This year has been a time of reconsideration for many companies using catering supplies. Disposable cups and plastic straws have become known as something to be avoided, if possible.
Devon continues to be at the forefront of the movement, thanks to the Plastic Free North Devon campaign. An industry expert gives us the scoop on how local companies are doing amidst the eco movement.
Devon company, Spot-On-Supplies, have noticed that many companies have made the switch from plastic straws to paper. Roger Moore, managing director, tells us that finding a solution for the cup...
Princesshay have a free family event on 22nd September in celebration of bees. The event includes artwork, family workshops and tours from 10am to 4pm to celebrate the centre’s rooftop garden, home to thousands of bees.
The event will unveil a brand-new, temporary art installation representing flowers loved by bees and created by aptly-named artist, Bee Watson. Visitors can also join in with a free family craft workshop and make paper flowers to add to the installation. There will also be a rare opportunity to tour the bee garden hidden above the city on Princesshay’s roof....
Exeter based marketing solutions provider Equiniti (EQ) Data, is proud to announce the launch of EQ Amplify- a new way for marketers to access a centralised UK consumer database, including a flagship classification model.
EQ Data’s consumer database is currently the largest in the UK, representing over 99% of the consumers in the UK, with 65 million UK adults, from over 28 million households. It is drawn from a multitude of open and propriety data sources. EQ Amplify is a data product which plugs in directly to that database to deliver statistical insights direct to marketers. The...
Are we living in a material world? A new survey has revealed that almost half (49%) of people in the South West would describe themselves as a materialist! Our possessions have the ability to fill us with happiness and give us a sense of achievement, so it can be hard to let them go. The survey has revealed that when the region does get rid of items, 71% donate items to charity, 36% sell items online, and 31% recycle. It seems the region doesn’t just keep things for the sake of it. In fact, 34% admitted to keeping things due to the sentimental value they hold, and 31% said they keep...
What to know about college? You might have heard about the freedom students enjoy at college. Well, it is good that the college life is one of the most exciting and fun-filled periods, and no one can find an alternative to that. However, it accompanies a lot of problems too especially for the freshman. There are many things no one is going to tell you while at college, some of which are mentioned below.
Where to buy food
Whether you are a freshman or about to complete your coursework , it is essential to know where to buy food from. Unfortunately, when you enter the...
Figures just released for the first full five years of Help to Buy in Exeter have revealed that almost 650 homebuyers have used the government scheme to buy their new home.
The figures show that 649 people in the city have taken advantage of the scheme since it was launched in April 2013.
Sara Parker, sales director for Barratt Exeter, said the first five years of Help to Buy have had a huge impact on the property market.
She said: “There’s no doubt that Help to Buy has proved extremely valuable particularly for first time buyers who are now living at a number of...
Citizens Advice Devon is urging local organisations which support or work with benefits claimants to ensure their staff and volunteers are fully up to speed with the new Universal Credit system as it continues its roll-out across the South West. This comes as Citizens Advice report a 50% or more increase in benefits enquiries in areas where universal credit has already been rolled out.
Universal Credit combines six benefits into one single payment, including Jobseeker’s Allowance and Working Tax Credits. It is currently being rolled out across the UK, and, by the end of September...
Exeter College Apprentice Ella Fielding has been announced as a South West Finalist for the National Apprenticeship Awards 2018.
The National Apprenticeship Awards celebrate the best Apprentices, committed Apprenticeship employers and individuals who go above and beyond to champion Apprenticeships across England.
The national awards identify and commend incredible achievements and challenge applicants to show how Apprenticeships have made a difference to their organisations and their careers.
From over 1,000 applications, Exeter College Apprentice Ella is one of 48...
Be it in our personal lives or at work, every single one of us makes mistakes. More often than not, mistakes can be handled quite easily. After all, they’re a part of life and there isn’t a single person on this planet that hasn’t made both big and little errors regularly throughout their time here.
Unfortunately, things do get more complicated when you make a business mistake, especially if the company you work for is high-profile and has a number of employees. In these situations, a simple mistake can suddenly turn into a scandal covered by news outlets thus damaging your...
Are you having problems with managing stress in college? For students and professionals, it is quite difficult to stay stress-free since they have a lot of work to do. The world we live in full of challenges, and to survive here, everyone is required to work hard and for long hours. It is possible to manage the day-to-day works without being stressed and tensed. How can I do so? You just have to remember the following things.
Listen to the music
One of the best ways to deal with stress in college is to listen to the music. It is okay if the work burden is too much or you...
