Law firm raises £2,000 in Will Fortnight

Authored by Sharon Goble
Posted: Tue, 11/03/2015 - 12:00pm

Solicitors at Beviss & Beckingsale raised two grand in two weeks by writing and amending wills for clients in exchange for a donation to local charity Hospiscare.

The Honiton-­based law firm raised a total of £2,004 to help care for patients living with a terminal illness in Exeter, Mid and East Devon.

Lawyers at Beviss & Beckingsale’s office in Honiton raised £1,044, a further £500 came from the Chard office, £385 from staff in Axminster and £75 from Seaton.

Richard Cousins, Hospiscare corporate relationships manager, said: “Beviss & Beckingsale has...

Celebration of clinical research at RD&E

Authored by RDE Comms
Posted: Tue, 11/03/2015 - 11:58am

Members of the public are invited to an exhibition of clinical research currently being undertaken by clinicians at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, the leading research hospital in the South West Peninsula.

The event takes place on 5th November from 11.30am-1pm in the Research Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building on the hospital’s Wonford site. It will include a chance to view presentations on the exciting developments in clinical care currently being investigated by RD&E teams and an opportunity to meet with clinicians to discuss their work....

It’s me or the thermostat!

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:54am

Temperatures may be dropping but tempers could be set to rise, according to new research which reveals that nearly 36% of people in the South West argue with their partners or housemates over the central heating.

As the nights are getting colder, things could be turning frosty in more ways than one. New research commissioned by Toolstation, the trade and DIY supplier, reveals that over a third of the South West argue with their partners or housemates over the central heating – on or off? Hotter or colder?

The survey, conducted this month, showed that turning on the heating...

Exeter's Young Professionals Network goes underground

Authored by Stacy Hill
Posted: Tue, 11/03/2015 - 10:33am

The Gilbert Stephens Young Professionals Network (YPN) this month donned hard hats and trainers on a spooky Halloween tour around Exeter’s Underground Passages. The networking group got up close and personal as they worked their way around the system of medieval passages under Exeter High Street and were taught more about the city as a centre of commerce and historical importance.

After the tour, the group emerged above ground, dusted themselves off and headed over to Artigiano coffee and wine bar to socialise over craft beer and shared pizza planks.

Alastair Jack, from BCR...

Comedy at the Park

Event Date: 
29/01/2016 - 7:30pm to 10:30pm
Venue: 
Sandy Park

The first Comedy at the Park of 2016 is on Friday, January 29th.

MC for the evening will be Windsor, who's described as a first class compere and stand-up who's combined years of street-performance skills with a natural charm and warmth.

The opening act of the night will be Jason Patterson, who promises to bring the house down with his relaxed style of comedy.

Next up is Pierre Hollins, who's been an audience favourite on the comedy circuit for many years - headlining clubs through the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

The final act of the evening is...

Celebration of Clinical Research 2015 at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust

Event Date: 
05/11/2015 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Venue: 
Research Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building, Wonford

Members of the public are invited to an exhibition of clinical research currently being undertaken by clinicians at the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, the leading research hospital in the South West Peninsula.

The event takes place on 5th November from 11.30am-1pm in the Research Innovation, Learning and Development (RILD) building on the hospital’s Wonford site. It will include a chance to view presentations on the exciting developments in clinical care currently being investigated by RD&E teams and an opportunity to meet with clinicians to discuss their work....

Sniffing out the UK's top pet-friendly hotels

These days, it’s unthinkable to go on a holiday without our furry companions. In fact, two out of five Brits nowadays take their pets on holiday with family, and almost half of us miss our four-legged loved ones while vacationing without them. It seems that, compared to a decade ago, it’s actually more cost-effective and hassle-free to take Muffins on a holiday rather than to leave her behind. Temporary pet care centres charge exorbitant fees and there’s no guarantee that your pet will be well taken care of. On the other hand, it has become much easier to find affordable and pet-friendly...

For Your Freedom and Ours: Exeter's Polish 307 Squadron

Event Date: 
13/11/2015 - 10:00am to 15/11/2015 - 3:30pm
Venue: 
THE GUILDHALL, EXETER

307 Squadron Project invites you to Exeter’s Guildhall, on 15 November 2015, to remember the Polish 307 Squadron that defended the South West of England during the Second World War. This special event is being attended by The Polish Ambassador Witold Sobków.

307 Squadron, part of the RAF, were night-fighters who fought the Luftwaffe over the skies of Britain and prevented Exeter from being totally destroyed during the blitz on the city in 1942.

On Sunday 15 November ‘307 Squadron Day’ at 10:00 the Polish flag will be raised over the Guildhall in the presence of the...

Commercial rents squeeze on businesses

UK businesses are predicted to face further financial pressures, with commercial rents in the South West expected to rise by 3.8% on average over the next 12 months, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) warned today.

The RICS UK Commercial Market Survey, Q3 2015, reveals that businesses in the South West are likely to experience the most significant rental increases within the prime office and prime industrial sectors over the next 12 months, at around 4.4% and 5.6% respectively.

Demand for commercial properties continues to rise among both renters and...

Business owners invited to help shape Visit Devon’s focus

On Thursday 19th November, Tourism business owners are being invited to attend an important meeting regarding the future of Visit Devon.

Following on from the Devon Tourism Partnership Survey - conducted earlier this year regarding the future promotion of Devon - plans are being considered to bring together a new model of operating towards the future promotion of the county, using the Visit Devon brand.

The event will discuss future plans and give business owners the opportunity to get involved in the future direction of Visit Devon. Business owners will be able to have...

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