Paradigm Norton nets prestigious award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2017 - 9:46pm

Bristol based Paradigm Norton has won the Citywire New Model Adviser of the Year 2017 award for the South West for the eighth time.

The award was presented to Paradigm Norton’s Chief Executive Barry Horner by writer and actor Gyles Brandreth at the Park Plaza Westminster Hotel in London.

Barry Horner commented: “Financial Planners among the 6000 strong readership of New Model Adviser® completed an in-depth survey and were then judged on factors such as professional qualification and client satisfaction. 220 short-listed firms were then taken through a further interview...

SW insurer to open the laughter lines for Red Nose Day

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2017 - 9:26pm

South West insurance firm Cornish Mutual has once again been selected to be the region’s call centre for Red Nose Day 2017. On Friday 24th March, Comic Relief will be taking over screens across the nation asking people to ‘make your laugh matter’.

The Cornish Mutual call centre at its Truro headquarters will represent the South West on the big night, providing a focal point for the region’s fundraising efforts as well as handling donation calls from across the country. More than 100 volunteers from the organisation and other local businesses will be manning the phone-lines, and...

Exeter School team makes it into F1 in Schools Final for second year running

An Exeter School F1 in Schools team is in the hot-seat after winning three trophies in the Regional Final held at South Devon University Technical College, earning them a place in the National Final. This is the second year the co-educational independent school has qualified for the National Final which takes place in March.

The team called Vulcan won a place in the National Final after coming first in the Development Class as well as earning trophies for Fastest Development Class Car and Best Engineered Development Class Car.

Exeter School team Deus came a close second in...

Devon volunteers take on Arctic Challenge

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Posted: Mon, 02/06/2017 - 3:53pm

Whatever weather the rest of winter throws at us, six volunteers with the local Samaritans charity are well prepared - because they’ve encountered temperatures down to minus 20 degrees Celsius, dug snow holes, and driven huskies.

The six volunteers, who live in Exeter and East Devon and are supporters of the local Samaritans branch, have just completed an Arctic Survival Challenge at Raftlaven in the northern Swedish wilderness, miles from the nearest settlement.

The challenge was to show the volunteers’ ability to adapt and live in the harsh environment where snow was many...

Exeter Cathedral Spring Lecture

Event Date: 
21/02/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Canon Professor Elaine Graham, who holds positions at the University of Chester and Chester Cathedral, will give the Cathedral’s Spring Lecture on the topic “Speaking of God in a world troubled by religion” (21st February 2017 at 19.30)

The event is part of a cycle of lectures, talks and workshops organised by the Cathedral which aims to reach out to a range of audiences from those curious about the Christian faith through to those with an interest in academic theology.

The event takes place in the Chapter House on 21st February 2017 at 19.30.

Tickets are free and...

Exeter Cathedral Spring Lecture

Event Date: 
21/02/2017 - 7:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Cathedral

Canon Professor Elaine Graham, who holds positions at the University of Chester and Chester Cathedral, will give the Cathedral’s Spring Lecture on the topic “Speaking of God in a world troubled by religion” (21st February 2017 at 19.30)

The event is part of a cycle of lectures, talks and workshops organised by the Cathedral which aims to reach out to a range of audiences from those curious about the Christian faith through to those with an interest in academic theology.

The event takes place in the Chapter House on 21st February 2017 at 19.30.

Tickets are free and...

Spring dates not to miss at Exeter Racecourse

Authored by Lucy
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2017 - 2:18pm

With spring in the air, and a spring in the step of race loving folk, March ushers in the first of the Festivals.

Cheltenham is on the tip of everybody’s tongues and as the sports pages fill with the clatter and clamour of anticipation, Exeter Racecourse will play host to its own little corner of Festival heaven with its preview evening on March 7.

Just one week before that famous roar heralds the start of Cheltenham 2017, ITV Racing’s Luke Harvey, David Pipe, Philip Hobbs, Nick Scholfield and Harry Derham will run the rule over the runners and give their thoughts on...

Emergency food delivered to animals stranded by Italian avalanche

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Posted: Mon, 02/06/2017 - 1:25pm

The Donkey Sanctuary and World Horse Welfare have swung into action to provide essential food and support to hundreds of donkeys and horses left stranded in heavy snowfall following January’s earthquake in Abruzzo, Italy.

Food is arriving in Abruzzo, Italy to help animals who have been left trapped and starving in snow following multiple earthquakes that took place in January. The Donkey Sanctuary has joined forces with World Horse Welfare to provide food and hay to donkeys, horses and other livestock.

The Abruzzo region of Italy was hit by an earthquake on 17/18 January...

University backs Exeter Cycling Charter

The University of Exeter is encouraging more students and staff to cycle to campus by signing a citywide charter aiming to tackle inactive lifestyles, congestion and pollution.

The University of Exeter became the latest supporter of the Exeter Cycling Charter on Wednesday 25 January, joining over 150 different organisations.

The Charter aims to make Exeter a city where people of all ages can cycle to their place of work or study safely. It encourages the prioritisation of people on the city’s roads and public spaces in a way that makes cycling a safe, natural choice for...

Contestants wanted for Gordon Ramsay cookery show

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2017 - 11:20am

Gordon Ramsay’s production company is looking for amateur cooks to take part in a brand new ITV series, with a chance to win a cash prize.

Culinary Genius is the competitive cookery show, where skill matters!

Judged by Gordon an other top celebrity chefs, the production company is looking for people who simply love to cook and are really good at doing it.

Interested? Email culinarygenius@studioramsay.com for an application form or visit www.itv.com/beontv for details.

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