Exeter-based PR & Marketing consultancy, Glen King PR launched the first of its new series of quarterly Technical Breakfasts held at Lloyd’s Kitchen, aimed at members of the Construction industry. The independently-run consultancy, which recently celebrated 10 years in business, boasts a diverse portfolio of clients across all sectors, with a specialist knowledge of the construction industry. The technical focused groups are targeted to small groups of up to 20 invited guests and sponsored by a host speaker with expertise in their individual field.
Flashback to a month ago when my boyfriend Patrick convinced me to head down to the Exeter fan zone and immerse myself in the Rugby World Cup. Now, four weeks on, I’ve watched Ireland beat France and lose to Argentina, seen Wales lose to South Africa and Argentina lose to Australia and, finally, New Zealand win the world cup.
Brought up a Birmingham City FC supporter with no knowledge of rugby, I’ve seen my whole outlook on the sport change under 2015’s world cup – for the better I must add.
That’s why Patrick and I headed down to Sandy Park to watch the Exeter Chiefs play...
There is a huge pay gap between workers living in the East and West of the South West region, with the people living in the East amongst the best paid in the country, earning up to £12,500 more than those living in the West, where earnings are well below the national average.
That is one of the findings of the ManpowerGroup Pay League, a series of local insights into UK pay trends from ManpowerGroup, the world leader in innovative workforce solutions. ManpowerGroup’s analysis is based on the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings from the Office of National Statistics.
Monday 14th December 2015, 13.00-14.00 in the Chapter House
The Pastime Players, an Exeter based amateur Reminiscence Theatre Company, is returning to the Cathedral's Chapter House.
Their latest show, Tis the season to be jolly! recalls, through verbatim memories and music, what Christmas was like in 1950's Britain. After the performance, there will be an opportunity for the audience to share their own memories of Christmas past.
Do join us for a seasonal session of nostalgia. Tea, coffee and mince pies will be provided. £5.
A family friendly retelling of the Christmas Story, with Christmas Carols at Exeter Cathedral.
Look out for Angels singing on high, Mary and Joseph and their donkey, shepherd with their sheep and wise men with carols. The Cathedral will host 5 short acts from the story of Jesus' birth.
The great west doors of the Cathedral will open at 1.30 and all are welcome to step inside and hear again the good news of Jesus birth.
A popular city hotel is experiencing a record number of bookings from across Devon this Christmas.
The Mercure Exeter Southgate Hotel will be hosting a number of party nights over the Christmas period with a Roaring 20’s theme.
Currently, the hotel is expecting over 3,500 guests, almost double the amount of guests who attended the Moulin Rouge themed parties last year.
Guests will be greeted upon arrival with a complimentary drink followed by a three course festive dinner. The event will also include a disco, complete with a DJ and photo booth.
Staff from Thomson Reuters are helping Exeter’s Royal Albert Memorial Museum save a hoard of 22,888 Roman coins for Devon; by volunteering their time, they have raised over £1,500.
The money was raised through the Thomson Reuters Community Champion Awards. Their Dollars for Doers program allows employees to show support for the causes they are most passionate about and turn their volunteer time into a grant.
About the hoard
The hoard comprises 22,888 4th-century Roman coins and is the third largest hoard ever found. It was unearthed by a local metal detectorist on...
Improvements to Turks Head Junction in Honiton will get underway on Monday (9 November).
The current T-junction meets Exeter Road to connect the western end of Honiton to the A30 dual carriageway.
The scheme will change the existing layout to a mini roundabout, along with a zebra crossing on Exeter Road. The overall improvements will reduce traffic queues which can, at times, reach the A30 and create a safety problem.
The work will take 20 weeks, continuing until the end of March, but it is scheduled to be complete before the Easter holidays.
A Stagecoach South West employee was among the winners at the annual Stagecoach Group Champions Awards.
The awards – now in their sixth year – recognise excellence over six areas including Safety, Health, Community, Customer Service, Environment and Innovation.
At this year’s ceremony Stagecoach South West employee Toby Kay was awarded the Bronze Safety Champion award.
Winners at the event represented Stagecoach Group’s bus, rail, tram and coach businesses in Europe and North America. All received a trophy, cash prize and a two night stay in London incorporating the...
Dying mum Jo Smith has embarked on her 10-day trip to Arizona in a desperate bid to find a cure for her two terminal illnesses.
She is currently on a cruise liner with her best friend Sarah Lacey (pictured right) on the first leg of their journey.
Jo is so poorly, her doctor has banned her from flying.
Sarah, an Exeter-based music promoter, posted on Facebook: "I'm sat on my little bed on a very big boat with my best friend beside me, about to embark on our biggest mission yet.
"Thank you all so much for supporting Jo, this is going to be life changing,...
