The Magpie Arc.

Folk/Rock Supergroup - The Magpie Arc

Event Date: 
11/02/2024 - 8:00pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix, Gandy St. Exeter, Devon. EX4 3LS

The Magpie Arc is a cross-Border band out of Sheffield, Arran and Edinburgh featuring the multi- award-winning talents and wide musical influences of Nancy Kerr, Findlay Napier, Tom Wright, Alex Hunter and UK folk legend, guitarist Martin Simpson.

Formed from the idea of bringing together a group of established folk musicians who would mix their song-writing styles and musicianship in a full-on electric band to create exciting new music and update the classic 60’s and 70’s British folk/rock sound, the possibilities of The Magpie Arc being something special and unique on today’s...

South West tech companies offered growth boost

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 8:35am

Tech companies across the South West of England have the chance to work with top growth coaches and experts as part of Tech South West’s new business support programme.

Growth Forge will see tech firms utilise a proprietary assessment tool to identify two-to-three priority areas, then work with partners such as Microsoft, Sandler, Bishop Fleming, Ashfords, Howden and Program, along with a range of specialist business coaches, to develop and implement opportunities for growth.

The ‘supergroup’ of growth coaches includes business TedX speaker and author Ruth Farenga, business...

Decoding Cryptocurrencies: Investment Opportunities and Risks in Today's Digital Age

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 01/09/2024 - 6:25am

Cryptocurrencies have emerged as a significant force in the financial sector, offering a new paradigm of investment and economic interaction. This article delves into the intricate world of cryptocurrencies, shedding light on their history, investment potential, inherent risks, and the underlying blockchain technology, while also considering the regulatory landscape and future prospects.

The Rise of Digital Currencies: A Brief History

The genesis of digital currencies can be traced back to the creation of Bitcoin in 2009. It marked the beginning of a new era in finance,...

Midi TV Awards to Recognise and Celebrate Musical Talent in Devon

Community arts enterprise the Music in Devon Initiative CIC (MIDI) are delighted to announce that the first “Midi TV Awards” will be held at Bomba on Exeter Quay, Friday January 26th from 7.30pm.

MIDI TV is an online TV Station, akin to MTV for Devon. The MIDI TV awards aim to recognise and celebrate the huge amount of musical talent in Devon, with awards across 10 categories for the public to vote for.

There will be an announcement in mid-January about five Devon bands performing alongside the awards, hosted by a comedian, with a panel made up of local music industry...

Exeter veterans’ charity awarded Maximus Foundation grant   

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 9:57pm

Maximus Foundation UK, the not-for-profit arm of Maximus, has awarded a grant of £2,500 to Rock 2 Recovery to help fund free mental health support for veterans and their families.

The charity, based in Exeter, works across the country to support veterans and their immediate family members to adjust to life after the armed forces through specialist one-to-one change management coaching.

Rock 2 Recovery provides free sessions that are designed to support armed forces members and their families with their mental health, offering a practical framework for dealing with stress...

Countywide freeze sees gritters called into action

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 5:42pm

Devon’s gritter drivers are carrying out multiple treatments on the county’s main routes as freezing conditions are set to continue.

Teams are already out on roads in East and Mid Devon, while the majority of gritters will be heading out on Devon’s precautionary salting routes from 5pm onwards and again at 2am. The busiest cycle routes in Exeter will also be treated from 7pm tonight.

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Weather Warning for ice from 3pm this afternoon until 3am tomorrow and there’s also a chance of snow flurries. The UK Health Security Agency has also...

Spiers & Boden

The Mesmerising Spiers & Boden

Event Date: 
13/03/2024 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Best-known as founder and frontmen of folk big band Bellowhead, which regularly packs out major venues across the UK, including sold out shows at The Royal Albert Hall in London, Spiers & Boden remain at heart the original duo of Jon Boden and John ‘Squeezy’ Spiers who met at an Oxford session in the late ‘90s.

After a seven year hiatus, while they concentrated on the meteoric rise of Bellowhead and their signing to Universal Records, Spiers & Boden returned to stages as a duo in 2021, with the brand new album ‘Fallow Ground’ (Hudson Records) which went on to reach number 3...

Trio who experienced homelessness are now helping to set up ‘community’ cafes.

Three people who were helped to turn their lives around in Exeter have set up their own community café to help others - and now hope to see the idea take root across the country.

Dan Martins, Rebecca Harrison and Nathan O’Connor are all former residents of BCHA’s resettlement project Gabriel House in Smythen Street.

BCHA's Gabriel House offers a stabilising ‘first stop’ for those who have been through traumatic experiences as well as homelessness and often rough sleeping and supports people to go on to live full and meaningful lives.

Dan, 39, arrived at Gabriel...

Revolutionising the Future of Energy: Klarian's AI and analytics tech redefines pipeline efficiency, paving the way for a low-carbon future

Authored by Program
Posted: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 12:24pm

Leading innovator in pipeline technology, Klarian , has released details of its transformative AI solution, that has the potential to dramatically reduce carbon emissions associated with critical national infrastructure.

The solution takes a hybrid approach to pipeline condition monitoring and anomaly detection by combining physics-based insights with machine learning.

Klarian's pipeline health monitoring software represents a highly innovative development for the pipeline industry, as it can be applied to any pipeline (fuel, oil or water), thereby reducing the energy...

Liquid funds: Everything you need to know

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 01/08/2024 - 11:44am

There are many things to consider when investing, one of which is how liquid your current portfolio is.

Individuals are increasingly seeking avenues that provide flexibility and liquidity without compromising on returns, and this can prove challenging without knowing where to start.

That being said, one such financial instrument that has gained prominence in recent times is liquid funds.

In this article, we will delve into the intricacies of liquid fund investments, exploring how they can be a valuable component in a well-rounded financial strategy.

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