Tech South West has launched new awards to celebrate and showcase the best of the region’s technology sector.
The Tech South West Awards 2019 cover the whole Tech South West region of Bath, Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire, recognising and celebrating talent, creativity, business success, education, leadership, diversity and more across the whole technology sector.
The groundbreaking event will comprise 23 award categories covering South West’s fastest growing sector, honouring the profusion of innovative...
Exeter Extinction Rebellion groups were among those conducting road blocks at a junction near the M32 in Bristol where 40 people have been arrested so far yesterday as part of the five day #ActNow climate protests in five UK cities.
Among them was James, 54, a former Paralympic athlete and Charity CEO from Exeter, who was glued to a pink bathtub near Cabot Circus when he was arrested.
James said “I was compelled to join the Rebellion after witnessing the extreme grief of my 25 year-old daughter who has been studying climate and ecological breakdown for a number of years....
Year 12 students from South Dartmoor Community College and Atrium Studio School, part of South Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust, rubbed shoulders with professional artists and crafts people during the weekend of the prestigious Craft Festival held in Bovey Tracey.
Year 12 students from the Art & Design department worked with professional screen printer, Phil Summerscale, during a project which challenged them to run their own commercial stand selling their T-shirt designs. Students also hosted workshops for children interested in learning more about the screen-printing process,...
The Gin To My Tonic are delighted to be bringing their festival to the Exeter Corn Exchange this Summer on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th August.
The Gin To My Tonic is a brand based in Faringdon, Oxford that holds gin festivals across the country.
Co-Founder Emira Shepherd said “We are delighted to be able to hold a Gin Festival for the people of Exeter and beyond. We are also delighted to showcase various gin brands that will be in attendance and showcasing their products.”
The Gin To My Tonic Festivalbrings together over 100 different gins from across the UK and...
Exeter retirees had the rare opportunity to pick up some expert tips on how to create fabulous floral displays when Jacqui Hayward of the British Academy of Floral Art visited McCarthy and Stone’s Pinnoc Mews Retirement Living development in Pinhoe recently.
Local people were invited to join homeowners at the development on Bakers Way to watch Jacqui demonstrate a series of stunning arrangements with seasonal blooms. At the end of the demonstration, six bouquets were raffled off, with the proceeds going to McCarthy and Stone’s charity of the year, Coram Beanstalk, which aims to...
Celebrating the best workspaces in and around Exeter, the Space Awards help share best practice as part of the Future of the Workspace initiative launched by Space, in partnership with Exeter City Council and Exeter Chamber. The awards have been backed by a host of organisations, with Nettl, Stephens Scown LLP, Sampson Hall Ltd and Grow amongst the sponsors and supporters.
SW AHSN, Oneserve, 8 Technology, The Organic Agency, Air Marketing Group, VPG Exeter (TDDS) and Air Control Industries Ltd are all shortlisted for the prestigious Best Workspace Award. These companies will now be...
Ahead of the peak tourist season, staff from Network Rail and Teignbridge District Council have come together to clear up sand and gravel washed up on to the popular coastal path running beneath Dawlish railway station.
The section of footpath had become difficult to navigate due to the build-up of beach debris over the winter months, especially for owners of mobility scooters and wheelchairs, and for parents with pushchairs and buggies.
With the summer holidays fast approaching, both Teignbridge District Council and Network Rail volunteers decided that urgent action had to...
Bishop Fleming have raised over £100,000 for charity in just six months.
The firm, which delivers audit, accounting and tax services pledged to fundraise £100k throughout 2019, as it celebrates its centenary year.
After significant fundraising activities in the first half of the year, the target has already been smashed with over 2500 donations made, benefitting over 60 charities.
Colleague and clients of the firm have joined together to participate in fundraising activities over the last few months.
Paul Seymour, Marketing Director and co-lead for corporate...
An independent economic report commissioned by McDonald’s to mark 45 years of operating in the UK, reveals the business and its suppliers have made a combined contribution of £3.3 million annually to Exeter.
Despite numerous high-street businesses in decline across the UK, McDonald’s continues to invest in and grow both its High Street and Drive-Thru operations, many of which are located in town centre locations. Without including its supply chain, in 2017 alone, McDonald’s directly generated more than £2.8m in the city.
Exeter-based national technology firm Software Solved has announced that Lindsay Lucas has been appointed as its new Managing Director.
The company provides digital business solutions through software, online customer portals and data insight for major brands including the likes of RSA, AXA XL and the National Trust. With its headquarters in Exeter and having celebrated its 20th anniversary last year, the company also offers its expertise to brands in the South West.
Lindsay has been with the business for nine years, most recently as Operations Director, working on key...
