Discover adventure hotspots in the South West with Burts Chips

This summer, Devon snack brand Burts Chips is on a mission to help tourists and residents of the South West discover adventures and activities around the area – and is giving shoppers the chance to win prizes too! As a well-known local South West brand, Burts wants to help add some adventure to the summer season by creating inspiring snackable experiences with ideas including everything from exploring hidden beaches to visiting National Trust and English Heritage sites. Between 16th July – 9th September, by simply visiting the Burts website you can find all sorts hand-picked South West...

Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2018

Event Date: 
05/09/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

Get ready for a night of inspirational adventure as the Ocean Film Festival World Tour lands at the Corn Exchange, Exeter, on 5 September and 3 October.

This is a brand-new collection of films starring seafaring adventurers as they surf the world’s biggest waves, row treacherous oceans and venture to spectacular and barely explored depths of the planet!

With incredible cinematography and fascinating characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea, be wowed by the magic and mysteries of the ocean… on the big screen!

See www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk for more....

Ocean Film Festival World Tour 2018

Event Date: 
03/10/2018 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Corn Exchange

]Get ready for a night of inspirational adventure as the Ocean Film Festival World Tour lands at the Corn Exchange, Exeter, on 5 September and 3 October.

This is a brand-new collection of films starring seafaring adventurers as they surf the world’s biggest waves, row treacherous oceans and venture to spectacular and barely explored depths of the planet!

With incredible cinematography and fascinating characters who have dedicated their lives to the sea, be wowed by the magic and mysteries of the ocean… on the big screen!

See www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk for more....

10 business finance terms you need to know

The world of business finance can be somewhat overwhelming. However, businesses must have a solid understanding of finance in order to make sure that they have the confidence to make tough financial decisions and to avoid running into financial difficulties. Here in Exeter, thousands of businesses have succeeded, and some have failed, so it is important that new business owners have the best possible understanding from the start. Here are 10 business finance terms you need to know in order to stand a chance in the world of business.

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South West scoops top awards at the National Trust Fine Farm Produce Awards

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/06/2018 - 2:04pm

Ten of the very best farm food producers in the South West walked away with 22 of the top awards at the National Trust’s annual Fine Farm Produce Awards, presented at BBC Countryfile Live at Blenheim Palace.

Now in their thirteenth year, the awards celebrate the finest produce from the Trust’s 1,500 tenant farmers and estates, who between them look after more than 500,000 acres of farmland in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. As well as being judged for taste, products are assessed against a range of environmental standards to guarantee their quality and origin.

For the...

The Donkey Sanctuary Summer Fair

Event Date: 
12/08/2018 - 10:00am
Venue: 
The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth EX10 0NU

Held at The Donkey Sanctuary’s beautiful site near Sidmouth, the Summer Fair on Sunday 12 August, is by far the sanctuary’s biggest event of the year.

Promising a fun day out for the whole family, the Summer Fair features a packed programme of events including live music, trailer rides, Punch and Judy, archery, go-karting, traditional family games and bouncy castles. Plus, the chance to meet the resident donkeys!

Delicious refreshments will be available throughout the day and when it’s time for some retail therapy, the shopping village will provide something for everyone...

New Exeter skate park designs revealed

Exciting new designs have been revealed for a new skate park in Exeter. The new facility at Arena Park is to be built in September and is expected to be finished before Christmas. The design of the park has been chosen by a group of local pro skaters working to a design brief heavily influenced by the local skating community. Exeter City Council this week appointed Maverick Industries to build the skate park. Designs show a range of features popular with skaters including ramps, quarterpipes, flatbanks, ledges and rails. The plaza style design will also feature a viewing/seating area...

Exeter’s budding creatives called to enter new competition

A new initiative launches today, giving Exeter’s emerging artists and designers a unique opportunity to take over a large window space on Paris Street. Exeter-based designer, Charlotte Froud, approached Princesshay with the idea for the competition to use the large available window display space on Paris Street. The initiative has been supported by both Princesshay and Exeter City Council.

Charlotte Froud said: “The idea has come from my own experience as a designer, and, in 2014, having the amazing opportunity to display my work on the Southbank. This got my work seen which helped...

Expanding financial management firm celebrates 25th anniversary with move to new offices

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Mon, 08/06/2018 - 10:43am

Multi-award-winning Cathedral Management Limited (CFM), with a turnover of £3.3m, celebrate their 25th anniversary milestone in style with a grand opening following a move to new prestigious offices on the ground floor of Eagle House located on Exeter Science Park.

Owned by Eagle One, who occupy the top floor, Eagle House is a striking, high-quality and generously proportioned two-storey office, built to BREEAM Excellent Standards. Situated around 400 metres from Junction 29 of the M5 motorway it is in a highly accessible and prominent position at the entrance to Exeter Science...

Childcare providers urged to sign up for meningitis awareness

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/06/2018 - 10:40am

CHILDCARE providers are being encouraged to demonstrate their commitment to fighting deadly meningitis by signing up to the UK’s first Meningitis Aware Recognition Mark for the sector.

The resource, developed by charity Meningitis Now, aims to raise awareness of meningitis and meningococcal disease (meningitis and septicaemia) among staff, carers and parents, promote vaccine uptake and prepare childcare providers for dealing with a case.

Kelly Archer, Information and Projects Co-ordinator at the charity, said: “Babies and young children are the age group at greatest risk of...

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