How Luggage Storage Facilities Can Help You?

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:34pm

These days, technological advancement has taken over this world and the luggage storage service is an important part of this advancement. There are numerous people, who travel across the globe every day and therefore, the tourism industry is also experiencing steady growth every year. And this shows the importance of the right luggage storage space. Besides, often people have to travel totting their baggage to museums, restaurants, or in meetings with prospective clients and the baggage make them a bit uncomfortable at times. But now with the availability of different luggage storage...

Big Screen Events suited to all tastes at Vue Exeter this November

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2019 - 10:01pm

Pop stars amongst the diverse shows on offer in Exeter this November, as Vue’s Big Screen Events calendar continues to boast unmissable productions.

On Friday 8th November, fans of smash hits such as “Hips Don’t Lie” and “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” can put on their dancing shoes, as Shakira in Concert: El Dorado World Tour arrives at Vue. This larger-than-life production promises fun for all, delivering popular songs from the superstar’s 20+ year repertoire, as well as her latest charting songs such as “Chantaje” and “La Bicicleta. Fans old and new will also be able to hear...

Getting your home ready to sell: What you’ll need

They say that selling your home is one of the most stressful processes you can ever go through. Getting it ready to appeal to new viewers, looking at potential houses to buy and getting ready to move your entire life over to a new destination can certainly take its toll on your patience. Creating a checklist, therefore, is one of the easiest ways to get your ducks in a row. It will help you to know what to prioritise, and what you have left to complete. It also prevents those gut-wrenching moments when you realise you’ve forgotten to do something.

Some basic DIY

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Thompson Jenner Financial Services welcomes trainee advisor to the team

As part of the firm’s expansion plans to meet the demands of a growing client base, Thompson Jenner Financial Services, sister company to chartered accountants Thompson Jenner LLP, have appointed a new trainee advisor to work at the firms Exeter and Exmouth offices.

Having worked in the insurance sector for 11 years, most recently as a protection advisor, Laura Hinton has already gained considerable experience in building client relationships in a financial services environment and has achieved the CII Certificate in Insurance giving her a sound platform for her new role.

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How the Christmas lights will be switched on this festive season

InExeter will host and celebrate the city’s Christmas lights with a special five-day event series for all the family taking place across all quarters of the city from 13 – 17 November with travel partner Stagecoach and activity sponsor Crealy Adventure Park & Resort and charity partner Hospiscare.

The new format of community events will have Exeter’s residents and visitors at their heart, celebrating the city’s heritage, culture, its vibrant businesses and putting the city at centre stage. Five Nights of Lights is the official start of the countdown to Christmas in Exeter and...

Photo courtesy of The Tour

Tour of Britain to return to Devon in 2020

The Tour of Britain will return to Devon next year, it has been announced today (Tuesday 5 November). Devon County Council and Tour organisers SweetSpot have confirmed that Devon will host Stage Two of the UK’s premier cycle race on Monday 7 September 2020. The Tour of Britain has already unveiled Cornwall as the location of the Grand Depart on Sunday 6 September 2020. The following day, the race will move across the border for the Devon Stage, which will start in the new community of Sherford in the South Hams and finish in Exeter city centre. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County...

Baker Estates wins two national Housebuilder Awards

Baker Estates has won two prestigious Housebuilder Awards in London last night seen by the industry as the leading national event of the year.

Baker Estates is one of the fastest growing companies in the area, having grown to 62 employees in three years. Based in Decoy Industrial estate, Newton Abbot, the company is currently building and selling in eight locations throughout the south west.

The south west housebuilder won Best Design for ‘Three Storey or Fewer’ category for its widely regarded Great Court Farm development in Totnes, as well as highly commended in the Small...

Film festival brings sustainability to Exeter’s solar-powered cinema

The programme has now been announced for Exeter Phoenix’s short film festival, Two Short Nights. The 18th annual festival of short film will take place 27-29th November at Exeter Phoenix’s independent cinema, Studio 74. The newly announced programme places a diverse range of must-see films from around the world alongside emerging local filmmaking talent.

Taking inspiration from global concerns, this year’s festival will explore the theme of sustainability and our environment. Aptly, the festival takes place at Exeter Phoenix’s solar-powered cinema, Studio 74. Since opening in 2015...

Businesses rate Exeter College top in the South West for FE apprenticeship employer satisfaction for second year running

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2019 - 12:57pm

The Department of Education has released results of its annual survey that ranks Apprenticeship providers based on business feedback and Exeter College has topped the South West table for further education colleges once again.

This is the second year running Exeter College received the highest rating from employers across the region, within the four counties of the South West, and the third year in a row it has scored above 97.5%.

John Laramy, Exeter College Principal and Chief Executive, said: “The feedback from our employers is vitally important to us. Our aim is to be a...

Celestial archway of stars creates Christmas sparkle at Knightshayes

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 11/05/2019 - 11:13am

A glimmering archway of golden stars, hand-moulded by hundreds of visitors to Knightshayes, has been created as an art installation heralding the start of the festive season at the National Trust property near Tiverton.

Visitors will be able to walk through a glistening archway from the Gothic house into its Victorian conservatory, looking up to see a star-studded ceiling twinkling with decorations made by children and adults who visited Knightshayes during October half-term. Over 450 Christmas decorations were made by visitors and the team at the house are hoping visitors might be...

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