Contracting independently is a popular way of working, and many people choose to render their services to companies in this way. Independent contractors can choose which projects they work on, which hours they work, and how much they work – giving them more freedom in setting their work-life balance.
It is a very effective way of working for people in certain industries, such as construction or information technology. However, contractors need to take care when dealing with tax issues as they are not in the usual position where an employer calculates and pays the correct taxes on...
Devon accountancy firm Simpkins Edwards has promoted Okehampton-based Director of Business Services, Sebastian Beard (Seb), to become a Partner. Having joined Simpkins Edwards in 2015, Seb has played a key role in looking after the firm’s Mid Devon clients, overseeing the quality of service delivered to family and owner managed businesses of all sizes in the local area. In Seb’s new Partner position he will be responsible for further expanding the firm’s base of Mid Devon clients and for continuing the high level of service provided to the existing client base. Working alongside Rob...
From the moment Murray Lachlan Young bounds onto the stage, hair wrapped in a towel, dressing gown flapping, you know you’re in for a good time. His poetry is funny, observational and entirely silly. His audience banter is even funnier. And with Young, audience participation for both children and ex-children (as he calls us) is neither awkward nor embarrassing, just fun.
An innovative and ground-breaking poetry show written and performed by Murray Lachlan Young, one of the UK’s foremost performance poets BBC 6 Resident poet and a regular fixture on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live etc;...
On Tuesday, April 18, the Exeter City Disabled Supporters Association are hosting their tenth anniversary event at St James Park, with all money raised going to the Reverse Rett charity.
The event, which kicks-off at 7pm and is free to attend, has been kindly sponsored by Bower and Bower estate agents, who are donating directly to Reverse Rett and providing support on the night. Exeter Nissan and Green My Business have also donated towards a small buffet.
The night will consist of a presentation of the achievements of ECDSA, a talk on Rett Syndrome, and fun and games with a...
The River Cottage Festival returns for 2017 over the August Bank Holiday.
There’ll be masterclasses, foraging, dancing, music and of course food! There'll be well-known chefs giving demonstrations, masterclasses to take part in, tasty street food stalls to sample not forgetting our very own River Cottage chefs preparing the best seasonal food for you to enjoy.
You can choose if you come for the day, the evening or the whole weekend - there are different ticket options to suit everyone and under 16s can come for free!
A kind-hearted student from the University of Exeter is putting her best foot forward, to help raise funds for an essential children’s charity.
Allie Short, 21, is making her final preparations before competing in the gruelling Virgin Money London Marathon, later this month.
The final-year BA Geography student is running the 26-mile course to raise money for Round Table Children’s Wish, a charity which grants wishes to children suffering life-threatening or terminal illnesses.
In order to boost her donations Allie is hosting a special, pre-marathon raffle for family...
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service’s bike advocate team have taken delivery of a new Triumph motorbike. The bike is part of the services road safety educational toolkit for educating and raising awareness with bikers.
In order for the Fire Service to work effectively with the most at risk groups, they have vehicles which help them interact with drivers of all ages in a way that is more meaningful for them. The Fire Bike team have expert knowledge in bike safety and are able to take the motorbike directly to the audience and interact with driving groups across the...
Come to Sandy Park for an evening of live music with a range of real ales and ciders to sample.
Music will be provided by 'Not The Cowboys', described as the second best boyband in the South West (behind The Wurzels) and a selection of local real ales and ciders will be on offer.
Tickets for this event are available for just £7, which includes a commemorative half-pint cup and 3 half pints, and are on sale at http://www.sandypark.co.uk
The real ale and cider festival will also be running all day on Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th July alongside the Mitsubishi Motors...
Following their summer sell out show at Exeter Cathedral, Sandy Park presents one of the West Country's finest musical exports, Show of Hands In Concert.
Show of Hands, one of the strongest current forces in acoustic music, play at the home of the Exeter Chiefs on Friday, 16th June.
The band have been described as England's finest and most popular roots partnership and something of a 'people's band', regularly voicing the hopes, fears and life stories of scores of people in song. Joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass they are widely recognised for their resonating original...
At 9am on Monday 3rd April, the Exeter & East Devon Enterprise Zone opened for business.
The Enterprise Zone will provide business rate relief for new and growing businesses, worth up to £55,000 per business year on year, for up to five years.
This will mean new business growth, new investment, new opportunities for local business and new jobs for local people.
Building on our existing success and vision, the Enterprise Zone will also offer a range of incentives to attract and support businesses to the area. These include simplified planning, business support...
