Specialists at leading law firm Foot Anstey have advised the highly creative children's media business, Silvergate Media, on their partnership with private equity firm Shamrock Capital Advisors.
Los Angeles-based Shamrock Capital Advisors has acquired a majority stake in Silvergate to support their global growth, organically and by acquisition as well as the continued development of intellectual property, library rights and digital capabilities.
Silvergate has a wide portfolio of projects in production, including Octonauts (currently in its fourth season) and its newest...
A free event to help communities across Devon prepare for incidents such as severe weather and flooding is being held near Exeter next week.
The interactive day, entitled 'Becoming Resilient', will include guest speakers, workshops, case studies and an expert question and answer panel.
It's being held on Wednesday 11 May, from 10am to 4pm, at the Kenn Centre in Kennford. Aimed at those interested or involved in emergency and recovery planning in their community, the event will include sessions on rest centres, Devon’s snow warden scheme, emergency plan implementation, risk...
Teignbridge District Council has issued its first £1m community charge to developers building new homes at Sentry’s Farm in Exminster.
Known as the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL), this levy or charge on new housing and some retail developments will be used to fund infrastructure such as schools, green spaces, cycle paths and road improvements, providing vital facilities for Exminster residents.
Housing developers are required to pay a levy to Teignbridge at the start of house building.
Parishes like Exminster which have their Neighbourhood Plan in place are...
Wessex Reserve Forces’ & Cadets’ Association (Wessex RFCA), has been announced as one of the sponsors of Devon Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Business Dinner, featuring a key note speech from well known entrepreneur and BBC ‘Dragon’, Deborah Meaden. Joining Babcock, Devon County Show, Redrok UK and Transport Partner Plymouth City Bus as a sponsor of the event, Wessex RFCA’s sponsorship of the Annual Business Dinner, taking place on 19th May at Sandy Park, Exeter, demonstrates its commitment to working with the local business community. Suzi Cumberland, Head of Operations at Devon Chamber...
Despite failing to win a seat, the Green Party is now the third party in Exeter, achieving a higher proportion of the vote than either the Lib Dems or UKIP. The Party’s lead candidate in St David’s and former parliamentary candidate, Diana Moore, came fifth in the ward.
Diana said:“Of course I am disappointed we didn’t win a seat but this was none-the-less a positive result and I am very grateful to the 655 people who voted for me. I am also hugely grateful to the dedicated team of members and supporters who supported the campaign.
A leading South West law firm has promoted four of its lawyers to partner after a successful year of financial and business growth. Stephens Scown LLP has promoted four senior associates to partner. They are Charisse Crawford of the inheritance and trust disputes team, David Culshaw of the corporate team who is also head of food and drink, Mike Davies who is a disputes resolution specialist, and Giles Dunning of the corporate team who specialises in work in the IFA sector. The promotions come as Stephens Scown begins its new financial year on 1 May. Last financial year saw revenue grow by...
On the back of a major growth in 2015/16, RH have recruited two new members to their expanding media team.
Shala Weeks has joined RH as Media Planner/Buyer in the offline team and Eleanor Williams joins as Digital Marketing Executive to support the expanding online team.
“It has been an exciting year for RH, we have gained a record number of clients and, in particular, our work in the Higher & Further Education sectors has increased, especially with the recent Aston University appointment.
"Shala and Eleanor bring in much needed resource and particular...
Your essential guide to what’s on in and around Exeter this weekend (6-8 May 2016).
THEATRE
The Beanfield Friday & Saturday, Bike Shed Theatre, Exeter "It’s a very sore subject around here. There are raw wounds.” It’s been 30 years since the Battle of the Beanfield – a brutal crackdown on the annual Stonehenge Free Festival. Called away from policing the miners’ strike, officers enforced an injunction around the ancient stones with bloody violence and mass arrests. Armed with a camera, a map and home-made riot gear, Breach set out to mark the anniversary with a...
Mini’s Academy has launched an exciting partnership with David Lloyd at Sandy Park.
The Academy, part of the legacy from Exeter’s successful hosting of the Rugby World Cup 2015, is available to younger gym members on Thursdays between 4.30 and 5.30pm as part of their All Stars Programme.
Co-founded by former Exeter Chiefs player Nic Sestaret and with coaching delivered by Exeter Chief’s Community Coaches, Mini's Academy is designed to promote the social and health benefits of team sport, introducing children aged between four and seven to rugby, a sport that has at its...
