For starters, there’s no doubt in the fact that one of the best things technology has given us is the ability to make conference calls. Isn’t it just amazing that you are sitting in another country miles away from someone and you can easily connect with them through video and audio conference calls? Well, it definitely is amazing, but at the same time, we cannot deny the fact that conference calls can be a mess.
This mess includes bad tech, noisy background, connectivity issues, and then the fact that people keep popping on and off again and again. Now with all of these issues, it...
Local author Alison Huntingford has just had her first novel published, much of which is set in 19th century Alphington. The Glass Bulldog is a work of historical fiction, (or ‘fact-ion’ as she calls it) based on the true story of her Exeter ancestors.
The novel tells the story of Tom, a working man growing up in Alphington in the 1830s, and begins by painting a realistic picture of the cholera epidemic that devastated so many families in Exeter at that time. The hero goes on to commit a foolish crime which sadly takes him away from his beloved home, to prison and beyond. Though...
Nicky Ajose says he is hungry to score goals having signed for Exeter City.
The 27-year-old striker, who last season was promoted from League One with Charlton Athletic as well as helping Mansfield to the League Two play-offs, put pen to paper on a deal at St James Park following a successful meeting with manager Matt Taylor.
“I am delighted,” he said. “It has been an interesting summer for myself. I came down here and spoke to Matt, the manager, and when I got on the flight home my mind was made up. I knew where I wanted to spend the next part of my career.
Clarke Andrews Tempest comes to Exeter and Bodmin this summer A new show inspired by The Tempest is touring to Exeter and Bodmin this summer. Featuring a mix of live performance, film, silent comedy, evocative music and the original Shakespearean text, Clarke Andrews Tempest will take you back to a vintage age of silent movies and forgotten stories.
Marooned on the island once inhabited by Prospero, washed up silent film star Clarke Andrews (Charlie Coldfield) finds himself enchanted by the residual magic of events long forgotten. Watched over by the spirit Ariel, Clarke’s memories...
Two busy Devon railway stations, Cranbrook and Honiton, are to benefit from the installation of Co Bikes electric bike stations, allowing for seamless – and zero carbon – onward commuting options.
The investment by South Western Railway is due to them successfully securing over £1 million in grants from government, local authorities and third-party funding sources to improve cycle-rail connectivity across their network.
In Devon, match funding is through a partnership between Devon County Council and East Devon District Council, alongside the Exeter and East Devon...
Local zoos are setting high environmental and ethical standards for their suppliers to ensure the quality of products in their shops. Questionnaires were sent to some 70 different suppliers asking about the environmental, ethical and recycling components of their businesses.
The initiative was launched by South West Zoo Enterprises, the retail arm of Paignton Zoo, Living Coasts, Torquay’s coastal zoo and aquarium, and Newquay Zoo in Cornwall.
Questions on the email evaluation forms included: “Is there a possibility of goods being delivered without using plastics for...
Last Saturday the final round of Somerset Junior Golf League matches was held at Enmore Golf Club. Played on the hottest day of the summer the various matches were curtailed for safety reasons to nine holes. However the weather didn’t prevent some of the Yeovil team members from playing sizzling golf and recording winning scores.
Archie Tolman won the Division One competition with 21 stableford points, a score that was matched by his Division Two teammate Lewis Young who also won his division. Backed up by the rest of the Yeovil players it meant that the Club finished in a very...
Regional chartered accountants and business advisers, PKF Francis Clark is celebrating yet another impressive award, after Corporate Finance Senior Associate, Chris Bishop was announced ‘Emerging Dealmaker of the Year’ in the prestigious South West Insider’s Dealmakers Awards 2019.
The significant awards recognise and reward the wealth of talent in the region’s professional services sector and celebrates the success achieved by dealmakers in the South West over the past 12 months.
Chris Bishop joined the firm’s Corporate Finance team, the largest and most active deal making...
Former F1 Champion, Damon Hill OBE and Michael Caines MBE, are teaming up to host a day of golf, followed by a gala four-course dinner and charity auction.
It will be held at Exeter Golf and Country Club – winners at the England Golf Awards earlier this year - on Friday 4 October, with proceeds split between two charities; Down Syndrome International and the Down’s Syndrome Association .
Damon, who has a son with Down’s syndrome, and Michael, are both patrons of the charities, who support people with Down’s syndrome, as well as their families, carers and professionals,...
Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. This one day workshop will increase strength, flexibility and balance through the learning of handstands, acrobatic balances, tumbling & choreography. The all day intensive is £25 Running 30th July and 20th August. Spaces strictly limited. For children 5 years+ the sessions will be leveled on ability.
As the only registered Acrobatic Arts Module 1&2 certified studios in the city our classes are hugely popular. To give more children the opportunity to try this fun dance...
