Ben Bradshaw MP spoke to a large crowd at the first Exeter School Medical Society meeting of the term.
Pupils gained a fascinating insight into the work of an MP who has represented Exeter since 1997 and held a number of significant positions in the Cabinet.
He spoke briefly on the different approaches to medical health care and discussed the pros and cons of a National Health Service before opening the floor to questions.
Pupils asked a wide range of questions on many aspects of current politics as well as the future of Medicine which will stand potential Upper...
The Virgin Money Exeter Store on 60 South Street is holding a coffee morning as part of Macmillan Cancer Supports’ World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. On 30th September Virgin Money Stores up and down the UK will be offering tea, coffee and a range of tasty treats as they support Macmillan Cancer Support in their famous coffee morning event.
Macmillan Cancer Support know how a cancer diagnosis can affect everything. So they offer support to the person and their family and help them take back some control in their life. From help with money worries and advice about work, to someone who’...
Your credit rating is one of the most important financial tools you’ll ever possess, and one over which you possess plenty of control. By showing awareness of your own financial budget, and borrowing and repaying wisely, you’ll soon possess the means to take out larger loans or obtain a mortgage. But how do you build it in the first place? Here are seven methods:
Use a credit building credit card
These do what they say on the tin – they’re simply cards primarily designed to build up a credit rating. Although the interest rate is fairly eye-watering compared to other cards...
A business which has employees who are satisfied, happy and engaged with their jobs is usually much better prepared to face possible challenges and issues in the future than one which does not. Many departmental managers make the mistake of failing to invest in the satisfaction of their employees, a decision which often leads to disastrous results for the company overall. Your employees are at the very heart of your department; because of this it’s important to ensure that they are satisfied at work, especially if they deal with customers regularly. Employees who feel satisfied with their...
A special Evensong was held in Exeter Cathedral recently, led by the Dean of Exeter, the Very Reverend Dr Jonathan Draper, to give thanks to the Freemasons of Devonshire for the nave furniture donated by them over the course of several years.
The dais, altar and lectern were designed by cathedral architect Camilla Finlay and produced some years ago and have now been completed by the recent addition of a font, which were all funded through a generous donation of many thousands of pounds by the Masonic Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire.
Dartmoor National Park Authority has officially launched their new Donate for Dartmoor scheme with help from the Totnes Ramblers.
Donate for Dartmoor has been set up to raise money for a variety of conservation projects across the National Park. There are three separate funds – Recreational Dartmoor, Natural Dartmoor and Historic Dartmoor – so people can choose to support an area of work that means the most to them.
Members of the Totnes Ramblers enjoyed a nostalgic walk along Nun’s Cross Path near Princetown to hand over a cheque for £5,000 to the Donate for Dartmoor...
Vienna Festival Ballet return to Exeter Corn Exchange on Wednesday 12 October with their production of Snow White.
Based on the traditional Grimm brothers’ story, this ballet incorporates all the essential elements – a beautiful girl, an enchanted mirror and a poisoned apple.
Hip-hopping dwarves help Snow White find her Prince Charming in this story by one of the most respected small touring companies in Europe.
Tickets cost £22 (£16 under 16s) and can be booked by phone from the venue on 01392 665938 or online at www.exetercornexchange.co.uk
A unique talent event for promoting teamwork skills among young accountants recently took place at Exeter University.
The X-Factor-inspired show called "Bishop Fleming's Got Talent" was the culmination of many months of work by the Bright Futures team of the Top 40 firm, made up of members of an innovative 12-month personal development and mentoring programme, who were given an opportunity to shine in front of their peers.
On stage at the university's Forum building were a mixture of live and recorded performances covering dance, singing, stage show scenes, and even a...
Devon-based Ashburton Motor Works has entered into a corporate partnership agreement with One Big Mop to provide production vehicles for the upcoming film The Darkness of the Moor.
The film, which is based on Dartmoor and the legend of the Evil Rider, completes its shooting in October.
The Darkness of the Moor follows a man who takes his seven-year-old daughter to Dartmoor to experience a traditional May Day celebration. When she disappears he cannot discern whether he is relapsing into madness or if the devil has actually taken her. The film has been shot entirely on...
The IOE is hosting an inaugural Word Trade Summit in partnership with the University of Plymouth, on October 5th, aimed at businesses in the South West who are working in international trade. Entitled ‘The Commonwealth & Beyond’, the Summit which runs from 2pm-7pm at the Castle Hotel in Taunton will examine the issues and opportunities in accessing new markets - and the debate will help to shape the future of international trade.
In an ever changing business environment, the Institute is working to raise the skills of those involved in international trade by engaging with...
