M&S and Rainbow Garden to spark something good for Exeter

Event Date: 
05/09/2016 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Exeter Community Rainbow Garden

M&S and Rainbow Garden are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.

On Monday 5 September, we are calling on volunteers to help us to revitalise an essential community green space that supports the local community as a free, public green-space where people can hone horticultural skills and knowledge and take home free, organic fruit and vegetables.

We aim to achieve this, among other jobs, by pruning, weeding, watering...

M&S and Willowbrook Primary to spark something good for Exeter

Event Date: 
05/09/2016 - 10:15am
Venue: 
Willowbrook Primary School, Exeter

M&S and Willowbrook Primary School, a community school in Beacon’s Heath, are calling on local people to roll up their sleeves and Spark Something Good in a week of volunteering that will positively impact 24 projects at the heart of the community in Exeter and Plymouth.

On Monday 5 September, we are calling on volunteers to help us to refresh the school’s community areas by re-painting the main hall and the school’s community room which regularly host clubs and classes for adults in the evenings as well as children’s clubs and events run by local organisations and charities...

Overnight closure planned on Bridge Road

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 08/19/2016 - 10:54am

Bridge Road in Exeter will be closed overnight on Thursday 25 August.

The road will be closed from 10pm until 5am the following morning to change the traffic management.

Traffic will be moved to the east (downstream) side of Countess Wear Bridge, to enable work to start on the upstream area.

For more information or to subscribe to regular updates visit https://new.devon.gov.uk/bridgeroad/

Mathematics students celebrate exam success

One of England’s first mathematics free schools is sending record rates of students to the world’s best universities, just two years after opening.

The Exeter Mathematics School is already among the top performing state schools in the country. It is one of only two sixth forms to specialise in Mathematics and Physics, and is sponsored by the University of Exeter and Exeter College.

The sixth form offers young people in the South West who show potential to do well in those subjects the chance to study an exciting and challenging curriculum, and work with leading academics at...

Locally sourced Dexter 'n chips

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 08/19/2016 - 8:19am

Rusty Pig in Ottery St Mary is holding a ‘Dexter’ event on August Bank Holiday weekend, to highlight the importance of local sourcing.

The Dexter beef will be served as super-sized steak and chips cooked in beef dripping at the ethical restaurant in Yonder Street on Friday 26 and Saturday 27 August.

Rusty Pig owner Robin Rea believes that local sourcing has become ever more popular, and says there are more benefits than may be immediately obvious.

“People have started to take the phrase ‘locally sourced’ for granted as so many businesses are using it,” he said....

Investing in property overseas: What you need to know

Authored by Newshound
Posted: Fri, 08/19/2016 - 6:57am

So you’ve decided to invest in property overseas, that’s exciting! Whether you are going to take the plunge and move out to a new country and a different way of life or use your property as a second source of income and holiday home, there’s lots to think about before you sign any paperwork. Here’s what you need to know about the process:

Reputable estate agents It’s imperative that you locate your property through a reputable expert, and you should be able to locate one in any country – click here for a good example of one such expert, located in Portugal. These estate agents...

7 tips for managing annual leave #InaNutshell

Authored by Bitpod
Posted: Fri, 08/19/2016 - 6:08am

Jacqui Cousins from Belvedere HR shares her tips on managing annual leave in Bitpod's latest In a Nutshell video.

Jacqui talks about the legal requirements that need to be taken into account when managing annual leave, how to deal with a holiday request that you need to decline and what to do when your employee leaves your business when they are still owed holiday.

To find out more contact Jacqui via email at info@belvederehr.co.uk or call her on 01392 668 659

For more expert advise sharing videos, visit the In a Nutshell YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/...

XYBC raise £650 for Devon Air Ambulance Trust

XYBC , which has been supported by Ashfords LLP since its inception in 2002, gives young professionals within the Exeter business community the opportunity to network and socialise.

XYBC hosted a number of fundraising events throughout the year to support its charity of the year - Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) and its efforts helped raise over £650 .

Committee Member, Lee Ward commented: " We are delighted to be able to present DAAT with a cheque for £672.52. Young professionals from a number of local businesses have attended events and supported XYBC over the past year...

Excitement runs high for ‘City to Sea’ team challenge

On Saturday 3 September, a dedicated team of 11 staff from Princesshay shopping centre in Exeter will be competing in the tough ‘City to Sea’ marathon and ultramarathon to raise money for Exeter Deaf Academy.

City to Sea is a challenging 26.58 mile run or walk starting from Exeter’s historic quayside. The event, organised by Torbay Holiday Helpers Network, is an undulating route across rolling Devon countryside with the added challenge of timed checkpoints. It follows riverside paths, country lanes, woodland tracks and cliff top climbs finishing at Babbacombe Downs in Torquay....

Exeter School celebrates excellent A Level results

Exeter School pupils, parents and staff are celebrating a set of excellent A Level results.

Thirty-four pupils scored three or more A* or A grades with 18% at A*. Over half of all grades were A* and A with 83% at A*, A and B.

The school is particularly proud of its record number of medical offers this year with 11 pupils going on to study Medicine, two to study Veterinary Science and one to study Physiotherapy.

Twins Becky and Chris Richardson scooped up an incredible seven A* between them. Head Girl Becky is going to study Medicine at Nottingham University. She...

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