Exeter College shows why it's top for apprenticeships

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/10/2017 - 10:52pm

Exeter College’s Business Solutions team demonstrated again this week why they are the best business support team in Exeter again this week, by helping well-established digital marketing agency, We Love Social, find their first apprentice in their newly opened Exeter office. The Apprenticeship team was able to meet with the company the same day and sign up a member of their existing staff onto one of the new Level 4 Apprenticeships, with a request to find for four more Apprentices. This is great news for those looking for a role within in a thriving industry that is fully supported by both...

RGB wants to hear about deserving local people

Ever since RGB Building Supplies launched its Well Built Community Fund in 2014 it’s been donating £1,000 of building materials to charities, schools, projects and community groups from across the region every other month. But for its next giveaway, RGB is asking the Exeter community to tell them about deserving people who need help to complete a project in their own home.

Perhaps a family has gone through a difficult time and their loved ones would like to spruce up their home, or someone needs help to transform a bathroom to make it accessible for their needs, or maybe new...

Facelift for Exe Bridges subway

Local graffiti artists have given the subway at Exe Bridges in Exeter a colourful facelift.

The project, organised by Devon County Council and Miss*C’s Graffiti Academy, has over recent weekends seen local graffiti artists donating their time for free to revitalise the subways. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet member for Highway Management, said: “We’re pleased to be able to continue our link with Miss*C’s Graffiti Academy. Local artists have kindly given their time for free to help brighten up this area. The subway now looks more in line with the artwork we'...

West Country families with autistic children to be helped by team at Plymouth Science Park

Therapists and carers are part of a team, based at Plymouth Science Park, which aims to help families with autistic children. GoCarer’s co-founders, Anzel Lai and Kingma Ma, have created a team of multi-disciplinary specialists to assist young autistic people with developing their level of independence. When Anzel’s son was diagnosed with autism at an early age, Anzel quickly found there was no ‘centralised’ solution to help parents who may be struggling with the additional pressure of bringing up children who are on the autistic spectrum. He shared his frustrations with his colleague,...

Find your perfect pitch at the Cotswold Outdoor Exeter Tent Show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sat, 06/10/2017 - 11:01am

Cotswold Outdoor , the market leader for outdoor clothing, footwear and camping goods, will once again be showcasing the very best tents and campsite equipment at Darts Farm from Saturday 17 June to Sunday 2 July.

Whether you’re investing in a new tent, sleeping bags, camping furniture or accessories this show provides a great opportunity to see tents fully pitched and meet experienced staff who will be able to answer any questions.

Record numbers are set to take camping holidays this summer, exploring the beautiful natural landscapes Britain has to offer or travelling to...

Step dad takes cycling challenge for CHSW

In support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW) Nick Reed from Exeter has set himself the arduous challenge of cycling from his home in Exeter all the way to CHSW’s Little Bridge House hospice in Fremington, Barnstaple and back again!

Nick will commence his lengthy journey from his home in Exeter on Saturday 26 August and is calling on supporters to either join him or cheer him along the way. Nick will start his challenge at 8.00am, making his way to Little Bridge House before returning to his home that evening.

CHSW offers care and support to life-limited children and...

Townsend keen to kick on

Stuart Townsend admits he is still coming to terms with being crowned a Premiership champion with club side Exeter Chiefs.

Having kicked off last season on the bench for loan club Cornish Pirates at Bedford’s Goldington Road, the talented scrum-half ended it by lifting English rugby’s top prize in front of a packed Twickenham crowd.

The 21-year-old was very much part and parcel of the all-conquering Chiefs outfit, who saw off rivals Wasps 23-20 in a pulsating final that went to extra time for only the second time in the competition’s history.

It capped a remarkable...

South West Youtubers offered bright future at Plymouth Science Park

Students looking for a bright future career in television are receiving a welcome boost for their dreams with the advent of Northern Light TV currently being established at Plymouth Science Park. It’s the brainchild of Kamran Sankey - who’s previously overseen 40,000 internet channels with his work among top on-line studios in Europe. Kamran says Plymouth has huge, aspiring talent and believes Northern Light TV will create the potential for a ‘big break’ among the city’s young, aspiring presenters, technicians and producers. He has built three studios at Plymouth Science Park which will...

Gandy Street Summer Fete

Authored by mantis
Posted: Fri, 06/09/2017 - 1:40pm

As the days get longer and lighter and spring turns to summer, the Gandy Street Traders will be bringing the summer holidays to Exeter with a spectacular family Summer Cider and Real Ale Festival.

On Sunday June 25th the cobbles of Gandy Street will be swamped with street entertainers, barbeques, musicians and crazy games as everyone gets into the swing of summer.

Visitors are invited to come along and try the ales and ciders, check out the offers from all the fabulous independent boutiques and businesses, enter the fancy dress competitions, (under 7s, 8-17 and adult...

Gandy Street Summer Fete

Event Date: 
25/06/2017 - 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Gandy Street, Exeter

Summer Festival on Gandy Street

As the days get longer and lighter and spring turns to summer, the Gandy Street Traders will be bringing the summer holidays to Exeter with a spectacular family Summer Cider and Real Ale Festival.

On Sunday June 25th the cobbles of Gandy Street will be swamped with street entertainers, barbeques, musicians and crazy games as everyone gets into the swing of summer.

Visitors are invited to come along and try the ales and ciders, check out the offers from all the fabulous independent boutiques and businesses, enter the Fancy Dress...

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