Teamwork, so powerful, yet so rare!

Event Date: 
05/10/2017 - 7:30am to 9:00am
Venue: 
Hotel du Vin, Exeter, EX2 4HY

Leaders throughout the world of business will be able to recall numerous times where teams of strong individuals have struggled to pull together in synergy.

Company politics, internal competition, disagreements, things left unsaid, or things that should have been left unsaid – whatever reasons apply, there is undoubtedly a large amount of untapped potential in teams in the business environment.

Patrick Lencioni, author of “The Advantage: Why Organisational Health Trumps everything else in business” sums this up succinctly.

“Not finance. Not strategy. Not technology...

Investigative works underway at former St Margaret’s School to preserve Grade II listed buildings

Sustainable property developer, Grenadier Estates, is set to commence investigative works at St Margaret’s, a former listed school in Exeter, which will create more than 40 luxury homes in the heart of the St Leonards’ Community.

The essential works will be the first stage in the development of the site on Magdalen Road, and Grenadier Estates will be erecting scaffolding to the exterior of all existing buildings to allow for the safe removal of damaged roof tiles, as well as concrete render, which can significantly damage the exterior walls.

“The investigative work will...

How resilient are you to the stress and challenges of the modern business world?

Event Date: 
02/11/2017 - 7:30am to 9:00am
Venue: 
Hotel du Vin, Exeter, EX2 4HY

Resilience is the ability to cope with and rise to the inevitable challenges, problems and setbacks we meet in life, bouncing back quickly and stronger from them.

We can’t always control what happens to us and around us. The good news is that success is so much more than what happens to us, it’s how we respond that makes the difference.

In our agile, fast-moving business world, we need to be constantly on our game:

  • Customers demand more and competitors are ready to step in if we fall short.
  • Businesses and people need to keep moving, adapting and
  • ...

Unique Boutique Mid Week

Event Date: 
26/07/2017 - 12:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Guildhall

The ever-popular Unique Boutique has teamed up with the beautifully refurbished Guildhall Shopping and Dining, to bring you Unique Boutique Mid Week. This affordable contemporary arts and crafts market showcases local makers from across Devon, and is excited to have a new summer home around the atmospheric St Pancras Church in the middle of the Guildhall Shopping Centre. Pop along at lunchtime, or spend a summer evening browsing the handmade market. The mid week market takes place fortnightly on Wednesdays, trading from 12noon to late. Mixed up with hot venues and cool vibes, Unique...

Behind the scenes tour and children's entertainment at Newton Abbot Racecourse Family Day

With the school holidays fast-approaching, Newton Abbot Racecourse will be celebrating the start of summer with an extra-special treat for racing lovers at their Family Fun Raceday on Sunday 23 July.

Alongside seven thrilling summer jumps races to entertain racing fans, the racecourse will be offering a rare chance to see behind the scenes on a raceday with their free behind the scenes tour.

Those lucky enough to secure a place on the free tour will be able to: visit the weighing room and learn more about what happens pre and post racing from the Clerk of the Scales, walk...

New art residencies will help people discover riverside parks

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/19/2017 - 10:01am

Two artists are creating opportunities for people to explore, reflect on and shape the future of Exeter’s green spaces.

The artwork is part of an overall plan to improve the Riverside Valley Park, which is loved by visitors and residents of Exeter alike.

Exeter City Council, which owns the land, has identified ways to improve the Park, set out in the Riverside and Ludwell Valley Park Masterplan. Suggestions include more opportunities for adventurous play, new orchards and flower-rich meadows.

Environmental artist, Anne-Marie Culhane’s project ‘FLOW’ will work with...

Over 300 guests attend Exeter Chiefs' Fixtures Brunch

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Wed, 07/19/2017 - 10:01am

Exeter Chiefs Director of Rugby Rob Baxter says he and his team are relishing the prospect of defending their Aviva Premiership title this season. Baxter outlined his side's vision for the new 2017/18 campaign at the first-ever Fixtures Brunch held at the club's Sandy Park home. In welcoming over 300 guests to Exeter's Premier Conferencing & Banqueting Centre, Baxter - together with first-team stars Mitch Lees, Alec Hepburn, Phil Dollman and Dave Ewers - reflected not only on the triumph of last season, but also spelt out the club's desire to push on even further this term. The brunch...

Expanding digital marketing agency invests in new talent

A local digital marketing agency has added two new members to its team as the business continues to grow.

In order to support its ever-growing client base MiHi Digital, which helps businesses across Devon and Cornwall improve their online presence by providing services in web design, social media, search engine optimisation and digital strategy, has welcomed two new members of staff.

University of Chester graduate, Joe Brearley has recently joined the company as a full-time Digital Marketing Executive. Originally from South Wales, Joe graduated with a degree in Sport and...

LEGO goes live at Exeter business breakfast

A LEGO executive will be talking to business leaders in Exeter next week.

The company’s global social media guru James Poulter will be using his experiences with the international toy brand, and his work on the online LEGO Life phenomenon, as he discusses how companies can make use of automation and artificial intelligence at the latest Like Minds Business Breakfast in the city on Friday July 28.

As well as running the online sensation LEGO Life, James Poulter is a senior manager of the Global Social Media Team at LEGO Group. Founded in Denmark in 1932, the brand has grown...

Best ever results for Exeter College International Baccalaureate students

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 07/19/2017 - 8:58am

Exeter College students are celebrating after achieving the college's best ever International Baccalaureate (IB) results.

Five college students achieved 40+ points - the equivalent of five A Levels at A/A* - putting them in the top five to ten per cent of students in the entire world.

A third of the college’s IB students scored an impressive 36+ points, meaning that they achieved the very highest results, equivalent to more than 3 As at A Level. At the same time, students celebrated a remarkable 100 per cent pass rate.

The exceptional results mean many of Exeter...

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