Croatia has become one of the world's leading holiday destinations. However, a classic beach holiday is not the only holiday experience awaiting you here. Below is a snapshot look at four unique holiday experiences that you can anticipate when visiting Croatia.

A foodie extravaganza

Once you have settled into your chosen accommodation such as one of the luxurious villas in Croatia . You can embark upon a gastronomic extravaganza that takes you into the realms of a spectacular new cuisine....

Cooper joins Chiefs on loan

Exeter Chiefs have moved to strengthen their options at hooker by agreeing a loan move for Newcastle Falcons forward Kyle Cooper.

With club captain Jack Yeandle sidelined with a broken arm, plus fellow No.2 Jack Innard also out following shoulder surgery, Director of Rugby, Rob Baxter, has wasted little time in addressing the issue by bringing in the 30-year-old South African until the end of March.

Signed in the summer of 2016 from Super Rugby side the Sharks, Cooper’s arrival will also help supplement any potential call-ups or rest period for England international Luke...

Pam Thornes, Charity Manager at The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust

Festive appeal spreads cheer to young cancer patients

Young people spending Christmas in an Exeter hospital will be given special presents to open on Christmas morning thanks to a nationwide campaign organised by The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust.

Cancer does not take time off over Christmas and so the charity’s Christmas appeal ‘Fuel the Sleigh’ aims to spread a little cheer to young people forced to spend the holidays in hospital away from their family and loved ones.

All gifts are wrapped by volunteers and then delivered to around 500 young people being treated at the 43 hospital units nationwide. Last year a staggering 1,...

Cigarette pick-up to raise project cash

Dynamic duo target dropped city butts

GREEN teenage champions are targeting Exeter’s parks, school streets and supermarket parking to pick-up thousands of harmful cigarette butts.

Environmental-aware dynamic duo Daisy Norris and Jack Eynon will be out and about across the city over the next few weeks to collect the discards and help clean our spaces. Their first pick-up will be in Heavitree (where Jack lives) on the morning of 7th December, with a second planned for 27th December, and more in the new year.

The community-conscious pair are looking for sponsors to support them, with all funds going to a once-in-a...

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