Exeter Foodbank is proud to join companies such as IKEA and Nationwide in becoming an accredited Living Wage* employer.
The Real Living Wage – in contrast to the National Living Wage, which by law must be paid to all employees aged 25 or over – is the only wage rate determined by what people actually need to live on. It is set according to an independent calculation of the real cost of living, which is based on a range of household goods and services.
Chair of Trustees, Sarah Hornblower, said “In our work we see many people who, whilst they may have a job, are not earning...
Roof renovation is one of the most important tasks when it comes to your ability to take care of your home. This is important regardless if it’s just a rental property, an investment property or a family home. Of course, this can end up being a hefty investment, yet, the truth is that the value that you get is more than worth the initial investment. For all of this to work, however, you need to have a sound plan, so here’s a brief guide to roof renovation that you should closely examine before embarking on such a project yourself.
Two Mecca Bingo Exeter employees have been recognised for their quick thinking and bravery this week at the Exeter Historic Guildhall.
Operations Manager Simon Hampson and Team Leader Jane Densham were at work in the North Street bingo club on 21 July 2018 when they noticed a fire in the Exeter Synagogue, the result of a suspected arson attempt. The two immediately sprang into action, putting a stop to the blaze in the historic venue, before alerting authorities to the attack.
As a thank you, the local Jewish community invited the pair to the official reopening of the...
South West based digital growth agency Bigwave media with offices in Exeter, Torquay and Plymouth, announces its inaugural Torbay Business Games has been a resounding success. The first of its kind in Torquay, the Bigwave Business Games network initiative is as a result of the agency’s popular and highly successful games which have been running in Exeter for over a decade.
Twelve local businesses from across the Bay came together to battle it out in five competitive activities at various locations around the town. After a month of fierce and fun competition, the final event in the...
Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has appointed a new marketing apprentice in Exeter as part of expansion plans in the south west.
Finlay McBay has joined the Exeter-based team which looks after Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes in the region.
The 19 year old who lives in Kenton is the second marketing apprentice to join the team in the last year. The first, Barney Munn, has already been promoted to marketing executive.
“I was attracted to the role because it offered me a chance to use both my technical skills along with my creative ones,” said Finlay...
Staff from a South West conservation charity have been on a 12,000-mile round trip to help secure the future of a strange nocturnal mammal.
Animal experts John Meek (Newquay Zoo Curator) and Owen Taylor (Paignton Zoo Head Keeper of Mammals) and scientist Dr Andrew Bowkett (Wild Planet Trust Field Conservation & Research Programmes Manager) travelled to Vietnam recently on behalf of the Owston’s civet.
The three attended a workshop about this curious carnivore, held meetings with partner organisations and visited wildlife rescue centres. The species is a special focus of...
Local kitchen manufacturer and showroom System Six Kitchens has been nominated for a prestigious national trade award. The Exeter-based company is up for the highly coveted ‘Studio Partner of the Year’ prize at this year’s Häfele Studio Partner Awards.
The Häfele Studio Partner Awards celebrate the successes and achievements of Häfele’s Studio Partners- an elite network of over 200 premium, independent Kitchen, Bedroom and Bathroom Studios across the UK. This year’s ceremony takes place at Scotland’s iconic Gleneagles ® Hotel in June.
Barratt Developments, which includes Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes is cementing its commitment to creating new homes across the south west, by appointing a new land director.
David Matthews will be based in Exeter and responsible for land acquisition - allowing the five star housebuilders to expand their presence in the region.
With 18 years’ experience within the industry, David has worked in roles at locations across the country, after graduating from Southampton Solent University with a Business degree.
Following the success of Mixed Grill, Beyond Face return to Exeter making their Exeter Phoenix performance debut with 2000 Stories . This is a show about stories; the ones that have stayed with us, the ones we have forgotten and the ones we may have been forced to hear.
The show encompasses the current complex debate around authentication and ownership of other people’s stories. While 2000 stories don’t individually feature in the show, we are taken through multiple stories of the personal, fictional and political. One woman shouldering what she perceives to be her responsibility....
Gone are the days when, if you weren’t lucky enough to get your hands on a ticket to the Royal Ascot, or any other similarly regal live horse racing event, your only option was to trudge down to the local bookmaker in the hopes of catching a race and maybe — if you were lucky — placing a bet. This is no longer the case because, as with much else in our lives, horse racing has gone digital ! For fans of the sport, this is a very welcome development, as they now have access to a decent variety of online betting providers . These providers can be used to watch races live as well as to place...
