Portsmouth Gunwharf Quays set to host first Cadbury Dairy Milk Personalistation Station just in time for Easter

This Easter, Cadbury is excited to announce that visitors to Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth will be the first to get their hands on personalised Cadbury Dairy Milk bars live in store. The personalisation service will be available at the Cadbury store in Gunwharf Quays from 6th- 20th April.

This genius new pop-up means Cadbury fans will have the opportunity to create an extra special gift by personalising the front of a bar with the name of a loved one, plus the chance to add an individual icon ranging from an Easter Egg to smiley face or even a unicorn. There will be no need to wait...

Louise Hancock, 23, from Exmouth, will manage the Pete’s Dragons shop in Rolle Street. The premises was formerly The Hub.

Now that's retail therapy! Charity's first-ever shop champions mental health on the high street

Authored by RedSoil PR
Posted: Fri, 04/05/2019 - 10:21am

Retail therapy with a difference will bring mental health to the high street when a charity opens its first-ever shop in Exmouth.

Pete’s Dragons will give shoppers the chance to look after their minds and bodies while bagging a bargain at its outlet in Rolle Street.

The cause has issued an appeal for help, donations and volunteers ahead of the store’s grand opening in later this month. Work is currently under way to transform the premises, formerly The Hub.

“Our shop will be quite unique, with a section devoted to mental wellbeing,” said manager Louise Hancock....

Leading automotive software company is first tenant to move in to Exeter Science Park's new 'Grow-on Buildings'

Eight Technology Ltd. isthe first tenant to move in to the Grow-on Buildings at Exeter Science Park. Founded in 2003 Eight Technology’s ‘Dealerweb’ software helps automotive dealer groups, manufacturers and independent retailers to boost sales performance through better lead management and smarter customer communication and has relocated to a new state-of-the-art office.

Exeter Science Park’s Grow-on Buildings are partly funded by £4.5m from the HotSW LEP Growth Deal Funding. The HotSW LEP has also provided £2.5m local Government funding towards the Environmental Futures Campus and...

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£4.8m flood defence scheme for Starcross and Cockwood officially opened

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/05/2019 - 5:41am

Today (5th April 2019) has seen the official opening of Starcross and Cockwood’s £4.8 million flood defence scheme. The new coastal defences include four new flood gates, newly raised ground, slipway improvements and nearly 600 metres of raised and refurbished flood walls.

Alongside the project’s flood defence benefits, the project has included work to enhance habitats for local wildlife and to improve walkways for residents around Cockwood Harbour.

The scheme significantly reduces the risk of tidal flooding to the communities of Starcross and Cockwood taking into account...

Local armed forces charity to showcase royal fashion designs

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 04/05/2019 - 12:02am

SSAFA Devon will be showcasing designs from Sir Norman Hartnell, a world-famous haute couture designer, to raise money and awareness for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

On Friday 5th and Saturday 6th April, SSAFA Devon will be hosting a private collection of gowns, drawings and memorabilia by the late Sir Norman Hartnell KCVO, dress designer to Her Majesty the Queen, at The Guildhall in Exeter.

Sir Norman Hartnell was pre-eminent during the 40’s and 50’s dressing such stars as Vivien Leigh, Gertrude Lawrence, Marlène Dietrich and Elizabeth Taylor.

On show at the...

Sancho’s Fashion Revolution Week 2019 Programme Focuses on Environmental Consequences of Fast Fashion

Authored by Sancho's
Posted: Thu, 04/04/2019 - 10:26pm

Exeter based ethical retailer, Sancho’s, have launched their Fashion Revolution Week in 2019 Programme in an effort to raise awareness about the cost of fast fashion. Consisting of a series of events, it will inform and educate people on the harmful environmental effects of fast fashion, which has become one of the world’s largest polluters. Through a range of workshops and talks being held between Monday 22nd and Saturday 27th April, attendees can learn about alternative approaches that support a more sustainable wardrobe.

Starting with a Repair Workshop on Monday 22nd April, and...

Devon based Rockwood Composites and Haeco Cabin Solutions revolutionise aircraft seating

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 04/04/2019 - 10:23pm

Rockwood Composites, based in Newton Abbot, and HAECO Cabin Solutions have today (3 April 2019) announced a partnership that will revolutionise aircraft seating for the business market. HAECO has commissioned Rockwood to do the tooling on its new “Eclipse” cabin platform for seat shells and console work.

The business potential for the new seating is huge and there is already a commitment to refit a large fleet for an unnamed Middle-East-based airline.

This bespoke seat will feature compound, moulded surfaces and respective tooling design. Rockwood will also provide what...

Lord Mayor of Exeter, Councillor Rob Hannaford, and John Coombs, partner at Simpkins Edwards, with auction and raffle items for The Really Big Quiz.

Countdown to the Exeter Really Big Quiz 2019! Event to raise thousands for Lord Mayor’s charity

Exeter-based chartered accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards is inviting businesses from across Exeter and Devon to take part in its 16th annual Really Big Quiz. Last year, the quiz raised a record-breaking £9,171 for the Lord Mayor’s chosen charity, and this year the goal is to surpass that total in aid of the Devon branch of SSAFA, The Armed Forces Charity.

Taking place at the Corn Exchange on Wednesday 8 May from 6.00pm, the annual Really Big Quiz brings together Exeter’s best and brainiest quiz teams in what is the city’s largest event of its kind.

Last year, 72 teams...

HELP Appeal donate £1 million to the upgrade of Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital's helipad

RD&E hospital helipad will be upgraded thanks to the HELP Appeal

RD&E helipad will be upgraded to enable more patient landings

Work to upgrade the current helipad at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust will begin this month, thanks to a £1 million donation from the County Air Ambulance HELP Appeal.

The donation has covered the cost of the redevelopment and will allow the introduction of night landings at the hospital. At the moment, the helipad does not have the capacity to support night landings, meaning that its day light operation is limited, especially throughout the winter months. The upgraded helipad will also be...

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