Free tax advice for Devon crowdfunding projects

Harlands Accountants have announced that they are to sponsor the Crowdfunder's Crowdfund Devon and Cornwall campaigns. The South West's leading accountancy firm will offer free specialist tax and business advice to projects following their successful crowdfunding campaigns.

"As a leading accountant in Devon and Cornwall, partnering with Crowdfunder to offer projects helps and advice was a natural fit for Harlands," said David Harland, Director, Harlands. "We want to enhance the service that Crowdfunder provides by providing general advice financial management and tax issues in a...

Hotel celebrates 4* and 2 Rosette success

Devon Hotels Association member Deer Park Country House Hotel has proudly announced it has been awarded its fourth star as well as two Rosettes.

The award winning hotel and wedding venue is already basking in the limelight after receiving a wealth of gongs including a Gold in the South West Tourism Awards 2015, Gold in the Devon Tourism Awards 2014, Best Small Independent Hotel Employer in the Caterer.com Best Employers in Hospitality 2014 awards and winner of the AONB Acland Award 2014.

Deer Park Country House Hotel is an 18th Century Georgian mansion, located in 80 acres...

New digital networking event for Exeter

Event Date: 
29/05/2015 - 7:00pm
Venue: 
City Gate Pub, Exeter

A brand new networking event is set to kickstart in Exeter this month, set up for anyone interested in the latest digital trends or anyone working in digital.

#DigitalExe has been set up by three individuals passionate about digital and developing a stronger presence in Exeter. Sarah Jones, Rob Glover and Chris Shadrick have a masses of experience between them and are keen to grow this event to become a regular opportunity for like minds to share knowledge and discuss the latest trends.

The first FREE event will take place on Thursday 29 May 2015 from 7pm at the City Gate...

Exeter celebrates Magna Carta 800

Authored by Proteus
Posted: Fri, 05/01/2015 - 2:34pm

The Devon & Somerset Law Society (DASLS) has announced a programme of events to celebrate the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta.

DASLS is acknowledged in the legal profession as one of the most active and innovative UK law societies and, in association with Exeter University and Exeter City Council, it is amongst the first to arrange events to commemorate a pivotal moment in British history.

The Magna Carta (Great Charter) was signed on June 15 1215 at Runnymede in Surrey acknowledging certain fundamental rights and freedoms.

The former Attorney...

Exeter BID board announced

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 05/01/2015 - 12:42pm

Results are now in of the Exeter BID Company Board Ballot to select three new Board members in the City Centre.

Jon-Paul Hedge, editor of the Express and Echo will represent Gandy Street, Harlequins & Queen Street, James Clark, store manager of Marks & Spencer will represent the Guildhall & Lower High Street and Stephen Auty manager of Specsavers will represent High Street North/West and Castle Street).

Applications were received and counted by solicitors Stephens Scown and all BID levy payers were eligible to vote on their preferred representative for each area...

International MPs to observe elections

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 05/01/2015 - 11:59am

A group of MPs from Canada, India, Pakistan and the Republic of Seychelles is to observe the UK’s general election in Exeter, spending 4 to 8 May in the constituency.

They will observe Election Day procedures – from the opening of polling stations throughout the voting, to their closing, and the counting of ballots – and will meet with candidates from all the major parties, returning officer, local officials, community groups and other relevant stakeholders in order to observe the conduct of the election in Exeter and the environment in which it will take place.

The team in...

Princess Anne to visit Devon County Show

Authored by Mary Youlden
Posted: Fri, 05/01/2015 - 11:46am

HRH The Princess Royal will attend the opening day of the Devon County Show on Thursday, May 21.

It will be Princess Anne’s first visit to the Devon County Show at Westpoint, Exeter; she visited the former showground at Whipton in the city in 1985.

During her visit she will be accompanied by David Parish, President of the Devon County Agricultural Association.

He said: “Her Royal Highness is a great champion for farming and rural issues just as the Devon County Show is also a terrific showcase for farming and rural life.”

The 120th Devon County Show takes...

New creative hub launches in Exeter

Authored by Exeter News
Posted: Fri, 05/01/2015 - 11:46am

Fore Street ushers in a new era of creative collaboration today with the official launch of dedicated design and marketing hub, Studio 17.

The brainchild of Colourburn and Illicit Web Design founders Damo Cross and Jake Hitchcock, Studio 17 will be a place where creative minds come together to work on innovative projects in a collaborative way, offering clients bespoke film, marketing and web design packages under one roof.

Celebrating the opening, Illicit director Jake Hitchcock said: "We are passionate about people and envisage Studio 17 becoming a beacon for...

New digital networking event for Exeter

A brand new networking event is set to kickstart in Exeter this month, set up for anyone interested in the latest digital trends or anyone working in digital.

#DigitalExe has been set up by three individuals passionate about digital and developing a stronger presence in Exeter. Sarah Jones, Rob Glover and Chris Shadrick have masses of experience between them and are keen to grow this event to become a regular opportunity for like minds to share knowledge and discuss the latest trends.

The first FREE event will take place on Thursday 28 May 2015 from 7pm at the City Gate Pub...

Women urged to Race for Life

MEMBERS of South West Military Fitness are putting on their ‘war paint’ and calling on South West women to join them in the fight against cancer by signing up for Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

South West Military Fitness want thousands of mums, daughters, grans, friends and colleagues to unite and form a ‘pink army’ at the Race for Life 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events at Westpoint Exeter on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July.

Exeter has been chosen to host one of just three Race for Life Pretty Muddy events taking place in the region this summer and South West Military...

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