Exeter law firm Rundlewalker has successfully retained its Law Society’s quality mark, Lexcel, a much sought after accreditation it has now held for the past five years.
The firm was particularly praised for its apprenticeship scheme and commitment to trainee opportunities. Over the past three years, Rundlewalker has taken on three apprentices in its conveyancing, personal injury and civil litigation departments with a new trainee paralegal vacancy just announced.
Rundlewalker CEO Nick Dudman (pictured above) said he was extremely proud of his team’s achievement
The benefits of volunteering in your local charity shop are many, and this week, 16 – 21 October, Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) is inviting anyone interested in volunteering to pop into their local CHSW shop to find out more.
Stephanie Robey, retail volunteer advisor at the charity said: ‘Volunteers are the lifeblood of our shops and we welcome anyone who has ever wondered whether or not volunteering is right for them, to visit their local shop and have an informal chat with the shop team. There are so many benefits to volunteering from making new friends to gaining...
MUDDY obstacle course, The Bear Trail, which has only been open for just over a year, has made it through to the finals of a prestigious tourism award.
The family attraction, which is based between Exeter and Cullompton, has made it to the top three in the ‘small attraction of the year’ category of the Devon Tourism Awards.
The trail is up against Quince Honey Farm and Plymouth Gin in the awards.
Owner Ben Jordan, said they were thrilled to have made it to the finals.
‘This is a real honour for us; to have made it to the finals just over a year after we...
Police are appealing to the public after a burglary in Teignmouth which led to the theft of a number of World War II medals.
The burglary took place at an address in Bitton Park Road, Teignmouth between 7.40-11am on Friday 20th October.
Detective Sergeant Dave Mills from Newton Abbot CID said: “This is a particularly heartless burglary as the war medals that have been taken are of huge sentimental value to the family.
“Some of the war medals were framed and mounted, some had ribbons attached to them, and were stolen along with an 18 carat gold ring with a diamond...
The Wrong Crowd present The Girl with the Iron Claws
Growing up isn’t easy, especially when you’re in love with a bear.
To celebrate Christmas, award-winning local theatre company The Wrong Crowd bring their critically acclaimed, sell-out show to Dartington. The Girl with the Iron Claws is a captivating, dark fairy-tale, which shares its roots with Beauty and the Beast. Stunning puppetry, bewitching music, deft humour and a touch of snow combine to dazzling effect in this coming-of-age tale to enthral audiences young and old.
A leading Exeter law firm has been ranked among the best in the UK for quality of work, work/life balance, low stress levels and being inclusive. That is according to an influential guide to law firms for legal trainees, which also highlights the level of responsibility given to trainees and the quality of training at the firm. Stephens Scown LLP features in the Lex 100 survey, which uses feedback from legal trainees from 165 different law firms. The firm has built on its success last year, by being awarded four 'medals' for top rankings, up from one medal last year. It has also increased...
Your essential guide to What’s On in and around Exeter this weekend (27-29 October).
THEATRE
Mr Darcy Loses the Plot Friday, 7.30pm, Cygnet Theatre, Exeter Jane Austen is dreaming up Darcy, a proud, lip-curling handsome creation in very tight pants. But then a door squeaks, a visitor approaches and Jane hastily hides her work. Mr Darcy is left dangling. Left to his own devices he embroiders his own storyline while his creator stitches her quilt. When she returns she finds Darcy is diving into a lake in a clinging white shirt, dancing the Berzerka (a more extreme version of...
Fi Hailstone is celebrating being named one of three finalists in the ‘Best contribution to a heritage project by a young person’ category of this year’s prestigious Historic England Angel Awards. Fi, 24, has lead on the ‘Bringing Killerton Park to life’ project for the National Trust in Devon. Under Fi’s leadership the project has seen the historic parkland at Killerton transform, with historic monuments no longer at risk and inspiring views opened up. The parkland is much more accessible and volunteers, staff and visitors at Killerton have been enthused by the stories that have...
The Exeter branch of RGB Building Supplies is hosting a charity breakfast morning in aid of Children’s Hospice South West on Friday 3rd November.
Taking place between 7.30am and 10.30am, those visiting the branch will be able to purchase a bacon roll with 100% of the proceeds being donated to the Children’s Hospice South West. Tea and coffee will also be available.
Paul West, Branch Manager at RGB Exeter, commented:
“Our charity events are always well supported, and thoroughly enjoyed by all our customers; we’re confident our breakfast morning will be no different....
