Exeter based LHC Architecture + Urbanism is set to take fundraising efforts to new heights this year, in aid of children’s bereavement support charity, Balloons.
Staff from the award winning architecture firm have already begun planning a wide range of fundraising events to help raise money for the charity, which is known for providing support to children throughout Exeter, east and mid Devon.
Formed in 2007, Balloons supports children, young people and their families before an expected death or following the death of someone important in their lives.
Exeter was recently named as an ambitious ‘cluster’ in the annual Tech City report.
The report deconstructs and analyses the landscape of the UK’s digital and technological industries - with the South West performing extremely well. It even goes as far as to highlight the region’s success within the digital marketing and ecommerce industries. In fact, the report has stated that 5.2% within the region are in the digital tech economy. So, what is driving Exeter’s success within this area - and why is it proving so popular? The digital industry is booming - but why? Between 2011 and...
A major investment fund which has helped dozens of South West social ventures to grow and flourish has celebrated its first anniversary with a special reception in the region.
The £1.2 million Seedbed accelerator programme has already supported 30 social ventures, including Exeter Community Initiative; Dontsendmeacard.com, Exeter and the Tanglewood Project, near Tiverton, with many more about to benefit from its exciting opportunities in 2016.
The success of these ventures has been celebrated at a special reception at Devon’s Dartington Hall, where Seedbed recruits both...
The highly acclaimed, Michael Caines’ 7 Chefs Dinner is being held at Exeter Golf and Country Club this year, strengthening links between the club and the Exeter Festival of South West Food and Drink.
As a third year sponsor of the VIP Lounge at the festival, Exeter Golf and Country Club was the first choice venue for the prestigious 7 Chefs Dinner which is growing year on year. The club is also the venue for the South West Chef of the Year Awards in October, also organised by Michael Caines, MBE.
The 7 Chefs Dinner is an annual event bringing together the top chefs of the...
Businesses in Exeter and the surrounding areas have been given a boost with the appointment of new provider offering free business advice
Exeter City Council has announced the engagement of BIP (Business Information Point) with their business partners Cosmic to deliver Business Advice Support from 1 April.
Exeter City Council, East Devon District Council, Mid Devon District Council and Teignbridge District Council decided to pool their resources to provide a Business Advice Support service covering all four Local Authority areas. Tenders were sought from suitable providers...
Top 50 UK law firm Browne Jacobson has been named ‘Best Managed National Firm’ at the 2016 Managing Partners’ Forum (MPF) Awards, in association with Harvard Business Review and The Financial Times.
Browne Jacobson was delighted to receive the coveted award, alongside other professional services award winners on the night such as PWC, CMS Cameron McKenna, Dentons, Hogan Lovell, RPC and Irwin Mitchell.
The awards ceremony, which took place at the London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square and was hosted by impressionist Jon Culshaw, recognises management excellence in...
There’s no denying that casino games have taken a whole new popularity over the last few years. Visitors to Las Vegas hit record figures last year with over 40 million enjoying the revelry of the strip, whilst the online world the industry is continuously seeing growth . But where exactly is better to play?
In some cases it’s a non-issue, for many online gaming isn’t available, with only Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware in the United States having passed legislation over the past year, but can it be argued that the thrill of a brick-and-mortar casino can’t be beaten anyway?...
Over the next couple of months, The Bike Shed Theatre continues to host some of most exciting new work from around the country.
The Wardrobe Ensemble, who recently enjoyed sell-out success with Eloise and The Curse of the Golden Whisk, bring a new show for a much more adult audience, 1972: The Future of Sex. Winner of The Stage Award for Acting Excellence, the company return to Exeter as part of a national tour.
Also coming to Exeter following a phenomenal Edinburgh debut is Breach Theatre with The Beanfield, a multi-media show set between the 1985...
he Donkey Sanctuary is holding its second Car Show at the Sidmouth headquarters on Sunday 03 July. A whole range of cars will be showcased from the vintage era to the modern day classics, lovingly presented by their owners and clubs.
When: Sunday 03 July from 10:00am – 14:00pm
Where: The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 0NU
What: This year's Donkey Sanctuary Car Show aims to bring car fanatics of all types together, showcasing vintage era to modern day classics. This show is a must attend for anyone with an enthusiasm for cars.
The Exeter School Junior Choir, Middle School Choir and Senior Choir joined together with friends of Exeter School for a wonderful Choral Society concert in Exeter Cathedral on Thursday 17 March. The concert began with Paul Patterson’s Magnificat, conducted by Director of Music Mr Tamblyn. This was a challenging and exciting piece for the choir to learn; everybody enjoyed perfecting the rhythmic and harmonic complexities, and thrilled by the eight-piece brass band and two percussionists, who added real drive and verve to the music. We were honoured to have Mr Patterson, an internationally...
