This week elite law students from around the world are gathering in Oxford for the prestigious Annual Oxford International Intellectual Property Law Moot Competition – and one of the judges is from a leading South West legal firm. Ben Travers, partner and head of intellectual property and IT at Stephens Scown LLP in Exeter has been invited to be one of the judges of the competition, which will take place on 15 and 16 March at Oxford University. Finalists in the 2018 competition include teams from Boston University School of Law, University of Hong Kong and University of New South Wales. UK...
The countdown to the end of the tax year is well under way, but it’s not too late to focus on tactics to minimise tax liabilities before the 05 April deadline.
Simpkins Edwards’ respected team of Chartered Tax Advisers are set to provide top tax tips at its free ‘Spring Clean Your Tax Affairs’ event, which is being held on Thursday 22 March at the Okehampton Business Centre, starting at 8am and ending at 9.30am.
The session, which is aimed at individuals and all business owners, whether sole traders, partnerships or limited companies, is designed to help individuals and...
Exeter Golf and Country Club’s oldest member, Terry Smythe aged 96, proved age is just a number when he scored a hole in one on the golf course in November. In a week that researchers from Birmingham University confirmed that exercise is the holy grail of anti-aging, Exeter Golf and Country Club has announced that members aged 85 and over can enjoy free golf, tennis, squash or gym when they have been a member for over 10 years.
Exeter Golf and Country Club has 15 eligible members aged over 85 who regularly play golf, tennis or squash, or use the gym, and it is hoped this will...
Following completion of the CILEx Apprenticeship Scheme, Ashfords is thrilled to announce that five of their promising and enthusiastic apprentices, who joined the firm in September 2016, have been offered full-time positions at the firm.
Ashfords started their apprenticeship scheme in 2016 and its success means that the firm now looks forward to welcoming new apprentices each year, bringing with them a wealth of enthusiasm and passion to learn while they start developing their careers.
Ken Bryant, Head of Human Resources at Ashfords, commented: " Our apprenticeship scheme...
As with any sport, the future of golf lies with the investment made in young players. The development of junior golfers has always been a priority for Darren Everett, Head Golf Pro at Exeter Golf and Country Club and so he has launched a brand new initiative, the Junior Golf Scholarship Programme.
With over 20 years experience developing junior golfers and helping them to reach their golfing potential, Darren has selected four junior golfers for a unique coaching programme. The programme focuses on installing the key values that makes golf so unique, as well as technique and skills...
The University of Exeter is hosting a fun-filled family event on Saturday 17 March and will be joined by Rugby Premiership Champions, Exeter Chiefs to help celebrate on the day.
The Spring Community Day is the University’s second event of its kind which will see the Streatham Campus open to the public with a range of free activities, events, workshops and music taking place throughout the day.
The event takes place from 10.30am – 2.30pm and features world-class scientists demonstrating fun experiments with hands-on astrophysics, space worms and the marvel of bees, as well...
Join us for our Wedding Fair Open Day on Sunday 8th April for inspirational ideas, creative culinary tastings and to explore our venue including our newly refurbished room, bar and terrace, The Mews. Come along to see our rooms dressed by It's Your Day, and meet Bespoke Disco, Heaven's Group, TL Bridal Boutique and Wear Park Spa. Exeter Gin will also be available for wedding centrepiece ideas and gin tasters.
EXCLUSIVE WEDDING OFFER To get a 10% discount on the total price of your wedding at Exeter Golf and Country Club, simply attend our Wedding Fair Open Day and book your date...
Devon-based GripHero Ltd, the developer of a revolutionary new forecourt hand-protection dispenser that prevents contamination from fuel, viruses and grime when drivers fill up, is expanding its operations in readiness for the national roll-out of its innovative new product in May 2018.
The business, which already has over 6,000 forecourts interested in installing GripHero, has moved its business from the Plymouth Science Park to Hatherleigh, where it has room for up to 15 members of staff in a 400m2 business and storage unit, located on 2,000 m2 of land on the Hatchmoor Industrial...
Innovative new research has suggested that physical activity around the time people are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes could have long-term health benefits, improve blood glucose levels, reduce hypos and reduce the risk of complications, such as retinopathy and neuropathy.
It is believed that around 60 per cent of adults newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes experience a ‘honeymoon’ period. This means the beta cells in their pancreas are still working and their body is still sensitive to insulin, which means they don’t need much of it.
