Shadow Minister for AI and Intellectual Property to deliver keynote talk at South West AI conference

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 1:41pm

The South West Business Council (SWBC) has announced that the Shadow Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intellectual Property, Matt Rodda, will deliver the keynote address at their conference: ‘Harnessing the Power of AI: Meeting the Challenges’ on 16th February 2024 at the Great Hall, University of Exeter.

The event, co-sponsored by tech giants Microsoft, specialist law firm Michelmores, and leading AI company Hertzian, will be held in response to the Chancellor’s Autumn statement released in November 2023. The statement outlined the significant opportunities for...

Local housebuilder helps community find their dream home

Event Date: 
16/03/2024 - 11:00am to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Redrow South West - Saxon Brook

People looking to have a stress-free move are being invited to a helpful advice session, organised by a local housebuilder.

Redrow South West is hosting a ‘Meet the Experts’ event for those looking to purchase their dream home in Exeter, from 11am-4pm on Saturday 16 March at Saxon Brook, on Blackmore Drive.

Attendees will benefit from valuable advice from an Independent Financial Advisor, who will be on hand to provide support and tips to those looking at purchasing a new home. There will be information about mortgages available, and the opportunity to chat to the team...

Navigating the Post-Pandemic World: Strategies for Success

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 9:35am

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the panorama of the international economy, bringing possibilities and problems for companies everywhere. Organisations hoping to prosper in this new climate must comprehend and put into practice post-pandemic success techniques as we move forward.

McKinsey identifies several key trends shaping the post-COVID economy, including increased government scrutiny due to its role as a lender and owner of last resort, restructuring of corporate portfolios, shifts in supply chains necessitated by geopolitical tensions and the need for resilience, and...

Mindful Gaming: The Role of Responsible Gambling in Enjoyable Casino Experience

Authored by Ellie Green
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 7:55am

Welcome to the thrilling world of casino gaming, where excitement and entertainment converge. As you step into the realm of casinos online UK, it's essential to embrace mindful gaming.

The joy of playing your favorite games should always be accompanied by a sense of responsibility, ensuring that your casino experiences remain enjoyable without veering into the realm of potential harm.

Balancing Act: The Intersection of Thrill and Responsibility

The allure of the slots, the strategic play at the tables – it's all part of the adrenaline-pumping experience. However, mindful...

Playing by the rules, childhood, dress and imagination: A new exhibition at Killerton National Trust near Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/12/2024 - 12:00am

Opening on 10 February, Killerton’s new exhibition, Playing by the rules, childhood, dress and imagination, will be open to visit every day from 11am, last admission at 3.30pm.

Using children’s clothes from Killerton’s extensive costume collection, the exhibition explores developments in clothing and fashion for children between the ages of two and twelve over the last 200 years.

‘What I envy the little girls of today is the fewness and simplicity of their garments...’ (Eleanor Acland, Goodbye for the Present , 1935)

Lady Eleanor Acland, who lived at Killerton...

People asked to choose the right service as Devon’s NHS prepares for busy half-term

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/11/2024 - 11:56pm

People in Devon, Plymouth and Torbay are being urged to do their bit to relieve pressure at busy hospitals by making use of NHS 111 and local urgent treatment centres and minor injury units this half-term.

Emergency Departments (EDs) at all the county’s hospitals are currently seeing very high demand, and many have ambulances outside waiting to handover patients.

Other parts of the NHS healthcare system have capacity to look after people with less severe needs to allow EDs (also known as A&E) to focus on those who need help the most.

Staff at NHS111 can...

Exeter's Tyler Grange names Jon Berry as Managing Director, as Simon Ursell moves to Chair

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/11/2024 - 11:45pm

Exeter-based B Corp four-day week firm environmental consultancy Tyler Grange has appointed Jon Berry as Managing Director. He supersedes Simon Ursell, who becomes Chair of the firm.

Both proven and innovative business leaders co-founded The Quay's Tyler Grange - expert in arboriculture, ecology and landscape planning – 14 years ago.

As Managing Director, Jon Berry - previously Sales Director / Director of People, Places & Purpose – is now responsible for developing the consultancy’s commercial, people and ESG strategies and leading its 100+ strong nationwide team...

Local children visit the secondary school to benefit from its Primary Sports Offer

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 02/11/2024 - 11:39pm

Pupils from six local primary schools have taken part in a tag rugby festival at West Exe School, part of the Ted Wragg Multi-Academy Trust , thanks to the school’s Primary Sports Offer.

The primary schools taking advantage of West Exe’s Primary Sports Offer are Alphington, Exwick Heights, Ide, Bowhill, St Gabriel’s and St Thomas. Each school is invited to participate in six festivals across the school year, these involve a wide range of sports from cross country and multi skills to tag rugby.

Each school also takes part in a Year 6 Competitive sporting league in...

Exeter Seed Swap 2024!

Get inspired and start planning for the 2024 growing season!

Have you got seeds to spare that are not past their use-by date that you can give away or swap for something else?

Even if you don’t have seeds to swap, go along anyway. Find some seeds and start your gardening journey this year.

This event is for everyone and all seeds are free!

Exeter Seed Swap 2024

Sunday 18 Feb, 10.30am-2.30pm

Positive Light Projects , Sidwell Street, Exeter EX46RD

Entry is free (donations welcome).

Organised by Exeter Seed Bank , the...

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How to Pick the Perfect Pair of Snow Goggles for Your Next Skiing Holiday

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Sat, 02/10/2024 - 6:03pm

Winter's here, and that means one thing — it's time to pack your poles and embark on your next ski trip. If you do, you're not alone: more Brits are taking ski trips every winter, frequenting not just UK slopes in the Cairngorms and Glencoe but also American resorts in states like Colorado and New Hampshire.

Once you hit the slopes, though, you won't want to mar your potentially amazing experiences by running into eye injuries. Skiing makes you especially vulnerable to snow blindness, a temporary yet painful condition that the College of Optometrists notes occurs when an...

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