The South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) will be hosting a three-day career access course in partnership with the Prince’s Trust, for young people aged 18 – 30 years old, at the Trust’s headquarters in Exeter from Wednesday 11 to Friday 13 September. The course will offer individuals an insight into three job roles at the region’s ambulance service, Emergency Medical Dispatcher (999 call taker), Vehicle Preparation Operative and an Administrator.
Anyone who attends the course will be guaranteed a space on an assessment day to interview for a position at...
Starting a business is exciting but navigating the financial aspects can take time and effort. Many startups face challenges in managing their finances effectively, which can lead to severe consequences.
Due to a lack of experience and expertise, these businesses often make critical mistakes that can jeopardize their survival. Recognizing these common pitfalls and knowing how to avoid them is crucial for the success of any startup.
Continue reading to explore the top five financial pitfalls every startup should avoid and provide practical advice on avoiding these common...
A well-chosen display cabinet can be a game-changer in your living room, serving both as a functional storage solution and a stylish focal point. Whether you're showcasing treasured collectibles, family heirlooms, or your favourite books, styling your display cabinet effectively is key to enhancing the overall aesthetic of your living space. In this article, we'll explore some practical tips and ideas on how to style a display cabinet for your living room. Plus, we'll highlight why purchasing your Furniture in Fashion display cabinet is a smart choice.
In the constantly shifting world of digital marketing, sticking strictly to traditional methods can sometimes lead to stagnant results. To truly differentiate yourself and achieve notable success, exploring unconventional strategies is essential.
These innovative approaches can offer fresh insights and open up new channels for engagement and growth. Here’s a look at some unconventional yet highly effective strategies for digital marketing success.
1. Explore Interactive Content
Redefining User Engagement
Interactive content, such as quizzes, polls, and...
Devon CPRE, the local branch of the countryside charity CPRE, has taken to the road this summer, encouraging people who care about the future of Devon’s countryside to get involved in its latest campaign and become Devon Defenders.
The charity has taken its rallying cry to three agricultural shows in different parts of the county- Dartmoor’s Chagford Show, the Yealmpton Show in the South Hams and the North Devon show at Umberleigh.
Defend Devon is an overarching campaign by the local charity to protect our county’s unique landscapes from greedy developers and bad planning....
The much-anticipated Powderham Food Festival is back, promising a mouthwatering celebration of the finest food and drink the South West has to offer. Taking place over two days, 5th - 6th October from 10am to 5pm, this year’s event is set to showcase over 100 of the finest food and drink producers from Devon and beyond.
Nestled in the stunning grounds of Powderham Castle, the festival will showcase a huge array of local producers, offering everything from quality meat (Pipers Farm) artisanal cheeses (Quickes Cheese) and handcrafted breads to award-winning ciders, locally...
As anticipation starts to build for this year's annual Food Drink Devon Awards in October, Food Drink Devon has unveiled the shortlist of finalists for its prestigious awards. Since entries closed in April, a distinguished panel of judges and industry experts has evaluated an extraordinary number of entries sampling over 340 products, visiting 107 hospitality venues, exploring 17 retail outlets and experiencing nine training schools to identify the best that Devon has to offer.
Winners will be announced during the organisation’s glittering black tie award ceremony on Monday 7th...
Measuring the success of reputation recovery efforts is crucial to ensure that the strategies implemented are effective. By tracking key metrics and assessing progress, companies can determine the impact of their recovery initiatives and make necessary adjustments. This blog explores various methods and metrics for measuring reputation recovery success .
Brand Sentiment Analysis
One of the primary ways to measure reputation recovery is by monitoring changes in brand sentiment:
- Social media sentiment: Use tools to analyze the tone of social media mentions (...
Devon County Council’s network of public electric vehicle chargers have electrified over one million miles of road travel in under two years since installation.
The chargers, installed in partnership with ScottishPower, aim to help tackle the challenges caused by Devon’s rural and disperse landscape. Currently, 30% of the region’s carbon emissions stem from on-road transportation, which the Council hopes to lower through this partnership that has seen 130 charge points installed across 53 sites.
Carried out on behalf of the Devon Climate Emergency (DEC) initiative, the...
South West residents get ready for a spectacular trio of festivals
As the busy school holiday season winds down, East Devon is gearing up to offer visitors and locals alike an indulgent escape with a trio of exceptional festivals this September.
The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, Taste East Devon Festival, and Sidmouth & East Devon Walking Festival are organised, and supported, by a diverse range of dedicated local partners and sponsors, whose collaboration has been essential in bringing these events to life.
