A trainee at chartered accountancy firm, Thompson Jenner LLP, is celebrating after achieving excellent results in her ATT ((Association of Taxation Technicians).
Katie Quick, who works at the firm’s Exeter office, achieved 95% overall and a Distinction in her recent ATT level 2 Certificate in Accounting exam. Katie completed this part of the course in less than 8 months with the module forming part of her Level 3 Assistant Accounting Apprenticeship.
Katie said: “I was delighted to receive my Statement of Achievement and achieving a Distinction. My aim had been obviously to...
An all-female crew is set to embark on a mission across the Pacific to learn more about plastic pollution.
The eXXpedition North Pacific voyage will cross the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”, densest ocean plastic zone on the planet.
With a range of skills, the team on the research vessel Sea Dragon will journey more than 3,000 nautical miles, studying micro-plastics and links to environmental and human health.
The crew, due to set out on 25 June, will be led by ocean advocate Emily Penn and on leg one Emily Duncan, a PhD researcher from the University of Exeter, will...
When a farmer takes on running a farm, they take on all the dangers that come with it. They take on the dangers posed to its livestock, its equipment, its vehicles and even the farmhouse itself. However, they also accept the dangers posed to themselves, too.
As a dedicated farmer, you already knew all that, but do you know of all the ways to secure your farm against its dangers and make it a safe place to earn a living? Below are three vital ways to protect your farm, livestock, and yourself.
Securing your farmhouse
The most important part of your farm that needs...
Christians across Exeter are invited to tune into a LIVE online prayer gathering – which is thought to be the first of its kind in the county.
The broadcast called ‘Devon Awake’ is expected to see over one thousand Christians log on from across the region and tune in to this innovative gathering which is being streamed on a dedicated event website.
Exeter churches are being encouraged to join in online and pray, as well as network with other Christians through an online chat platform which will be hosted by a team of Church Online Pastors.
It might not seem like it, but the Greater Exeter area is a growing region when it comes to casino gambling. Across the city streets of Greater Exeter, you’ll find a wealth of bars, betting shops, and pubs – which are now matched by some top of the line casino establishments. If you have a night out in Greater Exeter planned and fancy a flutter you’ve come to the right place.
The following takes a look at the emerging casino scene in Greater Exeter area, along with giving you the low down on the hottest casinos around. What are the best casinos in Greater Exeter?
We can envision the point-of-sale process akin to a key that will unlock the door to future business success. Without using the correct tools, you can never expect to retain customers. This is a bit of an irony, for there are countless websites which possess quality products and services and still remain anonymous in terms of profitability. This is due in no small part to a faulty approach to the point of sale. Let's take a look at how these systems operate before appreciating what to look for in a quality application.
Business people are being given the opportunity to question the city’s top leaders at events hosted by Exeter Chamber of Commerce, the city’s leading business organisation.
On Friday 6th July Exeter MP, Ben Bradshaw, will brief Chamber members on the latest decisions from Westminster which will impact their businesses and take part in a question and answer session.
Mr Bradshaw said: “I am pleased to be able to address the business community through the Chamber of Commerce – the event is another route by which I can hear from constituents and ensure that I am representing...
East Devon District Council has launched a competition to find the best photographs of the East Devon Countryside for the Wild East Devon 2019 calendar.
The competition opens on Sunday 1 July 2018 and entries can be sent until Friday 31 August.
All photographs must be taken in East Devon and can be of views, wildlife, wildflowers or trees.
Entrants can enter up to three of their best, high resolution photographs in the competition by emailing them to wild@eastdevon.gov.uk
In September 2018, the Chief Executive of East Devon District Council, Mark Williams...
SILVERTON’s summer bliss is set to be shattered as dark fairy tales take centre stage in the Mid Devon village.
Strange creatures, characters and much-loved names from the brothers Grimm will star in a series of stories performed outside by The Silverton Luvvies old and young – as a host of new stars will join the much loved troupe.
Using the backdrop of the village’s medieval church and performed in a magical garden, the 200-year-old German fairy tales will come alive for two nights this July as the players tackle a number of the well, and less well, known stories....
Since January this year, InExeter has hosted 10 training courses for city centre businesses, with over 32 different businesses involved courses including Emergency First Aid, Food Catering, Customer Service and Social Media Training have been held to help support InExeter businesses.
Debbie Allen from Speccies on South Street spoke highly of the Emergency First Aid at Work course saying, “It’s so crucial for us to be able to provide courses such as these for our staff members. As a small business, training can be costly, so we are grateful that InExeter has provided the events for...
