Instagram is one of the most popular photo-sharing applications on the market today. Not only is it very easy to work with, but you can gain countless followers if you play your digital cards right. Whether you have set up an Instagram account for personal use or one is linked to your local Exeter business, the fact of the matter is that this software can represent an excellent tool if you hope to have your voice heard. Still, we need to keep in mind that using the appropriate captions is critical in terms of exposure. Let's look at some expert suggestions so that you can begin with the...
A leading South West law firm has joined forces with one of the region’s top outsourced IT support businesses to create a joint venture offering cyber security and data protection services. nuBright sees Stephens Scown LLP and Bluegrass Group working together to offer legal and technical solutions. “This is a first for the region,” says Robert Camp, Stephens Scown’s managing partner who is spear-heading the new joint venture. “Compliance, data protection, risk and IT are top of any Board’s agenda. With such a fast-moving IT and regulatory landscape, it is crucial that businesses advance...
The runaway popularity of East Devon’s Deer Park Country House as the backdrop for amazing, memorable occasions has resulted in the decision to focus exclusively on weddings and events in future. The elegant Georgian manor house is set in 80 acres of glorious countryside and is long established as one of the region’s favourite places to eat, stay and celebrate. Its classic architecture and sumptuous decoration are matched by impeccable service, and visitors are delighted by the charming atmosphere, personal attention and the touches of whimsy which abound around the property. Weddings and...
Guest of Honour, wildlife and diving TV presenter, author and public speaker, Miranda Krestovnikoff, gave a fascinating talk to pupils, parents, teachers and governors on the teachers that had inspired her career at Exeter School's annual Speech Day on the evening of 20 September.
Biologist and trained diver, Miranda is a resident wildlife expert on BBC One's The One Show, and has presented natural history stories, ranging from robotic ants to rare dolphins, from all around the country, over the last six years. As well as natural history, Miranda specialises in history and...
Record-breaking sailor Dame Ellen MacArthur, founder of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, has officially marked the opening of a new centre at the University of Exeter Business School, which is dedicated to tackling some of the world’s greatest social and economic challenges.
Dame Ellen, who made yachting history when she became the fastest solo sailor to circumnavigate the globe, was at the University to mark the launch of the Centre for Circular Economy.
Professor David Allen, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Business School said: “As we face growing economic...
East Devon’s award-winning recycling residents are being invited to step up to the challenge and recycle more cans and tins every week so the metal can be transformed into something new.
As part of national Recycle Week (September 24-30), the district council and its partners SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, are taking part in a campaign calling on residents to recycle more of their drinks cans, food tins, deodorant cans, aluminium food trays, foil and metal jar and bottle lids in their green recycling sacks which are collected every week from the kerbside.
Diners who like to try new flavours will have the chance to enjoy a taster menu devised by Danish celebrity chef Kasper Gaard, who will be guesting at Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary on October 5.
Kasper has cooked at Rusty Pig on a number of occasions to great acclaim, showcasing his skills with the freshest ingredients.
His home is on the island of Samsø on the east coast of Denmark where he has been head chef at the Hotel Ilse Made for the past six years. Kasper has also had stints cooking at River Cottage in Axminster and took part in the television programme, ‘3 Good...
A well-known Exeter musician is set to conduct again at the end of September for a special charity concert in the city centre in aid of Unicef, the United Nations Children's Fund. Raymond Calcraft, who was Director of Exeter Philharmonic Choir for fifteen years from 1988 to 2003, led the Choir in more than 80 concerts in the Cathedral, and took them to Spain in 1998 to sing in Madrid's famous Auditorio Nacional and the Cathedral of Salamanca. He also brought the English Chamber and Royal Philharmonic Orchestras to Exeter to perform with the Choir.
Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) held its annual Jail and Bail fundraising event in Exeter Castle on Friday, which raised over £11,000 for the local children’s charity.
Seven local business people took part in the event which involved individuals getting arrested and put on trial for fictitious crimes including noise pollution, being a Bristol Bears fan in Exeter Chief’s territory and being the world’s worse dancer!
Prisoners included David Roberts from Nu-Heat UK, Kevin Felon from RGB Building Supplies, Kevin Parry & Scott Hunt from NatWest, Chris Callan from TT...
Leading Exeter health and wellbeing charity CITY Community Trust has made a key new appointment as it continues to develop its links with the business community.
Stacey Hedge has joined the charity as business development manager.
CITY Community Trust, which is Exeter City Football Club’s partner charity, provides a range of activities to people of all ages, focused on health, education, wellbeing and physical activity.
Stacey said: ‘I’m thrilled to be joining such a great organisation doing fantastic work across the Greater Exeter area. My role will be to raise the...
