PKF Francis Clark announces fourth annual innovation and technology conference

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 7:08am

PKF Francis Clark today announced its fourth annual innovation and technology conference taking place at the Exeter University Innovation Centre on Tuesday 19 April 2016.

Innovation and technology plays an increasingly important role in South West businesses, improving products and production processes and in accessing new markets both at home and overseas. Alongside tax experts from PKF Francis Clark, there will be presentations from Ashfords and Crowdcube, who will bring their considerable experience and expertise to the conference.

Dashboard, an innovative firm based at...

Police continue to investigate Plymouth train crash

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 6:58am

Officers from British Transport Police are continuing to investigate following a low-speed collision at Plymouth railway station on Sunday, 3 April which took place shortly after 3.30pm.

A number of people sustained injuries as a result of the collision between two trains, and a total of 15 people were taken to hospital on Sunday for treatment to a range of injuries.

Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson said: “We are currently undertaking a joint investigation alongside the Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) and the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).

“We are...

Survey reveals Exeter people depriving themselves of a good nights sleep

On average we spend around 24 years of our lives asleep. With that amount of time spent tucked up in bed you could be forgiven for thinking that choosing a mattress to sleep on could be a tedious and careful selection process.

Though a recent survey has revealed that the people of Exeter would rather put more time into considering what clothes they want to wear from the high street or where to top up their tans on their summer holiday.

Online mattress company Leesa conducted an independent study, which found that 36% of people think picking a destination of where to sleep...

We are Electric!

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Tue, 04/05/2016 - 6:28am

Exeter’s Trinity Fire & Security Systems is putting environmental issues at the forefront of its work at Heathrow, by introducing new, state of the art electric BMWs for use on site.

The company’s first electric vehicle was delivered earlier in the year to support Heathrow Airport Ltd’s sustainability drive to reduce emissions and go greener.

The car is a BMW i3, dual branded with Trinity and HAL logos for easy identification, and attracts much admiration and positive comments from other contractors. It was airside passed earlier this year and is now used by a team of...

Big Fish Little Fish family rave - Steampunk Techno Special

Event Date: 
22/05/2016 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix

Family fun for the post-rave generation of parents. Helping parents be responsibly irresponsible since 2013.

Join us in May for our Techno Special “Infernal Machines” - Steampunk Theme!

DJs Signal Jammer (NoNoM DJs), plus resident Little My play (grown up) dance music on the multi-sensory dancefloor with glitter cannons, bubbles and giant parachute dance.

More fun activities upstairs in the Voodoo Lounge (to be announced).

Craft tables with giant colouring mural, themed crafts and playdoh table. Play area with tents and tunnels and baby chillout space with...

Coffee Morning

Event Date: 
23/04/2016 - 10:00am
Venue: 
Pinhoe Hall Church, Pinhoe, Exeter

Cakes, raffle and items for sale between 10am and noon.

Go along and support the Rainbows, Brownies and Guides.

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman to play Exeter

Nominated for this year's BBC Radio 2 Folk Award for Best Duo ( having previously won in 2013 ), Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman will appear at Exeter Phoenix on April 17th in support of their new 'mini-album', entitled ' Saved For A Rainy Day'.

Grab your chance to see them perform locally before they head off to play at The Royal Albert Hall in London for the BBC Folk Awards.

"Over the years there have been several cover songs we have performed live and never got round to recording , along with a couple of original songs that didn't ' fit ' with our previous full releases...

Win tickets to After Dark Music Festival * competition closed *

Los Pacaminos featuring Paul Young will headline the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink ‘After Dark Music Festival’ on Thursday 21st April.

The hugely popular After Dark events run on the Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights of the festival weekend in the Exeter Castle Courtyard. This year the After Dark Music Festival is sponsored by Pavey Group.

Fronted by one of the UK's finest and best loved vocalists, Paul Young, Los Pacaminos will entertain the crowds with its Americana/Tex Mex sound, both classics and original material.

They will be supported by two...

A Buddhist Talk- Why Meditate?

Event Date: 
23/04/2016 - 2:00pm to 4:30pm
Venue: 
Exeter Phoenix (Drama Studio)

Exeter Diamond Way Buddhist Centre have the pleasure to announce the following in Exeter: "A Buddhist Talk- Why Meditate?" with Marcin Baranski.

The lecture will be on Saturday April 23rd @ 14:00 in the Drama Studio, Exeter Phoenix. Tickets will be on sale at the door £6/£4 concessions. After the lecture there will be a Q&A followed by a short meditation for those who wish to participate.

The talk requires no previous knowledge or experience of Buddhism or the Buddhist practice and all are welcome to attend.

Haven Banks wins national award

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 04/04/2016 - 4:37pm

Devon County Council and Exeter College have been recognised nationally for the pioneering and innovative Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre.

The partnership has been recognised with an Association of Colleges Beacon Award for Innovation in Further Education.

The college has been working in partnership with Devon County Council to develop Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre with the aim of encouraging more young people and adults to get involved in outdoor activities.

The success of the project has been demonstrated by the recruitment of more than 200 full time...

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