Five star housebuilder Barratt Developments has appointed Matt Bennett as finance director for its Exeter-based operations which builds homes under the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands.
Matt has extensive experience working on the finance side of large companies with spells at Rotork, FlyBe, Sony PlayStation and Rank Group on his CV and said he is enjoying transferring his expertise to the housing sector.
“Finance knowledge and skills can be used across industries and my wide-ranging industry experience means I can bring different ideas to the housebuilder and...
Bluebird Care Exeter launches short films with local care experts to encourage a county-wide conversation on care The public’s top 10 questions on care and ageing have been answered by a local panel of experts from the NHS, local authority and voluntary sector in a series of short films to be launched from this weekend on Bluebird Care Exeter’s You Tube channel . The care panel included Director of Hospiscare, Tina Naldrett; the Chief Executive of Age UK Exeter, Martyn Rogers, local GP and NHS Clinical Lead for Social Prescribing Dr Michael Dixon and Cllr Andrew Leadbetter from Devon...
Enter your Team into The Big Chiefs Quiz and test your sporting, music and general knowledge with some bonus rounds thrown in! £75.00 for a team of 6 to include Chilli!
Enjoy screenings of the final three games of this year’s NatWest 6 Nations at Sandy Park, with match day punditry from members of the Exeter Chiefs playing squad and coaching staff. Guests will enjoy three world-class games of rugby and listen to pre and post match analysis from our panel of experts plus the chance to with Chiefs prizes in our sweepstake competitions. Doors open at 11:30am and a hot lunch is included with your ticket.
Rob Baxter says his Exeter Chiefs side are looking forward to "challenging themselves" in their bid to establish the club amongst Europe's elite.
Whereas in previous years the Chiefs have been guilty of not turning up to the party until it's in full swing, there has been no such issue this time around with Devon's finest recording notable victories over Glasgow Warriors (home) and Montpellier (away) during the opening rounds of this season's Champions Cup.
Like the Chiefs, though, Sunday's visitors Leinster have also enjoyed a stellar start, bettering the Premiership...
Whether you’re selling your home and want to get the best possible price or whether you simply want to make sure that visitors receive a favourable impression of your property the moment they arrive, boosting the kerb appeal of your property need not cost the earth and can enhance the pleasure you feel each and every time you return home.
Create a grand opening
Your front door will always be the focal point of the front of your home, so it's best to make the most of it. It's not always necessary to replace a door that has seen better days - a professionally applied coat of...
Innovative tech businesses from across Southern England, including Care Systems & Innovation and KOMPAS from Exeter, came together in London on Wednesday to pitch for £20m of investment to an audience of 150 investors at SETsquared’s annual Accelerating Growth Investment Showcase. Joe Pearce, Business Support Manager, at SETsquared in Exeter said: “I am hugely proud of the success that businesses involved with SETsquared achieve on their pathway to growth. This year we have seen some extraordinary companies come forward with fantastic investment propositions. “The investor community...
An Exeter dance Studio has found a novel way to demonstrate the importance of moving with the times and offering up to date dance classes.
DanSci Dance Studio owned by Ava Barron Thomas released a hilarious 1980s Aerobics satire. Ava and Harley Burrell, Faculty Director donned their shiny lycra and high kicked their way around the studio floor.
Ava said; ‘As well as being a bit of a giggle we wanted to demonstrate how the fitness and dance industry has evolved over the years. We pride ourselves in offering the latest dance styles to the people of Exeter but it is hugely...
Fire crews were called to a report of an agricultural shed well alight at Blackborough.
One fire appliance from Cullompton, one fire appliance from Honiton, one water bowser from Danes Castle and one off road vehicle from Middelmoor were dispatched to the incident at 9.40pm yesterday (THURS).
When crews arrived they identified an agricultural shed well alight involving three propane cylinders and sadly approximately 500 ducklings. Crews got to work extinguishing the fire with the use of the fogging unit from the off road vehicle.
A local artist has worked with students from the University of Exeter Medical School to create a striking sculpture made from a humble everyday material: cardboard.
Exeter artist James Lake began sculpting as part of his recovery after losing his leg through bone cancer aged 17. James now uses cardboard as his medium of choice, creating intricately detailed life-size sculptures from the recyclable material.
The sculpture portrays an anatomical torso, complete with meticulously detailed muscles, spinal cord and face. Students worked with James to create the sculpture’s...
